Suzie Carmack
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Dr. Suzie Carmack

Welcome to Your
Genius Chapter.

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Trusted by
Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
U.S. Department of War
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Department of Education
Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Treasury Executive Institute
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
International Monetary Fund
Kaiser Permanente
Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
U.S. Department of War
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Department of Education
Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Treasury Executive Institute
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
International Monetary Fund
Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Suzie Carmack in front of a wall of books

I empower coaches, creatives, and consultants to step into their genius chapter—where they prioritize health and well-being, embody healing presence, lead with purpose, and co‑create prosperity.

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Where Would You Like to Begin?

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Prioritize Health
and Well-Being

My Body of Works (including peer-reviewed research and best-selling books) explores how the practices of self-compassion, mindful movement, embodied communication and lifestyle medicine impact our well-being and prosperity.

Explore My Body of Works
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Embody
Healing Presence

You became a coach or health professional to empower people to heal themselves. In my YogaMedCo Yoga Coach Training and Group Yoga Coach Training courses, you’ll learn how to integrate yoga philosophy, yoga practices and lifestyle medicine coaching into your work with clients, grounded in the art and science of embodied communication.

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Lead With Purpose

Through Speaking, Workshops and Events, I empower leaders, teams and organizations to lead with purpose—connecting the work they do every day to why it matters.

Book Me to Speak
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Co-Create Prosperity

If you’re a coach, creative or consultant who is ready to work less, play more, expand your income and impact, and co-create prosperity, I invite you to learn more about my year-long mastermind experience, the Genius Inner Circle.

Launch Your Genius Chapter
Dr. Suzie Carmack

Dr. Suzie Carmack

PhD · MFA · MEd · PCC · NBC-HWC · C-IAYT

Over the past 30 years, I’ve been grateful to coach thousands of people to optimize their practice of embodied communication as a coach, researcher, professor, trainer, author, performing artist, consultant and entrepreneur.

Today I continue this work while living what I call my genius chapter: a time of life when we prioritize our health and well-being, pursue our passions, lead with purpose and co-create prosperity for the next generation. And I love helping coaches, creatives and consultants create their own genius chapter, so they don’t have to go it alone.

Education & Credentials

Formal education

PhD, Health CommunicationGeorge Mason University
MEd, KinesiologyUniversity of Texas at Tyler
MFA, Theatre / Arts ManagementUniversity of Alabama / Alabama Shakespeare Festival
BA, Communication ArtsAllegheny College

Professional education

NBC-HWCNational Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
PCCProfessional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
C-IAYTCertified Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapists
E-RYTExperienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance

In Their Own Words.

“I simply cannot thank her enough for the incredible value, passion, and insight that she gave. She honored us by her kindness and her steadfast commitment to real value that has resulted in direct impact on people’s lives, including mine.”
Olegario Cantos VII Attorney & Federal Official, U.S. Department of Education
“I sincerely recommend Dr. Suzie Carmack as a visionary scholar and practitioner. She combines rigorous research and innovative communication to develop evidence-based interventions.”
Dr. Gary Kreps, PhD University Distinguished Professor, George Mason University
“Suzie is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed her method of coaching — one that boosts confidence, allows for positive, incremental changes and gets results. I HIGHLY recommend her.”
Dan Salo Senior Executive Service (Retired)
“Suzie is the consummate professional. She has worked many times with our Fairfax County Public Schools theatre teachers delivering relaxation workshops, and has always delivered an awesome session.”
Judy Haas Bowns Theatre Arts & Dance Specialist, FCPS (Ret.)
“I wholeheartedly support Suzie as a lifestyle guide, teacher, trainer and mentor. The enthusiasm and compassion she shares with her clients is truly remarkable — she is undoubtedly one of the best.”
Julie Blamphin Wellness Speaker · Yoga Pro & Author · Founder, Stretch Your Spirit
“Suzie is amazing and I miss her so much. I strongly recommend her as a trainer and life coach.”
Joann Lockard U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso (Ret.) · Global Strategist
“I simply cannot thank her enough for the incredible value, passion, and insight that she gave. She honored us by her kindness and her steadfast commitment to real value that has resulted in direct impact on people’s lives, including mine.”
Olegario Cantos VII Attorney & Federal Official, U.S. Department of Education
“I sincerely recommend Dr. Suzie Carmack as a visionary scholar and practitioner. She combines rigorous research and innovative communication to develop evidence-based interventions.”
Dr. Gary Kreps, PhD University Distinguished Professor, George Mason University
“Suzie is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed her method of coaching — one that boosts confidence, allows for positive, incremental changes and gets results. I HIGHLY recommend her.”
Dan Salo Senior Executive Service (Retired)
“Suzie is the consummate professional. She has worked many times with our Fairfax County Public Schools theatre teachers delivering relaxation workshops, and has always delivered an awesome session.”
Judy Haas Bowns Theatre Arts & Dance Specialist, FCPS (Ret.)
“I wholeheartedly support Suzie as a lifestyle guide, teacher, trainer and mentor. The enthusiasm and compassion she shares with her clients is truly remarkable — she is undoubtedly one of the best.”
Julie Blamphin Wellness Speaker · Yoga Pro & Author · Founder, Stretch Your Spirit
“Suzie is amazing and I miss her so much. I strongly recommend her as a trainer and life coach.”
Joann Lockard U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso (Ret.) · Global Strategist
Dr. Suzie Carmack practicing yoga with a chair on a deck among palm trees
YogaMedCo A Free Course from YogaMedCo

Start Yoga Wisely.

If you’ve been searching for a yoga practice that adapts to your chronic health concerns—in a no-judgment zone—I invite you to enroll in my FREE Start Yoga Wisely course. It features:

  • Embodied communication and mindset support — learn how to practice positive self-talk as part of your yoga practice
  • 36 essential poses, made accessible — step-by-step modifications so every pose meets your body where it is today
  • Chair and mat options — practice safely on any kind of day, at any age and with any health condition
  • In the free YogaMedCo app — take your practice with you, wherever you go (available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play for Android)
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