Type Of Business:
Health, wellness and fitness company
Marketing Area:
Local; Regional; National
Major Product/SVS:
Yoga therapy for cancer patients
Hobbies/Sports:
Designing residential interiors; Spending time with her two children; Going to the beach
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology, University of Santa Monica (2005)
Affiliations Awards:
Yoga Alliance; The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her education and the effective treatment she provides. She has crossed many barriers and never gave up or compromised her belief in what she does.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because while practicing yoga, she discovered how amazingly beneficial it was not only for her body, but for her mind as well; she then began taking classes, educating herself and acquiring certifications.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Elisa Dias Sweigart has been working as a yoga therapist to cancer patients for the last decade, leading the way in the field of alternative medicine, bringing yoga into the health care field and creating a pathway for hospitals and doctors to see and acknowledge its physiological and psychological benefits. People enjoy the peace she brings them through yoga instruction. She has taught yoga at a number of medical facilities, including Olive View-UCLA in San Fernando, Glendale Adventist, City of Hope and White Memorial Medical Center.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching yoga privately at homes, in her studio, and in medical center settings; Helping cancer patients and cancer survivors enhance balance, strength and flexibility; Creating a documentary on yoga research
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Dias Sweigart hopes to continue to expand the business and complete her documentary.