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, emotional, 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 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
During my youth, I was passionate about studying various forms of dance and theater. At the tender age of 16, I first delved into the world of yoga, practicing along with a book and a recording that I borrowed from my local library. Those early experiences were the seeds that would eventually blossom into the work I do today.
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.
As a yoga teacher, I received my 200 hour yoga certification from the Yoga & Polarity Center, LI, with a concentration in viniyoga, from the Krishnamacharya lineage. My 300 hour certification was earned at Laughing Lotus, NYC, focusing on vinyasa flow style of Hatha Yoga with an introduction to Ayurveda. I have earned yoga certifications in yoga for children, prenatal yoga, Yin yoga, corporate yoga and in meditation. I am registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYT-500+ and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)
Honoring the rich lineage of my Jewish ancestral roots and identity, I completed an advanced teacher training offered by the Embodied Jewish Network. This unique training integrates movement, yoga and spirituality through Jewish studies, complimenting the offerings of Lev Shalem Yoga LevShalemYoga where I collaborate with Rabbi Tara Feldman and other teachers. In 2021, Rabbi Tara Feldman and I co-authored a workbook for anyone seeking, “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 you can find me leading classes at Northwell, Glen Cove Hospital. I am also a guest teacher with the Dance Party for Parkinson’s, Inc, teaching on Long Island at the Mid Island JCC in Plainview and at the Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale. I have additional movement training and experience under Dr. Martha Eddy and Sherry LeBed Davis, working with those recovering from breast cancer.
I am certified as a Senior Fitness Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and a Nutritional Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN).
I prioritize my ongoing education and obtain advanced certifications to remain up-to-date and relevant in yoga, wellness and the field of healing arts.