Dr. Michael Bittner - Founder

A native westerner, Dr. Michael Bittner brings a complementary blend of western practicality, free spirit and authenticity to teaching, fitness, interior design and project management to his role as co-founder and managing partner of ZenSpot, Inc., a human empowerment center, whose mission is: Empowering People to be Themselves. Michael views overall health as a combination of fitness, positive environment and balance between work, home and personal time. As such, Michael emphasizes the importance of caring for the internal body and simultaneously organizing the external environment. Through these efforts balance is achieved enabling the mind, body, spirit to operate at their optimal level.

Bittner earned a Ph.D. and master’s degrees in education in the social studies from the University of Washington with supporting areas of study in urban design and planning and global trade, transportation and logistics. Bittner holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Boise State University where he graduated magna cum laude and received a secondary teaching credential from the State of Idaho. Bittner possesses a graduate credential in Feng Shui Interior Design and Interior Design from the Sheffield School of Interior Design in New York City. Michael is a certified life coach through the International Coaching Federation; an E-RYT with the Yoga Alliance, having completed training through the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga, YogaFit and Phoenix Rising; a specialist in yoga for children and seniors; a holistic stress management coach through The Spencer Institute and a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist through NESTA (National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association). Bittner is certified in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross.