Meet Amanda (Kerpius) Mendoza, the founder of Empowered Self. 

After 25+ years of dance training, Amanda continued to find limitations in the skill and physical appearance necessary to succeed in dance auditions.  Rather than give up on movement, she discovered the life-changing world of yoga and competitive distance running.  This transition transformed her life-long relationship with movement and brought a renewed sense of purpose to her life.

Having a strong relationship with your body and trusting it to move well is a cornerstone of wellness.  Amanda’s signature method – Performance + Recovery – is a unique blend of massage therapy, yoga therapy and functional movement training designed to empower you from within.

You’ve likely found your way here because you’re balancing the passion you have for an active lifestyle with the progression of age and the toll of busy urban living.  You know the necessity of staying accountable to your recovery.  You know that maintaining strength and mobility work behind the scenes is crucial to your sustained performance and longevity in the game.

If you feel confused about what you should or shouldn’t be doing, need the help to stay accountable and simply want to feel good doing what you love the most, lean on Amanda so you can feel empowered and reveal your strongest self.