Training yoga teachers to serve the cancer community.
CPF Oncology Yoga Training History
The Christina Phipps Foundation partners with healthcare facilities to train certified yoga teachers in oncology yoga. In each training since 2010 we strive to include oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, physical therapists, social workers and nurse navigators.
If you are interested in partnering with us and hosting a training at your hospital or cancer center, contact us at info@christinaphippsfoundation.com.
April 18-19, 2026 - Emory at Dunwoody Family Medicine, Dunwoody, Georgia
Faculty:
Aishwarya Kunta, DO, RYT200, CPF, presented Prevention Screening, and Overview of Cancer
Manila Gaddh, MD presented Oncology Diagnosis & Treatment
Jasmine Malhotra, MD, MA presented Oncology Rehabilitation/Lymphedema
Allie Haines, OTD presented Occupational Therapy at Winship Cancer Institute
Dyimond Anderson-Brown, LPC, RYT-200 presented The Psychosocial Impact of Breast Cancer
Beth Daugherty, presented Oncology Chair Yoga Overview
Barbara Baker- Kuterka, RYT200, CPF presented Gentle Yoga for Lymphedema
Aishwarya Kunta, DO, RYT200, CPF, presented Oncology Yoga & Breathwork
Kim Friedman, E-RYT 500, YACEP Oncology Mindfulness Training
September 27-28, 2025 - Novant Health & Wilmington Yoga Center
Faculty:
Sara Weaver, RN, BSN, CCRP, ACSM-ACE CES presented Basics of Breast Cancer Oncology: Anatomy, Surgery, & Treatment
Lindsey Buckingham, MD presented Gynecologic Cancers: Understanding the Risks, Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment
Beth Connell, PT, DPT, OCS & Rachel Knight, PT, DPT presented Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Lymphedema
Aishwarya Kunta, DO presented Medical Oncology, Surgical and Reconstruction
Alicia Sumner, MSW presented The Psychosocial Impact of Cancer
Holly Konrady, M.Ed., E-RYT500 presented Stress Management with Mind & Movement
Michele Erich, MM, MT-C presented Healing Arts Network: Integrative Therapies
Beth Daugherty, presented Oncology Chair Yoga
Barbara Baker- Kuterka, presented Gentle Yoga for Lymphedema and Breathwork
Jess Bichler, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP presented Oncology Restorative Yoga
April 12 and 13, 2025 – AdventHealth at Daytona, Florida
Faculty:
Eric Michael Harris, DO presented Medical Oncology, Surgical and Reconstruction, John Reilly, MD Radiation Oncology
Maria “Clea” Dulay, PT Breast Cancer Rehabilitation/Lymphedema
Latanya Ruiz, LCSW, OSW-C The Psychosocial Impact of Breast Cancer
Andria Roberts, BSN, RN: Nurse Navigation and Gynecologic Oncology
Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP presented Oncology Chair Yoga Overview
Barbara Baker- Kuterka, RYT 500, YACEP presented Oncology Yoga for Lymphedema
Kim Friedman, E-RYT 500, YACEP Oncology Yoga and and Breathwork
Krista Oakes, E-RYT 500, YACEP presented Oncology Yoga and Mindfulness
August 24-25, 2024 - Kinne Auditorium Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Faculty: Jarrett Phipps, President CPF, and Megna Kuverji Welcomed Yoga Teachers live and on Zoom;
Molly Benolken, M.D. and Monica Price, M.D. presented Introduction to Oncology Diagnosis, Treatment, Breast Surgery;
Dawn Mussallem, D.O. presented Integrative Breast Oncology;
Ruby Soriano, M.S.N. presented Nurse Navigation;
Robert Maxwell, M.D. presented Breast Radiology;
Rosario Concepcion, MD presented Breast Cancer Rehabilitation;
Noli Dioneda, DPT presented Lymphedema and Physical Therapy;
Kristin Lothman, L.C.S.W The Psychosocial Impact of Breast Cancer;
Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500 Next Steps for Yoga Teachers;
Sunday program Yoga Technical Training Speakers:
Beth Daugherty, Jeanie Sallah and Dr. Margaret Alexander presented Oncology Chair Yoga;
Barbara Baker- Kuterka presented Gentle Yoga for Lymphedema;
Bonnie Davis Oncology presented Yoga and Breathwork;
Renee Foster, LCSW presented Somatic Yoga
January 2024 - AdventHealth Celebration in Orlando, Florida
Faculty: Christy Miller, Director Wellness Center, Richard D Klein, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA, FACS, Janell Nix, MSN, RN, ASN; Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM; Ashlyn Miller, PT; Jarrett Phipps; Nathalie Valcarcel, MSW, LCSW; Kim Friedman, E-RYT 500, YACEP; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP.
October 2023 – Novant in Wilmington, North Carolina
Faculty: Kristopher Swiger, MD; Lindsey H. Prochaska, DO; Lindsey Buckingham, MD: Beth Connell, PT, DPT, OCS; Holly Konrady, M.Ed, E-RYT500;
Nikki Coursey, MSW; Michele Erich, MM, MT-BC, CCLS; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Jess Bichler.
July 2023 – AdventHealth at Daytona, Florida
Faculty: John Reilly, MD; Dr Vijay Jain, MD; Andria Roberts, BSN, RN: Maria “Clea” Dulay, PT; Latanya Ruiz, LCSW, OSW-C, Kim Friedman, E-RYT 500, Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Jody Sullivan.
January 2023 – Health Street at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
Faculty: Cretia Washington, MD; Dejana Braithwaite, PhD, MSc.; Jennifer H Fieber, MD; Shazia Bashir, MD, MPH; Shai Sewell, PT; Tammy L. Bernard, MED, C-IAYT, E-RYT; Sharen Lock, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Carolina Luz Rosales.
October 2022 - Blacksburg Battles Cancer and In Balance Yoga Studio, Virginia
Faculty: Shannon Ambruster, MD, MPH; Mary Frazier, PhD student; Sheenu Sheela, MD, FACP; George Zolovick, MD, OBGYN; Laura Lindgren, LPC; Brenda Miller, PT, MPT, OCS, CLT CMTPT; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500.
June 2022 – Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama
Faculty: Praful G. Patel, MD, FACOG; Sean Gu, MD; Melinda Ledbetter, RN, PA-C; Rhea McCord, PT; Renee Foster, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500.
October 2021 – Virtual Training
Faculty: Theresa (Tess) Harrington, RN, MS, RYT, CPF; Linda Sylvester, MD; Ryan Perkins, MD; Megan Bradley, DPT, CLT; Renee Foster, LCSW, Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500.
September 2019 - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Cynthia Anderson, MD; Ankit Desai, MD; Michael DeFozio, MD; Chery Canaday, PT; Tracy Edwards, LCSW, OSW-C; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500.
April 2019 – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Faculty: Patrick Dillon, MD; Jennifer Harvey, MD; Christopher Campbell, MD; Sara Yoder, PT; Adonice D’Atre, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Christi Sheffield.
February 2019 – Blacksburg Battles Cancer and In Balance Yoga Studio, Virginia
Faculty: Cheri Smythers, RN; Heather Brooks, MD; Chris Rogers, PT; Bethany Rallis, PhD; Jolene Henshaw, MD; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Nicole Fitzwater Boyle; Lynn Martin.
September 2018 – Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine, Florida
Faculty: Tess Harrington, RN, RTY, CPF; Gaurav Trikha, MD; Christine M. Routhier, MD; Cris Sayas-Smirska, PT, RYT, CPF; Jill Churcwell, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Kyle Murdock.
April 2018 - Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Jinny Gunn, MD; Saranya Chumsri, MD; Dawn Mussallem, DO; Noli Dioneda, MS, PT, DPT; Sarvam TerKonda, MD; Renee Foster, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Joshua Mattson.
October 2017 – Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center, Florida
Faculty: Brenda Coston, BSN, RN; Ben J. Kirbo, MD; Laurence Z. Rosenberg, MD; Megan Bradley, DPT, CLT; Kelly Uanino, OTR/L, CLT-LANA; Leslie Hanks; Vicky Verano, MSW, LCSW; Natalie Reader MSW Intern; Robin Dunn Bryant, RTY 200, CPF; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 500; Rebecca Parrish
September 2016 – Florida Cancer Center, Orange Park, Florida
Faculty: Linda Sylvester, MD, FACP; Dwelvin Simmons, MD; Ankit Desai, MD; Cris Maria Sayas-Zmirska, PT; Kristin Lothman, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT200.
March 2016 – Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Cynthia Anderson, MD; Michael A. Fallucco, MD, FACS; Deborah Headley, PT; Rachel Weinstein, MS, Ed.; Jeri Millard, MS. Ed.; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200.
October 2015 - Ackerman Cancer Center in Jacksonville Florida
Faculty: Corey J. Hobbs, MD; Erez G. Sternberg, MD; Jennifer Maggiore, LSCW; Cris Maria Sayas-Zmirska, PT; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200.
May 2015 - Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Saranya Chumsri, MD; Sarah McLaughlin, MD; Galen Perdikis, MD, Atiya Day; Renee Foster, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200; Joshua Mattson
November 2014 – Ackerman Cancer Center in Jacksonville Florida
Faculty: Ryan S. Perkins, MD; Joseph W. Parks IV, MD; Cris Maria Sayas-Zmirska, PT; Jennifer Maggiore, LSCW, Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200.
June 2014 – ICON Oncology, Orange Park Cancer Center, Florida
Faculty: Linda Sylvester, MD, FACP; Alexander Rose, MD; Kristin V. Kowalchik, MD; Timothy Fee, MD; Jeri Millard, MS, Ed.; Jennifer Maggorie, LCSW; Cris Maria Sayas-Zmirska, PT; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200.
September 2013 – Baptist Beaches, Florida
Faculty: Beth Bartleson, RN; Agnes David, MD; Sahana Kalmadi, MD; Ankit Desai, MD; Katie Roseborough, PT; Jeri Millard, MS, Ed.; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200; Terri Morrison, E-RYT 200
November 2012 – Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Cynthia Anderson, MD; John Murray, MD; Amy Nehrke, PT; Kim Powell; Marcy Herbig; Jennifer Maggiore, LCSW; Beth Daugherty, Terri Morrison,
March 2012 – Baptist Beaches, Florida
Faculty: Beth Bartleson, RN; Agnes David, MD; Ankit Desai, MD; Debbie Headley, PT; Beth Daugherty, MS, MA, E-RYT 200; Joseph Mitrick
November 2011 – Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Cindy Van Horn, RN; Sarah McLaughlin, MD; Sarvam Terkonda, MD; Noli Dioneda, P.T.; Lisa Long; Jeri Millard, MS, Ed.; Terri Morrison E-RYT 200; Beth Daugherty E-RYT 200.
July 2011 – Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Cynthia Anderson, MD: John Murray, MD; Karen Frank; Jeri Millard, MS, Ed.; Terri Morrison, E-RYT 200
October 2010 – Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville, Florida
Faculty: Sarah McLaughlin, MD; Sarvam Terkonda, MD; Salvatore Palmieri; Jeri Millard, MS, ED.; Eric Mason, PT.