Maureen Jenci Shelton, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator, Senior CBCT Teacher and CCSH Registered Teacher presents to the Oncology Yoga Trainees April, 2026. Maureen attended Candler School of Theology of Emory University and completed her MDiv in 1991. She then went on to pursue her Chaplain Residency through the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Emory Healthcare’s Clinical Pastoral Education program. Upon completion of her Residency, she began her training to become an ACPE

Ally Haines is an Occupational Therapist at Emory University Hospital. She is an occupational therapist working in acute care, with experience in neurological, orthopedic, critical care, and oncology populations. A proud “double Gator,” she earned both my Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida in 2021, and is especially passionate about supporting geriatric patients in achieving independence and meaningful da

Cristina Sanchez, a Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from Emory University School of Medicine, is an Acute Care Rehabilitation Aide at Emory Healthcare. Her background reflects a strong focus on clinical training and patient care. Within the Emory Healthcare environment, Cristina supports rehabilitative care activities. Prior to this, Cristina gained experience through student physical therapist roles at Encompass Health, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Concentra. These

A radiation oncologist, Natalie A. Ridge, DO, MS, specializes in the treatment of breast and lung cancer. Dr. Ridge sees patients at Winship Cancer Institute's Clifton campus. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ridge earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She holds a Master of Science in Biology from Saint Joseph's University and a Master of Sci

Jasmine Malhotra, MD, MA, is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation with fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation medicine. She presents to CPF Oncology Yoga teachers April 18, 2026. Dr. Malhotra is passionate about improving people’s lives at Emory Winship Cancer Institute. She works with patients to understand the issues they experience due to their cancer care and develops rehabilitative treatment options to help restore their physical func

Dr. Manila Gaddh will be speaking at the CPF Oncology Yoga Training in Atlanta, Georgia April 18, 2026. Board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine, Manila Gaddh, MD, specializes in the treatment of bleeding and clotting disorders, in particular thrombotic disorders, inherited and acquired thrombophilias and cancer-assocated thrombosis. Dr. Gaddh began practicing with Emory Healthcare in 2012. Dr. Gaddh is an associate professor in the Department of

Michele has been organizing the oncology yoga class at Advent Health, located on Moody Blvd. in Palm Coast, FL, for many years. She graduated from CPF training on May 31, 2015. The class she has led for over ten years takes place on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:15 AM. You can find the class in the main hospital classroom D. During this time, the name of the facility changed from Florida Hospital to Advent Health. Despite these transitions, Michele has continued to teach

Alicia Sumner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 7 years of experience supporting children, families, and now adult...

Sara received her Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of New Mexico Taos and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University...

Dr. Rachel Knight PT, DPT Physical Therapist & Pelvic Floor Specialist Dr. Rachel Knight is a passionate physical therapist and pelvic...

Kristin Lothman, MSW, LCSW is a member of the CPF Board of Directors. She worked hard to bring CPF Oncology Yoga Teacher Training to Mayo...

Training Yoga Teachers at Mayo, 2024 Margaret found yoga in 2010 for an overall conditioning exercise. Her practice proceeded from once a week to 4 to 5 classes a week. Her favorite styles are power and yin. She completed YTT 200 and YTT 300. Margaret took the CPF yoga training to help others on their healing journey and teaches large Chair Yoga class near her home. Margaret joined the CPF Board of Direcotrs and can also be found helping to train teachers, setting up more cla

Barb training new teachers at the Mayo Clinic Barb was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, had a lumpectomy, then 2 weeks later a mastectomy because they had not gotten all the margins. She went through chemo, radiation, and few reconstructive surgeries. Barb began practicing yoga in 1979, studying with the Kripalu fellowship in Jacksonville and Guru Amrit Desai. So she knew she would be doing yoga throughout her recovery. The principal at the school where she was a teacher

Dr. Eric Harris Dr. Eric Harris will be presenting at the CPF Oncology Yoga Teacher Training in Daytona Beach, Florida in April, 2025. He...

Bonnie, Member of CPF Board of Directors Bonnie Davis spoke at The World Community for Christian Meditation Marywood Retreat. She has an...

Kim Teaching Kim's set up for Feb. 13, 2025 Kim Friedman, Secretary of the Christina Phipps Foundation Board of Directors, presented at...

Ruby will be presenting to Oncology Yoga Teacher Trainees on August 24, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic. Her presentation is about Nurse...

Dr. Monica M. Price is a general surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida at the Mayo Clinic and is a guest speaker at the CPF teacher training...

Dr. Sarah McLaughlin presented to the first CPF Oncology Yoga teacher training class in 2010. We are thrilled she helped us secure...

Dr. Raul A. Rosario-Concepcion completed his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR)-School of Medicine in 2014.  At UPR...