Alissa completed her graduate work as an Educational Psychologist at Hunter College, City University of New York, before embarking on an academic career teaching Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, and Assessment courses for the University of British Columbia, Kwanten Polytechnic University, and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columba.

To complement her private practice as a licensed Educational Psychologist, 10 years ago she followed her passion and certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher. Alissa is certified in Y12SR (Yoga for 12 Step Recovery) as a nationally registered Leader, Yoga for Trauma and Resilience, and Somatic Yoga for Wellness, an evidence-based practice designed to reduce stress and help manage conditions relating to Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression.

Currently, Alissa is pursing additional licensing in Wyoming as a Clinical Counsellor and licensed Additions Counsellor through Naropa University in Boulder, Co.