My goal is to provide excellent yoga instruction to active, older adults.  I teach Gentle, Hatha, and Chair Yoga to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. Breathing techniques, meditation, and mindfulness are taught to help reduce stress. We create a supportive yoga community focused on healthy lifestyles together.

I studied with Jim and Lynea Gillen, Founders of the "Yoga Calm Curriculum for Children", in their West Portland, Oregon studio. I earned an RYT-200.

I completed a "Yoga for Seniors" Course with Kimberly Carson and Carol Krucoff, drawing from their research based instruction at Duke Integrative Medicine and DVD, "Relax into Yoga".

"Silver Sneakers Yoga Master Class" was taught by Donna Horowitz, developer of the "Silver Sneakers Yoga Curriculum". I recently completed their course on Group Exercise for those with hip limitations and their Stability Course designed to improve balance, strength, and endurance.

S.A.I.L. Certification is an evidenced based  "Balance & Fall Prevention" Course.  I completed it through Pierce College.

"Silver & Fit Safety Course" was completed through IDEA.

I completed the "Yoga Calm Youth Instructor Certification".

Guidance Counselor, grades K-12, Tacoma Public Schools, 

MA Ed.,Counseling and Guidance, Pacific Lutheran University;

ESA School Counselor, State of Washington;

Mentor: The College Success Foundation Achiever's Program, The Palmer Scholars, The Washington National Guard Youth Academy;

Volunteer: Kids at Hope Northwest;  Boys' and Girls' Clubs of South Puget Sound,; Lakewold Gardens Green Thumbs Explorers Program; Dance Theater Northwest; Washington State School Retirees Association Legislative Committee, Pierce County School Retirees Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Member of Steilacoom Kiwanis.

BBA, Personnel and Industrial Relations, Pacific Lutheran University