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Taffy's abilities as a coach and a therapist
come from a rich and varied background,
shaped by her ever-evolving path to live
her life's purpose. During her 12 years
of experience in sales, marketing and business
management, she realized the basis for her
success was in the quality of the relationships
she formed. This understanding led to a
new career as a Marriage and Family Therapist,
in which, again, she recognized how crucial
the client/therapist relationship is to
successful therapeutic outcomes. Concurrently
co-authoring two books on natural health,
teaching yoga, and consulting in wellness,
Taffy also learned the importance of integrating
the body, mind, and spirit in the process
of personal evolution and health. The desire
to utilize all aspects of her background
in her mission to "stimulate dynamic
change" has led Taffy to Life Coaching.
Her professional background includes 14 years
as:
- Licensed Professional Counselor, (Oregon
# C1616) Private Practice, Ashland and
Medford, Oregon
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
(Calif. MFC33224), Private Practice, San
Diego
- Life Coach, Wellness Coach, Relationship
Coach and Psychotherapist, Ashland and
Medford Oregon
- Co-Owner, Quantum Health, health and
longevity consulting business with husband,
Ross Pelton, Ph.D., Clinical Nutritionist,
Author and Pharmacist, San Diego, Ashland.
- Counselor, Holistic Health Hospital
specializing in cancer treatment
- Victims of Crime Counselor specializing
in sexual abuse
Training includes:
- Masters in Counseling Psychology
- Certified Mindful Coach Training with
Billie Frances, MA
- EMDR, Level II, Strengthening the Self,
with Andrew Leeds, Ph.D
- 3 year training Hakomi Body Centered
Psychotherapy with Ron Kurtz
- Gestalt Intensive with Drs. Irv and
Miriam Polster
- Ericksonian Hypnosis with Michael Yapko,
Ph.D., and Steven Gilligan, Ph.D.
- Certified Yoga Instructor, White Lotus
Foundation
- Critical Incident Stress Management
Training, Red Cross
- Toastmaster, ATM (Advanced Toastmaster)
Publications include:
- Co-author Mind Food and Smart Pills,
(Doubleday, 1989)
- Co-author How to Prevent Breast Cancer:
A Lifestyle Guide to the Prevention and
Recurrence of Breast Cancer, (Simon
& Schuster, 1995)
- Co-author "Beyond Prozac: Natural
Treatments for Depression and Anxiety,"
(Natural Pharmacy, 1997)
- Numerous articles, speaking engagements,
radio, and television on aforementioned
topics
Taffy is living her dream in Ashland, Oregon.
Happily married for 18 years, she and her
husband, Ross, share their love of nature,
living in the mountains, biking, hiking,
and supporting the arts and a healthy planet.
Taffy is a gourmet natural foods cook, has
a green thumb, and is teaching herself jazz
piano.
To request a Free Coaching Session, email
, or call 541-552-9797
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