about me

My experience of holistic health and healing began with the need to heal myself from digestive disturbances, headaches, and physical pain stemming from injury. I found yoga in 1997 and began a regular practice. In 1999 I co-founded Soma Yoga in Salt Lake City, a busy yoga center that offered many styles of yoga as well as a teacher training which included beginning level Ayurvedic Medicine. At that time I began studying Ayurveda with Jaisri Lambert, and subsequently attended the Ayurvedic Institute.

I studied under Dr. Vasant Lad for 3 blessed years as well as his senior teachers, graduating as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. I was on faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute from 2009 to 2018, where I taught Ayurvedic foundations and spearheaded the advanced student clinic.

In the realm of hands on healing modalities, I’m certified in Jin Shin Jyutsu (an ancient body/energy medicine) and I’m trained in Marma therapy by Dr. Lad.

As an herbalist, I have over a decade of study in traditional and clinical herbalism including Ayurvedic & western herbs.

In 2011, when I became pregnant with my first baby, I searched for an opportunity to work with Ayurveda through my pregnancy and postpartum. There was very little information and support in this realm and after birthing my daughter at home and experiencing a supported Ayurvedic style postpartum, I was inspired to gather some of these ancient ways and bring them to a wider group of women. As an “older” mom, I especially credit this thorough, time-tested care with preserving and enhancing the level of health and vitality I experience today.

I studied holistic midwifery with Whapio and La Matrona and apprenticed in midwifery attending as many births as my schedule would allow over a 2 year period, until I gave birth to my second babe and decided I needed to be more present for my family.

I currently see clients from all over the world in my private practice, and I lead group cleanses and resets.
Please visit my herbal product shop, Mamayurveda Medicinals here

Thank you for being here, and please get in touch if I can be of assistance.

In health & love,
Sunny

WHAT CLIENTS & STUDENT SAY…

  • “Sunny is a gem of a person

    and and I’m grateful for the guidance she provided me throughout my pregnancy! My work as a holistic health coach and yoga teacher drew me to Ayurvedic philosophy and teachings years ago. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to work with someone who could educate and support me through the lens of Ayurveda as it relates to the needs of a prenatal woman. I heard about Sunny’s work through another Ayurvedic teacher and reached out to her right away. I was excited to learn about her offerings and found her program to be the precise information and support I was looking for! I loved learning about the nuances of each trimester and how specific Ayurvedic practices, foods, beverages, spices, herbs, and oils could support me and my growing baby girl. In addition to fielding questions throughout my pregnancy, Sunny also helped me craft a nourishing postpartum plan that felt implementable. I highly recommend working with her! ”

    — Kerrie Martin Schur

  • “I started working with Sunny a month before I discovered I was pregnant with our second girl,

    which to be honest was a bit of a surprise! Of course the timing with Sunny was serendipitous, as it meant I could start right away in her pregnancy program. It was profoundly valuable working with Sunny throughout my pregnancy and during the initial postpartum period. Sunny provided support on an emotional, physical and spiritual level, helping me navigate questions that arose (whether about diet or birth), address health concerns for me and my baby, and develop and maintain a daily rhythm that would support my constitution and pregnancy. She was always available to help me with any issues that came up and above all, hold me accountable for my own self care in a gentle, nurturing way. This was perhaps most essential! Given that Sunny is a self-employed Mamma of two, I was always blown away by her dedication to her work and supporting mothers (and me!) through such a tender and vulnerable time. And finally, the postpartum support Sunny provided was transformational for me. Before Cora was born, Sunny helped me map out a postpartum routine that included body care and diet. I felt much clearer and more energized following this birth than my first, despite both being c-sections! I can not recommend Sunny’s services enough. I have learned so much while also healing my body and honoring my body as a temple. She is a gift to all new mothers, whether preparing to birth their first or fifth child!”
    — Emma Frisch

  • “Speaking as a first time cleanser, Sunny’s program took my desire for complete wellness and self care to a whole new level!

    For over two weeks, I felt completely supported in mind, body and spirit while I so carefully nourished and cleansed from the inside-out. The daily rituals, organic herbs, oils and food were so carefully selected and complimentary and worked in complete harmony with my body. I also learned many valuable practices and insights into my body type that I will carry with me for life! Sunny’s expertise, professionalism and warmth enveloped the entire program and I will be forever grateful! ”
    — Katie Khalsa

  • “Who doesn’t want to be healthier? Working with Sunny makes it easier because she is amazing!

    In addition to her vast knowledge, she is compassionate, thoughtful and detailed oriented. She also has a network of professional resources to round out her work. What I love even more than aaallll of this is, she’s grounded! C’mon, raise your hand if you’ve worked with healers, practitioners... who were so ethereal you couldn’t relate? - My hand is ALL the way up. Sunny understands that we all live in a world that can seem impossible. She holds space for her clients to improve their state of health while leaving expectations of perfection at the door. Working with her is doable. You’ll learn a lot and have that knowledge forever. Sunny is everything you want in a practitioner and then some. I absolutely recommend working with her whenever you can.”

    -Karen Bayard

  • “I’ve done so many cleanses and this has been the by far been the most profound cleanse for me so far.

    I saw improvements all around, with sleep, digestion, resetting my digestive tract, losing weight, improving mental clarity, sense of calm. It helped me to unwind the stress I was experiencing around moving and reintegrating into my new home. The daily routine was a profound piece both for myself and for my husband, especially with the self oil massage.”

    -Laura Newman

  • “I have taken a couple of courses with Sunny, & each takes me to the core of who I am, stripping away the excess and allowing me to see and feel my essential beauty, wisdom, and potential health.

    It’s not easy in this busy time to take/ make the time to invest in self-care practices. There are a million things to distract me and get in the way, but each time I’ve been able to commit, even a little, I’ve been able to take some needed, powerful and positive steps towards a happier life. Clearing away some of the toxins, habits, replacing them with vibrant foods and loving practices. I consider these courses, the New Year Reset, the Cleanse - practices that I need to keep coming back to…., and its wonderful to engage with community online, feeling the support, the sisterhood, the commonality of our unique journeys. Thank you Sunny and all for this offering!”

    — Genevieve R, Mama, Photographer/Videographer

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