Gillian Hotchin

Gillian is a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), Certified Yoga Teacher RYT500, Mindfulness Facilitator, trained Occupational Therapist and Accredited Addictions Counsellor. Gillian has over 10 years of experience in settings ranging from crisis, respite, early intervention psychosis, addiction, Kaupapa Māori services to primary care and GP Clinics. She has worked alongside individuals and whānau exploring their mental health, addictions and unique trauma towards a path of recovery. Gillian has always taken a holistic view to healing, focusing on mindful and body based interventions, sensory modulation, our own intrinsic wisdom and connection to the natural and spiritual world. Gillian currently runs trauma sensitive yoga groups and 1:1 sessions in Aotearoa / New Zealand. This platform is a way to provide healing recovery care to a wider platform and those that may not have the ability to access these supports otherwise.

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