Experience and Journey
I set off on a mission 22 years ago to learn everything I could about health and wellness
Education:
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BA Magna Cum Laude and Honors in Fine Arts and English Literature from the University of Oregon
Whom I’ve trained with:
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Forrest Yoga
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Anusara yoga with John Friend and Ross Rayburn
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Kundalini yoga with Yoga West and Ra Ma Institute
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Mindfulness Meditation with Jack Kornfield
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Restorative yoga teacher training and assisting Judith Laster, author of Restore and Renew
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Pilates Mat and Equipment with Marie-Jose Blom Lawrence and Long Beach Dance Conditioning and Stott.
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Kirtan with Govindas
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Pre and Post Natal Pilates with Fusion Pilates
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Yoga Nidra with Yoga Academy of North America
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Somatic Experiencing (General SE and Touch Work) with Kathy Kain and SETI
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Soul Motion with Michael Skelton
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Qi-Gong with Teja Bell
Appearances:
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As seen featured in USA Today, BBC News, and the podcast The Marriage Show
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Performed Hip Hop and Salsa with dance companies in Oregon and Santa Monica
Work & Teachings:
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Associate Faculty Professor at Santa Monica College guiding students in yoga, Pilates, and other yoga sciences for 17 years
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Led retreats and workshops for women all over California
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Mentored many students to become a yoga and Pilates teachers