Yoga, Pilates & Mindful movement for All
Let's Move Forward to Well-Being
With three decades of experience teaching the art and science of mindful movement, Dr. Suzie Carmack is here to move you forward to well-being on and off the mat.
Learn more about Dr. Carmack's books, programs, coaching, and team workshops.
Trusted by leading institutions โ and featured in the press
Your go-to authority for Yoga, Pilates and Mindful Movement
With three decades of experience moving humans to well-being on and off the mat, Dr. Suzie Carmack is your go-to-authority for adapting Yoga, Pilates and Mindful Movement for your performance and health needs.
In their own words
Trusted by Coaches, Experts, Leaders, Teams, Organizations and Agencies
Here is what clients and students say about working with Dr. Suzie Carmack.
“I sincerely recommend Dr. Suzie Carmack as a visionary scholar and practitioner. She combines rigorous research and innovative communication to develop evidence-based interventions.”
“Suzie is fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed her method of coaching — one that boosts confidence, allows for positive, incremental changes and gets results! I HIGHLY recommend her.”
“I simply cannot thank her enough for the incredible value, passion, and insight that she gave... She honored us by her kindness and her steadfast commitment to real value that has resulted in direct impact on people's lives, including mine.”
“Suzie is a true gem. During a single conversation, she helped me narrow down my options and focus on my goals. I am so grateful for her ability to guide me in my decision-making.”
“Suzie is a compassionate, well-educated teacher who inspires people to become healthy. I've incorporated many of her teachings not only into my work but into my life. She gets people.”
“I wholeheartedly support Suzie as a lifestyle guide, teacher, trainer & mentor. The enthusiasm and compassion she shares with her clients is truly remarkable — she is undoubtedly one of the best.”
“Suzie was the trainer for the bulk of my RYT work, and she did an amazing job. She knows the science behind everything we do on a yoga mat. I'd enthusiastically recommend her as a teacher or trainer for anything mind/body-related.”
“Suzie was a valued, remarkable colleague at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. She has a brilliant mind, collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial spark that benefits everyone around her. She has my highest recommendation.”
“I have worked with Suzie on numerous occasions and keep coming back. Her professionalism makes her a pleasure to work with, and she inspires others with her unique spirit and energy.”
“It immediately drew me in and created a bridge back to myself. I went back to yoga after months of no-showing... I began to breathe again. I do believe 'I am back'!”
“I had a brain aneurysm 10 years ago and had to rebuild my body and strength. The Traffic Light Method gives me ideas going forward in teaching restorative yoga to those in recovery.”
“I've been experiencing chronic pain this year. This training was a fresh reminder that I don't have to shut the door on my beloved yoga practice just because Ashtanga isn't accessible right now.”
“I was stuck for a couple of years — until I completed this course! I now know how to set up my health coaching business, all in the context of my well-being being foundational to the well-being of my business.”
“Holy moly — this course helped me clarify, name and map my own well-being. Now I feel organized, motivated, and excited to get myself in the picture.”
“Yoga For One is a warm and practical guide for yoga teachers ready to deepen their one-on-one work. No fluff — a comprehensive deep dive. I finished it feeling inspired, supported, and full of ideas I'm excited to bring into my teaching.”
“The Well-Being Ultimatum offers guidance for public health professionals to plan, implement and sustain their own personal recovery strategy. It's a great resource!”
“I bought this while studying to become a health coach. Dr. Carmack's ‘3-S’ framework is a must for any health coach's toolkit.”
“I sincerely recommend Dr. Suzie Carmack as a visionary scholar and practitioner. She combines rigorous research and innovative communication to develop evidence-based interventions.”
“Suzie is fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed her method of coaching — one that boosts confidence, allows for positive, incremental changes and gets results! I HIGHLY recommend her.”
“I simply cannot thank her enough for the incredible value, passion, and insight that she gave... She honored us by her kindness and her steadfast commitment to real value that has resulted in direct impact on people's lives, including mine.”
“Suzie is a true gem. During a single conversation, she helped me narrow down my options and focus on my goals. I am so grateful for her ability to guide me in my decision-making.”
“Suzie is a compassionate, well-educated teacher who inspires people to become healthy. I've incorporated many of her teachings not only into my work but into my life. She gets people.”
“I wholeheartedly support Suzie as a lifestyle guide, teacher, trainer & mentor. The enthusiasm and compassion she shares with her clients is truly remarkable — she is undoubtedly one of the best.”
“Suzie was the trainer for the bulk of my RYT work, and she did an amazing job. She knows the science behind everything we do on a yoga mat. I'd enthusiastically recommend her as a teacher or trainer for anything mind/body-related.”
“Suzie was a valued, remarkable colleague at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. She has a brilliant mind, collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial spark that benefits everyone around her. She has my highest recommendation.”
“I have worked with Suzie on numerous occasions and keep coming back. Her professionalism makes her a pleasure to work with, and she inspires others with her unique spirit and energy.”
“It immediately drew me in and created a bridge back to myself. I went back to yoga after months of no-showing... I began to breathe again. I do believe 'I am back'!”
“I had a brain aneurysm 10 years ago and had to rebuild my body and strength. The Traffic Light Method gives me ideas going forward in teaching restorative yoga to those in recovery.”
“I've been experiencing chronic pain this year. This training was a fresh reminder that I don't have to shut the door on my beloved yoga practice just because Ashtanga isn't accessible right now.”
“I was stuck for a couple of years — until I completed this course! I now know how to set up my health coaching business, all in the context of my well-being being foundational to the well-being of my business.”
“Holy moly — this course helped me clarify, name and map my own well-being. Now I feel organized, motivated, and excited to get myself in the picture.”
“Yoga For One is a warm and practical guide for yoga teachers ready to deepen their one-on-one work. No fluff — a comprehensive deep dive. I finished it feeling inspired, supported, and full of ideas I'm excited to bring into my teaching.”
“The Well-Being Ultimatum offers guidance for public health professionals to plan, implement and sustain their own personal recovery strategy. It's a great resource!”
“I bought this while studying to become a health coach. Dr. Carmack's ‘3-S’ framework is a must for any health coach's toolkit.”
“Suzie has the greatest understanding of the totality of mind-body practice that I have ever seen in one human being — and she can transmit that understanding to others in a way that touches them deeply. One of the greatest teachers I have ever known.”
“In just one session, she helped me identify my target market, craft a purpose statement, and articulate my elevator pitch in a way that finally clicked! She doesn't just teach — she shows up for her graduates long after certification.”
“Her YogaMedCo training program enabled me to grow not only in my professional skills but also in my own personal development. Her approach to show up for her trainees is inspiring and life changing.”
“Suzie was one of my first yoga teachers, and one of the best I have ever encountered. Her knowledge and expertise in the fitness industry, the health sciences, and interpersonal communication is admirable. A true Guru.”
“Suzie is amazing and I miss her so much. I strongly recommend her as a trainer and life coach.”
“Suzie is a wonderful instructor who focuses on total body health. Personable and creative, she consistently provides outstanding classes and programs.”
“Suzie is the consummate professional. She has worked many times with our Fairfax County Public Schools theatre teachers delivering relaxation workshops, and has always delivered an awesome session!”
“I went to Suzie when physician-recommended exercises weren't helping my knee. In our first session she identified something in my alignment I needed to know, and took time to understand what I really wanted. She has expert knowledge of the physical and emotional sides of people.”
“Suzie perfectly blends her extensive education and expertise in multiple areas to give you a one-of-a-kind course. You will walk away with a wealth of excellent material that can be applied to all areas of your life.”
“YogaMedCo has forever changed my personal practice. I'm a better Friend, Daughter, Sister, Wife and Mother by implementing the Traffic Light method and honoring myself first.”
“This training reminded me that yoga is not about pushing toward an ideal, but about listening more closely to what is true in the moment.”
“By the end of this course I had a brand new website, joined a group that pitches me to corporate decision-makers, updated my LinkedIn, and started a new book. It completely unified and uplifted my brand.”
“This course brought me closer to the coach I want to be. Instead of staying away from my calling due to fear and doubt, I feel more confident to chase my coaching dream and build my own business.”
“I moved from 'lactation consultant' to 'integrated postpartum systems strategist.' That subtle shift changes everything — messaging becomes clearer, authority feels earned, not forced.”
“Yoga For One teaches the yoga teacher how to launch a successful business — from finding your niche to setting your fee structure. Thorough, succinct, and very impressive.”
“A dear friend gifted this book when I needed it most. For anyone dealing with burnout or struggling to improve their health, I highly recommend it — it can help you reclaim the joy in life.”
“Dr. Suzie Carmack is a genius in creating a bite-size system we can incorporate throughout our day. Something as simple as breathing, standing, or moving will result in re-setting our mind and body.”
“Suzie has the greatest understanding of the totality of mind-body practice that I have ever seen in one human being — and she can transmit that understanding to others in a way that touches them deeply. One of the greatest teachers I have ever known.”
“In just one session, she helped me identify my target market, craft a purpose statement, and articulate my elevator pitch in a way that finally clicked! She doesn't just teach — she shows up for her graduates long after certification.”
“Her YogaMedCo training program enabled me to grow not only in my professional skills but also in my own personal development. Her approach to show up for her trainees is inspiring and life changing.”
“Suzie was one of my first yoga teachers, and one of the best I have ever encountered. Her knowledge and expertise in the fitness industry, the health sciences, and interpersonal communication is admirable. A true Guru.”
“Suzie is amazing and I miss her so much. I strongly recommend her as a trainer and life coach.”
“Suzie is a wonderful instructor who focuses on total body health. Personable and creative, she consistently provides outstanding classes and programs.”
“Suzie is the consummate professional. She has worked many times with our Fairfax County Public Schools theatre teachers delivering relaxation workshops, and has always delivered an awesome session!”
“I went to Suzie when physician-recommended exercises weren't helping my knee. In our first session she identified something in my alignment I needed to know, and took time to understand what I really wanted. She has expert knowledge of the physical and emotional sides of people.”
“Suzie perfectly blends her extensive education and expertise in multiple areas to give you a one-of-a-kind course. You will walk away with a wealth of excellent material that can be applied to all areas of your life.”
“YogaMedCo has forever changed my personal practice. I'm a better Friend, Daughter, Sister, Wife and Mother by implementing the Traffic Light method and honoring myself first.”
“This training reminded me that yoga is not about pushing toward an ideal, but about listening more closely to what is true in the moment.”
“By the end of this course I had a brand new website, joined a group that pitches me to corporate decision-makers, updated my LinkedIn, and started a new book. It completely unified and uplifted my brand.”
“This course brought me closer to the coach I want to be. Instead of staying away from my calling due to fear and doubt, I feel more confident to chase my coaching dream and build my own business.”
“I moved from 'lactation consultant' to 'integrated postpartum systems strategist.' That subtle shift changes everything — messaging becomes clearer, authority feels earned, not forced.”
“Yoga For One teaches the yoga teacher how to launch a successful business — from finding your niche to setting your fee structure. Thorough, succinct, and very impressive.”
“A dear friend gifted this book when I needed it most. For anyone dealing with burnout or struggling to improve their health, I highly recommend it — it can help you reclaim the joy in life.”
“Dr. Suzie Carmack is a genius in creating a bite-size system we can incorporate throughout our day. Something as simple as breathing, standing, or moving will result in re-setting our mind and body.”
Meet Dr. Carmack's Evidence-Informed YogaMedCo Method
Self-Leadership Strategies to Protect Your Well-Being
Dr. Carmack's evidence-informed YogaMedCo Method seamlessly integrates the sciences of yoga, lifestyle medicine and coaching to empower you to strategically protect your whole health and well-being.
A recent peer-reviewed journal article found that the YogaMedCo method of coaching (which integrates yoga, mindfulness and movement into talk-based health coaching) improved physician-scientists' well-being during the pandemic.
Read the study co-authored by Dr. Carmack →Welcome to the YogaMedCo Menu!
Practice On Demand
Start Yoga Wisely Free Online Course!
Start your YogaMedCo journey for FREE with Dr. Carmack's Start Yoga Wisely course. It is a great way to learn the YogaMedCo method for practicing yoga and lifestyle medicine wisely on and off the mat.
Start HereFor readers and seekers
Four Best-Selling Books
Deepen your understanding of Dr. Carmack's YogaMedCo method in her 4 best-selling books. You'll learn the science, soul, and strategy behind the method - and how you can apply in your own life or share it with your clients.
- Well-Being Ultimatum
- Genius Breaks
- Yoga for One
- Chakras of Business
Coach & teach the method
YogaMedCo Certifications CECs · RYT
Get certified in the YogaMedCo method! You can train from anywhere in our online programs, with an option to add in-person mentoring in Fairfax, VA (near IAD and DCA airports). Continuing Education Credits are available for our Level 1 Yoga Coach training from NBHWC CEA # 000521-1; ACE CEP299163; IAYT 35472028; and Yoga Alliance YACEP 24896.
- Yoga Coach Training
- Group Yoga Coach Training
- Yoga Teacher RYT 200
- Yoga Trainer RYT 500
Receive a Bespoke YogaMedCo Program
Live 1:1 Consultation & 12 Week Program
Experience the power of a YogaMedCo practice program built just for you. Your journey begins with a live a one-hour online consultation with Dr. Carmack. Then, you'll receive a customized 12-week on-demand practice program designed just for you. You will also have the option to continue training or coaching with live sessions online or in person in Fairfax, VA.
Schedule Your 1st SessionFor organizations and agencies
Team-Building Workshops & Retreats
Empower your emerging and executive leaders to thrive through stress and change โ together. More than 100 organizations and government agencies have trusted Dr. Carmack to facilitate leadership trainings and experiential learning workshops that equip their people with new strategies for moving their health, human performance and well-being forward.
Contact usFor experts and entrepreneurs
Soulpreneur Mentoring
Learn how to build a soul-aligned business without burning out your joy in Dr. Carmack's Chakras of Business course. This 36-hour program includes continuing education credits (NBHWC CEA # 000075-1 and Yoga Alliance YACEP) plus live monthly online office hours for ongoing support (even after you complete the program)!
Learn more
Suzie Carmack
- PhD, Health Communication
- MFA, Theatre
- MEd, Kinesiology
- E-RYT 500, Yoga Teacher Trainer
- C-IAYT, Yoga Therapist
- PCC, Executive Leadership Coach
- NBC-HWC, Board-Certified Health Coach
- ACE, NASM, CanFit Pro, MedFit, Continuing Education Provider
Meet Dr. Suzie Carmack
Three decades of experience moving humans to well-being.
I've spent my life learning the art and science of movement โ and sharing it however I can. As a shy child (an introvert before I knew the word for it) I found it comforting to know that I could say a great deal without saying a word, when I danced. Years later, while performing as a professional dancer in my 30s, I turned to Pilates and yoga to take care of myself. Pilates gave me a system that changed how efficiently I moved (on stage and off), and yoga gave me a system for reconnecting to the wisdom of my soul. I discovered my divine Calling โ or what yogis call my dharma: empowering humans to move their lives forward to well-being through the healing power of mindful movement.
As I committed to my path, my work expanded. Soon I was a teacher, then a teacher trainer โ leading classes and private clients across Northern Virginia and traveling the globe both to train Pilates and yoga teachers and to deliver workshops to organizations and agencies.
And because I believe the best teachers never stop being students, I kept learning โ earning graduate degrees in kinesiology and communication as well as coaching certifications โ all while sharing my work through books, peer-reviewed research, keynotes, and professional trainings.
In 2018, I decided it was time to weave all that I had learned together into one simple yet strategic method. I named it YogaMedCo because it delivers the wisdom of yoga and lifestyle medicine through both talk- and movement-based coaching. Since then, I've had the honor of sharing it with individual clients, teams, organizations, and agencies around the world. I'd love to share it with you, too. Let's get started!
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