Hannah Strangways
@hannahstrangways
Holistic instructor and wellness coach blending energy work, fitness, and trauma-informed care.
What I'm looking for
I’m an energetic, results-driven holistic instructor with consistent performance in client relations, organizational processes, and customer service. Since September 2017, I’ve practiced and taught using multiple energy work-based modalities, including live group and virtual events.
My instruction spans yoga and guided meditation (imagery and crystal healing), sound healing/gong immersion, and crystal healing—paired with coaching that supports self-directed goals and lasting behavior change. I also teach fitness and water-based classes as a Certified Personal Trainer and Swim Instructor, using “land and water-based” methods and intuitive, individualized instruction.
Before focusing full-time on wellness teaching, I built a strong foundation in client-centered support through roles like Financial Aid Specialist, Residential Counselor, and Human Services/Case Management Internships. Across settings, I prioritize trauma-informed best practices, client confidentiality, crisis readiness, and culturally competent advocacy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Yoga Instructor
Y01 Resort
Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)
Instruct Hatha, Restorative, Yin, Kundalini, and Yoga Nidra yoga classes and lead guided meditation with imagery, crystal healing, and sound/gong immersions.
Swim Instructor
Hudson Valley Swim
Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)
Teach swimming using intuitive, individualized instruction methods tailored to each client’s abilities and goals.
Swim Instructor
Swimfinity
Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)
Provide swim instruction using intuitive methods tailored to each client’s best-fit learning approach and progression.
YMCA Instructor (Multimodal)
YMCA (Middletown & Monroe)
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide guided meditation and sound healing, yoga including Kundalini, lifeguarding, aquacize, and swim instruction while supporting member engagement and inclusive, progressive coaching.
Aquacize & Personal Trainer
YMCA Monroe
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Deliver aquacize instruction and personal training using land- and water-based conditioning methods, emphasizing client rapport, goal-setting, and actionable wellness plans.
Volunteer Hope Not Handcuffs
Hope Not Handcuffs Angel
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Support clients by connecting them to resources and helping facilitate positive change related to the effects of addiction.
Holistic Instructor
Spiritual Jelly, LLC
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Practice alternative holistic energy modalities and teach yoga, sound healing, guided meditation, crystal healing, and holistic course instruction through regular live and virtual events.
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army Military Academy
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Performed human resources support duties, assisting with administrative personnel processes in a military academy environment.
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army Accession Command
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Supported human resources accession activities through administrative and coordination tasks for personnel processes.
Administrative Assistant
U.S. Army North Jersey Recruiting Company
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)
Provided administrative support to recruiting operations by assisting with documentation, coordination, and office processes.
Residential Counselor
Riverhaven Youth Shelter
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)
Provided trauma-informed residential support for survivors and children, including group coaching, crisis interventions, behavior change support, and coordination with community resources.
Financial Aid Specialist
Orange County Community College
Jul 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Served as a point of contact for financial aid inquiries, conducted screenings, and referred students and veterans to appropriate resources using trauma-informed, confidential support.
Human Services Intern
MHJJP (Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program)
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)
Supported crisis prevention and family strengthening sessions and participated in supervisory sessions for crisis intervention consistent with treatment plans, documenting case notes with attention to confidentiality.
Case Management Intern
Garnett Health Medical Center
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)
Screened referrals for insurance eligibility, built community program referral networks, and supported coordinated inpatient care with discharge planning and client advocacy.
Volunteer Organizational Manager
Feed the People
Aug 1996 - Jun 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated volunteer organizational support and advocated for people experiencing homelessness and veterans by directing them to local resources and crisis interventions.
Volunteer Group Leader
JEP
Jan 1995 - Present (31 years 5 months)
Educated children with religious instructional materials and supported youth teaching activities as a group leader.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUNY Orange County Community College
Associate in Science, Human Services
2016 - 2020
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Society).
Earned an Associate in Science in Human Services at SUNY Orange County Community College (April 2016–December 2020). Graduated with Phi Theta Kappa honors society recognition, Summa Cum Laude.
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