Breathing Deeply Alumni
Here are some Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program graduates that have shared their stories about becoming Yoga Therapists.
Debbie Simon
Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Flower Mound, TX
Debbie is a Yoga Therapist who works in a counseling center focusing on people who have trauma.
Jeannine McSorley
C-IAYT, Holistic Nurse Practitioner & Yoga Therapist, Honesdale, PA
A busy mother of two and a full-time nurse practitioner, Jeannine was struggling to achieve a good rhythm of self-care…
Lisa Alexander
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Niskayuna, NY
With over 20 years of yoga teaching experience, Lisa found herself at a crossroads. Keep going or try something new?
Shervon Laurice
Licensed Professional Clinical
Counselor & Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Silver Spring, MD
Shervon has helped hundreds of people see themselves more clearly…
Lida Husik
C-IAYT, Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Portland, OR
Lida’s yoga therapy practice teaches a variety of yoga techniques to ease people’s suffering who are on a very difficult journey…
Kerry Ammerman
Yoga Teacher & Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Palmerston, ON Canada
Before she began the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy program, she was struggling.
Joe Simek
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Doylestown, PA
Joe is an Advanced Program Graduate and certified C-IAYT. Joe is also a yoga studio co-owner, bringing yoga therapy to the community.
Lisa McKenzie
Yoga Teacher and Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Marquette, MI
Lisa had been teaching group yoga classes for 10 years when she enrolled in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy program…
Carol Day Young
Yoga Therapist, & C-IAYT Candidate, Delmar, NY
Carol describes herself as a retiree-turned-Yoga Therapist who loves to connect with people and also loves not having to wear shoes to work.
Marta Gil
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Yorktown Heights, NY
Marta had clients with a variety of health issues and wanted to offer them more than stretching and relaxing.
Tiffany Johnson
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Grand Forks, ND
When Tiffany enrolled, she had just wound up a 10 year teaching career, had 3 young children and was seeking a renewed sense of purpose.
Kristina Klimik
Yoga Therapist, Long Island, NY
Kristina knew she wanted to pursue yoga therapy when she began her personal practice as a teenager.
Alexis Major Jameson
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Haydenville, MA
Alexis has always loved the therapeutic aspects of yoga. She took her leap when a yoga teacher she loved dearly recommended Brandt’s training.
Melissa Russell
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Chapel Hill, NC
After 30 years of practicing yoga, Melissa expected to come out with a yoga therapy certification, but she didn’t expect her teacher to do his best to help her in such a clear and dedicated way.
Lu Ann Milius
Retired Nurse Practitioner & Yoga Therapist, Lincoln, NE
Lu-Ann is an adaptive yoga teacher who integrates yoga therapy one on one with clients in private practice.
Cathy Calandriello
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Dover, NH
Cathy’s yoga therapy practice aims to provide alternative ways to deal with the stressors of everyday life, be they physical, emotional or mental.
Jessica Miller
PTA & Yoga Therapist, Sarasota, FL
Jessica uses her skills in both outpatient and private settings to help ease pain and suffering.
Jean Tabolt
Yoga Therapist, Watertown, NY
Finding Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy was a dream come true for Jean.
Karen Naids
Retired Nurse, Yoga Therapist, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Karen was a nurse in a stressful hospital job. She wanted to do something different but could not figure out what it was.
Kathy Page
Yoga Therapist, Silver Spring, MD
When Kathy enrolled in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program, she was looking to expand her knowledge …
Lilia Wills
Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Studio Owner, Monroe, CT
Lilia was a Yoga and Meditation Teacher and studio owner with a desire to continue her education and enrich her knowledge.
Meena Ananth
C-IAYT, Oncology Nurse, Yoga Therapist, Loveland, CO
Meena enrolled at a time when she knew she needed to take better care of herself.
Jean McGranahan
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Oakland, CA
Jean is a certified Yoga Teacher working with seniors and individuals with cognitive impairments.
Jill Jones
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Barnhart, MI
Jill was inspired to enroll in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program during her 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Karen Cox
Registered Nurse, Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Waterford, MI
Karen plans to extend her career as a Yoga Therapist for many years to come…
Lisa Dumas
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Bakersfield, CA
Lisa’s work has evolved to focus on those suffering with anxiousness and overly critical inner dialogues…
Karla Jane (Fredrich)
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Winnipeg, MB Canada
After years in physical and occupational therapy, Karla made the shift to Yoga Teacher…
Nora Reda
Yoga Therapist, Richmond Hill, ON Canada
Being able to learn online afforded Nora the flexibility to begin the program from Europe…
Suzanne Rodriguez
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Coral Springs, FL
When Suzanne applied to the program, she was looking for an education that would provide her with tools that help people help themselves.
Susan Frankovich
Yoga Teacher and Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Reno, NV
Susan knew she had to find a way to manage stress. Yoga therapy was the clear path forward for her….
Heidi Browne
Yoga Teacher and Therapist, Newton, PA
Heidi’s shift to yoga therapy was born of a desire to work more closely with each individual client in a more authentic way.
Christine Calabrese
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Buffalo, NY
Christine had been practicing general dentistry for over 22 years and had been ignoring back pain for at least 6 years…
Nancy Engelhardt
Business Professor & Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, St. Petersburg, FL
When Nancy enrolled in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program, she was seeking a change in direction.
Caryna Wong
C-IAYT, Yoga Therapist, Mount Kisco, NY
Historically helping clients with physical pain, Caryna now helps them with non-physical issues, too.
Lauren Albarella
Yoga Teacher & Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Cincinnati, OH
Lauren was at a turning point in her life when she discovered yoga therapy and Breathing Deeply.
Maude Moreno
IT Professional & Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Matthews, NC
Before enrolling in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program, Maude felt lost…
Anna Koehler
Yoga Teacher & Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Little Rock, Arkansas
Prior to starting her yoga therapy education with Breathing Deeply, Anna was a yoga therapy client. Anna’s mental health had reached crisis level with no hope in sight.
Michelle Cormack
Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Michelle is a big believer that learning should never stop because once you feel that you know everything, life becomes stagnant. This philosophy lead her to train as a yoga therapist with Breathing Deeply.
Kateri Rhatigan
Yoga Teacher & Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Capital Region, New York
Kateri works alongside mental health professionals in her area, as well as with local veterans. Her mission is to be of service.
Ann Biese
Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Mindfulness Teacher, Author, Boston, MA
Ann works teaching meditation and yoga in the field of oncology/hematology for both adults and in the pediatric hospital settings in Boston.
Evelyn Spangler
Yoga Teacher & Therapist
Topeka, KD
Evelyn is a working mom who used the Breathing Deeply Program to deepen her meditation, teach balanced yoga classes, and gain confidence in working with private clients.
Jennifer Franklin
Yoga Therapist & Doctor Of Naturopathy, Illinois City, IL
With Breathing Deeply, Jennifer has gained relationships with like-minded people who have helped her grow, as well as “voluminous information” on how to help various issues with the support of yoga therapy.
Chloe Triantafillis
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Nesconset, NY
Chloe combine her many degrees in movement and dance education with her Yoga Therapy Training to expand her work with children.
Toni Benino
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Clearwater, FL
Toni is using her yoga therapy certification and her Ayurveda education to work with private clients.
Steph McCreary
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Santa Fe, NM
Steph works as a trauma-informed Yoga Therapist at a residential addiction recovery program for women.
Irma Isabel Padilla
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Los Banos, CA
Irma is using her Yoga Therapy knowledge to better help her students in the active adult community.
Maria Guinea
Yoga Therapist & Yoga Teacher, Mount Pleasant, SC
A former veterinarian, Maria now teaches yoga for seniors and is offering Yoga Therapy in her community.
Sara Merrick-Albano
Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT Candidate, Watertown, CT
Sara is using her Yoga Therapy education to transition from teaching group classes to developing a thriving private practice.
Liza Hahn
Yoga Therapist, Madison, WI
Liza is a mental health therapist who offers somatic practices and yoga therapy for adults with special needs.