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 Gong, 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 Wellness Presentation, United Healthcare, Denver, CO, May 2012.
Introductory Lecture on Asian Philosophy, the benefits of Tai Chi, and how to incorporate a daily stress reduction practice. Instruction in the Dragon Chi Gong and the Five Element Tai Chi movements.
Tai Chi Class, Whitter Elementary School, Boulder, CO, Fall 2011.
Instruction in the Chi Gong and Tai Chi movements for second grade classrooms incorporating the Year of the Rabbit.
Tai Chi Class, Sunrise Senior Center, Boulder, CO, Fall 2010 – March 2013.
Instruction in the Chi Gong and Tai Chi movements for seniors; Assisted Living Program; and Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Care Program.
Tai Chi Class, The Academy Retirement and Assisted Living Facility, Boulder, CO, June 2012 – November 2012.
Instruction in the Chi Gong and Tai Chi movements for Seniors in Assisted Living Program.
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 Gong and Tai Chi movements.
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– August 2015
YMCA Annual Women’s Fitness Camp – Snow Mtn. Ranch,
Granby, Colorado. Cynthia leads Tai Chi class.
Annual Women’s Fitness Camp – 1984 – August 2015
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 Gong, 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 Gong, and Relaxation Techniques to participants at their National Sales Conference.
Tai Chi Class, Friendship School, Boulder, CO, 2007.
Instruction in the Chi Gong and Tai Chi movements for first grade classrooms.
YMCA of Boulder Valley, Boulder and Lafayette, CO
September 2001- Present
Tai Ji Instructor – Teach T’ai Ji to community members, and coordinate T’ai Ji Program for students of all levels of experience, at two Recreation Center facilities.
Boulder Parks and Recreation, Boulder, CO
September 2005- 2008
Tai Ji Instructor – Teach T’ai Ji classes in three Recreation Center facilities.
Brighton Parks and Recreation, Brighton, Colorado
September 1998 – 2005
Tai Ji Instructor – Teach Tai Chi to community members.
City of Longmont Senior Center , Longmont, Colorado
November 2006 – 2008
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-service 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 Health 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.
