Events
ABLM Diplomate Certified
As of December 2021 I have become a American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate, which means i completed 30hrs of specific Lifestyle Medicine education, 20 hours of in person education and passed the certification exam. This is a process available to Licensed Health Care professionals only and allows me to counsel people in the pillars of health to prevent and reverse chronic disease.
Fiesta Medals to help cure blood cancer!
Purchase in person at Boutique bodyworks.
We have designed a beautiful Fiesta Medal to help fund treatment and research to end blood cancer, provided by the work of LLS. Please consider purchasing one to commemorate your battle, a friend or loved one who may have been touched by cancer, or simply a token of a good dead by helping our fight to end blood cancer funding important research that is saving lives and funds that help people in need receive treatment. Look for our medal with our slogan “Kick Blood Cancer” and thank you for helping many in their battle and to help fund a cure. We will also be at Hemisfair Park for Pin Pandonium selling our medals in June 2021 or message me for purchase and pick up. Medals from 2020 mark a unique year as we navigated the challenges of Covid19 and will be a collectors item for years to come.
certification from the APPI or the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute of America.
Introducing Barre Method! Certification nearly complete and therefore classes to be offered soon for a blend of Ballet Barre and Pilates created by professional ballerinas from the Australian National Ballet who are also Doctors of Physical Therapy. This program and certification is from the APPI or the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute of America. You can be sure that their Barre Method is not only truly Ballet Barre technique (created by professional ballerinas) but also taught safely from a Physical Therapy perspective while utilizing Pilates movement principles to improve quality of movement and posture while gaining length and strength of your core and limbs. Ask about one on one private classes in the studio or virtual class on zoom, or group virtual class TBA.
LLS MWOY Campaign 2020.
May 1 - July 10, 2020.
Please consider helping me end blood cancer and fund treatment and find a cure. I was nominated to run for this annual grand fundraiser and I accepted the challenge because of the great work and help LLS provides to those fighting blood cancer and I wanted to honor my friend who was battling AML and recently lost his battle to this often fatal leukemia. Please help by donating at this link, attending our Webathon, or purchase a Fiesta Medal (coming soon!) Thank you in advance and we just might get to name a research grant after my good friend Timothy Griesenbeck.
Health and wellness, arts & Entertainment, and auction.
May 16th, 2020. 9am -8pm CT.
Mark your calendars for this educational and entertaining event! All day live on facebook, kicking off Saturday morning with a Pilates mat class, Q&A with four different healthcare practitioners offering insight on various health and wellness topics, a cooking demo at noon, live animal interactions, professional dancers of Ballet, Indian Dance and Flamenco, professional world class musicians and finally ending with our auction item winners that are available for bidding through out the event online on my facebook page. All for a good cause to raise valuable treatment and research dollars for those fighting blood cancer. Thank you!
Virtual Grand finale celebration MWOY.
July 10th, 2020. 6pm CT.
I am raising money to fight and end blood cancer through the Leukemia Lymphoma society bc I’ve seen the money going to the cause and people in need. During the pandemic they have given $4.5 million in financial support to blood cancer patients and they fund research that leads to new treatments that extend and save lives. Attend the LLS MWOY Grand Finale that is free and virtual at 6pm July 10th! Formal attire is recommended and there are many great auction items worth $500 minimum from, luxury handbags to a night on the town at Hotel Emma's Supper and the Tobin Center in San Antonio. I am getting close to my goal but really need your help to get a research grant named after my friend who passed away this March 2020 to Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Please consider helping me with just $10-50 and come to our Finale, thank you in advance!
Pilates Masters Workshop
September 2019.
All Peak Pilates certified instructors must complete continuing education to maintain their Pilates License. That’s right, serious stuff when your instructor is licensed from a credible international body. Yours truly is heading to Austin TX end of September to work with Master Instructor Nancy Gwinnell Hurd teaching us Peak certified instructors to take a deeper dive with finer points on the exercises on the Pilates Ped O Pull and Cadillac. This of course comes back to you my clients, as I share my experience, knowledge and some new exercises to add to our sessions!
Light the night: SA walks to light the night.
OCTOBER 2019.
This year Boutique Bodyworks joined the fight again blood cancers. Light the Night is a national campaign that raises funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Each year friends, family and coworkers form teams to raise money in support of the LLS mission. Together we can bring light to the darkness of cancer. WE WILL LIGHT THE NIGHT. Last year I donated and walked in San Antonio’s Light the Night at Hemisfair park and it was a moving experience. Early this year the LLS invited me in my capacity as an entrepreneur to take on the Executive Challenge with a goal to raise $5000! As a Physical Therapist I have helped many patients acutely battling blood cancer working with some for many months, bonding as we worked together to fight for strength, every breath and every step. I walk in support and remembrance of them. We are closing in on $1000 so please help in my challenge and donate to: See the My Fundraising Page of 2019
Tai Chi for arthritis&fall prevention updates, clinician workshop.
November 2019.
As a clinician certified by the Tai Chi Institute for Health to teach Sung style Tai Chi with a series developed by Dr. Lam specifically to help those at risk to fall and those suffering from Arthritis, I take continuing education courses from Master Instructors to maintain my certification. This November I will be heading to Plano TX to refresh and learn updates and bring this experience and knowledge back to you here in San Antonio. Are you interested in Tai Chi or have loved ones with arthritis or whom are at risk to fall for various other reasons? Please contact me to learn how I can help. Privates available on individual basis, group class pending and TBA.
tai chi for arthritis: Free Class
January 10th, 6:30pm, 2019.
Thursday January 10th I will be conducting a free Tai Chi class for health arthritis and fall prevention class for the chronic pain resource center at Warmsprings Medical Center SA, TX. This class is a specific series developed by the Tai Chi Institute for Health by Dr. Lam to keep joints moving and ease pain and stiffness as well as improve balance and therefore reduce the risk to fall.
Food Demo: Healthy Cranberry sauce
November 17th, 1pm, 2018.
Coming soon at Natural Grocers in Alamo Heights, my favorite recipe with super food cranberries high in antioxidants, learn about the nutritious ingredients, how they help your body, and several ways to enjoy this seasonal sauce in non traditional ways for your everyday diet.
Join me for the warm up!
December 8th, 2pm, 2018.
I will be starting us out at the annual Jingle Bell Run to raise money for a cure for arthritis this December with a Tai Chi for arthritis warm up series. Did you know how beneficial Tai Chi is for arthritis and always wanted to try it? Come out and see what it’s all about & participate in a great cause.
san antonio dance festival
december 9th, 2pm, 2018.
I will be sharing my passion for Flamenco dance and performing at this years annual SADF at the Shriners Auditorium. Come enjoy all the great Dance San Antonio has to offer as well as vendors including Boutique Bodyworks!
Pilates empowerment summit (PES)
Miami June 2018
Gaining knowledge and skills, continuing to hone expertise as a Pilates Professional, worked with Masters from all over the US including world renowned masters pictured here Ton Voogt and Michael Friztke.
Board Certification Tai Chi for Arthritis&fall prevention
June 2018
Now board certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute for Tai Chi series for Arthritis and Fall prevention improving balance, coordination, joint function, memory and body awareness.
Nutrition Workshop
April 2018
Lecture by Dr. Schirmer, PhD, RD, LD specialized in biochemistry and exercise science. Content includes information regarding autoimmune disease and inflammation of the gut, dietary strategies and current research.
Lifestyle Medicine: Certified Practitioner by the American board of lifestyle medicine
December 2021.
After months of study through the curriculum carefully curated by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine based on vigorous research over decades and present, I passed the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine to become a certified Practitioner thereby allowing me to counsel persons interested in preventing and reversing chronic disease to improve their physical health and optimize their function.