Beginning her athletic career as a competitive distance runner, Vanessa has completed several marathons, half-marathons, and ultra-marathons. She came to yoga for the healing aspects and instantly loved the practice. After graduating from ASU with a degree in Exercise Science, she received her teaching certification from At One Yoga in Scottsdale, Arizona.
She soon began teaching locally and later traveling to teach in great locales such as Napa, Mexico, Bali, Costa Rica and more.Vanessa has had the good fortune to continue her education with some of her greatest influences: Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn and Steve Ross.
She currently lives in Arizona with her husband Ian and their beautiful three children: Sierra, Malia and Jedi. They currently operate two successful studios - At One Yoga in Scottsdale and Phoenix in addition to their company Spiritual Gangster.