Denise Orsulak, MPT,E-RYT200, RCYT, RPYT, IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy and All Kids Yoga founder
Denise is a licensed physical therapist who graduated in 1996 with a Masters in PT from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now University of the Sciences in Philadelphia). Denise has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist with individuals across the spectrum from ages 9 months to 104 years old. After 4 years working in school districts, she noticed the need for other activities for kids with special needs. Having practiced yoga herself since 1997, she found her way to her first Yoga for the Special Child course with Sonia Sumar in 1999 when she was pregnant with her 1st child. She went on to complete 200 hour Classical Yoga teacher training in 2007 at the Yoga Life Institute in Devon, PA. She became a certified Child Light Yoga teacher in January 2009. She completed 200 hours of Yoga for the Special Child and Integral yoga teacher training in August of 2010. She has over 100 hours of Vedic Thai Yoga training with Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory and loves to take continuing education course in yoga and physical therapy. She is a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
She currently teaches kids, preteen, prenatal, and adult group and private yoga classes and runs her own business, All Kids Yoga and Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy. She provides Vedic Thai yoga body work to a variety of individuals to help eliminate pain and stress and to promote deep relaxation. Denise teaches CPR and First Aid to individuals and groups through the American Red Cross. She integrates all her knowledge of the body through her work as a physical therapist and adapts to the needs of her students- children and adults alike in their yoga practice. Her goal is to have everyone have a better understanding of their own bodies and minds so they can live their best life.
Denise is a licensed physical therapist who graduated in 1996 with a Masters in PT from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now University of the Sciences in Philadelphia). Denise has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist with individuals across the spectrum from ages 9 months to 104 years old. After 4 years working in school districts, she noticed the need for other activities for kids with special needs. Having practiced yoga herself since 1997, she found her way to her first Yoga for the Special Child course with Sonia Sumar in 1999 when she was pregnant with her 1st child. She went on to complete 200 hour Classical Yoga teacher training in 2007 at the Yoga Life Institute in Devon, PA. She became a certified Child Light Yoga teacher in January 2009. She completed 200 hours of Yoga for the Special Child and Integral yoga teacher training in August of 2010. She has over 100 hours of Vedic Thai Yoga training with Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory and loves to take continuing education course in yoga and physical therapy. She is a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
She currently teaches kids, preteen, prenatal, and adult group and private yoga classes and runs her own business, All Kids Yoga and Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy. She provides Vedic Thai yoga body work to a variety of individuals to help eliminate pain and stress and to promote deep relaxation. Denise teaches CPR and First Aid to individuals and groups through the American Red Cross. She integrates all her knowledge of the body through her work as a physical therapist and adapts to the needs of her students- children and adults alike in their yoga practice. Her goal is to have everyone have a better understanding of their own bodies and minds so they can live their best life.
BALANCED FOR LIFE YOGA TEACHERS AND WELLNESS PROVIDERS:
sette Cicacci, BS, PTA, LMT, NCBTMB, E-RYT200
Check out her website here: www.josettecicacci.com
Josette is a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) and massage therapist who integrates the practice of mindful breath-work into both her yoga teachings and manually based therapy sessions. Josette obtained her BS in Exercise Physiology from Temple University in 2007. She interned, and ultimately became employed, by The Fighting Back Scholarship Program (FBSP), where she currently still serves as a board member. It was through this experience in which Josette realized that she would like to be able to intervene earlier on in the healing process. She went on to attend Harcum College and upon completion of their PTA program, Josette obtained licensure in 2011. While working at a physical therapy clinic, Josette realized the benefits of physically touching a patient and was led to study under the guidance of John F. Barnes in Myofascial Release (MFR). Josette utilizes MFR as the foundation for her one-on-one therapy sessions.
Through juggling work and studies, Josette began to realize the correlation between the conditions under which one places their body and its ability to function optimally. Josette turned to yoga as means of grounding and serenity. Josette completed a yoga teacher training at Ocean Earth Wind Fire in 2013, and is currently an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. She believes that by integrating her background in fitness and physical therapy with yogic principles, she is able to create a unique offering of mindfulness for her clients. Josette's personal website provides additional information on the extent of her offerings.
Josette teaches group yoga and meditation classes as well as meets with clients for one-on-one therapy sessions. In these sessions, Josette manually targets pain and myofascial restrictions, and strives to educate clients on ways in which they can ward off symptoms through lifestyle modifications in an effort to optimize function and quality of life. Josette also offers In Home private and small group yoga and/or fitness training. Her objective is to teach her clients how to be independent within their bodies and give them the knowledge and resources to manage symptoms. It brings Josette joy to be able to assist her clients in taking responsibility for their well-being.
Check out her website here: www.josettecicacci.com
Josette is a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) and massage therapist who integrates the practice of mindful breath-work into both her yoga teachings and manually based therapy sessions. Josette obtained her BS in Exercise Physiology from Temple University in 2007. She interned, and ultimately became employed, by The Fighting Back Scholarship Program (FBSP), where she currently still serves as a board member. It was through this experience in which Josette realized that she would like to be able to intervene earlier on in the healing process. She went on to attend Harcum College and upon completion of their PTA program, Josette obtained licensure in 2011. While working at a physical therapy clinic, Josette realized the benefits of physically touching a patient and was led to study under the guidance of John F. Barnes in Myofascial Release (MFR). Josette utilizes MFR as the foundation for her one-on-one therapy sessions.
Through juggling work and studies, Josette began to realize the correlation between the conditions under which one places their body and its ability to function optimally. Josette turned to yoga as means of grounding and serenity. Josette completed a yoga teacher training at Ocean Earth Wind Fire in 2013, and is currently an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. She believes that by integrating her background in fitness and physical therapy with yogic principles, she is able to create a unique offering of mindfulness for her clients. Josette's personal website provides additional information on the extent of her offerings.
Josette teaches group yoga and meditation classes as well as meets with clients for one-on-one therapy sessions. In these sessions, Josette manually targets pain and myofascial restrictions, and strives to educate clients on ways in which they can ward off symptoms through lifestyle modifications in an effort to optimize function and quality of life. Josette also offers In Home private and small group yoga and/or fitness training. Her objective is to teach her clients how to be independent within their bodies and give them the knowledge and resources to manage symptoms. It brings Josette joy to be able to assist her clients in taking responsibility for their well-being.
Marc Balcer, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
Marc brings a passion for self-discovery within group settings to his work as a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness and insight meditation. Marc integrates his formal training with experience as an investor, educator and entrepreneur to support personal development and transformation. Marc has completed a practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Management at The Penn Program for Mindfulness and works regularly with his guiding teacher, Sudhir Jonathan Foust. Marc has also received training in Mindful Schools and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Marc found his way to contemplative practice after experiencing a family loss. Sleep problems, back pain and chronic stress felt overwhelming. It wasn’t until he was introduced to meditation that he discovered an empowering tool that he seeks to apply to all areas of his life. As a husband and parent, Marc is particularly interested in the integration of work, life and self through intentional practice and reflection that includes the body, the mind and the heart.
Marc is the co-founder of Center for Self-Care (C4SC) which is dedicated to building communities through mindful exploration and connection. C4SC offers workshops, retreats and consultations with a special focus on men, middle age and the workplace. Marc enjoyed a fifteen year career as an investor and entrepreneur before transitioning to coaching and teaching mindfulness and social emotional learning, most recently at Woodlynde School and The Shipley School. Marc received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College in 1996 and earned an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from University of Pennsylvania in 2016.
Check out his website here: www.center4selfcare.com
Marc brings a passion for self-discovery within group settings to his work as a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness and insight meditation. Marc integrates his formal training with experience as an investor, educator and entrepreneur to support personal development and transformation. Marc has completed a practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Management at The Penn Program for Mindfulness and works regularly with his guiding teacher, Sudhir Jonathan Foust. Marc has also received training in Mindful Schools and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Marc found his way to contemplative practice after experiencing a family loss. Sleep problems, back pain and chronic stress felt overwhelming. It wasn’t until he was introduced to meditation that he discovered an empowering tool that he seeks to apply to all areas of his life. As a husband and parent, Marc is particularly interested in the integration of work, life and self through intentional practice and reflection that includes the body, the mind and the heart.
Marc is the co-founder of Center for Self-Care (C4SC) which is dedicated to building communities through mindful exploration and connection. C4SC offers workshops, retreats and consultations with a special focus on men, middle age and the workplace. Marc enjoyed a fifteen year career as an investor and entrepreneur before transitioning to coaching and teaching mindfulness and social emotional learning, most recently at Woodlynde School and The Shipley School. Marc received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College in 1996 and earned an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from University of Pennsylvania in 2016.
Check out his website here: www.center4selfcare.com