About Alchemy Joy
Alchemy Joy Inc. is a practice-based wellness company offering classes, programs, and supportive services for sustainable well-being.
The work is centered on Transformative Living through Spirit, Beauty, and Joy—not as abstract ideals, but as something you grow through consistent practice.
Spirit
Coming back to yourself—through breath, attention, and steady practice.
Beauty
Creating harmony in how you move, rest, and live.
Joy
A sense of ease and vitality that grows when your practices actually support your life.
You don’t need prior experience, flexibility, or background knowledge to begin—just a willingness to show up.
Founder & Credentials
Alchemy Joy is led by a practitioner and educator with long-term training in movement and restorative practices, and a grounded professional background. The approach blends learning, embodied practice, and real-world integration—so the work remains practical, supportive, and accessible.
Academic & Professional Background
- Master’s degree in Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor’s degree from Rowan University
- Former National Guard service member (Completed Airborne/Paratrooper training, Fort Benning)
- Over 20 years of professional experience with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Somatic & Movement Training
- Certified 500-hour Yoga Teacher
- Specializations in Restorative, Yin, and Prenatal Yoga
- Yoga Therapist in training
- Certified Qigong and Science of Stretching® instructor
- Certified Yoga Nidra instructor and NLP certified
- Aikido practitioner
Published Work
This published work explores the underlying themes of resilience and presence that inform the methodology and practices at Alchemy Joy.
View the BookAthletic Context
Former competitive distance runner and triathlete. Marathon personal best: 3:36 (2018 Steamtown Marathon), 4th in age group, qualified for the 2020 Boston Marathon.
Current Practice
As the founder of Alchemy Joy Inc. (and co-owner of a public relations firm), balancing professional life and family life informs a teaching style that is structured, thoughtful, and grounded.
This background informs the work—but participation is always grounded in your own pace and experience.
How the Work Is Offered
Alchemy Joy offers simple, structured ways to build consistency, mobility, and resilience—personally and professionally.
- ● Ongoing memberships and hybrid class access
- ● Private one-on-one and small-group sessions
- ● Workshops, programs, and guided courses
- ● Wellness services for organizations
Practices are designed to support nervous-system awareness, sustainable pacing, and consistency over intensity.
No prior experience or study is required—this work is designed to meet you where you are.
Expect clear guidance, options for every body, and a pace that supports your nervous system.
Guiding Principles
Structure Over Intensity
Simple, repeatable practices you can actually keep. This work prioritizes a solid foundation over peak performance.
Embodiment Over Performance
Focusing on lived experience and structural integrity rather than external achievement.
Integration Over Escapism
Developing capacities that integrate into daily life and support your ability to stay present.
Alchemy Joy exists to support sustainable practices that honor both inner experience and practical life. The work is intentional, grounded, and evolving—shaped by professional experience and long-term practice.
Ready to begin? Choose the path that fits your life right now.