Healing with Heart: Meet April, the Soul of Sky Spa Wellness

Being physically active and an athlete was part of my core identity. My journey into the wellness industry began with my own experiences of injury and illness. After a life-altering injury ended my military career while serving in the Army in Iraq, I struggled with the traditional medical treatments until I was introduced to Pilates and Yoga as part of my physical rehabilitation. These practices proved to be more effective than any other therapy, inspiring me to have a lifelong practice of Pilates and Yoga. It also ignited a passion within me to help others be their best versions - mind, body and soul through movement and music medicine and I began my journey by becoming a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor to help others heal.

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I combined my 11 year military background with my health and wellness training. I am a dynamic blend of strength and compassion — a true force of nature and nurture. I am continuously expanding my health and wellness modalities to best serve my clients. My health and wellness certifications include:

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• Certified Pilates Instructor

• Certified Yoga Instructor

• Certified Personal Trainer

• Certified Stretch Coach

• Certified Breath Coach

• Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

• Personal Transformation Specialist

• Human Potential Coach

• Sister Rosalind Graduate, Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist

• Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud State University

 

While Pilates and other Movement Medicines helped me rebuild my body, my mind and soul found healing during a transformative Yoga, Surfing, and Pilates retreat in Costa Rica. It was there I discovered the profound power of retreats — taking intentional time to step away from the daily grind and focus on nurturing the mind, body, and soul in a healing environment to engage all the senses.

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Since then, I have worked on numerous travel wellness retreats, sharing the transformational magic of these experiences. Now my mission is to bring that same retreat experience to you at Sky Spa Wellness—no plane ticket required.