Learn from an expert team of experienced mindfulness professionals.
The equilibrium team of program teachers is a group of high quality mindfulness professionals who are dedicated to connecting individuals to the right Mindfulness intervention at the right time that will support them on the journey through life.
Colleen Camenisch, MBA
MBSR and MBCT Teacher
Colleen Camenisch is the founder of equilibrium-mbsr, is a Certified Teacher through the UMASS Center for Mindfulness, and has been teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs along with other meditation courses for over a decade. Colleen taught one year at the UMASS Center for Mindfulness, and remains adjunct faculty at the UMASS Memorial Health formerly (UMASS Center for Mindfulness) and at the Brown University Mindfulness Center.
In addition to the MBSR classes, she has taught many modified programs, at many large companies, hospitals including a program for victims of trauma at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Massachusetts, and has taught programs in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Colleen’s other professional experience includes a Master’s Degree in Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from UNR. Additionally, she completed a post-graduate course in International Business and Trade Law at the United Nations International Labor Organization. She also works part-time as Executive Director of the Nevada Physician Wellness Coalition.
Her practical business skills coupled with her extensive formal education have brought a unique combination of professionalism, knowledge, and sincere compassion to all of her work. In all of her personal and professional endeavors, she has strived to find ways to make the world and community a better place.
Kara Taormina, MSC Teacher
Kara has worked as an educator teaching both children and adults for over 30 years. Graduating from UNR with a graduate degree in education, she has also taught elementary students mindfulness practices and has led monthly mindfulness meditations through the community mindfulness center in Reno. Currently, she is teaching international students at Truckee Meadows Community College. Furthermore, she completed the Mindfulness Self Compassion Teacher Training and has taught MSC to students online nationwide. Kara is completely inspired by the Mindfulness Self Compassion program because she finds it to be a valuable resource program that taps into the inner wise self. During her free time, Kara enjoys reading, traveling and hiking in the beautiful forests of Lake Tahoe!
Learn more about the work Kara does at: https://selfcompassion1.mystrikingly.com
Laura N. V. Drucker, Psy.D.
Psychologist and MBCT Teacher
Dr. Laurie Drucker is a Licensed Psychologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Drucker graduated from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education & amp; Psychology in 2001 and has been practicing in Nevada since 2003. She has a private practice working with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Drucker specializes in the treatment of trauma and stress-related disorders and is trained in multiple therapeutic modalities from cognitive behavioral therapy to interpersonal neurobiology. She integrates mindfulness-based therapies in her efforts to help people find balance, insight, and compassion while navigating difficult life experiences. In addition, Dr. Drucker serves as Legislative Co-Chair of the Nevada Psychological Association and is a consultant at Quest Counseling in Reno.
