From My Heart To Yours: About Me

Little Bits:

I was born in a Navel Base Hospital in Oak Harbor – which is on an Island in the Puget Sound.

I am the oldest of 12 children.

We had a small farm we lived on with our own cow, chickens, rabbits, geese, and pigs, so I still have a bit of a country hick-chick in me!

I was a "picked-on" kid in my grade school years, which has helped me become a compassionate soul.

I've lived in: Washington, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.

Jobs I've had: picking beans, office work, ran my own preschool, dental assisting, teaching yoga and now studying Foot Zoning and The Healing Arts.

David & Denise

My Family:

I have 5 beautiful children and am happily married to my husband, David. My two oldest, Steven and Amy are attending college now. Christofer is in Jr. High and Spencer and Rachel are both in elementary school. Spencer has high functioning Autism.

The Merrell Family

My Hobbies:

You know it! I LOVE yoga – so that is my first and main hobby. I also love to work in the garden. I have raised garden beds filled with rich organic soil. I like to read, especially non-fiction (usually yoga or fitness books), though I still love to put my nose into a great novel once in awhile. I dabble in beading and have made several pieces. Much of what I wear, I have made. I enjoy creating things – sewing, croqueting, and various crafts. I like cooking when I'm in the mood! I make my own mixes, and love to bake bread. I have allergies to corn and soy - (which is in everything!), so I am always learning new ways to DIY.

Photo by Jetkasettakorn

My Credentials

Experience: 7 years

Certifications: 200 HR RYT - Yoga Alliance, Pi-Yo, Yoga Fit, AFAA, Silver Sneakers, and Current CPR

I obtained my 200 RYT studying with Corena Hammer at, Infusion Yoga and Pilates Studio in Bountiful, UT. It is a beautiful studio and the instructors there are all very good.