Vanessa, a 500 E-RYT, YACEP, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist CCTS, and CBTP, specializes in restorative and yin practices. As a freelance writer and mental health advocate for those with various forms of PTSD, she empowers her students to embrace a spiritual routine that fosters peace, relaxation, self-love, and connection beyond her classes. Vanessa, also an ordained minister, adheres to Florida law for hands-on adjustments. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in their yoga journey and personal growth even after class. Vanessa owns and operates Yoga By You Studios in Niceville, Florida, a therapeutic yoga studio offering diverse yoga modalities, Reiki healing, life coaching, prenatal and postnatal yoga, trauma healing through yoga, and more. Additionally, Vanessa hosts the annual Journey Within-Therapeutic 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.