Hello! My name is Allie Buck. I love to help people find joy in their lives and reduce pain in their bodies. I have lived a life of outdoor adventures with a deep connection to nature. Along with this lifestyle I have found healing in somatic movements, medicinal plants, and practicing the art of self- care. I started my yoga journey in 2012 with my RYT-200 yoga training at the Bozeman Center for the Healing Arts. This was a therapeutic yoga study from the Lineage of Desikachar that focuses on individualized practices customized for injuries and personal lifestyles. From there my passion for somatic movements and self-massage emerged. I studied with Jill Miller and completed her Roll-Model Method training in 2023. Jill Miller’s trainings inspired my love for anatomy and gave me a better understanding of the proprioceptive nervous system and the importance of hydrating the body on the cellular level. My work is influenced by Tom Meyer’s anatomy trains courses, Sue Hitzmann’s MELT method, and I am currently completing a training with Sarah Warren through the Somatic Movement Center. Over my years of being an artist, teaching art, and farming I have come to understand the importance of mobility work and self-massage after repetitive movements, injuries, and compressions of the spine. I have taught movement and art workshops in the backcountry of Montana, on farms in Maine, and in schools and studios around the Gallatin Valley. I work with young kids, teens, and adults of all ages and abilities.

I am a mantra practitioner, kirtan leader, and composer passionate about the healing and transformative power of sound. Over the past eight years, I have led more than 750 kirtans, mantra events, and workshops. As part of my work, I enjoy sharing research that highlights the significant benefits of chanting and group singing for both the brain and body. I am the author of Vocal Medicine: Transformation through Sound (2019) and am dedicated to helping others harness the science of mantras to cultivate a joyful heart, a clear mind, and a revitalized body. I live in Bozeman, Montana, with my husband, Andrew, a native of Norway. Our five children, ranging from teenagers to adults, and our two granddogs reside nearby. Training and Certifications: – Kirtan leadership Institute: Levels 1, 2 & 3
 – Teacher of Mantra Course (Namadeva Archarya/Sanatana Dharma Satsang)
 – Introduction to Sanskrit (Dr. Katy Jane/Sanskrit Mastery)
 – Vedic Chanting (Rajeev Natarajan/Shraddha Yoga)
 – 200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training (In Progress with Renew Yoga)

 Education:
 – M.A. Humanities (Music, Art & Religion), California State University
 – B.A. Fine Art, College of William and Mary

I have been in the healing practice since 1994 when I became a licensed Physical Therapist. I initially worked in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Home Health and Nursing Homes. In 2003, I began teaching Pilates and studying Yoga. This paved the way for opening a Yoga studio in 2005 that I operated until 2019. I continued seeing clients on a private basis combining the tools of Physical Therapy, Pilates and Yoga throughout my time owning the studio. I found this combination was a wonderful tool to be used to help others obtain optimal health and well-being. I had an opportunity to share yoga with teenage boys that were in a residential treatment facility during this time. This work had a positive impact on how they thought about themselves, in addition to giving them techniques to handle their anger, sadness and fears. I have always had a deep connection and desire to help those who feel they are voiceless in this world. Since 2019, I have used my free time to educate myself on mental and emotional abuse, c-ptsd and the effects this can have on the body. I would like to dedicate my work to reach not only those that have physical pain but to anyone who feels unheard or unsafe. I will use my years of experience and studies to help one not only survive but thrive. Educational background: Exercise Science degree in 1991 from Ohio State University, Physical Therapy degree in 1994 from Ohio State University, Licensed Physical Therapist 1994-1998 in Arizona, Licensed Physical Therapist 1998-2020 in Ohio, Licensed PT in Montana December 2024- current. In 2003, certification to teach Pilates through ProHealth and Fitness, in 2008, 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Bhumi’s in Strongsville, Ohio, owner of The Studio on Liberty (yoga studio in Wooster, Ohio) 2005-2019.. Multiple trainings, workshops and continuing education in Pilates and Yoga throughout the years. Currently becoming certified in Lymphatic drainage and undergoing Level 1 certification in Visceral Therapy.

I am an ACSM-certified exercise specialist, an IAYT 1000-certified yoga therapist, and a 500-hour RYT yoga teacher. For over 30 years, I’ve taught Functional Strength training and yoga to both groups and individuals. I’m passionate about creating opportunities for transformation and healing through movement and mindfulness. At Strength & Grace, I lead small group yoga therapy workshops focused on strength, balance, and mobility. I also teach Functional Strength for Women Over 40, empowering women to move with confidence and ease as they navigate life’s transitions. I love helping people discover how yoga, strength, and mobility can enhance their lives. My warmth, empathy, and humor are woven into my teaching, and I am deeply committed to blending the insights of Western science with the ancient wisdom of yoga to guide others toward transformation and healing. When I’m not teaching, you’ll likely find me exploring the beautiful trails of Montana or practicing meditation at the Bozeman Dharma Center.

I am a Doctor of Chiropractic and yoga instructor living and practicing in this Greater Yellowstone area for over 30 years. I earned a degree in Cell Biology & Neuroscience from MSU here in Bozeman and then attended a Doctor of Chiropractic program at University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. I own and operate Evolution of Balance Yoga and Chiropractic here in Bozeman; if interested, you can find out more about my business at EvolutionOfBalance.com I found a desire to teach yoga while in chiropractic school, learning about physical rehabilitation and therapy practices, mostly for spine health; it came to my awareness that many of the postures, motions, stretches, and exercises that I was being taught are yoga poses or modifications to yoga poses, and that I can share a yoga class for patients or clients that offers multiple rehabilitation protocols into a single yoga session. Since becoming a doctor, I have taken yoga trainings to deepen my understanding of yoga and to bring myself to a place where I can teach yoga classes that are both research informed and respectfully within the practice of Yoga. The yoga trainings that I have taken that come with certifications include: – 200-hour Therapy focused Yoga Teacher Training (RYT) through Soma Yoga Institute – Essential Low Back Yoga Therapy Training with Robin Rothenberg, a leading Yoga Therapist and Researcher. – 300-hour Foundations of Yoga Therapy Training with Robin Rothenberg and associates – Love Your Brain yoga teacher training to help people that have experienced concussions, head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Over the years, I have facilitated many 6-week low back yoga therapy series based on the Essential Low Back Yoga Therapy training. Additionally, I developed a 6-week neck/upper back yoga therapy series along with Amy Strom, which I have shared multiple times in our community. The Spine Health Yoga class that I teach at Strength and Grace is a somewhat of a combination of the foundational parts of these series, joined with the knowledge that comes with a chiropractic education, and the wisdom found in yoga teachings.

I have lived and worked in the Gallatin Valley for over 30 years, with a career spanning snow sports, restaurants, marketing, graphic design, and non-profit management. In 2011, I completed my first RYT200 yoga teacher training, sparking a deep interest in the intersection of ancient yoga teachings, modern psychology, and neuroscience. This passion led me to pursue additional certifications in yoga, mantra, meditation, fitness, and nutrition (full list below). ​Over the years, I have owned a yoga and trail running retreat business and taught at various venues, including local yoga studios, the Ridge Athletic Club, Montana State University, the Bozeman Public Library, the Concussion Resource Center, Gallatin County Detention Center, the LoveYourBrain Foundation, YogaMotion Academy Teacher Trainings, and several veteran organizations. I am also fortunate to collaborate with the talented team at Health in Motion Physical Therapy + Wellness. These experiences inspired me to open Strength & Grace Wellness in January 2025. This studio is dedicated to fostering whole-person wellness through yoga, meditation, fitness, and mindfulness practices. ​My work is continually enriched by the awe-inspiring mountain environment of the Gallatin Valley, originally called the Valley of Flowers. It is a place of magic and inspiration, and my favorite moments are spent on a trail at sunrise. ​With deep gratitude to my many teachers, my training and certifications include: – Low Pressure Fitness Certified Trainer – Certified iRest® Meditation Teacher – Nancy Ruby's YogaMotion Academy, 500-hour certification – Heart of Sound: Mantra and Nada Yoga, 200-hour certification – Certified Mind Oasis 300-hour Meditation Teacher – Certified LoveYourBrain Yoga & Mindset Facilitator – Warriors at Ease Level 1 Teacher – Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certified Holistic Health Coach – Montessori Teacher Training – PSIA-AASI Northern Rocky Mountain - Alpine Level 2 Certification, Children’s – Specialist and Senior Specialist – BA in Journalism and Scandinavian Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison