About Joy
'What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.' - Hecato
I help people who struggle with chronic stress, overwhelm and tension find the inner ease, and wholeness they seek. I have a knack for meeting people where they are and helping them navigate the journey towards more ease, suppleness, resiliency and mostly, self-compassion.
My own experience with traumatic loss, corporate burnout, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression) led me to acquire knowledge and practices that return me to my own wellness and wholeness. My passion is to share what I’ve learned and empower people to live their best life.
I weave together practices for mindfulness, fascial health, and nervous system regulation. I offer a variety of simple, body-based practices to groups and individuals based on their unique needs. These include;
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Somatic movement
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Bodymind Ballwork (mindful myofascial release using rubber balls)
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Numa Breathwork (Somatic Inquiry, mindfulness and connected breathwork)
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Yoga (shapes/alignment, philosophy and Ayurveda)
My training in somatics, yoga and holding therapeutic space;
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Certificate of Completion 'Repairing the Vagus Nerve' (Jessica McQuire - 6 week program)
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Numa Breathwork Facilitator (Completed 300 hr plus 50 hr Advanced Training for Trauma @ Numa Somatics Integrated Breathwork Therapy (Trevor Yelich, Canada)
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Somatic Movement/Pandiculation Therapist - SomaSensing TM Intuitive Somatic Therapy (Yasmin Lambat, South Africa)
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Certificate of Completion - 'Intelligent Motion Training' @Somakinese School (Kaila June, USA 1 year immersion program)
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Holding Space Practitioner – @ Center for Holding Space (Heather Plett, Canada)
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Certified Yoga Teacher, RYT 500.
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Original training in Anusara YogaTM with over 1000 hrs Advanced Teacher & Yoga Therapeutics Training
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On-going studies in fascia, biotensegrity, functional movement, trauma physiology, and somatics.
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Personal practice, 12 + years leading groups and private clients.
Related and value-added skills, certifications & projects;
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Adult Education Certificate (St. Francis Xavier University)
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Circle Way Practicum Studies (introduced into several peer support groups, active practice)
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Medical Laboratory Technologist
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12 years combined experience in Corporate Training & Development, Quality Systems, Management, & Pharmaceutical Operations
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Parent Leadership/Chair & member of LRSD Community Connections Committee
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4th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo (15 years, competitive athlete, instructor)
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Philosophy studies – Classical Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism, Theravada Buddhism
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Vipassana, Mindfulness Meditation Training/Retreats (Shirley Johannesen)
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Ayurvedic Studies, Yoga Health Coaching & Workshop Facilitator
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Proud co-creator of 'Connect, a community day for women and girls'
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Presenter a various community and corporate health and wellness conferences/events.
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CPR
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Mental Health First Aid