A little about me
My philosophy
We are miraculous beings! By exercising our bodies, eating to address our unique bio-individuality and making time for meditation, rest and recovery, we have the potential to elevate and deepen our physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being.
My work is about meeting people where they are at and supporting them to create and sustain a strong enough body and mind, to adapt, adjust and realign to meet their needs to live with more balance, joy, health and ease.
I find great meaning and pleasure in studying and sharing this work, and I consider it a true honor to be on a path of service.
My education
I earned a BA in Theater Arts from Bard College, and later, an MS in Dance Movement Therapy from Hunter College. I am a NY State (LCAT) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
I have always been a creative and spiritual seeker. During high school and throughout college, I became fascinated by the interplay between the arts with the body, mind and spirit. Driven by a deep desire for inner balance and wholeness, I immersed myself in the study of therapeutic practices, weaving together wisdom from yoga lineages, Eastern and Western psychology and spiritual traditions. This has been the heart of my life’s passion and purpose.
Honoring the lineage of my Jewish ancestral roots, I seek to integrate movement and yoga through the lens of Jewish spirituality. This journey began in 2009 with a collaboration alongside Rabbi Tara Feldman and now continues to evolve beside other leaders and teachers. In 2021, Rabbi Feldman and I co-authored a workbook titled “Into A Jewish Holiday Year with Yoga!” Available on Amazon
As a dance movement therapist and teaching artist, I have worked within the fields of psychiatry, substance abuse, gerontolgy, oncolgy and neurology. I participated in the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease teacher training with the Mark Morris Dance Group based in Brooklyn, NY. I am currently on faculty with the MMDG Dance for PD program and can be found leading classes at Northwell, Glen Cove Hospital. I serve as a board member and guest teacher with the non-profit organization Dance Party for Parkinson’s, Inc, teaching at JCC’s in Nassau county, Long Island.
I received my 200 hour yoga certification in 2006 from the Yoga & Polarity Center, LI, with a concentration in viniyoga, from the Krishnamacharya lineage. My 300 hour certification was earned seven years later at Laughing Lotus, NYC, focusing on vinyasa flow style of Hatha Yoga with an introduction to Ayurveda. I am registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYT-500+ and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)
I love and seek learning and prioritizing my ongoing education to obtain advanced certifications every year.
Yoga Certifications and Training:
200 hours Yoga & Polarity Center, LI, Heather Principe
300 hours Laughing Lotus, NYC, Dana Flynn & Ali Cramer
30 hours Katonah Yoga, Abbie Galvin & Ty Watson
15 hours Sequencing, Jason Crandell
15 hours Injury Prevention, Jason Crandell
20 hours Yin Yoga, Corina Benner
10 hours Restorative Yoga, Jillian Pransky
20 hours Corporate Yoga, Shawn Bradford
30 hours Embodied Jewish Spirituality, Julie Emden
20 hours Prenatal Yoga, Suzanne Cardinal
15 hours YogaKids, Marsha Wenig
Continuing Education in Dance Movement and Creative Arts Therapy Training:
Mark Morris Dance Group Dance for PD
Healthy Steps, The Lebed Method
Moving for Life, Dr. Martha Eddy
Creative Arts Therapy Supervision, Dr. Arthur Robbins
Training, Coaching and Advanced Certifications:
Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Senior Fitness Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Reiki Level 1, Barbara Arnold
Pranic Healing Level 1, Gabriel Mourner
Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage, Abby Vakay
Integral Sound Healing, Catherine Besthoff
Ongoing Professional Coaching, Shawn Bradford