Meret Flessenkamper

(she / her)

MA Psychology, RYT-200, CIEC

I received my master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. Because I emigrated to the US from Switzerland in 2021, I am currently in the process of getting my license as a psychotherapist in Michigan. For this purpose, I am currently getting a second master’s degree in humanistic Psychology at the Michigan School of Psychology. On top of being a registered yoga and meditation teacher (RYT-200), I am an Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC). I am also a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. At the moment I teach Hatha Yoga at a studio called Zion Well, and I work as a movement specialist at the Center for Eating Disorders – both located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

I approach my clients with curiosity and a non-judgmental attitude. Taking a resource-oriented stance, I aim to help my clients see the potential that is inherently present in them. My focus is on providing a caring and kind space in which clients can befriend their body and heal their relationship with movement. I am a proponent of Health at Every Size and reject diet culture as well as the endless self-improvement trends on social media.

Please note: I am not (yet) a licensed psychotherapist, if you need assistance for mental or physical conditions, consult your physician or psychotherapist.

Continuing Education

Lifelong learning is a priority for me – I want to make sure I stay up to date in order to best support my clients.

• 2025-2026 (currently) MA in Humanistic Psychology from Michigan School in Psychology, Practicum at MALA Child and Family Institute
• 2025 – Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy for Pain (Digital Seminar, PESI)
• 2025 – LGBTQ Teens: Identity, Build Resilience, & Manage Difficult Emotions (Digital Seminar, PESI)
• 2025 – Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (Online Course)
• 2025 – Reiki level 1 certification (Verapose Yogahouse, Dexter, MI)
• 2025 – Yoga for Seniors Certification (Duke Integrative Medicine, online)
• 2024 – Fascia Workshop at Zion Well
• 2024 – Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Bingeing and Body Image Training (PESI)
• 2024 – Restorative Yoga Continuing Education at Zion Well
• 2024 – Size Inclusive Teaching Practices with Big Yoga Club
• 2024 – Pelvic Floor Workshop at Zion Well
• 2024 – Foot Workshop at Zion Well
• 2024 – Intuitive Eating Certification (CIEC)
• 2023 – Anxious and Avoidant Eating (including ARFID): A Lifespan Lens Etiology, Subtypes and Responsive Treatment Considerations with Katja Rowell, MD
• 2022 – Internal Family Systems Training PESI Online

Teaching Experience

• 2025 – Self-care and Yoga Workshop for nursing students
• 2025 – Eating Disorder Recovery Yoga through Center for Eating Disorders, Ann Arbor, MI
• 2025 – Two 6-week lunch time yoga classes at Kinesiology Department of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• 2024 – (currently) Weekly class at Zion Well (Private Studio) in Ann Arbor, MI
• 2024 – Weekly class at Community Yoga at Briarwood for Lifetime Fitness (Kinesiology Department at University of Michigan), Ann Arbor, MI
• 2024 – (currently) Meret Yoga Youtube channel – videos, online (www.YouTube.com/@meretyoga)

Meret Yoga

Meret Yoga offerings are designed to welcome and accommodate bodies of all sizes and abilities – they are intended to facilitate attunement to the individual’s somatic experience, developing an intrinsic, natural guide to movement and exercise. Mindful movement seeks to explore the body as it is, with breathing and other interventions that strengthen awareness of bodily sensations, and emotions. This type of mindful, gentle movement is integral to the process of body awareness. The intention of mindful movement is to apply common sense, evidence-based tools and somatic awareness to help people discover a type of movement that is enjoyable and sustainable. Ultimately I want to help people find a type of movement THEY can enjoy.