Kathleen Cabanayan

Kathleen Cabanayan is a dedicated professional with a diverse educational background and a deep passion for health education and promotion.

She holds a Master's Degree in Public Health with a focus on Community Health Education and bachelor's degrees in Community Nutrition and Spanish.

Kathleen is committed to empowering individuals through health education, incorporating trauma-informed practices, harm reduction strategies, and mindfulness in her approach.

Currently pursuing an ACE Health Coach Certificate, she leverages her expertise as an adjunct lecturer at San Francisco State University, where she designs unique lesson plans integrating movement, art, sound, and culture for a holistic learning experience.

In addition to her role as a health promotions specialist at Optum/Plus One, Kathleen serves as a health coach at Open Source Wellness, delivering culturally relevant care in various health settings.

Her professional journey includes extensive experience in customer service, supervisory positions, and case management, showcasing her meticulous attention to detail, strong client relationships, and adept planning and implementation skills.

Kathleen's diverse background spans from conducting health assessments to teaching yoga as a certified 500-hour yoga instructor, demonstrating her versatility in promoting wellness through different modalities.

With a vision to become a doctor of integrative medicine, Kathleen is dedicated to holistic health practices and promoting health equity by addressing social determinants of health.

Her mission and goals as a yoga teacher are reflected on her website, emphasizing her tailored approach to accommodate individuals of varying abilities.

Skilled in both independent work and collaborative settings, Kathleen's experiences in clinical, nonprofit, and customer service roles have equipped her with the confidence to excel in any professional role.