About Us

Louise Goldberg, M.A., is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist. She also holds a Master's degree in Reading Education. Louise has taught yoga-based trainings to exceptional students and their teachers, therapists, and coaches since 1981. In 2004, Louise’s work with yoga in the schools was published in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy.

Louise has offered dozens of in-service trainings on relaxation strategies, creative relaxation, and S.T.O.P. and Relax© for organizations such as the Broward County Schools, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, and the Yoga Institute of Broward. She serves on the faculty of a yoga teacher-training program. In addition to her work with the S.T.O.P. and Relax© program, Louise has created related products through her personal company, Relaxation Now. The original Music for Relaxation that is included as part of the S.T.O.P. and Relax© program was composed and performed by Louise's husband, Rich Foss.

Dr. Collins is a licensed psychologist and a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist. She earned her Ph.D. at Syracuse University. While living in Bermuda, Dr. Collins worked with the Child Development Project, the Ministry of Education, and Education Planning Team. She has taught psychology at Bermuda College and Broward County Community College. Since 1989 Dr. Collins has worked for Broward County Schools in Florida, earning the Phil Seat Award for excellence in service.

Dr. Collins has provided numerous trainings for Broward County Student Services and for local organizations such as CHADD and CARD.  Her workshops have addressed topics such as autism spectrum disorders, psychological assessment, and interdisciplinary evaluation of preschool children. Dr. Collins' collaboration on the S.T.O.P. and Relax© program was inspired by her work with children with autism spectrum disorders.

Sally Miller, M.Ed, taught early childhood education for many years and then moved into special education. Sally has worked with elementary students with autism as a teacher, an autism coach, a relaxation teacher, and autism specialist. She has provided training and support for educators and for parents.

Sally has practiced yoga for many years. She also is an accomplished painter. Sally created the unique illustrations incorporated into the S.T.O.P. and Relax© program.

Sally also is the creator of POCKETS, a learning tool for visual learners. She has presented her innovative techniques at conferences for Florida Exceptional Children, TEACCH International, the Cincinnati Autism Society, and the Autism Society of America™.

Daniela Morales, M.Ed., has worked directly with children in the autism spectrum as a classroom teacher, school program coach, and in a private setting for nearly 20 years. With a focus on organization and behavior management, Daniela’s work has included coordination of programs and progress monitoring for students with autism who are attending general education classes. Daniela has supervised a large school program serving students with mild to severe autism.  She has provided support to teachers and teacher assistants working with children with special needs. Daniela also has worked with parents and families.

Daniela has conducted workshops regarding the S.T.O.P. and Relax© program at conferences for Florida Exceptional Children and TEACCH International.