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I am adrienne ione, a curious and creative integrative health practitioner, committed to joining people on their journey of health. One way to experience optimum health is to integrate physical and emotional wellbeing. Perhaps we'd be compatible fellow travelers. I don't know.

My Background

Formerly a fitness specialist with the U.S. Marine Corp. and a counselor in residential and clinical settings, I now am committed to the mind-body-spirit wellbeing of people ages 60 and greater, by utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach. Currently, I am testing a nonpharmacological psychotherapeutic intervention informed by person-centered grief counseling techniques aimed at increasing human flourishing among people diagnosed with dementia and who also exhibit BPSD/NPS.

Education:
Dual-honors Associate's of Science in Psychology and Exercise Physiology (Miramar College San Diego)

Bachelor's of Arts in Social Welfare - thesis: “Person-Centered Care in a Homeless Walk-In Psychiatric Clinic” (University of Washington Tacoma)

Master's in Political Psychology - thesis: “Housing First: On U.S. Social Policy Processes, Influences and Institutions” (University of Washington)

Post-graduate work: Yogamu Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, U.C. Berkeley School of Psychology, University of Tasmania, Princeton and Peking University

Doctor of Psychology: Grief Counseling - dissertation: “Reimagining Dementia Grief: A New Psychotherapeutic Approach to Person-Centered Dementia Practices” (Breyer State Theological University) 

Ayurvedic Physician & Yoga Therapy - current (Yogamu Institute: Rishikesh, India  ऋषिकेश, भारत)

Supervised Training:
350+ hours Shaolin Wushu (1988-1993)
75+ hours Kodokan Judo in Okinawa, Japan (1993-1994)
100+ hours whole body fitness techniques Kirchwald, Germany (1998) 
25 hours ethnographic research on social services delivery system Mastatal, Costa Rica (2004)
400 hours walk-in clinic for psychological health (2004-05)
6000+ hours brief cognitive therapy interventions: smoking cessation - physical activity - nutrition (2011-2014) 
650+ hours Dr. Jack Daniel's International Running Formula (2010-2013)
1800+ hours mindfulness meditation (2012-current)
10 hours Dementia Friendly America (2019)
3 hours traditional Thai Medicine, Wat Phra Chetuphon, Bangkok, Thailand (2019)
6 hours mind-body integration - Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Empul, Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Bali (2019)
​50 hours World Health Organization iSupport for Dementia (2020)
42 hours Harvard Health Yoga Practitioner (2020)
25 hours Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training (2021)
500+ hours teacher training, Meditation Alliance International & Yoga Alliance International (current)

Continuing Education (repeated yearly):
36 hours in dementia care practices: Alzheimer's Association
30 hours in geriatric fitness: NFPT
24 hours in health and wellness: NETA 
12 hours: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
2.5 hours: Advanced Yoga Practitioner
Wilderness First Aid
CPR
AED
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Professional membership:
Alzheimer's Association (2018)
American Psychological Association (2002)
Gerontological Society of America (2019)
International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (2018) 
Medical Fitness Network (2018)
Dementia Friendly Cities (2017)
National Exercise Trainers Association (2015)
National Federation of Personal Trainers (2019)

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Dedicated to supporting people in increasing their level of mind-body awareness, by adopting a holistic approach to health and wellness, we can combine the principles of dynamic physical exertion with mental awareness, so that you realize your potential and beyond. In order to be most successful at integrating positive thoughts and behaviors, we could follow one single principle: have fun. 

I am an energetic, enthusiastic, high-fiving ball of fun, balanced by an acute awareness of emotional assessment tools, patience, and consistency with keen active listening skills.

Physically, my emphasis is in functional fitness, balance training, cardio engagement, and active stretching (following the natural physiological processes to increase muscle elasticity and improve circulation). These areas are related to strengthening mind-body connections. 

I'm ready to play when you are. 

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