ABOUT ALICIA
Alicia Montgomery is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) and founder of In Vitality Yoga LLC. She has been a dedicated yogini for nearly 20 years, teaching for over 11 years, and studying clinical yoga therapy for 7 years. She specializes in helping individuals recover from injury, manage chronic pain, reduce stress, and rebuild strength through therapeutic yoga. Alicia combines traditional yoga practices—breathwork, mindful movement, and nervous system regulation—with a personalized, whole-person approach that supports both physical and emotional well-being. She also collaborates with healthcare providers in her role in cardiac rehabilitation at Trinity Health to bring evidence-informed mind-body practices to those navigating health challenges.
Education
International Institute of Yoga Therapy - Yoga Therapist - 2021-2022
Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy - RYT500 - 2018-2020
LifePower Yoga - RYT200 - 2014-2015
Center for the Childbearing Year - Postpartum Doula - 2010
Birthing From Within - Childbirth Mentor - 2008
Center for the Childbearing Year - Birth Doula - 2006
University of Pittsburgh - BA History and Economics - 2005
Saint Petersburg College - AA Business Track - 2003
Experience
Work:
Trinity Health Cardiac Rehab - Yoga Therapist - 2022 to current
Lifetime Fitness, Novi Athletic Club, West Bloomfield Sports Club, iBalance Wellness, - Yoga Teacher 2015 to 2023
Caregiver (dementia) - Private client - 2019 to 2021
Cradle of Birth - Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator - 2006 to 2014
Center for the Childbearing Year - Childbirth Educator - 2010 to 2013
Paychex - Senior Payroll Specialist - 2000 to 2003
Presentations, Writing and Research:
Yoga Therapy for End of Life - IIYT Clinical Extern Symposium
Prenatal Yoga Therapy - IIYT student training
End of Life Yoga Therapy - IIYT student training
Caregiver Burnout - IIYT year long project
Client Birth Story - Joyful Birth: More Childbirth Stories told by Doulas (book)
Continuing Education Credits
Pain Care Aware Foundations Course - 2024
