It wasn’t until I had 3 small kids at home that I realized the sensory and somatic benefits of a regular practice for myself as well as my family. I graduated with 200 hours in 2016 after studying under Nancy Gilbert E-RYT, RPYT with a focus on bone structure, muscles, connective tissue, alignment, nutrition the mind/body needs, beginning a trauma awareness etc. and registered through Yoga Alliance.
I became certified in Reflexology in 2017, as well as in that year celebrated a 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, hands-on safely modifying postures for those new to yoga, or in rehabilitation. I attained additional coaching of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Equipped myself with tools to reach children and teach curriculum at their level through Effective Teacher Training. I actively attend assorted teacher trainings that built awareness and have a specific experience of trauma recovery. 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 continued to Mentor and apprentice in this program.