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Kimberly Braun
Director
It is a complete honor to work on this event, I believe the more we celebrate the gifts of each person, the more we empower them, ourselves and the world. On my website is a complete page about my backround to date. I have been working in personal development and spirituality for over 20 yeas now. I am an ordained minister, Reiki master, Meditation coach, retreat facilitator and keynote speaker. But most of all I am a fellow seeker with you, a seeker of true peace, lasting love and unending joy.
Come work with us, or at least celebrate with us on May 2nd.
Contact me for any questions, ideas or comments: nunsense06@yahoo.com, 941-284-3036
Visit my website at www.kimberlybraun.com. |
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Dan Galbraith
Sanitation and Recycling
I hope this is true of everyone, but the times I have chosen to volunteer my time and efforts, the more I give - the more I receive. The key for me has been the connection with people in pursuit of a common goal: TO HAVE FUN! I have coached 5th and 6th graders in YMCA flag football, I was a counselor for MDA Summer Camp at Lake Couer d'Alene in Idaho, and painted an elementary school in Pattaya Beach, Thailand while serving in the U.S. Navy. I am excited to see what the Wellness Fest experience will bring and welcome the opportunity. |
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Rachel McCall
Music and Expressive Arts Coordinator
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Rachel spent summers at her family's beach resort on Longboat Key, learning how to sing and play the piano from her grandparents and camp counselors. Back in Berkeley, Rachel's wise mother enrolled her in dance classes to learn modern ballet by emulating the evolutionary cycle, from primordial ooze to Homo Sapien Sapien! Transplanted to Tennessee at 15, Rachel continued in her music and dance studies in high school and college. After earning an MS in Education from the University of Tennessee, Rachel taught high school and sponsored the cheerleading and hot-stepping teams at the Academic Magnet High School in Charleston SC. Most recently Rachel returned to the dance floor to compete in street salsa and hustle competitions in New Orleans and Miami, winning the grand prize (a trip to Miami!) at the 2004 Vespers Salsa competition in New Orleans. Rachel currently studies yoga at the Garden of the Heart yoga studio under Betsey Downing PhD. and Nancy Zampella. She plans to begin her yoga teacher training and Yogadance certification coursework in the near future. Her dream is to open a rehabilitative dance arts center one day soon.
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Tana Siebold
Marketing of Booths
Tana Siebold's passion and excitement for health and wellness stems from overcoming her own personal health challenges. After spending her entire childhood playing on the sand dunes in Saudi Arabia & globetrotting around the world, she graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education.
While in her 1st year of teaching, her path took a different turn due to contracting the Epstein-Barr Virus. On a quest to cure herself through alternative medicine, she became a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Personal Trainer, and worked as a Chiropractic Assistant. Delving deeper, Tana furthered her studies by attending the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. After 1 year, she decided that she did not want to live such a stressful, rigorous existence, as her health was failing once again. She wanted to lead by example, and has spent the last couple of years enjoying life, diving into her intuitive and healing abilities. She has worked in admissions at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ, and now she has come back to the beautiful Sarasota area, working in Public Relations.
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Robert Canino
First Aid
Robert recently moved here from New York after retiring from a career in law enforcement. Receiving a graduate degree in Humanistic Education and Human Services Management, he truly embraced and incorporated these principles into a community policing philosophy. As an instructor he taught at the law enforcemeny academy as well as conducted in-service training workshops on various topics such as ethical awareness, domestic violence, mental health, suicide prevention and CPR. Robert served on the Mental Health/ Law Enforcement Cooperative Effort Initiative. He most recently served on the nominating committee as well as chaired the election committee for a newly formed New York chapter of the NAACP.
After sustaining career ending injuries and several years of traditional medical approaches which failed, Robert was guided toward alternative healing modalities such yoga, acupuncture, prolotherapy, massage, chiropractic care and meditation. It is through this very journey of life, love and spirit that brought him here to honor and share in the Celebrating Wellness Festival.
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Donna Wylly
Group Practice Tent
Donna Wylly found yoga after almost thirty years in the design/building world. Attracted to the heart-opening qualities of Anusara yoga, she took to it right away, and even suggested Yoga for Golfers to her avid golfer husband, who now sometimes practices yoga more than playing golf! She studies with and is inspired by Betsey Downing and Jaye Martin, and has completed the GOH Teacher Training Program. In addition Donna has studied with John Friend, Suzy Hurley, Sianna Sherman, and Desiree Rumbaugh. Donna and her husband love foreign travel, visiting museums and gardens, and walking with their dog Sydney. |
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Jennifer Smith
Creative Arts Therapy Tent
Jennifer Smith currently offers intuitive readings and energy balancing to people around the country. With her warm, gentle presence, she helps others find clarity and make the best decisions in all areas of their lives.
She also teaches workshops on intuition development, manifesting, energy work, spiritual travel and meditation. Jennifer has had the opportunity to learn from people like the Dalai Lama, Brian Weiss, Carolyn Myss, Dan Millman, Judith Orloff, Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Alberto Villoldo, and Julia Cameron over the last 10 years. She graduated from Naropa University of Boulder, CO with a Bachelor's degree in contemplative psychology and minors in traditional eastern arts and performing arts. Jennifer also trained at the Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. She has been a member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association since 2002. Jennifer also offers transpersonal hypnotherapy specializing in past life regressions.
Jennifer has been traveling solo for the last 10 years to places like Bali, Indonesia, Costa Rica and Spain. During her travels, Jennifer learned traditional sacred dance and other creative arts from local artists. She also practiced meditation and volunteered. One of her passions is teaching others to balance themselves by exploring their own creative gifts .
Jennifer's feels her purpose is to help others raise their vibration by guiding them with love and compassion.
www.LoveandLightPsychicHealing.com
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Debbie Sergi- Laws RN
Bodywork Alley
My inspiration to be a part of Celebrating Wellness comes first from profession as a RN which is certainly one that focuses on health and wellness. My own heath issues where the catalyst in pursuing Alternative means of healing and wellness. Because of these experiences I have had and continue to be an advocate of complementary therapies. My hope is to bring the public together and share in all the diverse applications in providing wellness.
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I am originally from upstate NY, near Albany. It was there that I had a wonderful childhood, met my husband (now married 20 years), and received a BS in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I worked in the engineering field for 7 years, then 5 more as a full time stay at home mom of 3. We vacationed in Florida every year for many years and decided to relocate to Bradenton in 2000.
After living in the same town for our entire lives, the move was more difficult than we had anticipated and I developed health problems due to stress. In search of a way to feel better, I decided to try a yoga class. That was a life altering step for me…I have been practicing yoga and meditation at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center ever since.
In 2003, the role of yoga in my life expanded as I became the Office Manager at Garden of the Heart. Being a part of this community continues to enrich my life on a daily basis. I am so thankful to be able to share with so many loving, creative and spirit filled individuals. It is with this intention that I welcome the opportunity to be a part of the Celebrating Wellness Festival.
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We are looking for a photographer for the day, email Kimberly at nunsense06@yahoo.com to inquire. |
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