DOREEN SAJADI
Greenville
Summary
RYT-200 Yoga Instructor and Certified Health Coach blending alignment-based yoga, functional movement, and holistic coaching methods. I guide clients through thoughtful practices that enhance posture, core stability, flexibility, and emotional balance. My work focuses on long-term habits, gut health awareness, and integrating breath-driven movement to build confidence, clarity, and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Yoga Instructor-Part Time
Hyster-Yale Group
Greenville
05.2025 - Current
- Improved health and well-being of class participants by instructing on healthy lifestyles, food choices, proper movement and posture.
- Instructed diverse yoga classes for various skill levels and needs.
- Managed class schedules and maintained equipment to ensure a safe environment.
- Created fun yet challenging sequences that are designed to help participants reach their goals while still having an enjoyable experience.
- Integrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology into practice sessions to ensure safety for participants during the class.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement throughout the session.
Health and Wellness Coach
Betr Health
Raleigh
04.2025 - Current
- Guide clients through Betr Health's gut-healing food protocol (Elimination, Reintroduction, Maintenance)
- Conduct daily check-ins and weekly coaching sessions to support individual health goals
- Educate clients on the microbiome, lifestyle medicine, and food as medicine
- Offer personalized meal plans, recipes, and wellness resources
- Empower clients to reverse chronic conditions through sustainable behavior change
- Foster community support and accountability through empathy and motivational interviewing
- Certified through Betr's Health Coach Training program
Clinical Psychologist
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized CBT techniques to address anxiety, depression, and OCD, delivering measurable improvements in client outcomes
- Conducted assessments to develop tailored treatment plans, achieving significant client progress
Clinical Psychologist - Internship with Dr Reza Moloodi
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied CBT techniques to assist clients with stress and depression
Genetic Counselor
Kariminejad & Najmabadi Genetic Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided genetic screening and counseling to over 300 families, guiding informed decisions before pregnancy
- Cultivated and screened biological samples, contributing to advancements in genetic research
- Enhanced patient communication, laying the foundation for a client-centered approach in health coaching
Education
Master - Clinical Psychology
AZAD UNIVERSITY
01.2022
Bachelor - Cellular and Molecular Biology
AZAD UNIVERSITY
01.2017
Skills
- Music preparation and setup
- Nutritional guidance
- Wellness coaching
- Effective communication
- Motivational interviewing
- Health education
- Safety protocols
- Yoga nidra instruction
- Behavior change
- Active listening
- Yoga therapy
- Class design
- Relationship development
- Injury prevention awareness
- Continuing education commitment
- Strong teaching presence
- Yoga philosophy
- Restorative yoga techniques
- Advanced asana techniques
- Pose sequencing
- Class management
- Anatomy knowledge
- yoga instruction
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Course cbtcenter.ir, 2022 - 2023
- Sales management - Mahan Institute, 2021-2022
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Persian, Native
- Italian, Basic
Personal Information
Title: HEALTH COACH
Websites
Timeline
Certified Yoga Instructor-Part Time
Hyster-Yale Group
05.2025 - Current
Health and Wellness Coach
Betr Health
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
01.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical Psychologist - Internship with Dr Reza Moloodi
01.2021 - 01.2022
Genetic Counselor
Kariminejad & Najmabadi Genetic Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
Master - Clinical Psychology
AZAD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Cellular and Molecular Biology
AZAD UNIVERSITY