Conferences & Large Group Talks

“The Beyond Basics physical therapy team had the amazing opportunity of learning from Elyse. She presented on the importance of integrating mental health and nervous system training with physical therapy for various chronic pain and women's health conditions. We have seen how well our patients have healed using this holistic approach in combination with the physical therapy our practice offers, which can be so life changing for many of them!"

— Amy Stein, Founder and Owner of Beyond Basics

“Elyse led a dynamic, interactive, and informative presentation for the NYU Counseling and Wellness Staff Trauma Team. Elyse guided our team of clinicians through various body-based techniques that focus on helping regulate the nervous system. The skills we learned in this presentation are fantastic additions to our clinical skillset, particularly in our work with clients with trauma histories. Additionally, the techniques Elyse taught us will be extremely helpful tools in promoting our own wellness as clinicians, and preventing chronic fatigue and burnout. I highly recommend Elyse's presentation to folks both in and outside the clinical field!"

— Colleen MacPhee, LCSW at NYU Counseling Department

“The Mind-Body workshops that Elyse Schunkewitz held for the D.C. Bar were a fabulous addition to our well-being programming. Ms. Schunkewitz’s warm connection with participants and her clear and supportive communication style created an environment for positive learning and body awareness. D.C. Bar members and staff found the neuroscience-based exercises and techniques particularly effective in lowering stress and improving performance – a winning combination for demanding legal careers."

— Denise J. Perme, LICSW, Associate Director at the DC Bar

“Elyse’s presentation was awesome and super unique! She gave a workshop to local NYC therapists and other mental health providers around integrating principles of neurobiology and functional medicine into therapeutic work with clients. She was relatable, professional, engaging, and extremely informative. This was one of the best personations I have experienced in this type of setting. The crowd was eager to learn more and felt safe asking questions and immersing themselves in the experience. Her presentation was extremely easy to digest and kept us wanting to learn more. Ten out of ten from me.”

— Roya Shojaee, Newport Healthcare

“As both a school social worker and a parent, I found Elyse's workshop incredibly valuable—not only for my work with students but also in my own life. I left feeling inspired and eager to put her techniques into practice. In fact, the very next day, I used her air hunger breathing technique to help my daughter stay focused and calm before her big basketball game. Thank you Elyse!”

-RC, NYC DOE social worker

“I absolutely loved your conference on Friday! I appreciate you being a social worker and sharing your personal journey, it made the presentation even more meaningful. This was one of the most engaging conferences UFT has had, where I truly learned valuable interventions for myself, my autistic child, and the children I work with.”

-CK, NYC DOE social worker

‘Elyse is a dynamic and engaging speaker who had us thinking, learning and most importantly dancing! She has an easy way of conveying information and making it accessible. I love that she tailored her presentation so it made sense for school social workers to implement in their daily practices. We're a unique subset of mental health practitioners so strategies need to be modified. I appreciate that she was able to do that for us. All in all, she's a wonderful speaker and we all walked away feeling refreshed. One of the best professional development trainings for sure! “

-Maya K. Tsekenis, LMSW, M.S.Ed.
Certified Clinical School Social Worker District 20, Brooklyn