She holds Yoga Alliance certification as a Continuing Education Provider, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, and teacher training program director. A trauma specialist, Helena earned a certification from the Trauma Center in Brookline, MA, as a Facilitator of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY-F) as taught by David Emerson. Helena earned a Master's degree in health care management and currently works as a case manager helping individuals with chronic physical and mental health conditions. Helena is working on a dissertation studying utilization of therapy by patients practicing TCTSY.