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Mary E. Nicolai
M.S., M.A., L.L.P.C. Counselor, Life Coach

I began my quest for better health and positive lifestyle living about three months prior to my 50th birthday. Like many of you, I spent much of my adult life on the weight gaining and loosing rollercoaster. Before each birthday, I would decide to loose weight and begin a life of weight control. Each “diet” and each type of exercise program would only hold my interest for a short time. I was unable to embrace them as lifestyle changes. Then I found yoga. Yoga gave me the inspiration and balance I needed to invest in myself and embrace a positive change in my life. I have been practicing now for almost 10 years and cannot imagine my life any other way.

Although I have a Master of Science degree in vocational administration (and have been teaching at the post secondary level since 1978), I decided to explore another avenue of education. February 2005 marked the completion of my Masters degree in counseling. I have a special interest in body image and eating disorders. I believe the positive body image aspect of Yoga works as a co-treatment for a variety of eating disorders. I look forward to incorporating Yoga and its mindset into my counseling practice. Additionally, I have experience in counseling providing treatment for lifestyle changes, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships and life coaching.