This course was anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, practices, and procedures for the medical office and front office (reception). I was placed in a practicum in Family Practice in Portland, Oregon.
I was hired after graduation to work at Richmond Family Medicine a satellite clinic of Oregon Health Sciences University.
I roomed patients gaining basic vital information; performed blood draws; set up and assisted in procedures from mole removal to vasectomy; worked in women's health with all ages of women and life phases from newborn to elderly.

The World of SoulCollage Facilitator Training prepares individuals to share the SoulCollage method of self-discovery and intuition with others by teaching them how to facilitate card-making, create a safe and supportive community, utilize the SoulCollage Evolving book, access online resources on World of SoulCollage (WOSC), and apply ethical considerations when working with groups. The training includes hands-on card-making, practicing SoulCollage readings and gestalt techniques, and understanding the process from both a facilitator's and a client's perspective to foster deep self-knowledge and provide guidance.

I completed an 18-month coaching program with six modules, beginning with Living Your Vision, where we learned the foundations of coaching by experiencing it ourselves. For 12 weeks, I worked with a coach, joined peer study groups, and practiced hands-on coaching with supervision and feedback. Our studies included Co-Active Coaching by Laura Whitworth and The Portable Coach by Thomas Leonard. Over the course of the program, I completed 100 hours of verified coaching—mostly with friends, family, coworkers, and referrals. The final exam involved coaching a teacher, and I passed in one session. We celebrated graduation with a meaningful ceremony and dinner.
For our final exam we coached one of teachers for 2 sessions, and were given pointers as needed. I passed in one session.
We had a lovely ceremony and dinner a month after graduating.

The course taught the history of Reiki, the founder, Mikao Usui. She taught what to use Reiki for. How to use Reiki for our personal and for others. Then there was hands-on practice.

I led weekly Laughter Yoga Classes for 6 years, 2012-2018. I brought sessions to non-profits, businesses, and churches.
Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr. Kataria in Mumbai, India, and has since spread worldwide to the UK, Australia, the USA, and beyond. This practice combines intentional laughter with breathing techniques and gentle body movements, creating hundreds of playful exercises designed to boost health and well-being.

In the training, we explored the physiology of laughter, its many physical and emotional benefits, and how it can be adapted for people of all ages and abilities (within medical limits). We practiced a variety of laughter techniques, breathing and transition exercises, and learned how to design and market engaging classes. A key part of the program focused on building and sustaining a supportive laughter community—bringing joy, connection, and resilience into everyday life.