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Mary Ellen Porrata, MSN, RYT 500

Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing, Boston College , 1977
Masters of Science Nursing, Western Connecticut State University, 1997

Post Graduate Education
Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate (APRN), WCSU, 1998
Yoga Teacher training, Woodbury Yoga Center , 2002
Clinician Training in Mind/Body Medicine, Benson-Henry Institute, Boston , 2003
Integrative Yoga Therapy 200-hourYoga Teacher, 2004
Integrative Yoga Therapy 500-hour Professional Yoga Therapist, 2007
Reiki I and II, 2004 and 2007

Board Certifications
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (AANC)
Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance

Philosophy
Self care at the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels is essential to promote wellness. The many facets of yoga assist us to rediscover our ability to heal ourselves, as we recognize our deep connections to all of life. Care of our bodies and minds leads to self-awareness, which is the beginning of transformation.

Services
Mary Ellen draws on her background in traditional medicine to bring the healing aspects of yoga to her clients.
Private or group instruction is available, which includes an initial holistic assessment with a selection of postures (asana), breath work (pranayama), and meditation or visualization tailored to individual needs.
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