Biographies

   
Paola Paola Feher founded Bozeman Center for the Healing Arts in 1997 after receiving her master's degree in biomechanics. Her training emphasized observation of human bodies in motion, focusing on performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Her coursework included topics such as cadaver dissection, sports psychology, physiology, ergonomics, kinesiology and biochemistry of nutrition.

Inspired by the teachings of T.K.V. Desikachar and by her primary mentors Trish O'Rielly and Brian Dorfman, Paola has studied a variety of forms of movement and healing. Her formal study of yoga began in 1987 and she is currently certified by the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500).

Paola specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and injury rehabilitation. Please contact her to set up an individual therapeutic consulation.
Doug Doug Bundren began working with Paola in 2002. His active lifestyle, which included a career fighting wildland fires, had brought about physical ailments that, through the practice of yoga have been greatly decreased. Doug's goal as a yoga teacher is to guide others along their own path to better health and to a keener self-awareness through the integration of body, breath and mind.
Cheryl Cheryl Farmer began studying yoga with Paola in 2002, after taking early retirement from work due to chronic health concerns. Through yoga, and her commitment to practice, Cheryl has been able to resume activities that she is passionate about: hiking and skiing, traveling and painting, birding and gardening. With the tools acquired during this long and successful journey, Cheryl hopes to inspire others to pursue this path towards well-being.
Carol Carol Flaherty has studied yoga with Paola since 1998. Her experiences recuperating from allergies, migraines, asthma and scoliosis intensified her desire to learn more. She began teaching yoga in 2003 and completed massage therapist training in 2008. Carol continues to train and work with Paola and is currently certified by the Yoga Alliance (RYT 200). www.carolflaherty.com
Kathy Kathy Graves began studying yoga with Paola in 2003. She is an avid runner and has been interested in health and healing for many years. Her personal experiences recovering from serious injuries sustained in an accident spurred her interest to learn more about yoga. She is currently certified by the Yoga Alliance (RYT 200).
Julie Julie Kipfer began her yoga studies in 1997 in Boulder, Colorado, and has continued her studies with Paola since 2001. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Julie enjoys and understands well the benefits of yoga for performance and recovery of all sports, particularly with respect to cycling and skiing. In her classes, Julie aims to restore her students' vitality through a strengthening yet calming practice. She is currently certified by the Yoga Alliance (RYT 200).
Michele Michele Stinnett's professional experience with movement began at the age of 14, when she became a professional member of the Colorado Concert Ballet Company. Michele sustained injuries which led her to work with Paola in 2005, and quickly rediscover her love of movement. In her classes, Michele will share her deep knowledge of physical and spiritual awareness through proper alignment and good breathing techniques.
Ray Ray Stinnett began working with Paola in 2001 after years of coping with inuries and many life challenges. Yoga's strengthening, healing and restorative effects encouraged his full time commitment to a daily personal practice and to his teaching. Ray's interest lies in helping individuals to balance the physical, mental and spiritual challenges of living in the present moment.