About Me February 8, 2008

I often tell people that my current profession is the furthest thing from what I studied in college. As time goes on, however, I realize that they are not that distant at all. I graduated American University with a B.S. in Psychology. It was during my four years there that I confirmed my desire and passion to work with people, yet not in the mental health field. Simultaneously, I started attending yoga classes at the local fitness center. I discovered something through those classes that I knew was vitally important to my life and could intensely benefit others. After a few years of taking classes, I felt propelled to teach what I was learning to the people in my community.

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I obtained a teaching certification from YogaFit®, a company geared towards the health club and gym populations. Shortly thereafter, I moved to south Florida and got acquainted with Gary “Gopal” Bello (www.gopalgarybello.com), a yoga and meditation teacher and Consciousness Coach™. In the course of a year, I trained with Gary and completed an intense advanced yoga teacher training. This included concentrated study of the physical body, the mind, nutrition, yoga and meditation.

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Along with yoga instruction, Gary Bello educated me in a program that he developed called Essence Therapy. A bridging of the teachings of yoga and meditation with modern theories of western psychology, the Essence Therapy program is a holistic approach in balancing the physical, mental and emotional well being of an individual. The program applies techniques of yoga therapy, breathing, meditation, nutrition, and utilizing the mind-body connection to coach individuals in bringing harmony to these areas of life.

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With the education I have received, as well as the journey of my own personal growth, I have come to recognize certain practices that truly enhance the quality of one’s life. I offer “Wellness Coaching” in order to bring my knowledge and awareness to those in my community.