Hi I’m Amy Novotny!
I help busy women enjoy achieving their health goals though a sustainable plant-based and yoga approach.
My Plant-based Story
Growing up in a meat-and-potatoes family, I often struggled with stomach issues and acne. Which I discovered was lactose intolerant. Despite using lactose pills, my symptoms never fully resolved.
When I went to college, my food preferences started to change, and I gradually transitioned to eating only poultry. However, after experiencing food poisoning from poultry one too many times, I decided enough was enough. I switched to a vegetarian diet, finding that veggie chicken was just as tasty as the real thing.
In 2016, I found myself in a stressful job, and my health began to decline. Multiple doctors told me the only solution was medication, but I wasn’t ready to accept that. Seeking an alternative, I visited a naturopath who suggested reducing my stress and adopting a fully plant-based diet.
I reduced my stressful CrossFit workouts, focusing more on yoga, and transitioned from vegetarian to plant-based eating. Shortly after making these changes, not only did my health issues resolve, but I also effortlessly lost weight. From that point forward, I became a firm believer in the power of a vegan plant-based approach.
Health Coaching Qualifications
Certified Master Health Coach (PN2-MHC)
PN Level 2 Master Health Coach | Precision Nutrition
PN Level 1 Coach | Precision Nutrition
My Yoga Story
My yoga journey began in 2010 when I was seeking a low-impact way of movement. Yoga became more than just exercise; it improved my flexibility, stress management, body awareness (even boosting my weightlifting!), and most importantly, grounded me with a sense of calm and presence. This positive experience inspired me to become a yoga teacher in 2015, wanting to share the benefits of yoga with others.
Yoga Qualifications
Certified 500 Hr Yoga Teacher
300 Hr Yoga Teacher Certification | Yinspiration with Jo Phee
Yin Yoga (Chinese Medicine & Hip Anatomy I)
Yin Yoga (Myofascial Release, MyoYin & Spine Anatomy)
Yin Yoga (Qigong, Lower Arm & Leg Anatomy)
Yin Yoga (Acupressure, AcuYin, Hip Anatomy II)
Yin Yoga (Yin Yang Flow, Yoga Nidra and Shoulder Anatomy)
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certification | Go Yoga
Yin Yoga (Level 1 & 2) | Kate Kuss
Yoga for Athletes | Sage Rountree
The Art of Inversions | Patrick Beach
Healthy Aging | Baxter Bell
Yin Yoga (Foundations) | Josh Summers
Art of Teaching Private Yoga | Francesca Cervero
Restorative Yoga | Relax and Renew®Level 1 Trainer
Certified Roll Model® Method Practitioner | Tune Up Fitness
iRest®Level 1 Teacher | iRest