Tiffany graduated from the CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026. A native of Oregon and long-time Atlanta resident, Tiffany discovered yoga in the early 2000s when a detoured skiing trip led her - unexpectedly and a little over-dressed - to a Bikram yoga class in Los Angeles. Despite the initial shock (she does not recommend experiencing hot yoga for the first time in turtleneck and wool socks), she was immediately captivated by the alchemy of breath, movement, and

Katherine graduated from the CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026.

Kim graduated CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026 and is looking forward to offering workshops in Metter, GA. Kim is RYT-200. In her words: I am happy I made the decision to Become a certified Yoga Teacher. I have been in the fitness world since after high school in STL, MO where I was a Fitness Instructor and an Aerobics Instructor. That was the 1980’s, I loved it, and I do STILL. Yoga is my peace now. On my 60th birthday, I decided to get my certification to te

Cynthia graduated from the CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026 and volunteers with the Dunwoody team. In her words: Growing up in Buffalo, NY I was always involved in music, theater, and dance. As I moved through college and into “adult life” I stepped away from my one time loves. In my early 40s I decided that I wanted to begin taking dance lessons again, but I struggled to find classes that fit my busy lifestyle. A friend suggested yoga. In the first few minutes

Lisa graduated from the CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026.

Sara graduated from the CPF Oncology Yoga certification April 19, 2026. She is helping CPF with spanish translations, especially for the YouTube channel. She designed an entire yoga class in spanish and it will be posted on CPF YouTube in May, 2026.

Frani graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga April 19, 2026.

Cassandra graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training April 19, 2026. Cass Lievsay has been studying yoga for more than 25 years. Her first yoga class as a student was in the Iyengar style where she took class 4 times a week for four years. When her teacher moved out of state she began exploring other yoga disciplines and continues to do so today. Cass received her formal 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training through Soulful Yoga and SUP in Atlanta under the watchful and supportive ey

Maureen Jenci Shelton, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator, Senior CBCT Teacher and CCSH Registered Teacher presented to the Oncology Yoga Trainees April 18, 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 A

Ally Haines is an Occupational Therapist at Emory University Hospital. She presented to the Oncology Yoga Trainees April 18, 2026. 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 ge

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. She presented to the Oncology Yoga Trainees April 18, 2026. Within the Emory Healthcare environment, Cristina supports rehabilitative care activities. Prior to this, Cristina gained experience through student physical therapist roles at Encompass

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 presented to CPF Oncology Yoga trainees 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 fun

Barb is now teaching this class in addition to the Chair yoga class at Mandarin Yoga Den.

Dr. Manila Gaddh was a guest speaker at the CPF Oncology Yoga Training in Atlanta, Georgia one April 18, 2026. She was a wondeful speaker! 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 associ