Yoga Therapist
Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, BC
2010 – 2011
Developed & implemented a comprehensive Yoga Therapy program for in-patient clients in various stages of recovery from mental health and addiction issues. Providing therapeutic Yoga and relaxation classes & conducting individualized sessions for clients.
Yoga Therapist
The Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, Burnaby, BC
2008 – present
Developed & implemented a comprehensive Yoga Therapy program for in-patient clients in various stages of recovery from mental health and addiction issues. Providing therapeutic Yoga & relaxation classes, conducting individualized sessions for clients & participating in interdisciplinary assessment & treatment team meetings.
Yoga Therapist
Onsite Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver, BC
2007 – 2011
Taught Yoga classes with an emphasis on withdrawal management and stress reduction to in-patient clients in various stages of recovery from addiction at the rehab arm of Insite, Vancouver’s first safe injection site on the downtown east side.
Guest Faculty Member
Stenberg College, Vancouver BC
Dec. 2011 – Present
Development & offering of a module entitled, ”Yoga for Self Care & Stress Management in Community Mental Health & Addictions Workers.”
Faculty Member/Yoga Teacher Trainer
Ajna Yoga, Victoria, BC
2010 – Present
Developed & implement a Yoga Alliance Certified training to instruct Yoga teachers interested in working with clients with depression & anxiety.
Director of Teacher’s Training & Mentorship
Yoga Outreach, Vancouver, BC
2006 – present
Taught classes at community centers for people living with chronic and terminal illness as well mental health organizations and drug rehabilitation facilities. Currently helping to create & implement a training curriculum for Yoga teachers who are interested in working with marginalized populations, including individuals with mental health issues & addictions, as well as prison populations. To listen to more about the Yoga Outreach teacher’s trainings tune into Drishti Point http://drishtipoint.ca/reach-out-for-yoga-outreach/
Community Health Worker & Yoga Therapist.
The British Columbia Compassion Club Society,Vancouver, BC
2003 – 2010
In my role as a community health worker I provided education about & access to natural health care services to disadvantaged and marginalized clients at this not-for-profit, community based collective. This included interviewing clients for counseling & intake, liaising with the community & the media & assisting in conflict resolution. I also conducted therapeutic Yoga classes for clients living with chronic pain.
Volunteer Community Support Worker
The Kettle Friendship Society, Vancouver, BC
2002
Counseling and advocacy for people living with mental health issues in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Volunteer Counselor & Support Group Facilitator
Battered Women’s Support Services, Vancouver, BC
1995 – 1997
Provided emergency and on-going support to women in abusive relationships.