​Lindsay Bridges, MD

​Lindsay became interested in mindfulness through her work as a Family Medicine physician where the link between healthy stress management and physical well-being was so clear. She trained extensively for teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness, the original MBSR center founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, and has completed their Teacher Certification for MBSR . She has been teaching MBSR in a variety of hospital and health professional training centers since 2002, and more recently, she has added work with youth and schools. She is a Mindful Schools Certified teacher.  Mindfulness and meditation practices are an integral part of her daily life.

Lindsay Bridges can be reached at: lbridges@ccmindful.org, 704-299-0768

Aaron Less, PhD

Aaron’s interest in mindfulness began when he first participated in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction while in graduate school. Years later, he rediscovered the depth and transformational power of this practice, and since then it has become a core element of his life. The personal benefits he has experienced from practicing mindfulness inspired him become a mindfulness teacher.  He has received certification to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from Brown University's Mindfulness Center.  He also has holds a certification in corporate mindfulness training from Potential Project.  Aaron is a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina. He has facilitated mindfulness groups in corporate and community settings and has provided mindfulness-based psychotherapy to clients. Currently, in addition to teaching MBSR, Aaron works in the field of Leadership Development.

Julie VonderHaar, MA, LPC

Julie became interested in mindfulness 25 years ago as she was beginning her master’s program in psychotherapy. She continued to seek ways to integrate the mind and body spending a year studying with the Institute of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. This experience was both personally and professionally transformative, leading her to share this mindfulness practice with others. As a therapist Julie feels that mindfulness and yoga contribute to growth and healing by building a bridge between body, mind and spirit. In 2012, she completed a training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T). She feels passionate about bringing the practice of Mindfulness to teens through this 8-week course. Julie integrates the practice of mindfulness meditation, self-compassion and loving kindness into all areas of her life.

Caitlin Doherty

Caitlin (she/her) first became interested in mindfulness when she decided to leave the corporate world and take a more aligned path. This change in her life required grounding and self reflection, and mindfulness offered a space for that. Caitlin completed CCM's Intro to Mindfulness and 8 week MBSR course and is a registered yoga teacher. She uses gentle movement, mindfulness and somatic practices to help people find a harmonious relationship between body and mind. Caitlin believes all bodies are good bodies and that we don't have to change who we are to care for ourselves. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher, RYT 200. She can be reached at: caitlindohertywellness@gmail.com or through her website, www.caitlindohertywellness.com.