When, at the age of five, Suzanne instinctively laid her hands on a schoolteacher’s troubled neck and shoulders, becoming aware of the profound power of therapeutic touch, it was the first step in a lifelong journey in bodywork and movement that has seen her marry hard anatomy and spirituality to astonishing effect. 

A practioner of yoga since her teens, she has both learned and taught internationally, in destinations spanning Tennessee to Costa Rica; India to the mythology-steeped Greek island of Crete, delving deep into philosophy and practice with esteemed leaders in their fields. Having gone on to complete her teacher training at Yoga Source through Asheville Yoga Center, and earned a degree in Neuromuscular Therapy in Colorado, she is trained in areas including craniosacral therapy, structural work, hypermobility, Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. Suzanne, who has navigated the challenges of two hip replacements, also founded Empowered Pelvis—a pioneering eight-week program dedicated to enhancing pelvic floor health, fueled by her deep curiosity and understanding of the pelvis. 

For Suzanne, who helms the spa at Nereus and leads retreats and yoga trainings, yoga and anatomy are not just interests but the essence of her life’s purpose, blending self-discovery with her childhood dreams of being Indiana Jones. This realization has transformed her approach, turning personal revelations into teachings that enrich her and those of others. These passions form the foundation of her practice, merging into a continuous journey of growth and mutual enrichment.