About Janet Liu

Janet is an internationally certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) that provides personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and adaptive yoga for whole health and well-being. Through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lense, she works with clients of all ages and abilities to help improve mind-body resilience. Janet’s speciality is working with clients on the cancer care continuum, as well as clients who have acquired brain injuries, specifically stroke and brain cancer. Currently, Janet leads “Yoga Therapy for Wellness” and “Chair Yoga Therapy” classes for patients and caregivers at City of Hope, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, in Southern California.

Janet’s approach not only addresses the physical symptoms, but also the mental-emotional issues that often arise at the time of diagnosis. Grief, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insomnia are sometimes the first issues to show up. What follows is the seemingly endless journey through multiple medical appointments, surgeries, treatments, side effects, and life during recovery and beyond. Janet is a trained professional that will provide the necessary tools to support and empower you each step of the way.

In addition to her extensive yoga therapy training, Janet has a strong interest in the power of Qigong, Taiji Quan (or Tai Chi), and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She often blends Qigong with Yoga, especially as she sees the benefits of both modalities to help support clients’ health and well-being.

Janet is a research aficionado who constantly seeks new knowledge to help benefit her clients. Her 20+ years of experience as a K-12 teacher in music and art education has naturally segued into her work as a yoga therapist. She views yoga therapy as an educational process, as she often must clearly communicate to her clients why she includes particular evidence-based mind-body tools and practices. Most importantly, Janet is an empathetic, caring professional that will help you create space for healing and resilience amidst life’s challenges.