Jen is a Yoga Therapist, and has completed over 800 hours of training in her yoga therapist program. She will sit for her Certification through the International Association of Yoga Therapists in April 2026. As a Yoga Therapist, Jen professionally uses the many principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being. A therapeutic relationship is created that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals and small groups. 

A yoga therapist is a professional who is in collaboration with the client and any medical professionals to ensure success. Concerns such as physical pain, autoimmune diseases, PTSD, anxiety & depression, grief, chronic fatigue and gastrointestinal problems are some of the reasons to see a Yoga Therapist. 

Jen’s lived experience has led her to dive deeper into her yoga practice. She is a 500RYT, E-RYT, certified to teach Restorative Yoga, Yin, Yoga Nidra. She is a Certified Grief Yoga Teacher®, and Certified Grief Educator. A Physical Therapist Assistant of 30 years, she is faculty in a Physical Therapist Assistant program. She has a professional history of guiding individuals who have experienced physical trauma, been impacted by neurological disorders and/or serious, chronic illness and is educated regarding Osteoporosis and Yoga. Jen had the privilege of leading the in-person anatomy section for Gruvn’s first Yoga Teacher Training.

 

Using her knowledge and creativity, Jen loves to host workshops that invite resilience, offers support and empowers those who attend. She is a forever student. She is in the process of becoming a Level 1 iRest Yoga Facilitator (Integrative Restoration), to help guide those who need healing, rest and integration of past life experiences.