Dr. Alvey is a licensed mental health practitioner and Doctor of Clinical Social Work. She began her yoga journey due to her learnings from trauma treatment training and somatic experiencing and then went on to become a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Dr Alvey is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) with a specialization in religious trauma syndrome (RTS). She instructs vinyasa through a trauma focused lens and combines the theoretical underpinnings of mental health healing with yoga practices. Additionally, Dr. Alvey is certified as a veterinary social worker and studies the human-animal bond (HAB) in the context of mental health and wellbeing. She is a vegan activist and holds utmost priority to promote the health and wellness of all sentient beings.