It wasn’t until I had 3 small kids at home that I realized the sensory and somatic benefits of regular physical practice for myself as well as my family. I graduated with 200 hours in 2016 after studying under Nancy Gilbert E-RYT, RPYT with focus on bone structure, muscles, connective tissue, alignment, nutrition the mind/body needs, becoming trauma-informed etc. and registered through Yoga Alliance.
I became certified in Reflexology in 2017, as well as in that year completion of a 50 hour Mastery Program under Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT and Kimberly Carson, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT offered at the facility of Duke Integrative Medicine. This training provided experience for teaching to vulnerable populations, and hands-on safely modifying postures, for those new to yoga, or in rehabilitation. I attained additional coaching of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Equipped with tools to reach children and teach curriculum at their level through Effective Teacher Training. Most recently studying under Jennie Wise, MHS, of WiseMind Soul Warrior School in 2022, I was able to earn an additional 300 hour YTT which went in depth through the body systems; endocrine, lymphatic, nervous system, breath and identifying behaviors/habit change. I continue to Mentor and apprentice in this program.