Summary
Experience in providing integrative health care as an adjunct to
traditional medicine in a variety of settings. Experienced in working
on multi-disciplinary teams. Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
Experience
Private Practice, Boulder, Colorado
February 1986 – Present
Tai Ji Instructor
Teach Tai Ji classes in Boulder/Denver on a weekly basis, covering
Tai Ji, Chi Qong, and relaxation techniques.
Reiki Practitioner; Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner
Provide body work to aid in relaxation and healing as an adjunct
to traditional medical treatment.
Workshop Facilitator
Designed and teach full-day workshops along the Front Range that
create a nurturing atmosphere for overall health and wellness
using Tai Ji, music, and poetry for future daily utilization.
Tai Chi Workshop, Wells Fargo National Team Meeting, Denver, CO, April 2008.
Introductory Lecture on the interaction and mechanism for healing stress, lowering blood pressure and incorporation of Eastern Philosophy. Instruction in the Chi Qong and Tai Chi movements.
Tai Chi Conference Workshop Presentation
Jin Shin Jyutsu Workshop, Saint Anthony's Hospital, Senior Services, Westminster, CO. April 2008.
Introduced Jin Shin Jyutsu and taught basic stress reduction and self-administered techniques for management of arthritis and issues of aging for active seniors.
Women's Fitness Camp – YMCA of the
Rockies, Granby, Colorado
June 1984– Present
YMCA Annual Women's Fitness Camp – Snow
Mtn. Ranch,
Granby, Colorado. Cynthia leads Tai Chi class.
Annual Women's Fitness Camp – 1984 – Present
Tai Chi Instructor and Reiki / Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner
Women from all over the United States of all
ability levels come to this annual fitness camp for fitness and
relaxation. Cynthia teaches twice-daily Tai Chi Classes of 30-35
students, as well as providing Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu healing
sessions for participants.
YMCA Annual Women's Fitness Camp – Snow
Mtn. Ranch,
Granby, Colorado. Cynthia leads Tai Chi class.
Dog Agility Workshop and Classes, Ft. Lupton, Colorado
September - October, 2007
Taught Tai Chi, Chi Qong, and Relaxation Techniques to 30 Dog Agility trainers at Skyline Kennels, instructing each participant how to maintain Tai Chi principles as they lead their dogs through the dog agility course.
McKesson Pharmaceutical Corporation, Westminster, Colorado
August 2007
Taught Early Morning Session of Tai Chi, Chi Qong, and Relaxation Techniques to participants at their National Sales Conference.
YMCA of Boulder Valley, Boulder and Lafayette, CO
September 2001- Present
Tai Ji Instructor - Teach T'ai Ji to community members, and coordintate T'ai Ji Program for students of all levels of experience, at two Recreation Center facilities.
Boulder Parks and Recreation, Boulder, CO
September 2005- Present
Tai Ji Instructor - Teach T'ai Ji classes in three Recreation Center facilities.
Brighton Parks and Recreation, Brighton,
Colorado
September 1998 – Present
Tai Ji Instructor – Teach Tai Chi to community
members.
City of Longmont Senior Center , Longmont,
Colorado
November 2006 – Present
Tai Ji Instructor – Teach T'ai Ji to senior citizen participants
Colorado
Cardiovascular Center, Boulder, Colorado
H.E.A.R.T. Program – March 2000 – 2004
Stress Management Coordinator and Instructor
Created and teach four-part program based on Dean Ornish and Jon
Kabat-Zinn's stress management work including Tai Ji, meditation,
and full-body relaxation for post-surgery cardiac patients.
Boulder Medical Center, Boulder, Colorado
H.E.A.R.T. Program – June 1998 – February 2000
Stress Management Coordinator and Instructor
Created and teach four-part program based on Dean Ornish and Jon
Kabat-Zinn's stress management work including Tai Ji, meditation,
and full-body relaxation for post-surgery cardiac patients.
Reversing Heart Disease Program – April 1996 – June
1998
Tai Ji Facilitator
Provided Tai Ji training to assist cardiac patients in recovery,
stress management, and lifestyle changes. Integrated meditative
/ relaxation practice into the curriculum.
Kaiser Permanente Health Care, Boulder, Colorado
Senior Citizen Health Care Group – April 1998
Tai Ji Instructor
Taught senior citizens Tai Ji as a strategy for lowering blood
pressure, improving balance, and promoting overall well-being.
Mapleton Rehabilitation Center, Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder,
CO
November 1996 – May 1997
Brain Injury Support Group
Tai Ji Facilitator
Worked with brain injured patients on utilizing Tai Ji to manage
stress and pain, increase ability to focus and organize, and promote
recovery.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Tai Ji Facilitator
Worked with cancer patients utilizing Tai Ji and other Eastern
stress management approaches to induce relaxation, manage pain,
and promote recovery.
Staff In-Service
In-Service Presenter
Designed and taught staff in-servic e on Tai Ji and Eastern alternative
health care approaches appropriate to each medical specialty offered
at the rehabilitation center.
US West Communications, Denver, Colorado
October 1995 and February 1996
Stress Management Facilitator
Developed and presented stress management training programs
for US West corporate executives in a four-state region.
Longmont Athletic Club, Longmont, Colorado
March 1996 – November 1997
Tai Ji Instructor – Taught Tai Chi to club and
community members.
Arthritis Foundation, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Support Group, Denver, Colorado
June 1996
Pain Management Facilitator – Taught Tai Chi as
a tool for increasing mobility, flexibility, relaxation, and
reducing pain.
Mental Health Corporation of Denver,
Denver, Colorado
June 1986
Tai Chi Instructor – Provided instruction for abused
children in an after-school program.
Pike's Peak Mental Healty Center, Colorado
Springs, Colorado
January 1986
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Managed a
case load and provided individual (adults and children), couples,
and family psychotherapy to a diverse client base. Worked closely
with police, social services, hospitals, attending physicians
and psychiatrists, and agency personnel. Member of Family Team
and Adult Team.
Relief Crisis Counselor – Provided crisis intervention
in person and on the telephone. Conducted assessments for 72-hour
holds and provided emergency crisis counseling and referrals.
Worked closely with police, medical staff, and other agency
personnel.
Education
Master of Arts in Education – Guidance and Counseling,
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1984.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, The Colorado College, Colorado
Springs, CO 1982.
State of Colorado Counselor Licensure Examination. Passed
April 1996.
Certification in Agency Counseling, University of Colorado
at Colorado Springs, CO, 1985.
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Wuji Mountains, near Lanting
Institute, China, where Cynthia studied Advanced T'ai Ji.
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Intensive Study of Chinese Culture, Lanting Institute at Wuyi Mountain, China, 1986
Advanced T'ai Ji Training, Chungliang
Al Huang: Molokai, Hawaii; Taos, NM; Urbana, IL; Boston, MA; Gold
Beach, OR; San Feliu, Spain; Lanting Institute, China. 1982–Present.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training, Jon Kabat-Zinn,
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY, 1993.
Reiki Master, Elke Petera Palm, New York, NY, 1992.
Meditation, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Ganeshpuri, India;
South Fallsburg, NY; Palm Springs, CA; 1989–Present.
Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy Certificate, Hakomi
Institute, Boulder, CO 1989.
Virginia Satir Family Therapy Training, Crested Butte,
CO, 1988.
Dance Therapy Certificate, Naropa Institute, Boulder,
CO 1987.
Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner Certification, Mary Burmeister,
Boulder, CO 1986.
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