EDUCATION/certifications

YOGA / Movement / fitness

  • Masters of Science in Applied Physiology (Exercise Physiology) and Nutrition from Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY.

  • 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training, ISHTA yoga, New York, NY.

  • 100 hour Anatomy and Kinesiology for Movement Professionals/Teachers - ASFYT now called FAC Functional Anatomy Academy, (Jason Brown Training/Certification program), New York, NY

  • Yoga Detour Method {DMO} - teacher training

  • How to teach Movement - Keeping your yoga teaching current - Jenni Rawlings

  • Mobility Based Conditioning for Yoga Asana - Jules Mitchell

  • Yoga with Resistance Bands - Laurel Beversdorf

  • Anatomy of Hands on Assists, Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers, Jason Brown, New York, NY

  • Unwreck your Neck - Trina Altman

  • Low Back Pain, Healthy Shoulders - Movement Logic Tutorials

  • Restorative Yoga Certification, ISHTA yoga

  • Yoga Nidra Meditation, ISHTA yoga

  • Prenatal Yoga Certification , ISHTA yoga

  • Yoga Anatomy Therapeutics, ISHTA yoga

  • Pain Science - Jenni Rawlings

  • Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certified/ Stott Pilates Mat Certified

  • NASM {National Academy Sports Medicine} Personal Training

  • FRC - functional range conditioning

    nutrition/dietetics

  • Dietetic Internship, Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY

  • Bachelors of Science in Foods and Nutrition from Marymount College, Tarrytown, New York.

  • Associates Degree in Foods and Nutrition from Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York.

  • Certificate in Applied Functional Medicine Nutrition through SAFM: School of applied functional medical nutrition

  • Certificate in Culinary Nutrition through Forks Over knives

  • Nutrition to Kitchen Prescription Certification/Training-via Field to Plate

  • Adult Obesity and Weight Management Certificate

    sound healing/kirtan/ energy /other

  • Sound Healing - International Institute of Sound Healing - Integral Yoga, Himalayan Singing Bowls Training

  • Assistant Teacher - Sage Academy of Sound Energy Training

  • Sage Academy of Sound Energy Training - Year long program (himalayan bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, tuning forks) w/ Lea Garnier

  • Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Therapy and Sound Healing Training - Ali Young

  • Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Therapy and Sound Healing Training - Ali Young

  • Gong Camp (several trainings) - Don Conreux

  • Biosonic Tuning Fork Frequencies Training - Dr. John Beaulieu

  • Stairway to Heaven - Biosonic Tuning Forks Training - Dr. John Beaulieu

  • Kirtan Leadership Institute Level 1 + 2 trainings with Mike Cohen

  • SHBA - Becca Laurito ( Symphony Orchestral Percussionist)

  • Raindrop Therapy Technique, Lightwing Center

  • Reiki Level 1 - w/ Jody Raso

  • Foot Reflexology

  • Shamanism 101 - IEMI - Chantal Guillou-Brennan

    And much more!

 I believe in always being a student.

I love to learn. I love to learn so much that I almost feel lost when I’m not learning.

I always continue to grow and evolve through various trainings.

I'll never stop learning, it not only inspires what I do, but also helps my students/clients. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Private Yoga + Meditation + Movement Teacher 15 + years

  • Sound Healing Practitioner 10 years

  • Reiki Practitioner Level 1

  • Private Practice Nutritionist

  • Personal Trainer - NASM

  • Yoga teacher for: Hastings Yoga, Scarsdale Yoga, Equinox, ISHTA yoga, Yogaworks.

  • Nutrition Advisor/Expert blogger for Michael Altman’s New World Apothecary

  • Yoga teacher, Pilates and More/Equinox/ISHTA Yoga/Scarsdale Yoga Studios,Hastings Yoga, Corporate

  • Staff Nutritionist, Apogee Pilates & Yoga Wellness Centers.

  • Employee Wellness Coordinator/Exercise Physiology Assistant/Fitness Assistant/Dietitian, Greenwich Hospitals Center for Healthy Living (Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab)

  • Clinical Dietitian, Lawrence Hospital Center

  • Clinical Dietitian, St. Johns Riverside Hospital.

  • Assistant Fitness Manager/Dietitian/Fitness Instructor, Allen & Company (private investment bank)

  • Nutrition consultant for several local physicians throughout Westchester County, NY

  • Social media Mentor-maintains current blog here, facebook page, twitter & instagram accounts.