Biography

Joann Van Coppernolle has over 12 years experience in Asian Medicine and bodywork. In 1996 she began her career by becoming a certified Shiatsu practitioner (School of Shiatsu-Pennsylvania, USA).
She expanded her practice in 1997 by traveling to Thailand and learning Thai Yoga Massage. For the following 3 years Joann ran her own massage practice at the Center for Natural Healing in New Jersey, USA.

Since then she has reached the most advanced level of Thai Yoga Massage through studies with massage and yoga master, Asokananda (author of “The Art of Traditional Thai Massage” and “Yoga of Mindfulness”). She received her Polestar Pilates certification in 2002 and subsequently taught in numerous fitness studios throughout Berlin.

In 2004 she opened her Berlin studio in Moabit where she gives private and group mat classes. Joann is currently pursuing a certification as a Movement Therapist for the Pilates Method. Upon obtaining this level of expertise, she will offer training on the Pilates apparatus in addition to the current mat classes. “My focus is on the individual. Everyone needs something different, whether it is relief from back pain, a rehabilitation situation, osteoporosis prevention or toning up. Body and breath awareness is the foundation that get´s built upon with every session.”

Joann Van Coppernolle Joann is an active member of the German American Business Association and Berlin International Women´s Club.