ClassesTaught

Somatic Tools for health professionals: learning how to use the body in health and healing (6 weeks)

Sensory Awareness: introduction to using your senses fully

*Workshops : (1-2 days)

Zen and Now: Learning and appreciating what “is”

Somatic Experiencing: Trauma Release Recovery

Body Awareness: learning the language of the body

Mindful Sex: The Other White MeatTM:

More Me, Less HimTM: how to make yourself happy first

Sensory Awareness: Learning how to feel

He said, She didn’t: The differences between female and male sexuality

Corporate Presentations:

The Mindful Workplace: living and working together in harmony

Stress-Less: Bridging the gap with somatic tools at the workplace

Titles/Roles

Human Sexuality Educator

Researcher

Business Owner

Clinician

Research Medical Director

Oral Historian

Leadership

Teaching

Private Practice

Somatic Psychotherapist

Issues Treated

 Chronic Pain

 Back, Neck & Spinal Degeneration

 Tendinitis, Bursitis, Chronic Flare-ups

 Acute Injuries

 Sprains & Strains

 Basic Safety Training

 Ethical Code of Conduct

 Confidentiality

 Emotional Response Training

 Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

 Athletic and Sports Recovery Therapy

Instructor of Massage Studies

National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA

AirBNB

Change Management Consultant

• Proactively partner with stakeholders

• Liaise between C-Suite level executives and employees negotiating fair practices

• Foster a continuous improvement mindset

• Continually looks for opportunities to improve the team member experience

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by presenting multiple perspectives and challenging the status quo to expand their capabilities

• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to manage ambiguity and deliver creative and well-structured solutions;

• Utilize deep analytical skills to ensure

• multi-task, meet deadlines, create structure and coordination,

• Powerful communication and storytelling skills,

• Aptitude and interpersonal skills to thrive in an intense team atmosphere, able to build direct working relationships across all levels

• Incorporating design thinking and creative approaches to problem solving and strategy formulation

Creative Strategic Development Consultant

Inspired cultural and organizational shifts serving the future of Silicone Valley Startups

Provided Executive Thought Leadership and Strategy Consulting

Provided and inspired Mindfulness Based Programs and Meditation Consultations to reduce executive stress and eliminate anxiety.

Taught Emotional Intelligence Training Skills to employees

Implemented and developed Active Listening Groups which grew from 5 to 500.

Empowered and coached Female C-Level Executives to negotiate higher salaries, speak up at meetings and learn to be vocal without shame.

Mindfulness Instructor

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

Education

California State Licensed Psychotherapist, San Francisco, CA 2007 

Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist

Certified Money Coach, The Money Coaching Institute, Novato, CA 2010-2011 

Certified in The HAKOMI Method, San Francisco, CA 2003-2006 

Certified in Integrative Medicine; Spirituality, San Francisco, CA 2002-2003 

The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality

Stanford School of Medicine, Research Dissertation, Published

California Institute of Integral Studies

University of Wisconsin, Madison,1992, BA, PsychologyMarin Generallifornia Institute of Integral Studies

M.A. Clinical Psychology, Somatic Psychology 2002

Chicago of Massage Studies, (1997)

Over 10,000 hours of massage therapy services

University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.A. Psychology and Psychoneuroimmunology

Certificates Certificate of completion of 2 year comprehensive training in The Hakomi Method, 350 hours

Certified in Integrative Medicine and Spirituality at the California Pacific Medical Center, 500 hours

Certified and Licensed Massage therapist, 6500 hours

California Pacific Medical Center

Psychotherapy Oncologist

Continued Education

NEW PERSPECTIVES CENTER FOR COUNSELING

Provided Cognitive/Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), and

Solution Focused therapy to people with Axis I, II disorders, chronic pain, PTSD and

worked extensively with the LGBTQ community.

Anxiety and depression

Couples counseling

Co-dependency

Addictions

Anger and stress management

Self-esteem and empowerment

Eating disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder)

Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse

Trauma recovery/rehabilitation,

Intimacy

PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder)

Chronic pain/terminal illness

Psychosomatic illness

Mood disorders

Trichotillomania

Personality disorders (Borderline, OCD)

Gender/Identity disorders

Sexual dysfunction

Diversion, Inclusivity and Equity Consultant

Behavioral Medical Psychologist

o    Provided pain relief, stress management, and Interactive Guided Imagery to inpatients.

o    Conducted and led mind/body support groups for patients’ families.  

o    Collaborated with Oncology department to learn new medical procedures.

o    Certified and led chronic pain and terminal illness recovery groups.

o    Treated hundreds of patients’ life enhancing skills while they were surviving cancer.

o    Led mind-body women’s support groups to pregnant women in the ICU.

o    Taught stress reduction to patients’ families with terminal illnesses.

o    Analyzed patient psychosocial lifestyle using qualitative statistical measurements.

o    Provided instruction to Physicians on bedside manner and rapport building for their patients.

Medical Hypnotherapy Therapist, Pain Recovery Specialist

o    Provided Hospital Patient Assessments and Medical diagnosis. 

o    Provided Cognitive/Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, and Solution Focused therapy

people with Axis I, II disorders, chronic pain and post- traumatic stress disorder.

o    Worked extensively with the LGBTQ community and sexual trauma recovery.

o    Collaborated with massage therapists, guided imagery specialists and medical

hypnotherapists. 

Research Medical Director, Oral Historian

The Life Tapes Project

Directed, Conducted, Recruited and Interviewed a 5 year NIH approved research study called “The Life Tapes

Project: An Existential Intervention of cancer patients” which was internationally published in collaboration with Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD, David Spiegel, Chief of Psychiatry at Stanford University

o Independently recruited all cancer patients and their families. 

o Charted and documented the daily activity of over 500 patients. 

o Conducted confidential videotaped sessions in person for patients and their families.

 *Trauma Management

 *Case Management

 *Human Performance Risk Management

 *Fostered both Independent and Team Interdisciplinary Teams

 *Ensure Operational Needs of Department

 *Constructed Treatment Plans and Progress Reports

 *Documented and Managed 1000’s of Case Loads and Medical

Interations

 *Upheld HIPPA Compliancy, Legal Requirements and Confidentiality at

all times

The Rosen Method Bodywork- Marion Rosen

Additional Training The Rosen Method Bodywork- Marion Rosen

Anna Halprin's Dance for Life- Anna Halprin, Ph.D

Fundamentals of Accupressure -Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D

Cells and the Sacred-Sondra Barrett, Ph.D

Embodied Anatomy-Terri Katz, PT

Psychology of Play- Jaques Verduin, M.A.

Law and Ethics-Padma Catell, Ph.D

Family Dynamics- Tina Stromsted, Ph.D

Advanced Family Therapy- Jonathan Rosenfeld, Ph.d

Sensory Awareness-Judith Weaver, Ph.D

Human Sexuality-Jack Morin, Ph.D

Human Development- Alan Kubler, Ph.D

5 Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, Jon Elke, C.M.T.

Affiliations American Massage Therapy Association, Ethics Instructor

United States Association for Body Psychotherapy Professionals

European Association for Body Psychotherapy Professionals

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

The Hakomi Institute

Other Interests Emotional Release Bodywork

Yoga and Pilates

Buddhism

Eastern philosophy, Chinese Taoism, and Five Element Theory

Psychoneuroimmunolgy (how emotions affect physical health)

Feng Shui

 Emotional Response Training

Professional Affiliations 

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 

UCSF, University of California, San Francisco, CA California 

CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)

United States Association for Body Psychotherapy Professionals 

European Association for Body Psychotherapy Professionals

California Institute of Integral Studies

American Massage Therapy Association

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

The Hakomi Institute

Performed & Managed

 Proper Physical Alignment

 State Dependent Ergonomics

 Emergency Medicine

 Basic Safety Training

 Ethical Code of Conduct

 Confidentiality

 Emotional Response Training

Directed and managed day to day operations

Specialties Performed:

• Chronic Pain

• Back, Neck & Spinal Degeneration

• Tendinitis, Bursitis, Chronic Flare-ups

• Acute Injuries

• Sprains

• Basic Safety Training

• Ethical Code of Conduct

• Confidentiality

  Emotional Response Training

• Injury Prevention Rehabilitation

• Athletic and Sports Recovery Therapy

• Massage Therapy

• Workers Compensation

• Routine and Annual Analysis

• SOAP Notes and Clinical Schedules

  Performed & Managed

   Day to Day Operations

   Workers Compensation

   Routine and Annual Analysis

   SOAP Notes and Clinical Schedules

   Led Experiential Workshops, Stress Management

  Skills & Techniques

   Preventative and Preparatory

   Athletic Injury Rehabilitiation

   Myofacial Release

   Neuromuscular Therapy

   Sports Recovery Therapy

   Ultrasound

   Strength and Endurance Prep

   Mechanical Traction

Certified Athletic Trainer & Bodyworker

Provided Mindfulness-Based Meditation and massage therapy to stressed executives

o Inspired cultural organizational shifts

o Provided Strategy Consulting with C-Level leaders. 

o Taught Emotional Intelligence and Active Listening Skills

o Led Anger and Stress Management Support Groups for stressed out executives. 

Trauma Management

*Case Management

Human Performance Risk Management

 *Fostered both Independent and Team Interdisciplinary Teams

 *Ensure Operational Needs of Department

 *Constructed Treatment Plans and Progress Reports

 *Documented and Managed 1000’s of Case Loads and Medical

Interations

 *Upheld HIPPA Compliancy, Legal Requirements and Confidentiality at

all times

Clinical Executive Director & Supervisor

Recommended physical modifications

Provided Physical Evaluations

Created One to One Client Fitness Sessions & Group Fitness Classes

Prepared Equipment, Cleaned/Organized Studio

Developed Individualized and Group Instruction Plans

Conducted Orientations

Measured and compiled Statistics

Developed and implemented corrective exercise programs

Exercise Management

Strength Rehab

Manual Therapy

Mechanical Traction

Ultrasound

Myofacial Release Technique

PNF Stretching Techniques