About the Instructor
Nancy Lasseter is a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor in private practice in Gainesville, Florida at the Sanctuary. She
is also an Artist in Residence at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida where she is
the Coordinator of the Mind and Body Renewal Programs for staff and families
of patients. In 2005, she founded the popular Mobile Relaxation Station,
where patient unit conference rooms are transformed into a serene space using
soft lighting and music. Staff is offered chair massage, relaxation with
a self-regulated foot and back massager, hot tea and nature DVD viewing.
Nancy also directs a program called Comfort Zone, which supports families
and staff in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This program offers chair
massage and music for staff and families.
On Monday mornings in the Shands at UF chapel, Nancy leads an hour meditation
for staff, families and patients.
She is a singer, percussionist and songwriter and is currently a member of the all women’s acapello group “Council of Stones.” Nancy is on the board of the Friends of the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail where she advocates for safe bicycling and pedestrian friendly trails.