Hi. I am Jill Rogers, owner of Root Energy Wellness. Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist and a Certified Yoga Instructor. I am a Lexington, Kentucky native and have been fortunate to nurture my passions for mental health, education, and yoga which I hope to share with you. I wholeheartedly use mindfulness and trauma informed care are infused in all aspects of my services as I believe that we all benefit from a better understanding of ourselves and how we function in the world.
My journey to finding my passions formally began when getting my Doctorate in School Psychology at the University of Kentucky. While interning at a UK Trauma Center the year I graduated, I was trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). At this time I gained the gift of working with children and families to empower them to feel safe in this world and thrive beyond their past traumatic experiences. Using a trauma-based perspective in treating my clients on and off the mat is a dedication that I continue to strive for in the practice of helping people heal.
My trauma-based practices have been useful during the seven years experience I’ve gained in the public education K – 12 setting. When conducting psychoeducational evaluations, I use a trauma-informed ecological approach to consider all facets of the child’s life and how it may affect their functioning. I focus on strengths and make recommendations based on areas of potential growth so that children can strive to reach their preferred potential.
I have also had the pleasure of supporting adult wellness in the education setting during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as working closely with adults to identify safety planning and mental health recommendations for children in crisis. Another opportunity that I have enjoyed is providing trauma-based, wellness, and social-justice based training to my fellow staff. This training not only prepares staff to develop positive relationships with students, but also to engage in personal growth as an individual.
As a yoga instructor, I have completed a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training with The Om Place in Winchester Kentucky. The owner was my first yoga teacher when I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University. She opened my eyes to the beauty of yoga and it’s philosophy, and I fell in love with it as it empowered me to be strong, stable, calm, and joyful. I truly believe yoga saved my life during stressful and troublesome times and I wish to share that possibility with you.
Thank you for sharing your time and energy with me. I hope we can explore what it means to be a healthier, happier version of yourself through my services. Until then, the good in me acknowledges and respects the good in you, or Namaste.
Dr. Jill Rogers, Owner of Root Energy Wellness