Anna Lappas-Collins

• Created over 40 personalized nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle plans which include but are not limited to: Ayurvedic dosha assessments and accompanying rasayana/rejuvenation therapies, meal planning and prep, gentle seasonal cleanses and detoxes, recurring wellness workshops with a variety of themes, and thoughtfully planned yoga classes for Clients of all levels.
• Works to nurture Client motivation and enhance their personal performance.
• Attended over 100 hours of continuing education training to ensure teachings are up to date.
• Has trauma-informed training and ensures a calm, welcoming and fun atmosphere that emphasizes safety, comfort and fulfillment of all Clients.
• Adept in analyzing health data and research studies in order to provide high quality level of service through evidence based wellness practices.
• Seeks out anonymous feedback to better assess services and regularly receives referrals for new Clients through word-of-mouth recommendations.

• Planned and led thoughtful yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses, sequences and music to motivate students while meeting the abilities of individual students
• Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
• Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
• Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
• Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.

• Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
• Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
• Co-created and promotional videos and other materials to encourage new student enrollment.
• Developed safe and effective yoga workshops for class members.
• Successfully helped plan, promote, and participated in the first Yoga Alliance RYT200 hour training in Azerbaijan.

• Built a Pet Health Food & Supply store from initial concept, business plan, acquisition and renovation of retail space, and performed day to day operations which included, but were not limited to: hiring, training, accounting, merchandising, advertising, outreach, event planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Over 1 million in revenue in first year of business and top performing year experienced a revenue of over 1,450,000.
• Expanded business to include second retail location, pet sitting and dog sitting operations that served over 200 Clients, and partnerships with pet groomers, dog trainers and veterenarians.
• Awarded multiple recognitions from the community including "Best of DC" from the Washington City Paper every year of operation, "Best Pet Business" from the Washingtonian Magazine in 2015, and "Hilly Awards Best Retail Business" from the Capitol Hill Area Merchants and Professionals in 2010 & 2014.
• Successfully implemented sucessful health promotion campaign in which over 200 pet owners were educated on the scientifically-backed benefits of holistic pet health through workshops, partnerships with appropriate stakeholders, and one on one consultations.
• Employed over 20 retail staff members and 20 Independent Contractors from our local Washington, DC community.
• Charitably donated over $10,000 to 8 area local public schools, sponsored local little league and youth rugby teams, and partnered with local non-profits to successfully build two enclosed dog parks in NE DC to enhance community safety.
• Member of CHAMPS (Capitol Hill Area Merchants & Professionals) from 2010-2017 and partnered with other local retail businesses to promote small business success across the community.
• Mentored young entrepreneurs through initial small business planning phases.
• Successfully co-hosted numerous pet adoption events with local shelters assisting matching 50 homeless dogs and cats to families.

• Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
• Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
• Offered aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping as part of massage treatments.
• Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
• Collaborated with acupuncturists, physical therapists and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.

A well rounded Integrative Health Degree with courses in Health Promotion and Communication, Medical Herbalism, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Whole Medical Systems, and Research Studies.

NAMA and AAPNA approved program of study which includes the history and practices of all branches of Ayurveda with a focus on Rasayana and Bhut Vidya. This includes in-depth study of Vedic Counseling, Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Seasonal Rituals, Rejuvenation Therapies and Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs. Gained over 100 hours of clinical practice.

• Completed professional development in Trauma Informed Yoga (YogaEd 2020), Honoring Yoga's Roots (Ignite Yoga 2020)

NCBTMB recognized program which included anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, various massage techniques, and 100 clinical practice hours.