Type of Cancer: Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July’s Theme is Cooling & Centering Our Focus is on Calm, cooling centered awareness According to the Mayo Clinic: “Sarcoma refers to a broad group of cancers that start in the bones and soft tissues. Soft tissues connect, support and surround other body structures. Soft tissues include muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of the joints. Cancer that starts in the soft tissue is called soft tissue sarcoma. There ar

Amber De Barge graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her Words Hi, I'm Amber, and I'm so glad you're here. I believe it's possible to create a life that feels good to live. That belief has guided my own journey and has become the foundation of my work as a yoga therapist, holistic coach, and founder of Come As You Are Yoga. Stress Management Like many women, I spent years in a fast-paced corporate career, constantly balancing responsibilities and pushing

Lisa Omori graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words: Hello! My name is Lisa Omori and I am a 500 hour trained yoga teacher as well as a mental health therapist. I have specializations in children’s yoga, yin yoga, oncology yoga, somatic yoga and I currently teach chair yoga to the senior population. I am also a breast cancer survivor and I am passionate regarding the importance of movement throughout treatment and post-treatment. I would love to s

Amanda Bush, M.Ed., RYT 500, graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training on June 14, 2026. With over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher (ret.), she brings a nurturing, accessible approach to her teaching. In addition to her training with CPF, Amanda completed Mindful Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Conditionstraining, facilitated by Tammy Bernard and Sharon Locke (both speakers at CPF Training in 2023), in January 2024. She is also certified i

June’s monthly theme is Energy & Expansion Our Focus is on Breath, Sun Salutations, Lifting Energy Use hashtag #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth and #ChristinaPhippsFoundation to share your messages and stories about National Cancer Survivor Month Asanas Standing Triangle Flow Begin in Mountain. Inhale and as you exhale step your right foot back turning the right toes out to the side. Pause for a breath or two and ensure both feet are pointed slightly out and the hips and shou

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 grew up in Tallahassee, attended Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University. She received both undergraduate and Master of Arts degrees in History at Flori

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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