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Miki Cotner

San Juan Capistrano,CA

Summary

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with extensive mindbody wellness experience, offering knowledge and guidance in advocacy for the wellbeing of diverse therapy populations, to support facilitation of holistic balance, self-care, and healing. Strong expertise in therapeutic care with a masters in MFT, experience with in-patient crisis care, PHP/IOP, individual and group therapy; additionally with a background career as a seasoned yoga instructor, massage therapist, and doula. Dedicated to provide client-centered collaborative therapy, with mindful curiosity, empathetic communication, patience, and compassion.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MFT Intern

Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Viejo, CA
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Conducted bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments of in-patient and PHP/IOP adolescent and adult clients, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for crisis intervention, developed comprehensive treatment plans, facilitated group therapy and psychoeducation, coordinated family sessions and long-term after-care plans, attended trainings and weekly supervision.

Yoga Teacher

Yoga Studios, Private Clients
SF, Costa Rica, Hawaii, OC
08.2009 - Current
  • Facilitate classes to promote mindfulness, holistic balance, strength, and flexibility, guided by depth of knowledge in yoga philosophies.

Massage Therapist

Spas, Private Clients
Hawaii, SF, OC
06.2015 - Current
  • Provide therapeutic bodywork for profound healing and holistic health, in various upscale spas, clinics, and private homes.

Doula

Private Clients
Hawaii, SF, OC
09.2016 - Current
  • Provide emotional and physical support, advocating for mothers' needs and empowerment during their birthing experience.

Yoga Teacher Training Assistant

Greenpath Yoga, Nosara Yoga Institute
SF, Costa Rica
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated trainings for intensive yoga studies, with focus on fostering conscious communication and experiential self-discovery.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Alliant International University
Virtual
12.2025

680 Hour Massage Therapy -

Hawaii Healing Arts College
Kailua, HI
06.2014

150 Hour Shiatsu-Anma Massage Practitioner -

Shiatsu Massage School of California
Santa Monica, CA
08.2013

Bachelor of Music -

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
05.2004

Skills

  • Meditation, breath work, yoga
  • Perinatal education and support (mental health, yoga, bodywork, doula services)
  • Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, collaborative multidisciplinary treatment planning
  • Multicultural competence: International upbringing in Japan, resided abroad (Austria, Costa Rica, Hawaii), 1 month volunteer in Tanzania teaching English, assisting in primary school, orphanage, AIDS patient home visits, and in maternity education

Certification

  • E-RYT® 500 - Yoga Alliance, 2010
  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) – State of Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy, 2014
  • Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) – California Massage Therapy Council, 2015
  • Certified Labor Doula (CLD) – MaternityWise Institute, 2016
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 161620) - Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), 2026

Certifications

  • Greenpath Yoga Teacher Training, 2009
  • Forrest Yoga Continuing Education for Teachers, 2009
  • Pranassage Practitioner Training, 2010
  • Experiential Yoga Anatomy for the Multi-Dimensional Being, 2010
  • Inner Quest of the Yoga Educator, 2011
  • Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Anatomy & Theory, 2012
  • Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Chakras & Meridians, 2013
  • Prime of Life Yoga, 2013
  • Blooma Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, 2014
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI): Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, 2025

Timeline

MFT Intern

Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
09.2024 - 08.2025

Doula

Private Clients
09.2016 - Current

Massage Therapist

Spas, Private Clients
06.2015 - Current

Yoga Teacher Training Assistant

Greenpath Yoga, Nosara Yoga Institute
08.2010 - 01.2015

Yoga Teacher

Yoga Studios, Private Clients
08.2009 - Current

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Alliant International University

680 Hour Massage Therapy -

Hawaii Healing Arts College

150 Hour Shiatsu-Anma Massage Practitioner -

Shiatsu Massage School of California

Bachelor of Music -

University of Puget Sound

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