Vanessa Hazzard is an author and blogger from Philadelphia, PA. Her poetry and narratives have been featured in Recovering Yogi, Elephant Journal, and Apiary Magazine's online publication, The Hive. With her decade long experience as an internationally trained wellness and healing arts practitioner, Vanessa writes educational materials for massage therapists and bodyworkers. She presents workshops on affirmations, hoop dancing and other topics at wellness retreats and women's groups. Vanessa is also credentials to teach continuing education for massage therapists by the National Certification