Laura Knutson
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional and community leader who's over twenty years of experience in the healthcare and wellness field has led to interest of the health and healing of our planet and agriculture systems. Highly motivated to building community resilience through relationships, improved food systems and nature preservation/ regeneration. From additional experience with self employment, demonstrates excellent communication, promotion and community mobilization skills. Adaptable and dedicated to continued learning, cooperation and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Song Leader
Self-Employed, Harmony House, Lets Get Tuned, Crows End
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Guide people in communal songs to foster community building and engagement, healing, self growth, reverence for nature.
- Develop songs, rituals and practices for particular themes and collaborations - eg. seasonal/ nature, protest songs, self love/ empowerment.
- Collaborate with community spaces/venues and organizations.
- Developed and maintain website, and promotional materials on social media for visibility, education and inspiration.
Band Co-Manager / Lead Singer
Sōleffect
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Developed website and promotional materials to enhance band visibility and audience engagement.
- Cultivated a loyal fan base through engaging content creation and consistent communication on social media platforms.
- Boost the band's visibility with well-planned marketing strategies and targeted social media campaigns.
- Foster relationships with venues, enhancing opportunities for performance bookings.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Spirit Winds Physical Therapy
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitor patient progress, adjusting exercises and techniques, including manual therapy to optimize recovery outcomes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to patients.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, including notes from sessions, and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Actively participate in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
Yoga Therapist
Self Employed
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Develop individualized yoga therapy programs tailored to client needs and health conditions.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' physical and emotional wellness.
- Lead, plan and promote various workshops, class series, retreats and private therapeutic packages at locations throughout the county.
- Developed and maintain website, create social media pages and content for education and promotion.
- IAYT certified and cont ed.
- Built relationships with various yoga studios over the past 25 years, offering popular and well attended Hatha, Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga classes including Yoga for Back Care, MS, Anxiety, smoking cessation, voice embodiment, love embodiment, nature embodiment
WWOOFing Participant
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
Chico, CA
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Youth Program Coordinator
YMCA
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to foster personal growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring effective communication among staff, volunteers, and participants.
- Managed budgets for purchasing equipment and planning events.
- Planned and managed fundraising activities to support local causes and to meet financial objectives.
- Trained and supervised new hires to drive client satisfaction and serve as resource for questions or concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2010
Yoga Therapy Certification - Yoga Therapy
Krishnamacharya Healing And Yoga Foundation
Chennai, India05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1999
PDC - Permaculture Design Certificate -
Permaresilience
07.2023
Song Leader Certification -
Sisters in Harmony
05.2022
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Healing minded
- Relationship and Community Building
- Self motivation
- Marketing and Social Media Marketing
- Website, Course and Workshop Development
- Individual and Group Facilitation
- Creative problem solving
- Collaborative and Cooperative
Timeline
WWOOFing Participant
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
04.2023 - 04.2023
Song Leader
Self-Employed, Harmony House, Lets Get Tuned, Crows End
08.2022 - Current
Band Co-Manager / Lead Singer
Sōleffect
08.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Spirit Winds Physical Therapy
01.2015 - Current
Yoga Therapist
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
YMCA
08.2002 - 05.2004
Yoga Therapy Certification - Yoga Therapy
Krishnamacharya Healing And Yoga Foundation
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
San Juan College
PDC - Permaculture Design Certificate -
Permaresilience
Song Leader Certification -
Sisters in Harmony
Other Accomplishments
- Traveled with Youth Leadership Program, Up With People in 2000
- Mother of two beautiful daughters - my biggest achievement! Linnae born 2010 and Elise 2013
- Devoted believer in love, healing, community, peace and visions for a new sustainable way.