About Teresa

Teresa specializes in working with women during their transitional perimenopausal and menopausal years; she enjoys helping guide those in hormonal journeys by optimizing mental, physical and spiritual health through practical self care practices. She also has experience in supporting the broader community with various health-related concerns.

 

She came to Ayurveda several years ago when experiencing severe digestive issues and anxiety/depressive challenges following her Mom’s death from Dementia (having cared for her for over 15 years). She pursued a path of transformation through dietary changes, healing yoga practices, and meditative work, resulting in sustainable relief she wasn't able to access through typical Western medicine. As a student of Yoga and the Vedic arts for over 3 decades, Teresa brings her passion for these spiritual practices, along with a highly empathetic and supportive approach. 

 

She is a Yoga Teacher (certified by the National Yoga Alliance with a 200 HR Degree), an Advanced Yoga Nidra Facilitator, A Yoga Facilitator for those in Recovery and is also Certified in Yoga for Cancer Patients (as a 2-time Thyroid Cancer Survivor). Teresa earned a certification as an Ayurvedic Health Clinician upon graduating from the renowned Kripalu School of Ayurveda. She also holds a MBA in Marketing from Temple University, and changed life direction following a successful career in Insurance and International Employee Benefits spanning several decades. Teresa is an international presenter, inspirational workshop leader, professional trainer and the Founder of Aloka Yoga & Wellness. 

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Teresa is excited to launch Aloka Yoga and Wellness at the Jersey Shore to be of service in supporting the COmmunity, beginning in August, 2024. She will also be hosting Women’s Holistic Healing retreats in October, 2024 in Avalon, NJ, as well as in Kiawah Island, SC at a future near-term date.

More to come!