A former hospice nurse, Karen Mott, BSN, RN, OCN, is  a Certified Oncology Nurse who has worked in the field of cancer care for over a decade.
 
In the course of her career, Karen developed and began to pursue her interest in yoga and meditation as a way to manage the stresses of caregiving and life in general. This has developed into passion she has held for over fifteen years.  Karen has completed the professional training of MBSR, and is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga for Cancer teacher.
 
A lifelong learner, Karen is a certified CCT teacher through the Compassion Institute and Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE).  Her CCT studies have deepened her resilience and sense of connection in both her personal and professional life.  She is eager to help people living with cancer, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals develop well-being through compassion.