Marietta is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Certified Thai Yoga Bodyworker and Interdisciplinary Yoga Instructor certified through the Yoga Alliance.
Marietta began to delve into yoga and health at an early age and continues to immerse herself in the studies of both disciplines. After graduating from Boston University with a B.A. in International Affairs and Conflict Studies and spending a year in the work force, Marietta realized that she was not destined to spend long hours in an office and that she was drifting away from her true passion - yoga and health. She relocated to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and participated in the Institute for Integrated Leadership's Semester Intensive Program. She then traveled to Nosara, Costa Rica to study with master teachers, Don and Amba Stapleton who certified her as a yoga instructor. Upon completing her training Marietta returned to New York City and began teaching. While teaching yoga, Marietta also developed an interest in therapeutic bodywork and pursued a certification in Thai Yoga Bodywork with Jonas Westring. In January 2010, Marietta traveled to Thailand to continue her studies in Thai Bodywork and yoga, studying with bodywork with Therdchai "Mac" Chumphoopong and delving into the essence of Anusara yoga with Jonas Westring. In January 2011, Marietta returned to Thailand and completed Anusara Teacher Training with Jonas Westring and then spent one full month studying with renowned Thai massage master Pichest Boonthumme. Marietta continues her studies of Anusara yoga with Jonas Westring and Anusara founder John Friend, and has assisted Jonas both at Thai Yoga Bodywork trainings and yoga retreats.
Marietta received her nutrition training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. Furthering her studies in nutrition, Marietta completed Natalia Rose's Teacher Training where she immersed herself in intelligent detoxification and raw food theory.
Marietta is extremely excited to combine the modalities of yoga, Thai bodywork, and holistic health couseling to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Her areas of expertise include autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, intelligent detoxification, transitioning to a raw foods lifestyle, and weight loss. Marietta also excels at creating manageable health plans for stressed and busy individuals. In addition, she is skilled at combining nutrition and yoga to optimize athletic performance.