Biography
Therese Reymann Kerns, E-RYT 200 is a certified Yoga Instructor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Wellness and Preventive Medicine. She has served in that role since 2017. Therese graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Therese’s interest in the Cleveland Clinic School of Yoga stemmed from her own wellness journey at the Cleveland Clinic and wanting to give back to patients and caregivers.
Therese is also a trained Coach with the Cleveland Clinic’s Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (MGLLI). She is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a certified Health and Wellness Coach through Duke University. She has been a health coach with the Cleveland Clinic since 2020.
In addition, Therese has spent the past 35 years empowering people. She has built programs that promote inclusion for people with disabilities, served as a state-certified Ombudsman, and has been a Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resources Center.
Therese’s yoga style is described as compassionate, strength-based, and empowering. She finds fulfillment in empowering people with tools to take control of their wellness and longevity by meeting people where they are.
Therese and her husband of many years have three grown children who live out west. Therese loves to travel, read anything related to health and wellness, hike, kayak, practice yoga and meditate. Her mantra is, “I get to …”, which helps to center her life and give her perspective.
“I became a yoga instructor to help people realize their best selves and healthiest potential. Through empowerment and discovering the strength of who people are they can live healthier, happier, and more authentic lives. My gratitude for the Cleveland Clinic is what motivates me to give back. Every day I look for the JOY in the JOurneY.
Education/Training
Bachelor of Arts
University of Toledo – Toledo, Ohio
Additional Training
Cleveland Clinic School of Yoga
Certified Yoga Instructor
Cleveland Clinic Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (MGLLI)
Trained Coach
Certifications
E-RYT 200
Yoga Alliance
Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Duke University
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
