Lori Batcheller's resume - curriculum vitae

Lori J. Batcheller, MA, MPT
Writer ♦ Teacher ♦ Holistic Physical Therapist
Boulder, Colorado ♦ Lenox, Massachusetts

Education

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO: Master's in journalism and mass communication - 1997 (GPA 3.7)
Drexel University (formerly Hahnemann University), Philadelphia, PA: Master's in physical therapy - 1986
Colby College, Waterville, ME: Bachelor of Arts, biology - 1980

Licensures and Certifications

Certified 500-hour professional-level Kripalu Yoga Teacher
Certified LifeForce Yoga for Depression & Anxiety Teacher
Certified Lakshmi-Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher
Licensed physical therapist, Colorado and Massachusetts
Certified Journal Instructor, Center for Journal Therapy
CPR and Basic First Aid

Teaching Experience

Yoga Teacher - December 2005 to present: Teach private classes, as well as beginning and moderate-level yoga classes at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the Berkshire Kripalu Community, and Nepal Manor and Spa.
Workshop Facilitator - 1998 to present: Develop content and teach journal writing workshops to foster health, creativity, and well-being throughout the United States at bookstores, churches, colleges, high schools, wellness centers, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and yoga centers and wellness centers. Teaching methods include lecture, group interaction, guided meditation, and written exercises. Regularly present Journal Writing for Health and Well-Being and Intentional Collage workshops through Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health’s Retreat and Renewal Program.
Instructor, Fort Morgan Community College, Fort Morgan, CO - 1993 to 1995: Developed and taught courses for physical therapist assistant program including physical modalities, pathophysiology, and therapeutic exercise.
Instructor, Pima Medical Institute, Denver, CO - 1991 to 1992: Prepared and presented lectures and laboratory sessions in modalities, gait training, therapeutic exercise, ADL's, anatomy, geriatrics and disease processes.

Physical Therapy Experience

Manual Therapist – 2006 to present: Offer Swedish and therapeutic massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, and private yoga therapy privately and at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (seasonal)
Physical Therapist - 1986 to 1996: Worked in a variety of nursing homes, hospitals, home health care agencies, rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient medical clinics. Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric populations with physical disabilities through the use of therapeutic exercise and modalities. Conducted aquatic exercise classes. Educated patients in disease processes and symptom management. Served as supervisor for rehabilitation department of home health agency involving recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff and creating department documentation.

Writing/Editing Experience

Writing and Editing Credits - 1990 to present: As a freelancer, write articles and press releases for newspapers, magazines, trade journals, and marketing firms. Edit technical manuals and medical textbooks. Credits include Accent on Living Magazine, Advance for Physical Therapists and PTA's, Advance for Occupational Therapy, Advance for Recreational Therapists, Colorado Editor, Delicious! Magazine, Delmar Publishing, Disaboom, Inc. eMedicine, FitYoga, InMotion Magazine, Inspiring Times, Juneau Empire, Louisville Pride, Longmont Daily Times-Call, Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, New Mobility, Perform, Physical Therapy Magazine and Physique Smart. Write and distribute monthly electronic newsletter, Creative Journaling. Author of Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team (1st Books Library, 2002) and Journey to Health: Writing Your Way to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Well-being (Writers Club Press, 2001).
Senior Editor, Shambhala Mountain Center, Boulder, Colorado – May 2008 to present: Serve as writer, editor, and proofreader for retreat center publications including fliers, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing letters. Write and post Web site content.
Marketing and Communications Associate, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, MA - June 2004 to July 2007: Following a year-long work/study program focused on yoga "on and off the mat" at the nation's largest yoga and holistic health center, continue to work part-time as a contractor, writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of publications, including program guides, Web site content, advertisements, brochures, bi-annual reports, and professional school materials. Write feature stories for monthly e-zine. Write and produce monthly employee newsletter using Mail Dog. Developed Kripalu's editorial style guidelines and instructed employees in their implementation. Created and maintained presenter and workshop database. Recruited and worked with freelance writers. Developed coding system for Web site posting of workshop descriptions and presenter bios using HTML. Developed and maintained advertising and marketing contact database.
Senior Writer, TAC Worldwide Companies, Boulder, CO - 2002 to 2003: Contract writer for IBM Printing Systems Division. Responsible for researching and writing weekly feature stories for employee Web site, product news, profiles, senior management letters, executive bios, and related correspondence. Served as department photographer for feature stories.
Publications Specialist, Tapestry Health, Northampton, MA - 1999 to 2001: Managed the concept, design, and production of publications for nonprofit healthcare provider including newsletters, annual reports, invitations, brochures, advertisements, stationery, and business cards. Produced publications and other visual materials using desktop publishing and graphic design computer software, scanners, and employed service bureaus as appropriate. Performed layout, wrote, and edited content of monthly newsletter. Proofread written materials. Served as agency photographer and maintained a library of images, artwork, and photographs for use in agency publications and visual media. Ensured a high standard of quality and cost efficiency with all agency publications.

Memberships

Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association, International Women's Writing Guild, Boulder Media Women.

Interests

Writing, reading, yoga, skiing, hiking, traveling, and cooking.

Lori J. Batcheller, MA, MPT, CYT-500
Writer Yoga Instructor Physical Therapist

Creative Communications
Boulder, CO 80305 Lenox, MA 01240

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