Business Details
30 Years
experience
Essentrics Classes & Health Coaching in Steamboat Springs
Susan E Mead is a certified yoga and Essentrics instructor with over two decades of experience in holistic health and wellness. Since becoming a yoga instructor in 2000 and earning Essentrics certification in 2012, she has dedicated her practice to helping individuals improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being through personalized classes and natural wellness approaches. Her methodology combines tai chi, yoga, and ballet movements to create accessible, body-balancing workouts tailored to diverse needs. As an author of 'Take Back Your Body,' she emphasizes practical, budget-friendly health solutions rooted in herbal medicine and lifestyle adjustments.Her clients include athletes, individuals managing chronic conditions, and those seeking preventative care. With a focus on empowering clients to take control of their health, she offers private sessions, group classes, and public speaking engagements. Her work has been recognized for its effectiveness in addressing issues like fibromyalgia, menopause symptoms, and post-injury recovery. She has served communities in Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins, Colorado, since 1996, prioritizing client-centered care and evidence-based practices.
Services
Essentrics Classes
Health Coaching
Private Sessions
Book Authorship
Wellness Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in yoga and Essentrics instruction.
- Our classes combine proven techniques from tai chi, yoga, and ballet.
- We provide personalized health coaching with herbal medicine expertise.
- Our methods have helped clients recover from injuries and chronic conditions.
- We authored the practical wellness guide 'Take Back Your Body.'
What people say
Improved posture and back pain relief
Effective for chronic condition management
Personalized class modifications
Practical wellness advice
Engaging teaching style
Services
Essentrics Classes
Our Essentrics classes combine tai chi, yoga, and ballet movements to improve muscle strength and joint flexibility. Designed for all fitness levels, these sessions help reduce pain from injuries or chronic conditions while enhancing mobility. Clients report improved posture, reduced recovery times, and increased energy levels after regular participation.
Health Coaching
Personalized health coaching focuses on herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments to address specific health concerns. We help clients manage symptoms of menopause, fibromyalgia, and digestive issues through natural remedies and preventative care strategies. Our approach emphasizes practical, budget-friendly solutions for long-term wellness.
Private Sessions
Customized private sessions offer individualized attention for clients with specific recovery goals or mobility challenges. These hour-long sessions adapt techniques to accommodate injuries, post-surgical needs, or chronic pain management. Clients receive tailored exercise plans and hands-on guidance for optimal results.
Book Authorship
Take Back Your Body provides actionable health advice on using food and herbs as medicine. The book offers practical strategies for managing common health issues without pharmaceuticals, backed by scientific research and real-world success stories. Readers gain tools for creating personalized wellness routines.
Wellness Workshops
Interactive workshops cover topics like stress management, herbal remedies, and movement therapy for chronic conditions. Participants learn evidence-based techniques for improving daily health practices through engaging presentations and hands-on activities. Sessions cater to corporate groups, community organizations, and wellness conferences.
People
Susan E Mead
Owner & Instructor
Certified yoga instructor since 2000 and Essentrics Level 4 practitioner, Susan specializes in movement therapy and natural health solutions. She has authored 'Take Back Your Body' and helped clients recover from chronic pain and injuries since 1996.
Questions
What types of classes do you offer?
We offer group Essentrics classes combining tai chi, yoga, and ballet movements, plus private sessions tailored to individual recovery goals or mobility challenges.
Do you serve areas outside Steamboat Springs?
While based in Steamboat Springs, we also serve Fort Collins, CO and offer virtual health coaching consultations for clients statewide.
What wellness resources do you provide?
Our book 'Take Back Your Body' offers practical health advice, and we provide personalized herbal medicine recommendations during health coaching sessions.
How can Essentrics help with injuries?
Essentrics' gentle movements have helped clients recover from frozen shoulders, torn meniscus, and post-surgical rehabilitation by improving joint mobility and muscle strength.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for both classes and private sessions at our Steamboat Springs location.
Are there discounts for regular attendees?
Yes, we offer discounted rates for clients attending multiple group classes regularly to encourage consistent wellness practices.