A pioneering movement educator and wellness guide with 30 years of experience synthesizing yoga, dance, and kinetic arts into transformative, student-centered practices. Expert in fostering inclusive communities and facilitating profound mind-body connections through empathetic, trauma-informed instruction. Leverages deep historical knowledge of movement traditions to develop innovative, accessible programming that builds strength, mobility, and confidence for diverse populations across all age groups.
* Developed and taught all-levels classes, including Mindful Movement Yoga, Cardio Pump (HIIT/Strength), and Hula Hoop workshops, focusing on mobility, strength, and functional fitness.
* Created and led a popular Family Fitness & Yoga program, engaging children and parents in collaborative movement and play.
* Fostered a fun, supportive atmosphere that increased participant retention and promoted overall well-being.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum blending yoga, dance, hula hooping, and somatic practices for clients of all ages and abilities.
* Provide personalized health and wellness coaching, utilizing a trauma-informed lens to support client goals and transitions.
* Spearhead community-building initiatives to create a sustainable network of holistic support for local clients.
* Manage all business operations, including marketing, client acquisition, scheduling, and maintaining licensure and insurance.
* Supported a neurodiverse classroom during COVID-19, implementing strict health, safety, and masking protocols.
* Designed and facilitated engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that encouraged emotional expression, self-regulation, and joyful movement.
* Collaborated with families to provide trauma-informed support, meeting each child at their unique developmental stage.
* Managed full business administration, staff scheduling, and customer relations for a children's fitness facility.
* Led gymnastics, dance, and camp programs for children ages 4-12.
* Pioneered the rapid transition to virtual programming at the onset of COVID-19, producing and broadcasting engaging movement lessons via social media to maintain community engagement.
* Directed the safe reopening of the facility by implementing new health protocols and contactless technology.
* Designed and taught a full Montessori-aligned dance curriculum for Pre-K through 5th grade, covering Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and mindfulness practices.
* Choreographed and staged large-scale theatrical performances, including "School House Rocks Live!"
* Integrated physical education and healthful life skills into daily movement activities.
* Provided private movement education and occupational therapy support, with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
* Utilized yoga, dance, and hula hooping as therapeutic tools to support clients' health, wellness, and developmental goals.
* Developed life skills programs tailored to individual client needs.
Technical: Program development Trauma-Informed Instruction Somatic Practices Wellness Coaching Business administration Virtual Instruction
Instructional: Student-Centered Learning Differentiated Instruction Progressive Skill Building Mindfulness Instruction Movement Analysis Embodiment Practices
Interpersonal: Community building Motivational Leadership Mentorship Collaborative Communication Neurodiversity-Affirming Inclusive Facilitation
* 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), HoopYogini Master Trainer | 2013 – Present
* ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor**, HoolaFit | 2017 – Present