Courtney is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and yoga instructor. She earned her master’s degree in applied behavioral science/counseling in 2002 from Bastyr University with the intention of becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist, but instead started a family of her own and stayed home for several years until her youngest started kindergarten. In 2013 she continued her studies at the Nutritional Therapy Association and works in a family functional medicine clinic in Portland, Oregon. In 2017, Courtney rounded out her education by becoming a registered yoga teacher, and currently specializes in teaching yoga to seniors.

Topics: Healthcare, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Healthcare

Kira Freed, MEd, MScN, is an adjunct faculty member at Portland Community College, teaching in the Functional Nutrition program. She also has several roles at her alma mater, National University of Natural Medicine, as the Teaching Kitchen Coordinator, a Professional Teaching Assistant for the Nutrition program, and as a Food as Medicine Everyday educator. 

Topics: Healthcare, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Healthcare

Teachers, childcare workers, and mentors of all types receive training in physical safety and first aid, including in CPR certification. Most parents and guardians feel comfortable knowing that the people caring for their children have a strong knowledge of these skills so they can respond quickly should a rare crisis occur. It ensures caretakers have the tools they need to maintain physical safety themselves or seek the necessary emergency assistance from a local hospital or other healthcare resources.  

Topics: Mental & Behavioral Health

Topics: Mental & Behavioral Health, institute for health professionals, mental health first aid

Dr. Neera Malhotra is part of the Institute for Health Professionals team at PCC and an instructor with the Interpersonal Neurobiology program. 

 

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Stories & News, Interpersonal Neurobiology

Topics: Healthcare, institute for health professionals, dental assisting

Think about your own life and some of the big questions you ask yourself: 

Topics: Mental & Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Neurobiology, institute for health professionals

Yoga has grown to become one of the biggest sectors within sports clubs and other physical fitness services. In total, yoga is a more than $9 Billion industry. While this industry is incredibly influential, it's also a steady career for many yoga instructors, as well as a source of rewarding work that provides interpersonal connections and a feeling of making the world a better place for the people you teach. 

Topics: Integrative Healthcare, institute for health professionals, Yoga

Pharmaceuticals is a growing field, and the demand for pharmacy techs is high. It is a field that never has a shortage of work. However, just like in other industries, current events have made working in the pharmacy even more difficult than it was before. 

Topics: Entry Level Healthcare Careers, Pharmacy Technician, institute for health professionals

Marshall Lyles is part of the Institute for Health Professionals team at PCC and an instructor with the Interpersonal Neurobiology program. 

 

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Stories & News, Interpersonal Neurobiology