Meg Callahan Geyser, RN, MSN
Durham
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric nurse, yoga instructor, and mindfulness skills coach dedicated to enhancing patient care through holistic and integrative mental health services. Skilled in providing timely interventions and medication support for individuals with various mental health challenges, which helps improve overall well-being. Strong communicator with deep knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and holistic coping strategies, offering a friendly approach to patient interactions and care. Experience in teaching breathwork, somatic movement, and expressive arts to people in recovery from substance use or mental health disorders.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Integrative Medicine
Pathfinder Recovery
Branford
06.2025 - Current
- Cultivated strong client relationships as primary clinical contact, conducting admission assessments and addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive client assessments and needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance peer support and recovery strategies.
- Educated clients on substance abuse effects and coping mechanisms through individual and group formats.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive client care.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment approaches to optimize outcomes.
- Advocated for client needs within community resources and support services.
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality care.
Yoga and Breathwork Instructor
Paramount Wellness Retreat
Haddam
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Designed and facilitated trauma-informed yoga and breathwork classes tailored for individuals recovering from substance use disorders and coping with anxiety, which provided therapeutic support and enhanced their recovery journey.
- Integrated mindfulness practices, somatic movement, and breath regulation techniques to aid in emotional regulation and relapse prevention, helping participants build resilience in their nervous systems.
- Collaborated with therapists, counselors, and clinical staff to align holistic practices with treatment plans and therapeutic goals, ensuring a cohesive approach to participants' overall wellness.
- Educated participants on the physiological and psychological benefits of yoga and conscious breathing, which empowered them to manage cravings, emotional distress, and anxiety symptoms more effectively.
- Created a safe, non-judgmental environment that promoted self-awareness, inner healing, and personal empowerment, making it easier for participants to open up and engage in their recovery.
- Adapted sessions to accommodate physical limitations, trauma histories, and individual readiness levels, ensuring that every participant felt included and supported in their practice.
- Tracked participant progress and provided feedback to clinical teams as part of an integrated recovery approach, allowing for tailored support and adjustments to treatment plans.
- Facilitated workshops and group discussions on wellness, stress management, and building a mind-body connection, which enriched participants' understanding and skills for managing stress.
- Maintained certifications and participated in ongoing education, following best practices in trauma-informed care and addiction recovery support, to ensure high-quality and effective instruction.
Registered Nurse
Paramount Wellness Retreat
Haddam
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients entering detoxification programs, which helped identify individual needs and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' physical and mental health during detoxification, enabling timely interventions for any issues that arose.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings, ensuring patients received targeted support for their recovery.
- Administered medications as prescribed for detoxification and withdrawal management, effectively managing withdrawal symptoms and minimizing complications.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and adjust detoxification plans, enhancing the overall effectiveness of patient care.
- Educated patients on the detoxification process and potential withdrawal symptoms, which helped them understand and comply with their treatment plans.
- Provided information on healthy coping mechanisms and lifestyle changes, supporting patients in their recovery journey.
- Offered emotional support and counseling to patients during detoxification, helping to foster resilience and motivation.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address co-occurring mental health issues, which ensured a more holistic approach to patient care.
Yoga Instructor
Aloha Vinyasa Yoga/Ignite Yoga/Wallingford P&R
Middletown
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed safe and effective yoga classes for all levels.
- Incorporated a variety of stress reduction practices including breathwork and mindfulness meditation in every class.
- Taught a variety of styles of yoga including gentle, restorative, vinyasa flow, and power yoga.
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Dance and Fitness Instructor
Fellowship Place, Inc
New Haven
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided group dance fitness instruction to participants with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
- Created unique choreography and class plans tailored for this specialized population.
- Provided tips on course safety and watched students for signs of fatigue and injury.
- Greeted incoming students, established rapport, and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
- Kept class areas clean, neat and free of distractions.
Teaching Artist
Wesleyan University
Middletown
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught dance fitness and flow arts (flow wand, hula hoop dance, and poi) to specialized populations including seniors, adults, and children within the Middletown community and surrounding suburbs.
- Taught twice a week classes in Moving Meditation to adolescent and young adult clients at Adelbrook School in Cromwell, including participants with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
Admissions Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Utopia Home Health
New Haven
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Behavioral Health RN/Case Manager/Nurse Educator
Continuum Home Health Care
New Haven
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Wrote the curriculum for and taught the Medication Administration course for psychiatric technicians and CNAs working in Continuum of Care (the sister company of Continuum Home Health) psychiatric and dual diagnosis residential programs.
- Provided HHA and CNA supervision as needed or oriented all new homecare RN case managers.
Home Care RN/Admissions Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Case Manager
MetroHealth
New Haven
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
New Haven
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Worked in all departments in the building including the dual diagnosis, adult, and adolescent units.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Obtained medical histories and drug histories of patients and implemented detoxification plans under the supervision of head nurse and other medical support staff.
- Provided medical and emotional support for patients suffering from symptoms associated with the detoxification process.
Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Nursing | Master of Science -
Yale School of Nursing
NEW HAVEN, CT01.1999
Psychology | Master of Arts -
University of Connecticut
STORRS, CT01.1994
Skills
Yoga instruction and breathwork
- Group facilitation and crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Trauma-informed care
- Health education and coordination
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Emotional support strategies
- Coping and recovery strategies
Certification
• Somatic Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Brett Larkin/Uplifted Yoga, in progress, 2025
• Trauma Informed Breathwork and Somatic Movement Certification, in progress, The Embody Lab, 2025
• Advanced Breathwork 60 hr Certification, Kia Miller/Radiant Body Yoga, 2025
• Autoimmune Protocol/Paleo Health Coach Certification, 2024
• Reiki Master Certification, 2018
• Hoop Love Coach, Hula Hoop Fitness Instructor, 2018
• Yoga Instructor RYA-YA 200 hour, 2016
• Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor, 2010
• Trauma Informed Breathwork and Somatic Movement Certification, in progress, The Embody Lab, 2025
• Advanced Breathwork 60 hr Certification, Kia Miller/Radiant Body Yoga, 2025
• Autoimmune Protocol/Paleo Health Coach Certification, 2024
• Reiki Master Certification, 2018
• Hoop Love Coach, Hula Hoop Fitness Instructor, 2018
• Yoga Instructor RYA-YA 200 hour, 2016
• Zumba/Dance Fitness Instructor, 2010
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Camping
- Backpacking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Meditation
- Nutrition
- Holistic and Integrative Health
- Painting
- Therapeutic Dance
- Flow Arts
Timeline
Director of Integrative Medicine
Pathfinder Recovery
06.2025 - Current
Yoga and Breathwork Instructor
Paramount Wellness Retreat
01.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Paramount Wellness Retreat
01.2022 - 10.2025
Yoga Instructor
Aloha Vinyasa Yoga/Ignite Yoga/Wallingford P&R
01.2016 - 01.2020
Dance and Fitness Instructor
Fellowship Place, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
Teaching Artist
Wesleyan University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Admissions Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Utopia Home Health
01.2002 - 01.2004
Behavioral Health RN/Case Manager/Nurse Educator
Continuum Home Health Care
01.1999 - 01.2002
Home Care RN/Admissions Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Case Manager
MetroHealth
01.1998 - 01.2000
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Nursing | Master of Science -
Yale School of Nursing
Psychology | Master of Arts -
University of Connecticut