About

After a series of Snowboarding-related injuries combined with reckless training left Kiersten in constant pain, she began studying Yoga, Pilates, and functional movement as a form of rehabilitation. Immediately, her physical torment diminished, and — as an unexpected bonus — she discovered unparalleled mental focus. Now, Kiersten seeks to share what she has learned.

Certifications

Kiersten is a certified 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) who has logged thousands of hours of study with movement specialists across the globe. Her advanced knowledge of anatomy — particularly the body’s matrix of fascia — informs her approach to and sequencing of all physical activity, from yoga to pilates to HIIT and resistance training.

She has completed four 300-hour advanced yoga teacher trainings (three 300-HR with Dylan Werner of One Movement Yoga and one 300-HR with Briohny Smyth and Dice Iida-Klein of Bryce Yoga).

In addition, Kiersten is certified in Anatomy Trains Modules I and II with a focus on myofascial anatomy and functional movement.

She studied fascia and movement in a week-long hands-on training with Tom Myers and Karin Gurtner, and spent eight days in the Pyrenees Mountains learning breathwork and deliberate cold exposure therapy from Wim Hof.

Kiersten also completed the 102 Movement & Mobility Experience with Dr. Kelly Starrett, blending the analysis of sub-optimal positions with hands-on solutions to return athletes to peak performance.

Kiersten is a certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), and is certified in mat Pilates and Hot Pilates with Gabriella Walters.

In 2023, Kiersten founded apah yoga school, a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS), through which she offers yoga and advanced movement teacher trainings. She leads workshops, retreats, and trainings throughout the year.

Kiersten holds a PhD from Stanford University and currently works at a climate tech startup in Silicon Valley.