Inspired by the research and mindfulness strategies utilized by Dr. Kelsey Evans-Amalu, The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation share a common purpose: to cultivate healthier, more connected lives—whether at home, at work, or within community.
The Mindful Prof (TMP) is a team of wellness practitioners offering personalized, research-backed services that support mindful living and holistic well-being. Through somatic coaching, bodywork therapies, and contemplative practices, we guide individuals on their journey toward greater mind-body balance and personal growth.
Building on this foundation, The Mindful Corporation (TMC) extends these principles into the workplace, helping organizations transform leadership, culture, and employee wellness through a human-centered, 360° approach. Grounded in science and driven by impact, we deliver high-caliber training, coaching, and assessments that reduce stress, enhance resilience, and strengthen organizational health.
Together, we bridge personal and professional transformation—where science meets soul.
We envision a world where individuals and organizations thrive through mindful awareness, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being. Whether in the workplace or at home, we believe that cultivating inner balance and embodied presence leads to greater clarity, connection, and collective success. By integrating evidence-based mindfulness strategies and compassionate support, we help people and teams realize their full potential—authentically, sustainably, and with purpose.
The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation are united in their mission to deliver research-informed, human-centered wellness solutions that foster lasting transformation.
At The Mindful Prof, we support individuals—especially women—in building autonomy, nervous system awareness, and embodied resilience through personalized coaching, education, and contemplative practices.
For organizations, The Mindful Corporation provides tailored, high-impact training and consulting that improves employee well-being, leadership effectiveness, and workplace culture—driving measurable results and sustainable growth.
Dr. Kelsey Evans-Amalu is the founder and fearless leader of The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation, where she brings together research-backed practices and holistic wellness to support individuals and organizations. Based in Central Florida, she serves as a wellness educator, somatic practitioner, and meditation instructor for private clients, corporate teams, and educational institutions. With a Ph.D. in Education and certifications in yoga, meditation, Reiki, and coaching, Dr. K. specializes in mindfulness training, stress management, trauma-informed care, and resilience-building strategies. Her work empowers people to lead with presence, clarity, and compassion.
Focus Areas: Mindfulness training, trauma-informed care, somatic education, and leadership resilience
Client Support: Corporate mindfulness/wellness programs, somatic coaching, educator development, stress and emotional regulation workshops
Distinct Approach: Visionary leader blending research, mindfulness, and embodied practice for both individual and organizational transformation
Credentials: Ph.D. in Education, E-RYT 500, Certified Integrative Somatic Practitioner
Dr. Shiva Jahani (she/her) is a sound healer, mindfulness coach, and breathwork facilitator, dedicated to enhancing wellbeing in both personal and professional settings. A professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Community Innovation and Education, she blends academic expertise with holistic practices to support stress reduction, clarity, and emotional resilience. Dr. Jahani is a certified teacher through the Chopra Center, the Vibrational Sound Association, Breath and Body Therapy, and is an Asia-certified yoga instructor. She offers virtual and in-person sessions, corporate retreats, and wellness workshops focused on meditation, sound healing, and breathwork. Her current research explores strategies to improve quality of life and workplace wellness.
Focus Areas: Sound healing, meditation, breathwork, academic insight into wellbeing
Client Support: Virtual and in-person workshops, corporate retreats, seminars on wellness practices
Distinct Approach: Merges scholarly research with holistic practices to support stress reduction and emotional clarity in professional settings
Credentials: Chopra Center certified, Vibrational Sound Association, Breath and Body Therapy
Dr. Elizabeth Bendick is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Florida with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College. She brings a compassionate, integrative approach to mental health, blending evidence-based modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and relational work to support emotional resilience and personal growth.
With experience across the lifespan, Dr. Bendick specializes in trauma recovery, self-worth, and interpersonal challenges. Her work emphasizes human connection, creativity, and humor as essential elements of healing. As part of The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation team, she offers individual support and wellness consultations that help clients—both individuals and organizations—foster psychological well-being, navigate stress, and build stronger internal foundations for thriving at work and in life.
Focus Areas: Trauma recovery, relational therapy, self-worth and assertiveness, lifespan mental health
Client Support: Individual therapy, wellness consultations, mental health support for professionals
Distinct Approach: Brings depth of clinical expertise to workplace wellbeing through a relational, human-centered approach to healing and stress management
Credentials: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Christy Lynn Anana (she/her) is a somatic coach, sound healer, and mindfulness educator who brings over 15 years of experience in mind-body wellness to individuals and organizations. Based in Washington State, she serves as the Mindfulness Director at an elementary school and is completing her doctorate at the University of Washington. Named Washington State School Counselor of the Year in 2016, Dr. Christy integrates trauma-informed practices, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and emotional regulation tools into her work. She is the author of several children’s books focused on healing, mindfulness, and connection. As a member of The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation team, Dr. Christy supports our West Coast clients through virtual coaching, workshops, and wellness programming tailored to the needs of diverse communities and organizations.
Focus Areas: EFT tapping, children’s mindfulness, trauma-informed healing, somatic tools
Client Support: Virtual coaching, wellness sessions, and support for West Coast clients
Distinct Approach: Provides youth-centered healing and supports TMP/TMC’s West Coast wellness initiatives with trauma-informed tools for emotional regulation
Accolades: Washington State School Counselor of the Year; Author of mindfulness-based children’s books
Dr. Amber Godwin is an educator, author, and mindfulness advocate who integrates creativity and wellness into learning and leadership. An Assistant Professor of Education at Sam Houston State University, she holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. Her work focuses on developing critical thinking and mindful engagement through storytelling, movement, and reflection.
With a background in AP teaching and hatha yoga, Dr. Godwin brings a unique blend of academic insight and embodied practice to her offerings. She has authored several books, including Teaching World History through Wayfinding, Art, and Mindfulness. As a contributor to The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation, Dr. Godwin supports clients through mindfulness-based education, corporate workshops, and thought leadership that connects wellness to learning, leadership, and innovation.
Focus Areas: Mindfulness in education, creative curriculum design, storytelling and critical thinking
Client Support: Mindfulness-infused educational design, corporate workshops, creative wellness leadership
Distinct Approach: Blends academic research with mindfulness and the arts to foster reflection, innovation, and engagement in both corporate and educational spaces
Credentials: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University
Mercedes M. Machado is a licensed mental health counselor and clinical educator with deep experience supporting clients through trauma, grief, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based modalities and enriched by creativity, compassion, and decades of hands-on experience with individuals, families, and groups.
Mercedes brings a strong background in supervision and counselor development, offering integrative, person-centered support to those navigating complex emotional challenges or pursuing professional growth. At The Mindful Prof, she provides individual counseling, group facilitation, and clinical guidance for those seeking greater emotional balance, resilience, and clarity in everyday life.
Mercedes holds advanced degrees in counseling and mental health from the University of Florida, and is known for her thoughtful, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive approach to healing and mentorship.
Focus Areas: Mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and relapse prevention
Client Support: Delivers individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based and creative interventions; experienced in classroom-based mental health programming
Distinct Approach: Blends clinical expertise with educator experience, offering person-centered and developmentally informed supervision and care across diverse populations.
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education, Ed.S. and M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling, B.S. in Psychology and Journalism (all degrees earned from the University of Florida)
Michele McMoneagle, M.Ed., is an educator and mindful movement practitioner who serves as the Lead Somatic Coach at The Mindful Prof. She is dedicated to making restorative and embodied practices accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. With a background in education and training in trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices, Michele creates welcoming spaces where people can reconnect with their bodies, cultivate presence, and experience the supportive benefits of rest and mindful movement. Her approach integrates compassionate teaching, accessible practices, and nervous-system–aware care to support wellbeing and resilience.
At The Mindful Prof, Michele leads the organization’s individualized coaching initiatives and collaborates closely with Dr. Kelsey on curriculum development across coaching and training programs. She supports clients through accessible somatic and mindfulness-based practices while helping shape the structure and learning experiences that guide the organization’s leadership and wellbeing work.
Focus Areas: Michele’s work centers on trauma-informed yoga, somatic practices, mindful movement and restorative approaches that support nervous system regulation and sustainable wellbeing.
Client Support: She provides individualized coaching that helps clients develop body awareness, resilience and meaningful self-connection through gentle, accessible practices tailored to each person’s needs.
Distinct Approach: Drawing on many years of experience in education and specialized training in trauma-informed and accessible yoga practices through Heartwood Yoga Center, Michele brings patience, clarity, and compassion to both her coaching and program development.
Credentials: Master of Education (M.Ed.), University of South Florida; Bachelor of Education, Flagler College; Certified Integrative Somatic Practitioner; C-IAYT Yoga Therapist.
Juanita Carbajal (she/her, ella), MPH, RYT, is a mindfulness and somatic coach dedicated to supporting holistic healing through trauma-informed practices. With over a decade of experience in both mental health and public health, Juanita offers accessible, compassionate tools that promote emotional resilience and wellbeing—particularly within diverse and historically underserved communities. As a certified yoga instructor and somatic coach, she guides clients in developing mindfulness, body awareness, and sustainable self-care practices.
At The Mindful Prof, Juanita provides personalized coaching designed to support each individual’s path toward balance, healing, and self-discovery. Her lived experience with trauma deeply informs her work, allowing her to connect authentically with clients and remain actively engaged in her own ongoing growth and training as a coach.
Focus Areas: Juanita’s work focuses on trauma-informed mindfulness, public health, somatic practices, and yoga, with a special commitment to supporting emotional resilience in historically underserved and diverse communities.
Client Support: She offers individualized coaching that empowers clients to cultivate body awareness, emotional healing, and sustainable self-care practices tailored to their unique lived experiences.
Distinct Approach: Combining over a decade of mental and public health experience with holistic healing, Juanita brings authenticity, cultural humility, and deep compassion to every session.
Credentials: Master of Public Health (MPH), Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and Certified Somatic Coach.
As Vice President of Business Development for The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation, Jaime brings over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, media, and strategic consulting—combined with a deep passion for health, wellness, and human development.
With a background that bridges business strategy and holistic health, Jaime offers a unique, inside-out approach to growth. Following a personal health transformation and certifications in personal training, corrective exercise, and holistic health coaching (NASM-CPT, CES, NBHWC), she’s spent years helping individuals build strength, resilience, and balance.
Now focused on empowering mission-driven brands, Jaime leads strategic initiatives that blend authentic storytelling, conscious leadership, and purpose-aligned business development. Whether advising on brand growth, collaborating with wellness professionals, or facilitating partnerships, she is committed to building meaningful connections that drive impact for individuals and businesses at TMP & TMC.
Amy brings over 25 years of experience in media marketing, corporate events, and live production to her role as Strategic Advisor at The Mindful Prof and The Mindful Corporation. With a career spanning content marketing, brand strategy, and full-scale event execution, Amy offers a rare blend of practical expertise and academic insight—uniquely positioning her to support purpose-driven organizations from concept to impact.
Her work spans everything from corporate retreats and wellness summits to product launches and branded experiences, all delivered with precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of audience connection. Amy’s strengths lie in translating visionary ideas into engaging, high-impact experiences that align with brand purpose and organizational goals.
At TMP and TMC, she advises on strategic partnerships, experiential design, and brand-aligned growth strategies that amplify both presence and purpose.
As Marketing Manager for The Mindful Prof, Emily brings over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, content development and brand management blending a deep commitment to strategic outreach. She specializes in translating organizational goals into compelling narratives and high-impact digital experiences that drive both presence and long-term purpose.
As a certified yoga and cycling instructor, she brings a passion for purposeful connection into every initiative from overseeing digital platforms and executing integrated campaigns to cultivating a resonant, authentic brand voice.
Emily’s expertise is dedicated to translating The Mindful Prof’s core mission into tangible, high-impact market presence, ensuring every campaign is an intentional step toward greater community well-being and organizational growth.
