Mari is an occupational therapist who works in a public school in Harlem, NYC. Her current practice focuses on literacy support and mindfulness practices to help children increase their attention for academics. Previously, Mari spent many years as a hospital-based massage therapist and yoga instructor. During that time, she offered gentle hands-on therapy and relaxation techniques for hospital patients; taught stress reduction classes to hospital staff; and coached medical students in mindfulness practices, to cultivate doctor/patient connections in the context of our hectic medial culture.
