Ayurvedic Health Counselor & Yoga Therapist Intern
Renee is a devoted lifelong student, teacher, and founder of Sun Mountain Holistic Health. Anchored in the scenic Pike Peak region, Renee extends her expertise by offering therapeutic yoga classes, 1:1 health counseling sessions, and wilderness retreats. Her holistic approach weaves together self-love advocacy, Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga, energy healing, and wilderness therapy.
Her mission is to democratize and make integrated healthcare accessible to communities while empowering patients to manage their health and well-being actively.
In 2001, Renee began her personal yoga practice, which became a source of stability across career changes, helped her navigate loss and grief, and empowered her to find a sense of wholeness.
In 2016, Renee embarked on a formal yoga training journey in Colorado Springs and is now nearing the culmination of an extensive 800-hour yoga therapy certification. Additionally, she's actively engaged in her second year of a rigorous 3500-hour advanced Ayurvedic practitioner program. Renee holds certifications for trauma-sensitive yoga, Reiki I/II practitioner, and Wilderness First Responder and has continued education in pain care, somatics, and recovery.
Renee dedicates her full-time efforts to donor relations and revenue operations to support a non-profit organization offering mental health services to our nation's veterans and active-duty members.
Renee's professional background spans a wide spectrum, encompassing roles in teaching, writing, program and event management, marketing, photography, and stewardship. Formerly, she spearheaded the business development and marketing initiatives for a Colorado-based yoga therapy training school. Renee's diverse skill set also extends to orchestrating successful fundraising events. Renee dedicated six years to serving as the development co-chair and director on the board of Catamount Institute, where she passionately connected young minds to the wonders of the outdoors through education and adventure.
Renee, originally from Colorado Springs, now resides in Guffey, CO. She finds joy in cooking, hiking, mountain biking, and paddleboarding. A lover of live music, dancing, kirtan, and singing, Renee is equally passionate about creating intentional jewelry.
"Renee is a truly gifted yoga therapist [in-training] who brings her heart and soul to every session. Renee takes the time to listen, hear my goals, give me supportive feedback, and help me to mold a practice that works for me. Committing to individual sessions with Renee has elevated my yoga practice to a place I did not know was possible. I am so grateful for her expertise and wisdom."
--Yoga Client, Nashville, TN
"Renee and her classes have been a lifeline for me - I’m so grateful!" --Carolynne F., Florissant, CO
I was uncertain of what I could handle physically before I went on the retreat. It’s been a long time since I participated in anything like it. I enjoyed all of it very much. No matter the location Renee makes it a welcoming place, a place without judgment, a place to learn, a place to be yourself, and a place to grow and love others. She is an astute teacher, and a learner herself. Highly recommend.
-- Lisa E., Florisant, CO