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.

Sherri Mcneil

I call myself Every Step Nurse because I’ve taken every step in the nursing journey to reach where I am today. I started as a CNA, became an LPN, then an RN, and now I’m in nurse practitioner school. When I was an LPN, I completed the LPN-to-RN bridge program, and I’m so glad I took the scenic route. It shaped me into the nurse I am today. The skills I gained as an LPN have become a vital part of my everyday nursing practice. Becoming an RN opened doors to more opportunities in healthcare. Now, as I work toward becoming a nurse practitioner, I look forward to providing care to my patients on an even deeper level. Read more>>

Alexandra Franzi

My training experience as a massage therapist was an amazing journey. I attended a massage school that felt more like a community than a classroom. I immersed myself in the study of yoga and massage therapy. While some techniques resonated with me, others did not, but I was able to find my niche and develop a passion for working with motivated individuals looking to improve overall wellness and collaborating with other therapists to create industry standards that both help and motivate people in their personal lives. I’d like to call that functional movement. Which is our main focus at CLIO. Read more>>

Mirna Vizcaino

School training was challenging due to having to adjust to learning remotely. I wish I could say that it was easy. The key was to not give up even when my environment was chaotic. Having learned new material in a NEW language, so much Sanskrit terminology was overwhelming but I’m grateful for the study sessions my dear friend Beatriz and I had during the two year Ayurvedic program. The first year I worked towards obtaining a certificate to become an Ayurvedic wellness educator which consisted of taking 14 courses. Then the second year which was optional to take was to become a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner which was 15 courses. Read more>>