Dr. J. Marie is a Chinese Medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, yoga instructor, and health educator who has been helping people all over the U.S. reach a state of increased health since October of 2007. She has a master's degree in Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (a four-year Chinese Medical school with campuses in San Diego, Chicago, and NYC), and a BA in cultural anthropology and pre-medicine from Hendrix College. J. Marie also holds certifications in Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Arizona board of acupuncture.

When I was about twelve years old, I decided that I wanted to learn yoga, so I bought a yoga book at the mall and proceeded to teach myself the asanas described in the book. I then taught these asanas to my grandma. For ten years, I searched for a teacher, but since I lived in Arkansas I didn't know anyone who taught or practiced yoga. Finally, when I moved to San Diego for graduate school, I encountered an abundance of yoga teachers and various styles of yoga. For the past six years, I have maintained a daily yoga practice, which has totally transformed my body, mind, and spirit. Some of my most influencial teachers include Carolina Vivas, Gerhard Gessner, Ganga White, Steven Earth, Shiva Rea, Tim Miller, Bikram Choudhury, Edward Clark, and David Romanelli. I practice and teach a vigorous asana practice which is designed to be a moving meditation that cleanses, strengthens, and balances the mental, physical, and emotional components of the body. Pranayama, or control of the breath, is also emphasized and incorporated within the context of the asanas to produce specific healing effects.

Private and semi-private yoga session pricing in Phoenix, AZ:

$50 for 75 minute private class.

For groups of 4 or more students, add $10 per student (i.e. 4 students for $60, 5 students for $70).

Call 501-538-4227 or email jamie@jamiekoonce.com to schedule your yoga session.