Dot has been a Usui Reiki Practitioner for the past 14 years and works with clients with all types of illnesses and chronic pain syndromes. "Your Healing Spirit" is Dot's private practice located in Peabody, MA.

Dot has volunteered at various Reiki Clinics in the North Shore area including Prana Yoga in Salem, MA, Alternative Therapy Center in Peabody, MA, and Inside Out in Newburport, MA and at the Healing Connection in Amesbury, MA. Dot teaches Reiki I and Reiki II Certification programs through Salem State College and in her Peabody office.

Dot is also a Fibromyalgia Support Group Leader at North Shore Medical Center providing support, coping skills and educational materials on managing chronic pain syndromes. In addition, Dot has completed the Laughter Yoga Leader Training Course under Dr. Kataria and is available for demonstrations and talks on using laughter for stress reduction at work and in personal life. She also conducts various healing workshops such as "My Life, My Health" sessions through Greater Lynn Senior Services for adults with chronic illnesses and various "Relax and Renew" Retreats and Stress Management Workshops.

In her yoga classes, Dot brings whole hearted enthusiasm and love to her teaching. She enjoys working with beginner-moderate students and focuses on stress reduction and self-care. Using meditation, breathing techniques, sound, music and guided imagery, Dot guides the students in working deeply within promoting healing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. She focuses on postural alignment, flexibility and restorative poses which provides benefits for all level of yoga students.