Connie Mendoza has been a practicing body therapist since 1992, teaching yoga since 2003, and has been in the field of health and fitness since 1984. She employs a natural and non-invasive approach that accelerates healing. Connie specializes in strengthening the body mind connection, and relieving mental and emotional stress in those who are facing life's important decisions. Her work is designed to enhance the quality and wellness of one's life. She has a nurturing touch and calm demeanor. Her wit and wisdom bring a lightness to her practice. Her focus when teaching is to bring you to a centered, tranquil state of being, from which your creative energy may be liberated and expressed. Her touch is strong, yet soft. Her sense-of-humor, wit, and wisdom bring lightness to many situations. Ongoing training and education continually refines Connie’s treatments, and you receive the benefit. Pertinent training includes: The Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA; Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, Austin, Tx; Ashiatsu (Barefoot Shiatsu) teaching certification with Edward Spencer; Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-Philosophy; Hatha Yoga and Shadow Yoga teacher training at Moksha Yoga Shala with Mark Horner.