Lissa began practicing meditation in 2008, studies in the traditions of Zen and Theravada Buddhism, and identifies practice as a deep form of love and care. Lissa has two 200-hour yoga certifications, a children’s yoga teacher certification, a mindfulness teacher certification, and is completing teacher training programs to teach mindful self-compassion as well as to become a certified InterPlay leader. Lissa has over a decade of experience in nursing and mental health and has experience working with people of all ages. Lissa presently shares culturally-informed and trauma-sensitive meditation practices through engagement as a yoga and mindful movement instructor, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, sangha (community) facilitator, and mindfulness instructor. Lissa has a deep desire to share embodied meditation practices for the wellness and liberation of all beings and is particularly moved to work with populations less likely to have exposure or access to contemplative practices.