Resume - Joy Lynn Freeman

Education

Lone Mountain College (affiliate of University of San Francisco) BA Dance and Performing Arts
New York Institute of Chiropractic - Doctor of Chiropractic
American Chiropractic Association - Certified Chiropractic Team Physician
Los Angeles Chiropractic Post Graduate School - Certified Sports and Recreational Injury Specialist
Association for Fitness Professionals - Certified Fitness Instructor
International University of Professional Studies - Ph.D. program. Thesis Expressive Arts and Psycho-therapy with an emphasis on Vocal Expression Therapy. Included in this project was the writing of the book "Express Yourself".

Trainings through various institutes in expressive arts, transpersonal psychology and therapeutic modalities. A number of these courses were part of the Ph.D. program.

Some of these trainings included:

Core Energetics, Haikomi, Body Centered Therapy, Personal & Professional Coaching, Voice Dialog, NLP, Western Shamanism, Vision Quest Guide Training, Ericksonian Hypnosis, ERW-Emotional Release Work, Movement and Expressive Arts Therapy, Improvisation - dance, voice, & theater, Music Therapy and Vocal Expression Therapy.

Professional Experience

Chiropractic Physician

Marin Chiropractic Center - Opened and managed practice with two associates -Mill Valley, CA

Sportech - A Chiropractic and Sports Injury facility, owner- Larkspur, CA

Coast Chiropractic Center - General practice
- Encinitas, CA

Back-care-cise Video Series

Created, produced and distributed a series of 5 yoga/back care videos: 3 for the spine, 1 for neck and upper back, and 1 for acute and chronic shoulder conditions.

Post Graduate Faculty - Life West and Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges

Taught rehabilitation protocols and exercise physiology to chiropractors for post graduate credit through CRA - Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association

Created and co-facilitated independent post graduate training - "Multi-dimensional Approach to Sports Injuries and Extremities Seminar

Speaker - Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation Seminars

Taught a number of classes to other chiropractors and was moderator for the Women's Chiropractic Association at these international chiropractic conventions.

Columnist and author of numerous articles and newsletter

Regular columnist in large chiropractic publication and articles in American Chiropractic, ICA Journal, and Dynamic Chiropractic.

Published Pro-Fit - Fitness Newsletter for Healthcare Professionals

Breakthrough Resources and Quantum Shift Retreats

After many years of independent study and the official break from chiropractic I began putting on workshops and retreats, in my personal areas of interest and study. These involved in-depth psychology, therapy, creative arts, interactive process, ritual and nature. They ranged from evenings, to weekends, to weeklongs in Maui, CA, and Sedona. Other specific retreats were held on relationships and shamanism. (Past brochures are available upon request)

Expressive Arts Therapist, and Personal Coach

Various modalities of psycho-therapy including:

Vocal expression and movement therapy to address current issues as they relate to past wounds

Personal coaching which focuses on moving through current issues and fears to accomplish future goals.

Authored Express Yourself- Discover Your Inner Truth, Creative Self & Courage to Let It Out 1999 and companion music CD, Let it Shine

This book was part of Ph.D. project yet was released to the public in June 1999.
It is a synthesis of the many aspects involved in the psychology of person transformation. With its broad topic coverage and extensive exercises it serves as a handbook or textbook for the dedicated student. The CD has songs written by me with themes from the book.

Public Speaking and Radio Interviews

Numerous radio interviews nationwide and public speaking engagements at bookstores.

Offering Local Classes and events

Freedance - An opportunity for people to dance creatively in a smoke and alcohol free environment

Open Your Voice - Open your Life - A singing gathering that teaches participants how to free their voice, improvise, and access their creativity.

Voice, Sound, & Movement in Healing - A woman's weekly empowerment group

Retreats and Workshops

Women as Leaders & Healers- A woman's Retreat in Maui and workshop series

Other Future Retreats and Workshops are now in the formulation stage

(See workshops and Retreats for a current list)