Integrative Mental Health Care Practice with Offices in New Haven, Guilford, Watertown, and Trumbull
Current Openings for Clients Seeking Somatic Therapy
Accepting Referrals for In-Person and Telehealth Sessions
Conditions We Work With
Yoga therapy supports symptom management for mental health conditions, such as the following:
Panic Attacks
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Addiction
Sleep Issues & Insomnia
Stress Management
…and others. Yoga therapy is most effective for chronic mental health conditions.
How Can Yoga Therapy Help My Mental Health Clients?
Yoga therapy uses mind-body based practices such as movement, breathwork, and meditation to help people manage their symptoms. Practices are tailored to each client and targeted to their condition.
The yoga therapist works with your client to develop a treatment plan based on metrics. Practices are evaluated throughout the treatment plan to determine efficacy.
Our mental health clients report reduced stress, reduced symptoms, greater awareness of how their lifestyle affects their condition, and better coping mechanisms.
How Yoga Therapy Helped A Man Suffering From Anxiety
N.R. was a man in his 20s suffering from anxiety associated with college transitions and the accompanying changes in routine. His symptoms were dominated by episodes of stomach discomfort, lack of appetite, and urinary retention that lasted for several days at a time.
He was referred for yoga therapy by his talk therapist. His previous attempts at managing symptoms included moderation in caffeine and alcohol, taking showers, and reading, but these were not enough at the time of yoga therapy intake. He was preparing to move upon graduation and didn’t want to experience another episode. He was looking for a different way to take charge of his own health.
His yoga therapy treatment plan for home practice included breathwork, gentle movement, and meditation.
After 3 months of practice, he hadn’t had an episode. He moved upon graduation without experiencing any adverse symptoms of anxiety. He felt empowered by his ability to self-manage his symptoms.
N.R.’s experience is not atypical.
Our clients often come to us when they exhaust other treatment options. Yoga therapy offers mind-body practices that can be transformative for symptom management.
Our Clients Get More Results From Yoga Therapy Than Group Yoga Classes
4 Locations in Connecticut for In-Person Sessions
Telehealth Sessions Available
Meet The Clinicians
Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT 200, C-BDYT is a yoga therapist working with a diverse roster of pediatric and adult clients. Christine is grateful to be part of this emerging field providing complementary health options that empower people to take a leading role in their own healing process.
Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-BDYT is a yoga therapist, passionate about using yoga to help people restore balance to their lives. She provides individual guidance and a customized yoga practice using the tools yoga offers in ways that align with her clients’ goals.
