Lise has held a lifelong
interest in spirituality and connection with the wellness of
all beings. As a child she cared for animals of all kinds
and had plans of becoming a Veterinarian. She became
sidetracked with a shortlived career in horse training after
obtaining her Bachelors Degree from Stephens College,
Columbia, Mo- during which time she also taught fitness
classes at a local gym.
She found an interest for Yoga as a teen, and would practice
whenever she could find a teacher, or a class on tv.
Along the way, the gym she taught at needed a Yoga teacher,
and Lise was the only one who had a "clue". This was 1983.
It would be many years before she would return to school to
complete graduate studies at Cal State Fullerton, in the
area of Older Adult Fitness, Balance Training and Stroke
Rehab.
Over the years Lise has had
the opportunity to study with many great teachers and
learned from her many clients and students along the way.
With great respect and love, Lise gives thanks to these
individuals who have helped her find the middle path. These
are the Luminaries:
Dillon Lee Howell- Biology Professor at Stephens
College, who insisted the world was big enough to never stop
exploring.
Saul David Raye- who gave the first gift of Thai Yoga
Therapy. Giving the opportunity to study and assist in
teaching from 2000-2009. Thank you deeply not only for the
teachings of Thai Yoga Therapy, but also for the support you
have given me in becoming a better Yoga teacher over the
years.
Doug Swenson- who pointed out clearly that laughter
is indeed a spiritual practice. Ashtanga and Sadhana Yoga
Chi 2004-2005
Mukunda
Stiles- for showing
the many ways in which we can open up our pathways to
healing. Structural Yoga Therapy 2002-2005
Pierce
Salguero- the
greatest teacher I've been blessed study with.. I am not
finished learning from this man- my intention is to study
with Pierce whenever and wherever possible. He would not
appreciate this glorification, but it is heartfelt and real.
Pierce not only teaches Thai Massage, but the deep teachings
of Buddhist Medicine, History of Buddhist Medicine, and Thai
Herbal Therapy. With Tao Mountain 2002 and ongoing at the
Thai Institute of Healing Arts..
Thai
Institute of Healing Arts-
Thank you to David Roylance and Pierce Salguero
for taking me on as an advanced student involved in your
Teacher Training program. I am grateful to this ongoing
relationship, and look forward to going "home" at least on
an annual basis
Gil
Hedley- whose words
carry more meaning then any other single individual teaching
about the body/spirit connection. I look forward to more
personal interaction with this great teacher.
This is an ongoing list, and most certainly not complete.
On
a more personal note and in paragraph form: Lise
is
the mother of 3 amazing children- Etosha, Addeson, and Keana.
She is a
Minister of Healing Arts and has over 30 years teaching experience. She has worked in the
health and fitness industry since 1982; holds both basic and advanced certification as a Thai Yoga
Therapist with Saul David Raye and has been fortunate to assist Saul in
trainings from 2001-2009. Lise completed teacher
training with Doug
Swenson in Ashtanga Yoga and Sadhana Yoga Chi and has
studied Yoga with Saul, Bryan Kest, Max Strom, and others. Lise
has studied Thai Herbal
Massage with Pierce Salguero of Tao Mountain School of Traditional
Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine and followed Pierce to The
Thai Institute of
Healing Arts in 2010, where she is affiliated in their
Teacher Training program. Lise has dedicated time to study
with Mukunda Stiles in the area of Structural Yoga
Therapy since 2001. Prior to completing
Graduate studies at Cal State Fullerton in Kinesiology in 1995, she
received her Bachelors from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri
in 1982. This AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, is also a
Certified Personal Trainer and Certified by the Arthritis
Foundation. Lise is
certified as a Stott Pilates instructor on the Reformer,
Chair and more. Additional certifications include ActivCore system of Red Cord- an amazing neuromuscular
approach to core strength. She
acknowledges the dedication and support of her partner/husband
Dennis- as they continue through the journey of life together.
Lise is a long time member of the Internation Association of
Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
Patients, caregivers and staff of Whatcom Hospice can
receive Yoga Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage with Lise.
Contact Whatcom Hospice for more information.
Bellingham Alive
Magazine has voted Lise as BEST MASSAGE 2010 and 2011
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