Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Certification
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Tigard

Summary

Dynamic Yoga Instructor at Crunch Fitness with 32 years of chiropractic expertise, specializing in trauma-informed practices and alignment assessment. Adept at engaging students through tailored class planning and music integration, fostering a holistic approach to wellness. Committed to enhancing student experiences and promoting mindfulness through effective breathing techniques and meditation guidance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Crunch Fitness
Beaverton
02.2025 - Current
  • Introduced diverse yoga poses to patients over 32 years as a chiropractic physician.
  • Completed 200-hour Amrita Yoga Teacher Training with SaraJoy Marsh in June 2023.
  • Acquired Trauma-Informed, Brain-Sensitive Yoga Teacher Training in June 2022.
  • CURRENT YOGA TEACHING STYLE
  • Guide students in achieving proper alignment and mastering breathing techniques.
  • Utilize music to enhance relaxation and strength during yoga sessions.
  • Share inspirational readings during shavasana to deepen practice integration.
  • Assess student injuries at class start to provide tailored modifications.
  • Educate students on unifying body, mind, and spirit through yoga practice.
  • Pranayama, chanting, asanas, meditation, dharma

Founder, Owner, Clinical Director and Chiropractor

Holistic Health Clinic
Beaverton
05.1987 - 01.2019
  • Graduated Portland State University with 4.0 GPA, earning BS in Clinical Psychology.
  • Graduated cum laude from University of Western States, obtaining Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1985.
  • Operated chiropractic practice for 32 years, providing exceptional patient care.
  • Established multidisciplinary clinic comprising three chiropractors, a naturopath, two acupuncturists, and three massage therapists.
  • Managed daily operations across departments to ensure efficient clinic functionality.
  • Oversaw all operational aspects including product development, marketing, sales, customer service, and finance.
  • Hired and terminated staff to meet clinic demands and performance standards.
  • Implemented process enhancements that improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06-1978

DC - Doctorate of Chiropractic

University of Western States
Portland, OR
06-1985

Skills

  • Yoga instruction
  • Breathing techniques
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Alignment assessment
  • Class planning
  • Student engagement
  • Meditation guidance
  • Music integration
  • Ayurveda fundamentals

Affiliations

  • My love for dogs led me to certify two of my dogs with Pet Partners beginning in 2017 to render therapy at hospitals, hospice and emergency response needs.
  • In 2017 I joined the community choir, ISING. We are taking our spring repertoire to Spain in May.
  • My dad introduced me to tai chi in 2000. I became an accredited tai chi chih instructor in 2009
  • Customizing flower arrangements for loved ones is a passion of mine
  • I am in the process of becoming certified to teach t'ai chi chih to veterans with PTSD

Certification

  • BS Clinical Psychology
  • DC Chiropractic Physician
  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
  • Trauma-Informed, Brain Sensitive Yoga Training
  • Accredited T'ai Chi Chih Teacher
  • Accredited dog therapy handler with Pet Partners

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Crunch Fitness
02.2025 - Current

Founder, Owner, Clinical Director and Chiropractor

Holistic Health Clinic
05.1987 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Portland State University

DC - Doctorate of Chiropractic

University of Western States