Educational Background Includes |
~ Registered Nurse State of California ~ ~ BSN ~ Bachelor of Science in Nursing ~ University of San Francisco ~ ~ Life Balance Coach ~ Coaches Training Institute Graduate ~ San Rafael, CA ~ ~ Certified Fitness Trainer ~ Health and Fitness Institute ~ Cal State University ~ Hayward, CA ~ ~ MPH ~ Master of Public Health ~ Domestic & International Health Policy MCH ~UC Berkeley ~ ~ Certified Early Intervention Specialist ~ Mt.St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Epiphany Program San Francisco ~ ~ Interior Design ~ San Francisco Academy of Art ~ |
To empower clients and patients with Wellness LifeStyle Tools which will enrich the quality of their lives |
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| Mission Statement |
Professional Collaboration |
Media & Public Speaking |
Yvonne's efforts to "Highlight Health Issues" led to invitational guest appearances on popular National and San Francisco Bay Area TV shows including: Inside Edition . . . Bay Sunday . . . Mornings On Two She has been interviewed for articles featured in the: Bay Guardian . . . San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle . . . The Oakland Tribune She has been a keynote speaker addressing faculty, students and public health leaders at Sonoma State University . . . U.C. Berkeley's Greek Theater . . . St. Louis University Committed to raising awareness about Wellness LifeStyles, she was a contributing columnist for: The Westin St. Francis . . Roomer Magazine . . . "A Toast To Health " and Kaiser Permanente KAAPA Publication . . Radius . . "Soulful Health Tips" |
Professional Affiliations |
| Yvonne E. Dotson, RN, BSN, MPH, CFT |
An innovative . . Wellness, Fitness, and LifeStyle Specialist . . for more than a decade, Yvonne has helped many clients including families, health care providers, business professionals, patients, couples, and groups make " better health choices" for themselves, and their communities. In her role as a stress, pain, weight guidance counselor, and life balance coach, she effectively creates practical & enjoyable fitness and wellness programs designed to enhance the quality of life! Uniquely qualified, she's a "compassionate listener" who weaves former Kaiser Permanente adult, pediatric, teenage, and OB/GYN medical advice nurse experience, to help patients in various treatment programs gain coping skills to help recover faster, bounce back from sickness, or adapt to chronic illnesses. When counseling patients, she also used culturally diverse Mind ~ Body ~ Medicine techniques, such as "guided imagery and visualization" to help patients reduce anxiety and feel more comfortable about unfamiliar, fearful, or painful medical procedures. Recognizing the importance of providing 'culturally sensitive services' Yvonne learned Spanish to enhance her communication skills and also integrates ~ Complimentary Healing Arts Pathways ~ like yoga, meditation, and reiki into client-centered wellness programs. Each and everyday more patients, therapists, doctors, and holistic practitioners are encouraged by positive effects of such ancient healing methods. Such therapeutic avenues are more widely recognized as beneficial in pain management, hormone balance, increasing joint flexibility, mental alertness, combating depression, controlling blood pressure, & helping more people get a "good nights sleep." Passionate about how the use of space . . color . . inspirational objects, and furnishings can create more functional nurturing home ambiances . . and how stress less work spaces inspires excellence & job satisfaction, Yvonne studied interior design to expand ~Mind Spa's ~ multi-dimensional services! |
Yvonne actively consults with Multi-Disciplinary health professionals including: Doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, holistic health practitioners, and health service organizations who share her dedication of providing the best quality services & up-to-date health education and treatment choice information of interest to patients & clients trying to reach wellness goals. |
Yvonne is a member of the Association of California Nurse Leaders & American College of Health Care Executives |
Workshops & Seminars |
A "poised" group facilitator, Yvonne enjoys conducting Wellness Workshops Including ~ Fitness LifeStyles ~ Wellness In Action ~ ~ Relaxation ~ Stress and Pain Management Tools For Everyday Living ~ ~ The A B C' s of Family Wellness ~ Delicious, Nutritious & Good ! ~ Eat Well and Enjoy Life ~ ~ Flexibility, Strength & Endurance with Dance, Exercise, Stretching, Breathing, Yoga ~ ~ Living with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, & Arthritis ~ Hormone Harmony Balancing Help ~ ~ Increasing Empowerment & Self Esteem ~ Self Transformation ~ Getting The "Best You" to Shine Through ~ ~ Secret Treasures ~ The Power of Intention & Laws of Attraction ~ ~ Purpose ~ Choice ~ Gratitude ~ Abundance ~ Prosperity ~ Forgiveness ~ |
In 2003, Yvonne recognized many people "Struggle to Juggle" demanding job schedules at the "high cost of quality time" with their families and themselves. This inspired her to launch ~ Mind Spa ~ Wellness LifeStyle Pathways "Stepping Stones" to Learning The Art of Living In Balance ~ Mind Spa ~ Is a daily mindfulness practice which helps us to "cultivate the garden of our own thoughts." It utilizes Law of Attraction ~ Affirmative Living Principles which empowers you to tap into and partner with your inner strengths, intuition, soul space, and body wisdom to Create a "Tranquil Oasis" . . Spa State of Mind . . a Self-Centering Space ~ Where Calmness and Inner Peace May Be Discovered or Expanded to ~ ~ Relax . . Rejuvenate . . Renew ~ Mind ~ Body ~ Spirit Energies Also . . Committed to "Improving Public Health". . programs include exercise, nutrition, and lifetime weight management guidelines . . designed to teach wellness behaviors, maximize abilities & help people successfully handle the life transitions & challenges we all face with "Greater Resiliency." Immune system healing energies are enhanced . . which sets the stage for vitality to increase or return. Thus, we may become "freer to Manifest our dreams". . live more productively & create more fulfilling lives! |
Mind Spa Wellness Program Guidelines |
~ Mind Spa ~ Programs incorporate recommendations from respected health care organizations incl: Holistic Nurses Associations, Kaiser Permanente, American Diabetes & Dietetics Association, American Heart Association, American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Pain Management, North American Menopause Society, American Cancer Assoc., American Medical Association, Academies of Pediatrics, Gynecology, & Adult Medicine, Mental Health Societies & American Public Health Association. |
| For speaking engagements, interviews, articles, and workshops: Please call 1-415-847-1914 Email: info@mind-spa.biz ~ Mind Spa ~ 336 Bon Air Center # 376 Greenbrae, CA 94904 |
What Is Mind Spa? |
| Relax ~ Rejuvenate ~ Create ~ M I N D S P A ~ Wellness Life Style Pathways for Everyday Living |
