Andree Philpot

Andree is an accredited Trauma-Sensitive Yoga instructor with years of experience in working with survivors of trauma. She first began her interest in trauma-sensitive yoga while working with survivors of human trafficking in Nepal. She now works with trauma survivors in Cincinnati where she lives with her husband and one-year-old daughter.

Want to know more about Andree? See her interview below.

BACKGROUND

How did you get into your field?

I was living in Nepal working with local anti-human trafficking organizations as a trauma-informed education expert. I began to work with a team with the goal of creating a holistic aftercare program for minor survivors of trafficking. As a part of this work, I was looking into methods of treating PTSD and trauma-symptoms when I came across the astounding research-backed claims of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. I see Trauma-Sensitive Yoga as a different modality that I am able to utilize in helping survivors heal from trauma and PTSD-related symptoms.

What is your training background?

I received my accreditation from the Justice Research Institute after completing a 300-hour certification course. I have been teaching for a couple months now!

Who influenced your career path (who have you enjoyed learning from, mentor, etc.)?

Everyone in the anti-trafficking space, from investigators to therapists to caretakers, inspires me and has had a hand in my mentorship and growth.

What makes you love your field?

I am passionate about seeing people heal from their trauma in order to live more fulfilling lives. I love being able to empower others through increased agency and self-efficacy. I want to help everyone feel safe and empowered in their body, free from trauma-based symptoms.

INTERESTS/SPECIALITIES

What kind of clients do you love working with?

I specialize in clientele that suffers from PTSD, treatment-resistant PTSD, has experienced any bodily trauma, or that has trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, etc…

What sets you apart?

I have extensive experience in working with survivors of trauma and I am uniquely trained in combining somatic therapy in the form of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. I am the only accredited facilitator of trauma-sensitive yoga from JRI in the Cincinnati area.

What’s your mission?

My mission is to create safe spaces for transformative healing from trauma and PTSD through movement.