Education & Training
My Journey
Kayla Pates, MS, CHES, RYT-500, C-IAYT
My passion for health and well-being in body, mind, and spirit (along with my insatiable curiosity and love of learning) guided my pursuit of a well-rounded education. I received my Associate's Degree in Biology from Burlington County College, where I gained a solid foundation for understanding the science of the body. I then moved on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Sciences from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where I studied Religion and Psychology. There, I was able to deepen my understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of yoga and mindfulness, as well as other Eastern religions and philosophies including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
After welcoming my two children, I returned to school to complete my Master’s Degree in Health Promotion and Community Health Education from Maryland University of Integrative Health. I was able to deepen my skills and experience around creating and implementing effective, evidence-based, and holistic-minded health promotion programs and interventions that can benefit various different populations and communities.
I am also a Workplace Well-being Specialist and Certified Health Education Specialist. I have experience creating and implementing evidence-based wellness programming for employees in a workplace setting, as well as health education curriculum and lesson plans for students within a school-based setting.
Over the years - in between raising my children, working, and deepening my education - I also completed the following trainings to enhance my ability to serve others:
- 2008: 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification through Sonic Yoga Studio (New York, NY)
- 2014: Holistic Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
- 2019: 800-hour Yoga Therapist Certification through Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy (Princeton, NJ)
- 2021: Holistic Stress Management Certification from Paramount Wellness Institute
- 2023: Resilience and Thriving Instructor Certificate from National Wellness Institute
- 2024: Women's Leadership Program (Yale School of Management)
I am dedicated to continuing my education, growth, and development so that I may better serve, support, and guide others on their own journeys toward greater health and well-being. And I am grateful for all the teachers I've had on my own journey along the way.
Contact Me
Send me a message
Feel free to email me at kayla@mindfulhealthyyou.com and I'm happy to answer any questions. We can even set up some time to chat about how I might be able to support you on your well-being journey.
