Great schools and training programs offer learning opportunities that go far beyond the syllabus. We asked some amazing folks from the community to share stories from their educational journey with us.

Lauren Shelton.

In Physical Therapy school, I got voted “most likely to NOT work as a PT…” which I think says a lot about me. I loved class and I excelled in school, but I had issues with the traditional healthcare system. It was so reactive in nature- always waiting to do something until AFTER people had pain or got injured. I remember being in my clinical rotations my last year before graduation and thinking to myself, “I absolutely love the field of physical therapy, but this clinic lifestyle is not for me.” Read more>>

Cami Thelander

CranioSacral Therapy training was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. If you’ve never tried CranioSacral Therapy (CST), the concept of “doing nothing” may not sound very transformative. But some of my most profound healing experiences have happened when I allow myself to slow down, be present, and commit to “doing nothing” for a short while. When we calm the mind and allow ourselves to really connect with our bodies, incredible shifts can happen. Read more>>

Steph Blick

I entered the mental health field with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. At the residential drug and alcohol treatment center where I began my career, they offered the classes, training, and supervision to complete the requirements necessary to become a licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselor. This involved completing 4000 hours of on-the-job clinical experience, 150 hours of one-on-one meetings with a licensed supervisor, classes, and passing licensure exams. Read more>>