Formal Training
With a passion for, and a curiosity of, the human condition I acquired a degree in Social Psychology at San Francisco State University. After that, I obtained a certification in Integral Professional Coaching at New Ventures West in San Francisco. Immediately following, I dove into many years of yoga training with world-renowned teachers and coaches.
Along with receiving my E-RYT-500 designation at Yoga Tree in San Francisco, I hold a certification in “Yoga Therapeutics” granted by physical therapist and teacher, Harvey Deutch.
Additionally, I trained as a Level 1 & 2 Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga teacher with Judith Hansen-Lasater, studied yoga philosophy with Chrisandra Fox-Walker, and the fundamentals of teaching yoga with Sean Haleen. I spent many years in the studio practicing with Jason Crandell, Charu Rachlis, Darcy Lyon, and a variety of teachers at the Iyengar Institute in San Francisco.
“Catherine walked me through the process of stepping into a new version of myself. In her, I found a spiritual sister who was the perfect dose of challenging, honest, funny, relatable, authentic, and real.”
~Brinn L.
I am currently in a 3-year program to become a Somatic Experiencing practitioner based on Peter Levine’s work with trauma and the nervous system.
I am a student of Buddhist mindfulness meditation with Big Heart City Meditation SF and attend frequent workshops at Spirit Rock Mindfulness Meditation Center in Marin where I studied with Rick Hansen, Jack Kornfield, and many more.
My classes are designed to incorporate aspects of understanding and expression from each of these studies resulting in a combination of mindful movement, restoration, and inner-exploration.
“Rest and laughter are the most spiritual and subversive acts of all. Laugh, rest, slow down.”
~Anne Lamot
My life now…
I was raised in San Francisco, CA, but relocated to Sacramento in 2017 where I currently reside. I love the pace of the smaller town, but I won’t be able to stay away from the ocean for too long.
I live with a goofy, furry companion named Luna who micro-manages my every move and makes frequent cameo appearances in my classes.
I enjoy taking improv classes, making jewelry, hiking the beautiful California mountains with my dog Luna, kayaking the American River with the rising sun, riding one of my many vintage bikes around town with friends, and seeing live music.