Kelly Scott graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. In Her words, "I received a Bachelor of Science degree focusing heavily on family counseling from Suffolk University, Boston, Ma. At the present time, I am a volunteer at Community Hospice & Palliative care for 29 years. Yoga Legacy I received my 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification at Kripalu Center For Yoga and Health in Massachusetts. I taught Hatha yoga for over 20 years. I had th

Casey Kelly is an October 4, 2026, graduate of Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training as well as an Atlanta-born yoga teacher, raised in Grant Park and deeply rooted in the intown community she calls home. Classical Yoga Yoga found Casey early. Over 25 years, her practice became her greatest support in navigating life with scoliosis and as a highly sensitive person. It taught her steadiness is realized from the inside out. In 2023, she formalized her dedication by training a

Dawn Jenkins is an October 4, 2026, Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training graduate, as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT, YA 200 & 500 E-RYT, YACEP, Oncology Yoga, Reiki Master, Certificate in Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition. Oncology Yoga In her words: My focus is on using all 8 limbs of yoga and experiential learning to help people feel at home in their bodies, through the many transitions of life. Some years ago, my mom succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Over th

DANIELLE “Dani” Chatham graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. — A Journey of Practice, Presence & Purpose — In Her Words: Like many, I had practiced Yoga in different places around the country, however something changed when I discovered it more deeply after moving to Florida twelve years ago. It resonated with me in a way it never had before. As the saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher appears. For the past twelve years, Yo

Emma Fleischer is an October 4, 2026, graduate of CPF Oncology Yoga Teacher Training. Breast Cancer Survivor Emma, a breast cancer survivor, is also a CYT200 instructor living in Palm Coast Florida. She has a background in martial arts resulting in her focus on balance and strength of the body and soul. When not teaching she is a fiber and mixed media artist.

Rhi Upthegrove graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Yoga Bringing Immeasurable Joy In her words: I have been practicing yoga for roughly 5 years. I went on a yoga retreat to Costa Rica and got the calling to become a teacher. I have my 200hr YTT. I have been teaching yoga for 8 months now. I always claim that I've never taken a bad yoga class. There is always something to learn from both taking a class and teaching one. And what better w

Jennifer Duncan graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Yoga Through Grief and Trauma Jennifer is a seasoned teacher who views the practice as a powerful tool for self-reunification and healing. Drawing on years of personal experience using yoga to move through grief and trauma, she creates a deeply nurturing and non-judgmental container. Yoga as Path to Resilience Jennifer specializes in guiding students to connect with their bodies in a s

Christi McGinnis is an Oct. 2026 CPF Graduate In Her Words: A longtime Jacksonville, Florida resident, I recently returned home after 7 years of seasonal work in the National Parks. I bring a lifetime of resilience and curiosity to my yoga teaching. After 33 years as a legal assistant, I embraced my love of adventure and traded the office for the outdoors, taking seasonal positions in some of America’s most iconic national parks – including Yellowstone, Glacier and Denali. Th

Tamera Anderson-Hanna graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga Teacher Training on October 4, 2026. Tamera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. As of December 2026, she is a Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer having served 27 years of Government Service in Psychology. Oncology Yoga Tamera became a yoga teacher while coping with breast cancer in 2014 and has over 10 yea

Dee Turney graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. All Levels Yoga Dee Turney is a compassionate and passionate 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher who believes yoga is a beautiful balance of movement, stillness, presence, and connection. After spending 20 years in nursing, Dee followed her heart and made the decision to leave nursing and dedicate herself fully to teaching yoga. Her diverse certifications include Vinyasa, Yin, Ae

Kelly Knight graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. The Yoga Lounge Kelly Knight, MS-HSA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, is the founder and owner of The Yoga Lounge in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Central Florida and has professional experience in healthcare, including patient satisfaction and strategic analysis. Compassionate Yoga Kelly has been teaching yoga s

Meg Dennis graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Yoga, Pilates, Sound Healing and Reiki Master Teacher Meg is a yoga and Pilates instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, and sound healing practitioner with a passion for making wellness practices accessible, supportive, and deeply human. Gynecologic Oncology Background She currently works in gynecologic oncology, where she develops and facilitates wellness programming designed to support patients

Rachel Galloway graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Florida Native Yoga Teacher Rachel Galloway is a young Florida native and a certified yoga teacher. Rachel has been teaching for 9 years and has over 400 hours of training under her belt! She's a Studio Manager at The Yoga Lounge in New Smyrna Beach and teaches a variety of classes. Cancer Thriver and Creative In 2016, Rachel survived cervical cancer and has been in remission ever since

Antania Velette graduated from Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Self-Love and Yoga Antania is a Self-Love Coach and Yoga Teacher dedicated to helping others reconnect with themselves through movement, mindfulness, and intentional living. Her work centers around self-acceptance, inner connection, and creating space for people to slow down, breathe, and feel at home within themselves. Through Es Hoy with Coach Antania, she blends yoga and self-love pr

Yoga-Mind/Body/Breath connection Jackie discovered yoga in 2013 as she started to incorporate yoga in an already physically demanding life as a mom to 2 young boys and demanding workout schedule. When she moved back to Jacksonville, she began to incorporate yoga more consistently; beginning to see yoga not just as a physical practice but as a way to connect her mind, body and breath. She finally sought out her 200-hour YTT certification in 2023 and has been teaching in the Ja

Juanita Carbajal graduated from the Christina Phipps Oncology Yoga training on October 4, 2026. Mindfulness Centered Yoga Juanita Carbajal (she/her, ella), MPH, RYT, is a mindfulness and somatic coach dedicated to supporting holistic healing through trauma-informed practices. With over a decade of experience in both mental health and public health, Juanita offers accessible, compassionate tools that promote emotional resilience and wellbeing—particularly within diverse and hi

Margaret (Peggy) Scranton graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words: I am a 500 RYT Yoga Alliance teacher with almost twenty years experience teaching many kinds of yoga at Barefoot Studio in Little Rock, Arkansas: hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative, beginner, and 4-week and 6-week introduction to yoga series. My journey of recovery from the stress of being a cancer caregiver began with taking an 8-week course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (M