janelle knippen

Janelle (*Elle*) Knippen, LPC, RYT-200 is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Yoga/Meditation Instructor. Elle is also trained in Reiki, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT), and Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT). Elle currently counsels individuals utilizing a holistic approach and teaches yoga and meditation classes in-person and online. In addition to counseling and teaching, she performs professionally as a circus performer/fire dancer and is a certified Aerial Yoga instructor.

Over the years, Elle has gained extensive experience leading trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and therapeutic movement practices for numerous populations including seniors, adults with brain injuries, individuals recovering from addiction, and children and teens struggling with mental illness. In her work, Elle is passionate about helping individuals strengthen their mind/body/spirit connection and awaken to their true sense of purpose and authenticity. She believes that empathy and the integration of individual and collective consciousness is key to healing and transforming suffering.