Rooted Yoga and Wellness is now Rooted Holistic Center
308 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08035, United States
The Roots
Jennie Claire
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Amanda Hetrick
Owner, Yoga Instructor, Reike Master, Certified Mindfulness Instructor, Thai Massage Therapist and Acupressure Therapist. Jennie has personal history of perseverance and recovery, and as a survivor of rape, abuse and addiction, brings a uniquely balanced perspective her classes, workshops and sessions. Through emotional and nervous system regulation, Jennie helps clients release somatized stress and trauma, allowing people to not only feel better, but be better.
Amanda Hetrick
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Amanda Hetrick
Meet Amanda! A Trauma-Informed Licensed Massage Therapist; whose mission is to help the collective break free from the busy chatter of the mind & sink back into a state of safety, ease, + presence within their bodies through somatic release. Her collective experience with receiving Massage for 7+ years ignited a flame to step into a deeper purpose and give this gift of healing back to others in 2021. Alongside this mission work; Amanda is a passionate mama to her 3 year old son Kristian, and finds that her soul lights up most in circles of empowered women, the ocean, and Native American ceremony. Her commitment to healing her life experiences of trauma, SA, and addiction directly relate to the way she creates a non-judgmental & compassionate space for you to truly let go, and come home to yourself.. no matter where you've been. As she relies on intuition, intentional touch, and divine guidance to serve during her sessions.. Amanda's wish is that you carry this love + peace to others in the world when leaving her table.. in whatever way that looks like for you.
"We are all just walking each other home." ~ Ram Dass
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Mandi Houser-Puschel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher. She graduated from Lehigh University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services and has a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rowan University. She is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Mandi worked in community mental health for many years and currently works in private practice. Her counseling approach is a combination of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Mandi completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2016 at Dhyana Yoga in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. She is a 200-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and has completed the following continuing education courses: Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga of 12 Step Recovery, Breaking Barriers: Transforming the Samskara of Codependency, Yin Yoga, and Tween and Teen Yoga.
Mandi combines her knowledge of counseling and yoga in her trauma sensitive classes at local psychiatric and addiction treatment centers. She specializes in working with individuals who have never tried or even considered yoga. She feels that physical movement, like yoga, is important in trauma recovery as it regulates the nervous system and improves emotion regulation.
Tamara McGovern
Tamara McGovern
Mandi Houser-Puschel
Tamara McGovern, BSN, RN, is a woman with certifications in Reiki, Guided Meditation, Thai Massage. She is finishing up her 200 hour Trauma Informed YTT at Rooted. Her journey began in 1997 after the loss of her grandfather, where she found solace in holistic practices. After becoming a nurse in 2001, she saw the need for a holistic approach in healthcare, especially in oncology. Incorporating Reiki and guided meditation into her practice, she witnessed their profound impact on patients' healing journeys. Drawing from her own recovery experiences, Tamara found healing through Reiki, meditation, Thai massage, and yoga. Working in drug and alcohol rehab, she saw firsthand the benefits of holistic approaches alongside modern medicine. As a holistic therapist, Tamara empowers patients to discover themselves and cope with life's challenges through various modalities such as meditation, Reiki, Thai massage. Her mission is to foster holistic well-being and resilience in those she serves.
Cheri Boggs
Tamara McGovern
Helen Scheuring
Cheri is a trauma aware LMT specialized in Swedish Massage. She specializes in creating a safe and inclusive session, paying careful attention to details that may often be overlooked especially for the LBBTQIA+ population.
Helen Scheuring
Tamara McGovern
Helen Scheuring
As a (soon to be certified through Rooted) trauma-informed yoga teacher, I bring a unique blend of psychological insight and compassionate care to my practice. Currently finishing my psychology degree at Rowan University, which I will complete in December 2024, I have gained a deep understanding of the mental and emotional aspects of trauma. My education has equipped me with the skills to support individuals in their healing journey through a holistic approach that integrates mind and body wellness.
My aspiration to become a school social worker further fuels my dedication to creating safe and nurturing spaces for healing. I am committed to applying my knowledge and passion for mental health to support students in overcoming challenges, building resilience, and thriving both academically and personally. Through trauma-informed yoga, I aim to provide tools for self-regulation, emotional balance, and overall well-being, contributing to a more supportive and understanding school environment.
Class Description:
Class Name: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Healing and Resilience
This class combines yoga with insights from trauma informed training to support healing and resilience. As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, I understand the mental and emotional aspects of trauma. My goal is to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your emotions, and build resilience.
Angelique O'Keefe
Angelique O'Keefe
Angelique O'Keefe
Trauma certified Baptiste instructor, focuses class on experiencing the connection between yoga & trauma. Explores emotions such as anxiety. Utilizes breath&movement to overcome distress.
Valerie Castagna
Angelique O'Keefe
Angelique O'Keefe
“Start at the beginning, move in the direction you want to go, never get to the end…it’s about the journey” I started my yoga journey in 1998 at the YMCA in Voorhees. In 1999, my much beloved teacher, Anne Foley, asked me to place my mat next to hers in the front of the room to help demonstrate poses as she walked about the room. That began my Kripalu/Iyengar/Hatha apprenticeship from 1999-to 2002. One day she handed me a AAA-I training application, told me to sign up for teacher training! I had never expressed any desire to be a teacher, just a student. I took the training and she turned over her class to me!!! I completed my Yoga Alliance 200 hour training at Experience Yoga Studios in 2010 under Jill Blumenstock and Bobbi Johnson. The program was a rich blend of Hatha, Vinyasa and Anusara based yoga. At the same time I completed a Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga program at Kripalu, a workshop with Amy Ippoliti, yoga and Yoga Nidra classes with Jennifer Reis, and a one day training with Eion Finn. Continuing my journey, I began my 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2017 with Jill Blumenstock. I believe yoga happens from the inside out. When we slow down, pay attention to our bodies, and listen to the message, we expand the possibilities of our mind, body and spirit awakening our own inner teacher.
Kristin Ortiz
Angelique O'Keefe
Kristin Ortiz
Kristin Ortiz is a level two reiki practitioner from Haddon Township, NJ. She is currently studying for her master level. Kristin believes that energy healing is a key modality in total body, mind, and spirit wellness. She takes the time to get to know each of her clients and how she can serve them to the highest good. Kristin is available for appointments on weekday nights or weekends. Shanti shanti, peace peace.