To hold a space of healing, presence, and safety for our kids
the deep healing starts with us
Certifications, Study & Experience
As I’ve moved through this life, I’ve had the honor of walking a path that has put me with people of all walks of life. At times, it felt a little wandering and random, however as I look back now it all makes sense and has brought me to this moment where it all beautifully comes together.
I'm grateful to have worked with people of all ages to help restore a sense of connection and peace to their daily lives as a teacher, coach, mentor, and what has been defined by others as a ministry of accompaniment. The conversations and interactions I've had with other humans, nature, and especially my kids often feel as my most valuable "credentials."
As a life-long learner, I have gathered many certifications, studied various methods and modalities, and created opportunities to expand and share along the way. Here are a few of those areas of study and experience.
EDUCATION/ TRAININGS/ CERTIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
***Earlier work experiences have offered many opportunities in the areas of healing, teaching, and facilitation that influence my current healing and teaching practice. Those experiences include:
As I’ve moved through this life, I’ve had the honor of walking a path that has put me with people of all walks of life. At times, it felt a little wandering and random, however as I look back now it all makes sense and has brought me to this moment where it all beautifully comes together.
I'm grateful to have worked with people of all ages to help restore a sense of connection and peace to their daily lives as a teacher, coach, mentor, and what has been defined by others as a ministry of accompaniment. The conversations and interactions I've had with other humans, nature, and especially my kids often feel as my most valuable "credentials."
As a life-long learner, I have gathered many certifications, studied various methods and modalities, and created opportunities to expand and share along the way. Here are a few of those areas of study and experience.
EDUCATION/ TRAININGS/ CERTIFICATIONS
- Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, 2003
- B. A. Marquette University, Public Relations, 1993
- Hope College, 1988-1989 and 1990-1991
- Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Shakti Ayurveda School, Katie Silcox and faculty, 2023
- 3 plus year study, practice, and mentorship with Kimberly Ann Johnson to understand the female nervous system, current/on-going
- Certified MotherCircle Facilitator with Kimberly Ann Johnson and Jessica Connolly, anticipated certification July 2023
- Vagina Steaming Practitioner, Keli Garza at Steamy Chick, (currently enrolled in study)
- Breathwork 4-week Intensive with Our Breath Collective, Reis Paulo and Sam Whiting, 2021
- Reiki Level 1 (2010) and Level 2, 2020
- Access Consciousness Bars Practitioner and Facilitator, 2016-2020
- Yoga Health Coaching Program with Cate Stillman, 2014 - 2015
- Living Ayurveda 9-month Certificate, 2014
- Certified Aerial Yoga Instructor Training, Transcend Wellness and Yoga with Kelly Kuder, 2014
- Core Functional Fitness™ Level 2 Advanced Certification with Hope Zvara, 2013
- Healthier Hormones Course with Dr. Claudia Welch and Cate Stillman, 2012 & 2013
- Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Rhonda Kantor: Global Yoga and Wellness Center, 2011
- Various workshops and trainings in Pranayama, Yin and Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, and Ayurveda
- 200- Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training with Poonam Gupta, Yoga Gyan Jyoti, 2011
EXPERIENCE
- Creator of Discover Your Center, LLC, 2014- present
- Co-founder, co-owner, and Instructor, YogaRootsRacine, Racine, Wisconsin 2012-2014
- Yoga Instructor 2010 - present
- Your Yoga Lifestyle, YogaRootsRacine, SC Johnson Company, Pantajali's Place, Blue Point Yoga, online and private classes and workshops.
- Grant Recipient of Opening the Doors of Yoga Grant through OmTown Yogis, Milwaukee, WI in 2014 to teach a year of classes to clients of the Community ActionNetwork's Greater Racine Collaborative for healthy Birth outcomes, an organization with a passionate mission to lower the infant mortality rate in Racine/Kenosha counties. Classes were held for stress relief for fathers, pre-natal/post-natal for mothers, mom and baby connections, and couples yoga..
- Resource creator for the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Co-facilitator of post adoption curriculum through the Center for Child and Family Health in Durham, NC
***Earlier work experiences have offered many opportunities in the areas of healing, teaching, and facilitation that influence my current healing and teaching practice. Those experiences include:
- Team Leader of San Diego Youth and Community Services Storefront Shelter for Youth
- ESL Teacher
- Two years of service as a Young Adult Volunteer in Mission with the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Hollywood, CA and Argentina
- Creator and Coordinator of the Religion & Labor Network of Austin
- Pottery Instructor
- Coordinator for Montessori-based church school curriculum
- Community Organizer
- Countless interactions over years of service in the retail and restaurant industry
