Reina Hogan-Rivera
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
Mental health professional for 17+ years. Laughter Yoga leader. Creative soul, coach, and community builder. Bringing playfulness, healing, and genuine human connection from New York to the Dominican Republic.
"Everything I share begins with freedom, grows through joy, and returns to love."
About Reina
Smart
The blend of knowledge, awareness, and curiosity that helps us grow, solve problems, and make meaningful decisions.
Funny
The spark that turns ordinary moments into memorable ones, inviting laughter, ease, and a little more joy into life.
Quirky
The charm of being delightfully different, bringing originality, creativity, and personality wherever you go.
This is for you if... ...you're tired of carrying more than you should....you want to feel lighter, more alive, more like yourself....you're open to trying something that actually works — and might make you laugh while it does.No performance required. No experience needed. Just you, exactly as you are.
Reina Hogan-Rivera holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and has worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. She was first introduced to Laughter Yoga (LY) while rewiring her brain through the DNRS program. Within just two weeks of practicing LY, she noticed a meaningful shift in her mood and a reduction in symptoms, which inspired her to commit to the practice daily.
Reina loves bringing playfulness and humor into healing spaces and currently serves as one of the Laughter Leaders for the International Laughter Club. She has also brought laughter sessions to both young people and elderly individuals living with mental health conditions in New York.
Beyond her work in mental health, Reina enjoys singing, painting, writing, and teaching. She also holds a degree in Audio Engineering, which she applies to her musical creativity and podcasting.
Reina now lives in the Dominican Republic, where she occasionally leads laughter sessions with local communities. She also serves as a Group Coach and Forum Moderator for the DNRS program.