About
As an integrative health practitioner, I am strongly committed to peoples' health and wellbeing. I offer personal training, yoga, mindfulness/guided meditation, group exercise classes, active capabilities therapy, and dementia consultation.
One element that separates me from other integrative health professionals and personal trainers is my incorporation of nature. Our work together will be grounded in a natural setting (in a park, the woods, ocean, etc.) in-person (at my office [in Wright Park Conservatory], outdoors or at your home facing nature or viewing a picture of nature) or on-line (facing nature or viewing an image of nature).
Our first session will be about 60 minutes, where we will co-participate in a comprehensive review of your health and history. By the end of our first session, we will begin to co-create an individualized plan.
Getting to play every day is such a gift. I feel very privileged to join you on your wellbeing journey, to explore the mind-body landscape. I have so much to learn and enjoy exploring the wonders of our body-mind and how these change (or don't) as we age.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I'm interested in getting to know you. We will use your previous experiences to build on and support you with the changes you are looking to make now. For us to both understand your goals and passions is vital to us working together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Certified Meditation Teacher
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
Advanced Yoga Instructor
Certified Personal Trainer, NFPT
SilverSneakers Instructor
Silver & Fit Instructor
Healthy Contibutions Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer American Senior Fitness National
Running Coach Dr. Jack Daniels Certified Nutritional
Specialist Health Sciences Academy Advanced Cognitive
Psychology & Exercise Physiology Miramar College
I am actively involved in conducting research, belong to professional organizations and collaborate with local and national groups to promote healthy aging principles.
Currently, I am co-authoring a book: _Yes Please, Hell No: A Dialogue on Aging_.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Service Type Cash/Check Credit Card Prsnl Trng/Yoga/Meditation Per Person 1 Session $70.00 $72.16 4 Sessions $272.38 $280.80 8 Sessions $520.78 $536.88 10 Session $649.42 $669.50 Two Persons - scheduled same start time 1 Session $100.00 $103.00 4 Sessions $479.10 $493.47 8 Sessions $760.78 $783.60 10 Session $949.42 $977.90 Integrative Health Consultation Intake/Assessment $157.50 $162.23 Follow-up Sessions $105.00 $108.15 Integrative Dementia Consultation Intake/Assessment $157.50 $162.23 Follow-up Sessions $105.00 $108.15 Personalized Monthly Membership 1 month daily sessions $500.00 $515.00 ACT Training Program Assessment varies varies 1 day (pp) $1,000.00 $1,030.00 2 day (pp) $2,000.00 $2,060.00 3 day (pp) $3,000.00 $3,090.00
How did you get started teaching?
I was a residential counselor, in San Diego, offering 1:1 and group therapy sessions with 6 males. I noticed a stationary bike outside near where one resident would smoke cigarettes back to back prior to our sessions. I thought, I wonder what impact them riding a bike would have on our sessions. I was curious if it made a difference of where the physical activity took place in relation to the talk therapy session (before or after). Being an athlete, I thought, what if we do it at the same time: both of us engaged in a physical activity while also exploring the sessions' topics. I moved from San Diego to Tacoma, WA for, what I anticipated at the time, a brief moment. I fell in love. Tacoma is amazing. I sought out a volunteer opportunity at the downtown YMCA, serving "active older adults" (as is called by the Y). Following an aqua aerobics session I led, I was listening to some class members and recognized a real need in this community to meet the needs of people long-living (all of the needs - and from a whole-person approach). Thus, in 2012 Silver Linings was born.
What types of students have you worked with?
As a health educator with the Marine Corp., I worked with two different groups of people: soldiers placed on remedial PT (facing honorable discharge if not able to meet physical standards) and the National Body Building Team. While initially one might think there are many differences between these two groups, in fact, there are more similiarities than differences. One's sense of self is of paramount importance to thriving and flourishing.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you feel safe and comfortable. The rest will follow.