Healthy Living with Hope - John's Creek Yoga Classes,

3651 Peachtree Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30024

"I started working with Hope in October 2022 and my last meeting with her was in July 2023. I've waited a few months to leave a review of my experience because I wanted the time to pause, to consider my time with her, to leave a comment not just on how I grew with Hope, but on the growth I was looking to continue when I left. My time with Hope was well spent. She was a neutral voice, interested only in my well-being, in hearing my voice, in supporting my vision, and helping me find the strength to heal. It's important to find that voice and I'm not sure it's possible in our everyday lives. Our kids, spouses, friends, parents, etc., all have things they need and want from us, even when they are supportive and wonderful people. I learned to pause with Hope and to allow space for my feelings. I learned not to judge them, to just accept them, and in doing so, not to react with them. With the people in my life I was able to feel, pause, and decide how I wanted to be, to react. I became a much better mother, daughter, and spouse. When I left Hope, I felt secure in my growth. I felt less anxious, but the journey continues. In fact it was just today that I realized that it's not just important to pause before reacting to others, it's important to pause before reacting to ourselves. That anxiety, where every feeling feels so big, or scary, or uncertain, I now know that I can pause and not react. Sit in it, consider it, and just accept it. Hope helped me to get to a far better place than I was in when I first reached out to her. And I see and feel myself continuing to grow even now, and I know (because I can still hear her voice) that she helped to put me on this path."

"I am currently taking an adaptive chair yoga class at a Senior Living Facility. Hope is our teacher. She is professional, knowledgeable about how to lead a group of Seniors, and I, personally, feel more healthy and energetic since starting her class. Hope has a delightful personality, and I think I can speak for the entire group when I say how fortunate we are to have her as our teacher."

"Hope is an amazing yoga teacher. In the 9 months I have been attending her yoga class, I have grown stronger and more confident because of her attentive and flexible guidance. Hope's instruction is clear and easy to follow for yoga beginners while also offering challenges as participants gain more experience. Because of Hope, yoga has become an essential part of my daily wellness routine."

"I decided to work with Hope as my health coach because of her passion for supporting others in healing and achieving their goals. She helped me find my strengths and always supported me while pushing me at the right moments. We built a relationship of safety and trust. Feeling understood and supported helped me make positive changes toward myself and my healing. Hope helped me feel like I could do the things I wanted to, even though I didn't think I could. She helped me to see and understand my reactions and behaviors. She helped me to understand what was truly important to me. Hope helped me "reframe" harmful internal thoughts into a much kinder voice rather than one of shame and guilt. With this knowledge and Hope's support and guidance, we would chart a specific course each week to move me toward my goals. And that is just what happened! My time with Hope has been a catalyst for a more positive self-image and overall improvement in my quality of life, health, and well-being. I have gained strength and resilience both mentally and physically. My belief in myself and my ability to handle life's hurdles with more grace has exponentially improved, and so have my relationships with others. I have achieved my initial goals, and I am now making new ones and looking forward to achieving those as well! My experience has been outstanding. Finally, I have gotten what I have been looking for for a long time! Health coaching with Hope has been life-changing. I would recommend Hope to anyone serious about change!"

"I had wanted to take Hope’s yoga class for those with MS ever since she started offering it a few years ago, but was never able to due to my work schedule. After my schedule changed recently, I jumped at the chance. Aside from the (unbelievable!!) fact that the classes are free, I was curious what they would be like and how they compared to other yoga classes I have taken. I happened to hear Hope speak at an MS event a few years back and was impressed by her openness about her own personal health journey and how she persevered. I liked that she believed in a holistic approach to health and the mind-body connection. She also just seemed so nice! I thought with all this, the classes just have to be good. And now that I have experienced some, I can for sure say that they are!! It’s evident that Hope is a very experienced yoga practitioner, however, she designs each class based on the desires and needs of the students in attendance. Her instruction is always to do only what feels comfortable and modify if necessary. The stretches feel wonderful and each time I have left with a sense of peace and calm. Like Hope herself, the setting is very welcoming. She also provides the mats and blankets, etc., so you don’t have to. This truly is a rare find and I would encourage anyone who can make the time to get your doctor to sign the paperwork and give Hope’s classes a try. Not only is it a peaceful oasis once a week, you will learn techniques you can use at home every day. Thank you Hope for this generous offering to the MS community."