education & Training

  • Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulations Strategies- Linda Thai

  • Mentee with various mentors in somatic movement and creative arts trauma informed work

  • Holistic studies, workshops, and programs including but not limited to: NY Open Center, Tamalpa Institute, Academy of Intuition Medicine, Collectively Rooted, The Embody Lab

  • Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach (175-hour ICF program)

  • Certified Resilience Trainer (The Flourishing Center)

  • Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner (CAPP)

  • Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Certification (ACE)

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, City University of New York,  Multicultural Literature and Creative Writing, Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowship

  • Extensive trainings in dance techniques of Simonson, Graham, Horton, Modern Jazz, and Ballet

  • Trained at various institutions in New York City including Broadway Dance Center, Dancespace, Steps on Broadway, Peridance, and Gibney Dance, as well as Balettakademien in Stockholm (Sweden)

  • 2- year Certificate of Dance Program at the Alvin Ailey American Dance School 

  • Performing Arts High School Sollentuna, Sweden with focus on Simonson Technique

  • Classically trained piano and vocalist (age 7-19) 

personal ongoing practices

  • Reiki, breath work, sound healing, energy work, plant medicine

  • Solo wanders & travels: Central America, East Africa, Europe, SE Asia