Jennifer is is a writer, poet, and certified trauma-informed Yoga Therapist and training Psychotherapist. Specialized in somatic’s and mind-body approaches. She’s a graduate of the Child and Youth Care program at the University of Victoria and graduated with over 700hrs of clinical supervisions. A graduate of Vancouver School of Healing Arts Yoga Therapy program with over 120 hours of clinical supervision. Jennifer is a member of the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapy) and the EAPM in European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine. Currently training at Regent’s University London and as she is working towards her UKCP designation as a psychotherapist.

Jennifer recently attended Harvard Medical School in Cambridge Massachusetts for a training certificate in mind-body medicine through the Herbert Benson Research Institute. As well, Jennifer has participated in the C.G. Jung Institute psychoanalysis winter intensive training in Küsnacht, Switzerland where she completed 40hrs+ of analytical psychology training. Jennifer is currently gaining her somatic EMDR Therapy certification to continue adding to her repertoire of therapy resources and introduction education in IFS (Internal Family Systems) through the IFS institute founded by Dr. Richard Schwartz. Jennifer believes firmly in maintaining congruent within her continuing education by learning and adding to her repertoire of training to increase her skillset as a developing therapist.

Degrees, Certificates, and Continuing Education:

Yoga, Anatomy, and Movement Training:

  • 15hr Therapeutic touch training, Feelosophy Training

  • 50hr Pranayama & Respiratory Science Training, Julia Mccabe School

  • 80hr Anatomy Trains in Motion, FAMO Fascia Movement Tom Meyers

  • 240hr Yoga Teacher Teaching, VSOHA

  • 300hr Foundations of Yoga Therapy, VSOHA

  • 500hr Advanced Yoga Therapy, VOSHA

Professional Development Training and Certificates:

  • Mind-Body Medicine Training Certificate, Herbert Benson Research Institute at Harvard Medical School

  • Introduction to Somatic Internal Family System: An Embodied Approach to Healing Trauma Certificate

  • 40hr Certificate in Analytical Psychology Introduction Winter Intensive Training, C. G. Jung Institute of Analytical Psychology, Küsnacht Switzerland

  • Intensive Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology, Regent’s University London

  • EMDR Training, Embody Lab - trained under Dr. Arielle Schwartz and Dr. Scott Lyons*

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy level 1, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute*

Degrees and Diplomas:

  • BA- Bachelors of Arts in Child and Youth Care and Youth and Family Counselling, University of Victoria

    • Completed with over 700hrs of practicum hours and clinical supervision.

  • Dip - Diploma 1000hr Yoga Therapy accreditation program IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapy) Diploma, VSOHA

  • MA - Masters of Arts Psychotherapy and Counselling Regent’s University London (in process)

  • Student Membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is granted to individuals enrolled in a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training program. This membership reflects engagement in formal clinical training, supervised practice, and professional development in accordance with BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Student members are working toward qualification and potential future registration or accreditation with BACP.

  • Completed level 1 and obtaining level 2 training.

  • Membership in the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAPM) signifies professional participation in interdisciplinary conferences and educational forums focused on medicine, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Members demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continuing education and engagement with evolving clinical, theoretical, and ethical developments across these domains.

  • 2 year diploma training consisting of theory, research, and clinical supervision. Member has completed over 1000hrs of yoga therapy training, 120 hours of clinical supervision, and conducted 6 months of research. Accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapy as a Certified Yoga Therapist.

    The Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) designation is awarded by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) to practitioners who have completed an accredited yoga therapy training program and met established standards for clinical education, supervised practice, and professional competence. Certification signifies advanced training in the therapeutic application of yoga within integrative health and mind–body care. C-IAYT professionals adhere to IAYT’s Code of Ethics and commit to ongoing continuing education to maintain certification and clinical excellence.