About Marianne Altschul, BSW, MSW, RYT
Marianne Altschul is a holistic life coach, integrative therapist, transformational speaker, adjunct professor, parenting expert, and a certified yoga and meditation teacher.
As a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, Marianne specializes in neuroscience, mindfulness, positive psychology and performance enhancement.
Marianne is a graduate of Columbia University (MSW) and McGill University (BSW), and was awarded Summa Cum Laude. She received post-masters training in NYC at The Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. Marianne trained in many prestigious healthcare environments including Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center (NYC) and worked at Mount Sinai Medical Center (NYC) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center (Toronto). She worked in HIV+/AIDS, Oncology, Trauma, Burn, Palliative Care, Critical Care and Substance Abuse Units.
Marianne is a sought-after transformational speaker and gifted group facilitator who uses her wisdom, humor, and insights to deliver powerful messages to audiences both large and small. She delivers life-changing presentations in multiple settings including big corporations, small businesses, organizations, schools, community groups, religious institutions, and even special milestone celebrations.
Marianne was born and raised in Canada. She has traveled extensively, lived in diverse cities, and is passionate about cross cultural travel and service. Marianne’s message resonates with people of all ages, races, religions, cultures and life experiences. Her sensitivity, kindness, and expertise allows her to reach people regardless of where they are on their journey.
In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Marianne is a multi-certified yoga, dance, mindfulness and meditation teacher. She is a Kundalini Research Institute certified Yoga Teacher (Level 2). She’s studied with some of the greatest evolutionary leaders and spiritual teachers on the planet. Her thinking is informed by her traditional western academic education in combination with her complementary ancient philosophy and wisdom.
Additionally, Marianne is a highly rated adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, where she’s taught in the Masters of Social Work (MSW) Program. Marianne also teaches a wildly popular “Blooming Babies” class where she’s helped over 1,200 new parents create successful and balanced families through her signature parenting framework.
Regardless of whether she is helping clients one-on-one, speaking to large groups of people, or teaching yoga, Marianne provides a safe and supportive space for people to alleviate fear, stress, trauma, and suffering — and helps them step into the liberation they were born to experience.
