About

Una You Well-being

Kristy grew up in Jamestown, Rhode Island, where she spent her childhood exploring the fields and forests, playing on the rocky shores, and enjoying family vacations on the boat. Her deep connection to nature is a fundamental part of who she is. Influenced by her grandmother, Una (pronounced OO-na) Burns, Kristy was introduced to yoga and meditation at a young age. One book that profoundly impacted her was "The Golden Frog" by Michael Mamas, which inspired the name and logo of her business, Una You Well-being.

Kristy's career in Talent Development has seen her help thousands of individuals achieve their career goals through skill building and coaching. She has helped countless employees overcome their personal challenges and barriers to success. Her passion for employee engagement and well-being shaped the design of her leadership programs. Building her subject matter expertise in wellness while working for one of the Big Four consulting firms, has invigorated Kristy to do more with helping individuals manage their work and life.

With over 20 years of yoga and meditation practice, Kristy is a certified Yoga Teacher and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. She takes a holistic approach to well-being, helping clients balance all areas of wellness to live happier, stress-free lives. Her practical, step-by-step method, backed by research, has been transformative for her clients, offering personalized plans to ensure lasting well-being. The name "Una" reflects the belief in the interconnectedness of all things, and the frog symbolizes transformation, spiritual awakening, and new opportunities.

Experience

My intent...

Una You Well-being is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for women in mid-career. Kristy's intention is to empower individuals to prioritize self-care and holistic well-being. She is committed to guiding her clients through life challenges and to learn how to live with balance between effort and ease, to increase happiness levels and reduce stress that can overwhelm us and our loved ones. She invites you to be part of this transformative experience to become more aware and build habits that free up our brain space and increase energy and connectedness.

Qualifications

200 Hour - YTT Certification

Yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses art, science, philosophy and physical discipline. It has a long and continuous lineage in which study and practice have been passed down from teachers to students. Kristy holds a nationally recognized yoga teacher training certification from Do Yoga With Me. Her teaching lineage is of Iyengar Yoga and has its beginnings in the work of a sage named Patanjali.

Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist

Kristy holds a national accredited and recognized certification in corporate wellness through Global Healthcare Resources

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Certification

MBSR is the gold standard in mindfulness training, created at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and certified by Mindful Leader

Masters of Arts

Kristy earned her MA in Human Resources & Labor Relations, specializing in Learning & Development from the University of Rhode Island in 2003.