Massage Therapist
Since 2006, Laura has immersed herself in the study and practice of yoga, dedicating her life to sharing its benefits with others. She completed Yoga Pura’s 500-Hour master-level teacher training program and later served as both a mentor and instructor within the same program. For more than a decade, Laura has specialized in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Yoga Nidra, bringing compassionate, recovery-focused guidance to those on their healing journey.
Instructor Laura integrates the healing power of yoga into recovery, guiding clients through practices that build strength, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance. See how yoga therapy at The Hope House supports holistic wellness, helping clients reconnect with both body and mind.
Yoga Therapy offers a transformative, holistic approach to wellness—merging mindful movement, breathwork, and emotional support to restore balance in both body and mind. It’s increasingly adopted in recovery and mental health settings to help clients rebuild strength, reduce anxiety, and support long-term healing.
Studies show that yoga-based interventions significantly reduce symptoms associated with major psychiatric disorders, with a pooled effect size of –3.25—indicating that yoga can be an effective, supportive adjunct to traditional treatments
Yoga therapy is a powerful addition to the holistic care clients receive during rehab at The Hope House in Scottsdale, Arizona. Many individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, and depression experience disconnection between body and mind.
Yoga therapy provides a safe, structured way to rebuild that connection through movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. By cultivating balance, flexibility, and inner awareness, clients develop tools that not only reduce stress in the moment but also empower them to manage triggers and emotions long after treatment.
Every client at The Hope House has the option to participate in weekly yoga therapy sessions guided by our licensed yoga therapist, who holds advanced credentials including E-RYT 500, CRYT, and YACEP.
These qualifications reflect extensive training and expertise in adapting yoga practices for therapeutic use. Sessions are customized to meet each client’s physical and emotional needs, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners. With careful guidance, yoga becomes more than exercise—it becomes a pathway to healing and self-discovery.
For clients with anxiety or depression, yoga therapy offers natural, research-backed benefits. Mindful movement and controlled breathing reduce cortisol levels, support healthy sleep, and promote calmness by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Regular yoga practice also increases the production of endorphins and other mood-regulating neurotransmitters, helping to alleviate symptoms of depression. In the context of addiction treatment, yoga therapy provides a grounding practice that reduces cravings, eases restlessness, and replaces harmful coping mechanisms with positive, restorative habits.
At The Hope House, yoga therapy is more than just a weekly session—it’s woven into a complete recovery plan that combines evidence-based clinical care with holistic practices. By pairing yoga with counseling, psychiatric support, and massage therapy, clients experience healing on every level: physical, mental, and spiritual.
This integrative approach creates a supportive space where clients build resilience, find balance, and gain peace of mind as they work toward long-term sobriety. If you or a loved one is ready to experience the benefits of yoga therapy in recovery, contact The Hope House today and take the first step toward lasting wellness.
