Holistic Health Practitioner | Business & Non-Profit Leader Advocate for Wellness and Community Impact
As the founder of Sun Mountain Holistic Health, Renee brings over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for holistic wellness. She offers personalized health counseling rooted in yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and trauma-informed care, empowering individuals to discover self-love, embodiment, and connection with nature while addressing the root causes of imbalance. Her compassionate guidance and individualized health education make her a trusted partner in achieving lasting wellness.
Renee specializes in one-on-one health counseling, incorporating tailored dietary adjustments, nervous system regulation, and holistic practices to guide clients toward vitality. Her offerings include yoga classes, workshops, cooking education, and retreats.
She collaborates with wellness professionals at festivals and retreats, creating dynamic and transformative wellness experiences for students and clients.
Renee combines her extensive experience and holistic approach to offer services that inspire balance, vitality, and joy. Known for her playful and engaging yoga classes, she has shared her expertise at festivals like Yarmony Music Festival, Cripple Creek & Victor Yoga Festival, and Black Mountain Family Reunion. Renee’s unique blend of compassionate guidance, functional movement, and heart-centered practices creates spaces for connection, healing, and self-discovery. Whether working one-on-one or leading group sessions, she empowers individuals to enhance their well-being and embrace life with renewed strength and enthusiasm.
Beyond her work in holistic health, Renee brings a wealth of experience in business management, non-profit fundraising, donor relations, and program management. At the University of Colorado (CU), she oversaw donor-supported student programs and served as an elected representative on the CU System Staff Council.
Since 2021, Renee has served as Business Development Manager at Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, where she leads business expansion initiatives, increases brand visibility with strategic marketing, and broadens the student base by tapping into new markets and integrating digital tools. In addition, she currently supports public education enrichment programs across the country by managing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and grants, improving processes, fostering relationships, and advancing communications. Her expertise in cultivating partnerships and streamlining operations informs her leadership as a business and non-profit professional, seamlessly blending these skills into her work in yoga therapy and holistic health.
Renee’s commitment to community service is evident in her leadership roles, including Director and Development Co-Chair of the Catamount Institute Board, where she helped connect youth with the outdoors. Her volunteer work with the UCCS Alumni Executive Board, Cambio Yoga, and the University of Colorado Staff Association reflects her passion for making meaningful contributions to her community.
A Colorado Springs native, Renee now based in Durango, Colorado, finds joy in cooking, hiking, mountain biking, and paddleboarding. She has a love for live music, dancing, kirtan, and singing, alongside a passion for creating nature-inspired jewelry.
Contact Renee for wellness services and collaboration opportunities, including counseling, yoga sessions, workshops, and retreats.
"Renee is a truly gifted yoga therapist 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