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Education
Certified Yoga Instructor at 1000-Hour Level from the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors, R.Y.T., Nashville, TN
Advanced Life Coach Training Certification, Coaches Training Institute, Atlanta GA, 116-Hour Certification
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training for Professionals - University of Massachusetts - Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
M.Div., Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY, Pastoral Psychotherapy
B.M.E., Baylor University, Waco, TX, Vocal Emaphsis
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Published Works and Audio Recordings
2007 (forthcoming) The Art of Intimacy: How Intimacy Practices Can Transform Your Relationship
2005 The Alchemy of Peace & Love: Magical Meditations to Calm Your Mind and Lift Your Spirit - Guided CD, available at Imagery4Relaxation.com
2004 to present - Various self help articles and websites: The Guide to Self Help Books, Imagery For Relaxation, and Spirited Loving
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Clinical and Teaching Experience
2001– Present Private Practice, Nashville, TN 37204
- Mind-Body Psychotherapist
- Psycho-Spiritual Life Coach
- Yoga and Meditation Teacher
- Tantra Workshop Leader and Tantric Couples Coach
- Stress Reduction Specialist
- Women's Healing Groups Facilitator
- Guided Meditation CDs, Recording Artist, Writer
- Body Image, Presenter and Facilitator at Onsight Treatment Center
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1998-2001 WellSpring Health Services, Nashville, TN 37212
- Co-owner of Integrative Medicine Clinic
- Mind-Body Psychotherapist
- Yoga and Meditation Teacher
- Stress Reduction Specialist
- Chinese Medicine Clinic Administrator
- Co-facilitator of psychotherapy/mind/body group for Sexual Abuse Survivors
- Facilitator of Body Image Groups
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1992-1998 Private Practice, Center for the Family, Nashville, TN 37212
- Mind-Body Psychotherapist
- Yoga and Meditation Teacher
- Stress Reduction Specialist
- Facilitator of Body Image Groups
- Stress Reduction Specialist
- Co-Facilitator of Psychotherapy Groups combining cognitive behavioral therapy with modes of healing using the body as resource
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1988-1992 Yoga Teacher and Therapist, Nashville, TN 37204
- St. Thomas Hospital Adult and Geriatrics Psychiatric Units
- Cumberland Hospital Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Units
- West Side Athletic Club
- The Yoga Room (general beginning and intermediate classes, stress management and relaxation skills, restorative classes, body image, therapeutic back and neck care classes)
- St. Thomas Hospital Good Health School
- Workshops for Middle Tennessee State University students
- Green Hills Chiropractic Center
- Centennial Parks and Recreation
- Center for the Family
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1984-2004 Vocalist
- Musical Theater productions in Kentucky, Florida and West Virginia
- TV and Radio soloist in Nashville, TN
- Concert Artist
- Cabaret Performer
- Gospel Concert Performer
- Caroling Troubadours, Christmas CD
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1986-1991 Actor
- Commercials
- Industrial Films
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1978-1985 Soloist, Concert Performer, Worship Leader, California, Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Washington, D.C.
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Related Training and Experience
Certified Yoga Instructor at 1000-Hour Level from the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors, R.Y.T., Nashville, TN
2001-2002 Advanced Life Coach Training, Coaches Training Institute Atlanta, GA, 116-Hour Certification
1999-2001 Sex Therapy Training
• Masters and Johnson, Treatment for Trauma Based disorders, Sexual Compulsivity and Eating Disorders
• Dr. David Schnarch, The Crucible Approach Introductory Workshop: The Integration of Sex and Marital Therapy
1998-2000 Tantra Training
• Love and Ecstasy (LET) Training with Margo Anand
• Basic and Advanced Training with Charles and Caroline Muir
• 4-day New Year’s Eve Tantra training in CA
• Assisted with LET in CA
• Assisted with weekend trainings in CA
1989-2001 Intensive Yoga and Meditation Training and Workshops
• Yoga Intensives and Teacher Training with internationally certified Iyengar teachers including: Ramanand Patel; Rodney Yee; Felicity Green; Adil Palkivala; Manouso Manos; Roger Cole; George Purvis; Gabriella Guibilaro; Judith Lasater; Mary Pullig Schatz, M.D.; and John Schumacher
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training for Professionals with Jon Kabat-Zinn
1984 Clinical Pastoral Education, Highland Hospital, Louisville, KY
• Chemical Addictions Unit: treatment based on 12-step recovery model
• Medical/Surgical Unit: trauma and grief counseling, stress management, family crisis counseling
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Professional Organizations
• Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
• Nashville Psychotherapy Institute
• Alliance for Sexual Health, Nashville, TN
• AASECT
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