Valerie Hawthorne, PhD

She did her fellowship in Breast Medical Oncology studying breast cancer bone metastasis.After a career in clinical science she transferred into public and government affairs for medical reform and nutrition access. After over a decade as a registered lobbyist and director at regional non-profit, she enhanced her passion for her 25 year yoga practice by teaching at her local studio & served as Lead Yoga Teacher. She is certified in Vinyasa but has accreditations in Hatha, Bikr@m, Yin, Nidra & Trauma-Informed teaching. After leaving the studio in late 2025, she is excited to return to full-time practice after battling two concurrent cancer diagnoses, ironically bringing her journey full circle.By taking a break from teaching she hopes to gain more depth into the student experience including trauma-informed language, integrating modifications, and creating a more inclusive holistic practice.