Diana Lakis

Diana lakis

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location of Diana LakisNew York, New York, United States
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2008 - now

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Self employed
    Mar 2010 - now

    Integrative Therapist/Yoga Therapist in Private Practice

    Mindful Wellbeing
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

    Self Employed

    Freelance
    Current Company
    Oct 2015 - now

    Urban Zen Integrative Therapist

    CareRite Centers
  • About me

    Integrative Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Health Care Chaplain, Master of Art in Pastoral and Contemplative Care

  • Education

    • Union theological seminary/ new york theological seminary

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      Master's degree contemplative caree/health care chaplain/counseling
    • New york university

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      Ba gender and asian studies
    • Lakshmi voelker chair yoga

      2011 -
      Certificate yoga teacher training/yoga therapy

      This is an "on the Chair" training for people who have difficulty doing yoga on the floor or who can't stand long enough without the aid of a chair. It is a great way for wheelchair bound people to participate in the benefits of yoga. Of course chair yoga can be adaptable to people who can use the chair to stand for supported standing yoga poses. It is also a way for women who practice modesty for religious purposes to do yoga while in traditional dress of their faith.

    • Village zendo

      2011 -
      Lay ordination zen buddhism

      Activities and Societies: White Plum Lineage of Maezumi Roshi representing Soto and Rinzai traditions As a formal student I continue to study at the Village Zendo.

    • New york zen center for contemplative care

      2011 - 2012
      Certificate foundations of buddhist contemplative care

      Activities and Societies: Visiting Nurse Service of New York City. Caregiving in the Zen Buddhist tradition that is embodied as a service to others which constitutes our spiritual way of being with other and self in compassionate ways.

    • Prana yoga teacher training

      2011 - 2012
      Certificate yoga teacher training/yoga therapy

      Activities and Societies: I taught Yoga at the Chinatown YMCA Prana Yoga Teacher Training is taught by Dr. Jeff Migdow and Priti Robyn Ross. It combines mantra with traditional yoga asana. The resonance of sound, breath and posture combine for a healing effect on the body and mind. This synergy can be a way to harmonize a sense of whole body connectedness.

    • Urban zen integrative therapy program

      2009 - 2010
      Certified integrative therapy yoga therapy/reiki/essential oil therapy

      Activities and Societies: Beth Israel Hospital Oncology, Post surgery and out patient radiation units. Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program has at its core a Yoga Therapy based training that can be used in hospital and other settings. It is under the direction of Rodney and Colleen Yee. It includes precise training based on the Iyengar style of Yoga. It includes restorative yoga for wellness and Therapeutic yoga for the more seriously ill in hospitals, rehabilitation and sub-acute patient/client populations. This program was founded by the designer and philanthropist Donna Karan to address the… Show more Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program has at its core a Yoga Therapy based training that can be used in hospital and other settings. It is under the direction of Rodney and Colleen Yee. It includes precise training based on the Iyengar style of Yoga. It includes restorative yoga for wellness and Therapeutic yoga for the more seriously ill in hospitals, rehabilitation and sub-acute patient/client populations. This program was founded by the designer and philanthropist Donna Karan to address the much needed role of patient centered care in medicine. Show less

    • New york theological seminary

      2012 - 2015
      Master’s degree master of arts in pastoral care and counseling

      Multi Faith/Interfaith/Non Denominational/Inclusive/End of Life/Health and Spiritual Care Counseling for patients, families and society.

    • New york theological seminary

      2012 - 2014
      Buddhist track master of arts in pastoral care and counseling palliative care, pastoral care, functional medical practice and ethics, buddhist studies,

      This Masters degree "is a partnership between New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and New York Theological Seminary that establishes a rigorous Buddhist studies track designed for those who wish to serve the world as spiritual care providers in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, mental health centers, and other institutions."

  • Experience

    • Self employed

      Jan 2008 - now
      Certified occupational therapy assistant
    • Mindful wellbeing

      Mar 2010 - now
      Integrative therapist/yoga therapist in private practice
    • Freelance

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2019
      Self employed

      Before the Pandemic I could do this in people's homes but my time was taken up by a full time job in a nursing home.

    • Carerite centers

      Oct 2015 - now
      • Urban Zen Integrative Therapist

        Sept 2019 - now
      • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

        Oct 2015 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified occupational therapy assistant

      Certified integrative therapist
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Directors for the Volunteer Department

      Issued by New York City Health and Hospitals/Gourverneur
      New York City Health and Hospitals/GourverneurAssociated with Diana Lakis
    • Park Steward

      Issued by New York City Parks/Seward Park
      New York City Parks/Seward ParkAssociated with Diana Lakis
    • Board of Directors

      Issued by New York City Police Department Community Council of the 7th Precinct
      New York City Police Department Community Council of the 7th PrecinctAssociated with Diana Lakis
    • Attend public health trainings for disaster relief

      Issued by Medical Reserve Corps
      Medical Reserve CorpsAssociated with Diana Lakis