About Me

I have a passion for communing with nature, herbal remedies, essential oils, sacred sound, prayer, and meditation to support balance and awaken healing potential within myself and others. While personally rooted in and nourished by the traditions of Judaism and Buddhism, I am inspired by the universal threads that weave through all spiritual paths.

In addition to my private practice, I am the founder of Neshamah Yoga & Wellness™ — a synergistic journey of embodied Jewish devotion, meaningful spirituality, and compassionate self-care. Through this work I offer regular classes, day-long retreats, and experiential workshops for the Jewish community of all ages, from early childhood to elders.

I enjoy spending my free time with my husband and son, our awesome dog Ollie, greeting the sunrise, creating new aromatherapy blends, practicing yoga, dancing, writing, chanting, and leading retreats. Living my life as an offering brings me deep fulfillment and gratitude. I truly can’t imagine doing anything else.

My work is grounded in three decades of training across holistic health, spiritual direction, yoga therapy, mindfulness, somatic healing, and energy medicine. Below is a selection of the education and certifications that shape my approach.

Spiritual Direction, Mindfulness & Energy Work

Spiritual Director in the Jewish Tradition — Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor — Mindfulness Consulting & IJS
Certified Hypnotherapist
Reiki Master Teacher (Usui Tradition)
Certified Earth Energy Medicine Practitioner
Certified Sound Healer
Interfaith Holistic Minister — AIWP (Association for the Integration of the Whole Person)

Yoga, Somatic Practice & Movement Education

Registered Yoga Teacher (trained at Kripalu, D’ana Baptiste, and Niroga Institute)
Certified Yoga & Jewish Wisdom Teacher — Jewish Learning Works, San Francisco
Therapeutic Yoga Instructor for Chronic Health Conditions — Niroga Institute
Yoga for Trauma Recovery (Y4T) — Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT
Trauma-Informed Yoga & Mindfulness for Youth — YogaEd
Certified Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Accessible Yoga Instructor — Accessible Yoga Association
Pilates Instructor (reformer and mat)
Certified Massage Therapist

Holistic Health & Integrative Wellness

Certified Advanced Health Coach — Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Columbia University Teacher’s College: Outreach & Innovation, Health Coaching
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
Cognitive Fitness Specialist for Seniors
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Fitness & Wellness Specialist — AFPA

Professional Memberships

IAYT — International Association of Yoga Therapists
SDI — Spiritual Directors International
EJW — Embodied Jewish Wisdom Network
AYA — Accessible Yoga Association