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Jarrett Phipps, CPF in Idaho
Jarrett Phipps graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Jarrett is Christina’s sister and Ben and Phyllis’s daughter. She has been actively involved with the Christina Phipps Foundation since the first graduation in 2010 and took leadership of the Christina Phipps Foundation in 2023. Jarrett retired from Tallahassee State College as a professor of Anthropology and History in 2025. Yoga Teacher Training In 2026, Jarrett started her yoga teacher training and gra
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Justine Egan-Kunicki, CPF in Rhode Island
Justine Egan-Kunicki, Ph.D, CYT 200 is a breast cancer advocate, social psychologist, college professor, and yoga instructor. Justine is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, with specializations in trauma-informed accessible yoga, oncology yoga, and pranayama. She graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Survivor Justine was diagnosed with Stage 1b breast cancer at 23 years old and later explanted her implants to an aesthetic flat closure at 33. She came back
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Ranna Personette, CPF in Chicago
Somranchana (Ranna) Personette graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Ranna is an experienced and compassionate yoga teacher dedicated to making movement accessible, healing, and empowering for every body with a deep passion for functional movement and holistic healing with over 10 years of teaching experience and a practice dating back to 2006. Wellness As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Ranna has a deep understanding of kinesiolog
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Jennifer Stenson, CPF in Florida
Jennifer Stenson graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Jennifer is a lifelong wellness enthusiast whose journey began in childhood with a dream of becoming a fitness instructor. Life first led her into a 38‑year marketing career with PepsiCo, supported by a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business. During those years, she also raised three sons, embracing the full, joyful rhythm of a sports‑centered family — including one son who now
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Sarah Pappa, CPF in Florida
Sarah is a RYT 500 certified yoga teacher at Horizon House Yoga in Ormond Beach, Florida, whose kind, compassionate, and supportive presence makes every student feel right at home on their mat. She offers a thoughtfully curated range of classes — from the meditative ease of Slow Flow Vinyasa and Restorative yoga to the dynamic challenge of Rocket — meeting students exactly where they are in their practice. Oncology Yoga Sarah is also a certified Christina Phipps Foundation On
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Mary Linn, CPF in Florida
Mary Linn graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. She has been teaching yoga since her 2018 Yoga Alliance 200 YTT certification from Two Suns Rising. Now a Yoga Teacher After teaching mathematics for 40 years, Mary became inspired to motivate and inspire students through the power of yoga to help them achieve balance of mind and body. She uses her four decades of classroom instruction to welcome students of all ages and levels to p
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Svetlana Tovt, CPF in Jacksonville
Svetlana Tovt graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words- My yoga journey began five years ago after moving to Florida. Inspired by the positive impact yoga had on my life, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in May 2025 and have been teaching since November 2025. I am currently pursuing my 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training and have additional certifications in Yin Yoga and Chair Yoga. I am also a Reiki practitione
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Sandi Logan-McKibben, CPF in Florida
Sandi Logan-McKibben, PhD, MA, LPC, RYT-200, graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. She is a yoga teacher, certified sound healer, counselor educator, and founder of Beach Meets Wellness in Ormond Beach, Florida. Through her private wellness studio and community offerings, Dr. Sandi creates ocean-inspired gentle, supportive spaces that help individuals slow down, reconnect with themselves, and support nervous system healing through yoga, mindfulness, breathw
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Ann Brown, CPF in Florida
Ann Brown graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Port Orange, Florida I have been practicing yoga for 20+ years but found my home with Kula Yoga when it first opened in Port Orange, Florida in 2011. The Kula community of teachers and practitioners were welcoming and inspiring. This atmosphere instigated a burning desire to find out more about yoga by entering the Yoga Teacher Training at My Happy Place Kula Yoga. I became a 200-ho
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Susan Fryman, CPF in Cincinnati
Susan Fryman graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words- I’m Susan and I am so glad that you have found your way to my little corner of the wellness world. My passion is helping people discover the transformative power of yoga, sound healing, and holistic health—whether that’s in a cozy studio in Cincinnati, a vibrant online class, or a sun-drenched retreat halfway across the globe. My journey began with a deep curiosity about how ancient wisdom cou
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Esther Brahmstadt, CPF in Virginia
Esther Brahmstadt graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. She is teaching in Salem, Virginia. In her words- I works full time as a mental health provider and value the practice of yoga. I decided to pursue training so that I could further support individuals in integrating this powerful practice into their lives, supporting components of health beyond the mental and physical. I have obtained additional training beyond the 200 YTT,
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Lana Puzovic, CPF in London
Svetlana Lana Puzovic graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words- My yoga journey began many years ago as a personal practice, and today, I am delighted to share that space with you with the support and guidance from the Christina Phipps Foundation, who have given me this amazing opportunity to be a part of this community. My offering is dedicated to creating a supportive space as we navigate this unique path ahead of us. Together, we focus on culti
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Olga Cotterill, CPF in England
Olga Cotterill graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words- I am a certified yoga teacher with a passion for using yoga as a practice for healing, resilience, and transformation. Having been on my own yoga journey for over 20 years, I felt a strong calling to share the benefits of yoga with others. In 2024, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to deepen my knowledge and begin supporting others on their own journeys. Yoga Styles Throughout my
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Chloe Triantafillis, CPF in New York
Chloe Triantafillis, MA, C-IAYT graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. She is a C-IAYT yoga therapist and also holds an MA in dance/movement education. As a yoga therapist, she works with both individuals and groups to help people use the healing tools of yoga to ease their suffering. In her words- Breast Cancer Survivor As a breast cancer survivor myself, I experienced firsthand how yoga offered me ways to participate in my own healing--physically, emotiona
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Katherine Sussman, CPF in Georgia
Katherine Sussman graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Twenty Years Teaching Yoga Katherine Sussman is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher who has maintained a dedicated yoga practice for more than two decades and has been certified to teach yoga since 2012. She received her 500-hour certification in Italy under the guidance of Dr. Liz Lindh in 2022. In addition to her work in yoga, Katherine spent 20 years as a cardiac sonographer, giving her a unique appr
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Karina Vega Ortiz, CPF in Spanish
Karina Vega Ortiz graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. She volunteered to be CPF Spanish Language Coordinator bringing all our spanish speaking CPF teachers together. Driven by love and inspired by her mother-in-law’s survival story, Karina transitioned into teaching yoga to give back to the cancer community. Vinyasa Yoga She brings six months of passionate Vinyasa teaching experience to the mat and guides students through mindful flows that honor where th
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Tenisha Jackson, CPF in Atlanta
Tenisha Jackson graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Tenisha Camille Jackson- Yoga with Tenisha Camille As a certified Yoga Instructor, I specialize in creating accessible, empowering classes rooted in breath, alignment and self awareness. My approach honors the unique needs of each student, whether they're exploring yoga for the first time or deepening a seasoned practice. As a mother of two handsome young men, I had to find something that resonated with
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Daine Jablonskyte-Marquez, CPF in IL
Daine Jablonskyte-Marquez graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Breast Cancer Survivor Daine is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with a growing interest in oncology-informed yoga and supportive movement for people affected by cancer. Her interest in this work is deeply personal, as she is a breast cancer survivor and understands how meaningful compassionate, accessible support can be during and after treatment. Cancer and Type 1 Diabetes In addition to her
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Jessica Otieno, CPF in Georgia
Jessica Otieno graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Roswell, Georgia Jessica Otieno is the founder of Many Paths Wellness, a community-centered yoga and wellness studio in Roswell, Georgia. With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves through movement, breath, meditation, and nervous system regulation. Many Paths Wellness Before founding Many Paths Wellness, Jessica worked in public servic
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Kristen Burton, CPF in Maryland
Kristen Burton graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Survivor Kristen Burton is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Equine Yoga Teacher, Equine Gestalt Coach®, Reiki Master Practitioner, and cancer survivor who is passionate about helping people find moments of peace, strength, and connection during life's most challenging seasons. Breast Cancer Diagnosis After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2020, Kristen experienced firsthand the physical, emotional, and me
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