Savanna Scott, MS, LPC, LMFT, LMT, C-IAYT, SEP, EMDR II, ERYT500, RPYT, RCYT, Reiki Master

Savanna Scott
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
501.651.0647
savanna@arkansasholistictherapy.com
Academic and Training Background
Educational Background
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient, Spring 2010
Graduated from North Little Rock High School with Honors, Spring 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Nutrition) from University of Central Arkansas, Spring 2014
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Dean’s List for Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Spring 2014 Semesters
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Brown University, Summer 2019
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4.0 GPA
Testing Experience
ACT College Examination, 2008-2009
Extensive testing for the IB Diploma and several AP courses, 2009-2010
Graduate Readiness Examination, 2015
National Counselor’s Examination, 2019
Marriage and Family Therapy National Examination, 2019
Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination, 2020
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination, 2021
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Field Tester, 2021
International Association of Yoga Therapist Certification Exam Beta Tester, 2021
Trauma Training
50-Hour EMDR Basic Training through EMDR Support Network, 2018
Basic Suicide Prevention Training through Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2019
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) through Somatic Experiencing Institute, 2019-2022
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200+ hours of training plus significant personal sessions and consultations
6-Hour Psychological First Aid Training with National Center for Traumatic Stress, 2020
45-Hour Complex Trauma and Dissociation Training with Janina Fisher, 2020
18-Hour Pre/Perinatal Trauma Training with Raja Selvam of Integral Somatic Psychology, 2020
90-Hour Transforming Touch Training with Steve Terrell of Austin Attachment, 2020-2021
24+ Hour Syndromes Masterclass with Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, 2020
40-Hour Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training with Polaris Insight Center, 2021
6-Hour Brainspotting Training with David Grand, 2021
20-Hour Internal Family Systems Immersion with IFS Institute, 2021
12-Hour Easy Ego States Intervention with Robin Shapiro, 2021
24-Hour Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy Training with Courtney Armstrong, 2021
90-Hour Touch Skills Training with Kathy Kain of Somatic Practice, 2022
84-Hour Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training with IFS Institute, 2022
72-Hour Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation with International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, in progress
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Level One: Complexities of Complex Trauma completed in 2022
Bodywork Training
10-Hour “Release and Realize” Myofascial Release Training with Magical Hands Physical Therapy, 2018
24-Hour Contemporary Cupping Methods Training with International Cupping Therapy Association, 2019
500-Hour Training with Radiance School of Massage, 2020
18-Hour CranioSacral Training through Ray of Light Massage Therapy Training, 2020
Yoga Training
24-Hour Intensive with Rachel Brathen of Island Yoga, 2015
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Big Rock Yoga, 2017
Ashtanga Yoga Weekend Intensive with Kino MacGregor, 2017
15-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training with Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga, 2018
20-Hour YogaStream Methodology Training with Lara Heimann, 2018
50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training through Arhanta Yoga Academy, 2019
Myofascial Release Training with Tiffany Cruikshank of Yoga Medicine, 2019
85-Hour Prenatal and Postnatal Teacher Training through Mamata Yoga, 2020
3-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Nidra Training through The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 2020
25+ Hour Module of Advanced Teacher Training with Circle Yoga Shala, 2020
95-Hour Trauma-Sensitive Children and Teen Yoga Teacher Training with YogaEd, 2020
500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with My Vinyasa Practice, 2020
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Including 40-hour yoga nidra module, 40 hour pranayama module, 20 additional hours of yin yoga training, and 20 addition hours of prenatal yoga training
800-Hour IAYT Yoga Therapist Training with Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy, 2022
Other Relevant Training
Reiki Student and Master Level Practitioner
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Basic Attunement received in 2013
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Master Level Attunement received in 2019
Current Certification in First Aid and Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
Licensing and Credentialing Information
Licensed Title Agent (Arkansas License #18407902)
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT500), Registered Childrens’ Yoga Teacher (RCYT), and Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) through Yoga Alliance; ID #235360
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Arkansas License #P2106008
Florida Telehealth Provider for Mental Health; Florida Registration #TPMC1151
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Arkansas License #M2112001
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT); Arkansas Licensure #8924
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) through International Association of Yoga Therapists; Membership #65061121
Work History
Licensed Title Examiner at Commerce Title and Closing Services, LLC, 2011-2020
Managing Member of Thistle & Rosa, 2017-2020
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A small business focusing on all-natural herbal personal care products and fragrances
Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, active since 2017
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Taught in various locations around Arkansas including Eden Salt Studio, Big Rock Yoga, Little Rock Athletic Club, Little Rock Racquet Club, Go Inside Yoga, YogaGypsy, Fayetteville Yoga Fest
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Developed and teaches “fascia flow”, a unique class fusing functional movement, fascia release techniques, bioenergetic principles, and elements of Somatic Experiencing and Polyvagal Theory
Graduate Counseling Intern at Union Rescue Mission Little Rock, 2018 to 2019
Graduate Counseling Intern at Professional Christian Counseling in Russellville, 2019
Owner and Therapist, Holistic Therapy & Wellness in Hot Springs, since 2019
Therapist, Little Rock Counseling & Wellness, 2020-2021
Research and Presentations
Presented Original Psychological Research
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Presented a poster at the 2014 Student Research Poster Symposium through the University of Central Arkansas’ College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
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Gave a verbal presentation at the 2014 Arkansas Symposium for Psychology Students
Presented Original Content at Fayetteville Yoga Festival
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Shakti Flow, May 2018
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Fascia Freedom, May 2019
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Connect & Celebrate: CHAKRA, May 2019
Presented an Original Program entitled “Yoga and Mindfulness: Equipping Our Youth”
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Arkansas School Counselor’s Conference, July 2018
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Central Arkansas School Counselor’s Conference, October 2018
Presented an Original Program entitled “Healing Trauma Through Yoga”
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Arkansas School Counselor’s Conference, July 2019
Hobbies, Activities, and Accomplishments
Yoga Student and Practitioner, active since 2010
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Featured in Yes! Yoga Has Curves Volume II, a campaign promoting body positivity and multiculturalism through yoga
Trained for and completed several half-marathons (13.1 miles), two Tough Mudder events (10-12 miles and 20+ military style obstacles), and one full marathon (26.2 miles), 2011 to 2014
Vice President of Academics for the Epsilon Xi Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority, 2012 to 2013
Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, 2013
SSI Open Water Diver, active since 2017
Community Service
Volunteered through the Epsilon Xi chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority, 2011- 2014
Served at Mission of Hope in Titanyen, Haiti, 2012
Volunteer Spanish Teacher at Julia Lee Moore Elementary in Conway, AR, 2013
Social Media Coordinator for Maumelle Youth Football and Cheer, 2014 to 2016
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation “Taste of the Finest” Honoree and Volunteer, 2017-2019
Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors Volunteer, 2018
Awards and Honors
Prudential Financial “Spirit of Community” Award Winner
Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Alpha Chi Honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
References
Available upon request.
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