Private Practice: 1986-Current
After living in California for the past 43 years, I have started my new Holistic Health Coaching and End-of Life Services in beautiful Tampa, FL. I see clients in the Hillbourgh area at my office, I make house calls, and I work with people from around the world online. I love to give talks on all the various subjects and educate people about how to have a Life Well Lived and a Death Well Planned! If you need help financially, please email me.
Director of Hands-On Retreats: 2011-Current
Ojai Women's Retreat: The Ojai Women's Retreat is a 5-day Retreat in Ojai, CA. We teach Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Alexander Technique each day. Great food! For more information, visit: OjaiWomensRetreat
Hawaii Retreat | Big Island: A 5-day retreat at the beautiful Kalani Retreat Center. We explored Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Alexander Technique.
Baron/Brown Acting Studio: 2010-Current
Direct and Co-teach a nine-week Alexander Technique & Voice class for actors with Michael Frederick. The Baron/Brown studio is one of the leading acting conservatories in L.A. These small group classes help actors move away from stage fright and reduce stress and excessive tension. We have classes both in person and on Zoom. I am teaching the classes on Zoom.
11th International Alexander Technique Congress: July/August 2018
Co-Director of the 11th International AT Congress in Chicago, Ill. The event was held at Loyola University, Lake Shore Campus, from July 29 to August 4, 2018. We had inspiring Keynote speakers like Dr. Norman Diodge, Dr. Neil Shubin, David Hyde Pierce, Roshi Joan Halifax, and Kevan Martin. Our Plenary speakers were Dr. Rajal Cohen, Ted Dimon, and Joan Schirle. We had 35 Continuous Learning Sessions
and over 100 workshops, Plus some great entertainment. Over 600 AT teachers worldwide come to learn from each other, make new friends, and get inspired. Visit:
ATCongress
California College of Ayurveda: 2008-2016
The California College of Ayurveda is one of the leading Ayurvedic schools in the country, with one of the most comprehensive Internship Programs. I was the Director of the Internship Programs for eight years. (2008-2016) I oversaw and managed the Ayurveda Health Practitioner Program (AHP) and our Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Program (CAS). Each internship is a 6-month program where interns work closely with their Supervisor, seeing and managing at least 50 patient visits per internship.
Back Ground and Education
Doulagivers End-of-Life Certification
An online certification as a Care Consultant, End-of-Life Planner, and End-of-Life Doula. A comprehensive approach to working with people at any age, any stage of life, understanding disease management, and caring for the patient and the family.
2022
Suzanne O'Brien R.N.
Optimal State 100 hr Foundation of Yoga Therapy Program
A 100-hour online program with Amy Wheeler in the lineage and teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar.
Healing Yoga Foundation
500-RYT Teacher-Training Program
San Francisco, CA
2009-2012
Chase Bossart and Kate Holcomb, Directors
Based on the yoga teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar.
California College of Ayurveda
Certification in Ayurveda and Pancha Karma
Nevada City, CA
2006-2008
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, C.A.S.
Pancha Karma Specialist, P.K.S.
Yoga Nidra
Marma Therapy
Dr. Marc Halpern, Director
Mary Thompson, C.A.S. Senior Teacher
American Institute of Vedic Studies
Ayurvedic Healing Course
2006-2008
P.O. Box 8357 Santa FE. N.M.
Dr. David Frawley, Director
The Alexander Training Institute of San Francisco
Frank Ottiwell, Director
Rome Roberts, Senior Teacher
1983-1986
3-year, 1600-hour certification program through the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT)
Advanced Graduate Work in the Alexander Technique:
Master Teachers who were all trained by F.M Alexnder:
Marjorie Barstow - (Lincoln, NE)
Walter and Dilys Carrington ( London, England)
Marjore Barlow (London, England)
University of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
1981-1982
Study emphasis: Dance Education, Psychology and Ergonomics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
1978-1980
Study Emphasis: Dance Education and Psychology
Teachers I've Studied With:
Mary Thompson - Ayurveda
Amy Wheeler- Yoga
Chase Bossart –Yoga/Mentor
Michael Frederick – Alexander Technique
Dr. Claudia Welsch – Healthy Hormones
Dr. John Douillard - Detoxing
David Crow- Essential oils
Dr. David Frawley- Soma: The Nectar of Rejuvenation
K.P. Kalsha -Herbal Training
Dr. Sarita Shrestha- Women’s Workshop
Dr. Marc Halpern- Additional studies, Yoga Nidra
Publications:
Brass Ring Magazine
A Luxury Magazine
‘In the Spirit of Eating’
Spring Issue 2014
Brass Ring Magazine
A Luxury Magazine
‘Aging with Grace: 6 Tips to a Healthier You’
Winter Issue 2014
Anvil Magazine
Robert Edwards, Publisher
Changing the Way You Work: The Alexander Technique.
Feb 1997 issue Farrier Magazine
Back School
Lynne A. White, Editor
State of the Art Reviews, Spine 5.3 September 1991 Hanley and Belfus
The Pregnant Patient and Her Partner,
Carol Prentice, AmSAT, Anne Canty, P.T., Ira Janowitz, P. T.
Neck and Back Pain
Jeffery A. Saal M.D., Editor
State of the Art Reviews, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 4.2 June 1990, Hanley and Belfus
Cervicothoracic Muscular Stabilization Techniques,
Tara Sweeney, P.T. Carol Prentice, AmSAT, Jeffery Saal, M.D.
Organizations I Belong To:
NAMA Organization: i
s to provide leadership within the Ayurvedic community and to promote a positive vision for Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and wellness. Its mission includes preserving, improving, and promoting the science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.
Yoga Alliance:
is the largest nonprofit association representing yoga teachers, schools, and studios in the U.S. Through our work and the work of our sister organization, Yoga Alliance Registry, we exist to sustain and support the field of yoga. We do so by providing the public with an international registry of teachers and schools whose training meets our standards and by supporting yoga teachers, schools, and studios in their work as yoga professionals.
AmSAT:
is the largest professional organization of teachers of the Alexander Technique in the United States. AmSAT-certified teachers have completed comprehensive training over a minimum of three years at an AmSAT-approved teacher-training course, as specified in the AmSAT by laws.