Yoga in Treatment Centers
Through my highly specialized training focused on approachable and trauma-sensitive teaching, my focus is to bring students encouragement, confidence and healing through the mind-body connection of their practice.
I meet students where they are in order to best meet the needs of each unique client population. I am able to work collaboratively with clinicians and therapists at treatment centers to develop best practices and population-focused curriculum – recognizing age, ability, and trauma sensitivities are critical to meeting students where they are, and nurturing their particular needs. I encourage yoga philosophies and meditation as additional tools that support postures/asanas and aid in promoting and maintaining recovery. My teaching style is informed, encouraging and empathy-driven, balanced by gentle humor and creativity.
Experienced in teaching gender, body and age-inclusive yoga to diverse populations in clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. Over the past years I have taught regularly in eating disorder treatment centers, mental health facilities and addiction and detox centers. Well-versed in client notes and documentation as well as HIPAA standards. Current BLS/CPR First Aid AED certification as well as CPI.
Experience:
Veritas Collaborative- Dunwoody, GA – August 2018 to present
Foundations Recovery Midtown- Atlanta, GA – October 2016 to present
Atlanta Detox/Center for Mental Health- Riverdale, GA – October 2018 to March 2020
Rivermend Health- Atlanta, GA – April 2018 to June 2019
Manna Treatment and Counseling- Lawrenceville, GA – October 2017 to July 2018
“My favorite part of Emily’s teaching style is that she doesn’t force me to do or feel anything. Emily is more of a guide and then I get to choose… it is responsibility for what I get out of the practice.”
— Recovery Center Student