Pema Chodron: American Buddhist Nun

http://www.pemachodrontapes.org/AboutPem.htm

Ani Pema Chödrön was born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in 1936, in New York City. She attended Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. She taught as an elementary school teacher for many years in both New Mexico and California. Pema has two children and three grandchildren.
While in her mid-thirties, Ani Pema traveled to the French Alps and encountered Lama Chime Rinpoche, with whom she studied for several years. She became a novice nun in 1974 while studying with Lama Chime in London. His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa came to Scotland at that time, and Ani Pema received her ordination from him.
Pema first met her root guru, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972. Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, and it was with him that she ultimately made her most profound connection, studying with him from 1974 until his death in 1987. At the request of the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full bikshuni ordination in the Chinese lineage of Buddhism in 1981 in Hong Kong.
Ani Pema served as the director of Karma Dzong in Boulder, Colorado until moving in 1984 to rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave her explicit instructions on establishing this monastery for western monks and nuns.
Ani Pema currently teaches in the United States and Canada and plans for an increased amount of time in solitary retreat under the guidance of Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
Ani Pema is interested in helping establish Tibetan Buddhist monasticism in the West, as well in continuing her work with western Buddhists of all traditions, sharing ideas and teachings.
You can find out more about Pema Chödrön, Tibetan Buddhism, and meditation retreat centers, urban centers and groups around the world at www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/. Shambhala International is an organization of meditation centers, founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, offering meditation instruction, classes and practice opportunities in both the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. It is currently directed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, one of several great teachers of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Work of Byron Katie

www.thework.com


Katie's Biography
Byron Kathleen Reid, a businesswoman and mother living in the high desert of southern California, became severely depressed while in her 30s. Over a 10-year period her depression deepened, and Katie spent almost two years seldom able to leave her bed, obsessing over suicide. Then one morning, from the depths of despair, she experienced a life-changing realization.
Katie saw that when she believed that something should be different than it is (“My husband should love me more,” “My children should appreciate me”) she suffered, and that when she didn’t believe these thoughts, she felt peace. She realized that what had been causing her depression was not the world around her, but the beliefs she had about the world around her.
Photo by Brie Childers
In a flash of insight, Katie saw that our attempt to find happiness was backward—instead of hopelessly trying to change the world to match our thoughts about how it should be, we can question these thoughts and, by meeting reality as it is, experience unimaginable freedom and joy. As a result, a bedridden, suicidal woman became filled with love for everything life brings. Katie developed a simple yet powerful method of inquiry, called The Work, that helped make this transformation practical.
Katie’s insight into the mind is consistent with leading-edge research in cognitive psychology, and The Work has been compared to the Socratic dialogue, Buddhist teachings, and 12-step programs. But Katie developed her method without any knowledge of religion or psychology. The Work is based purely on one woman’s direct experience of how suffering is created and ended. It is astonishingly simple, accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, and requires nothing more than a pen and paper and an open mind. Katie saw right away that giving people her own insights or answers was of little value—instead, she offers a process that can give people their own answers. The first people exposed to The Work’s four questions reported that the experience had transformed their lives, and she soon began receiving invitations to teach the process publicly.
Since 1986, Katie has introduced The Work to hundreds of thousands of people in over 30 countries around the world. In addition to public events, she has introduced The Work to groups in corporations, universities, schools, churches, prisons, and hospitals. Katie’s joy and humor immediately put people at ease, and the deep insights and breakthroughs that participants quickly experience make the events captivating (tissues are always close at hand). Since 1998, Katie has directed The School for The Work, a nine-day curriculum of exercises offered several times a year in different locations around the world. Katie also hosts an annual New Year’s Mental Cleanse—a five-day program of continuous inquiry that takes place at the end of December—and she offers weekend intensives in major cities. Audio and videotapes of Katie facilitating The Work on a wide range of topics (including sex, money, the body, and parenting) sell briskly at her events and here on her Web site.
TIME magazine has profiled Katie, calling her “a visionary for the new millennium.” In March 2002, Harmony Books published Katie’s first book, Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, co-written with renowned author/translator Stephen Mitchell. Loving What Is has been translated into twenty languages. It reached as high as #21 on Amazon—where an ordained minister wrote that she would recommend this book before the Bible—and has been on best-seller lists at bookstores around the country. Katie’s second book, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, was also a bestseller.

Lynne Franks: GROW

www.lynnefranks.com

“My vision of the world is for the creation of a new type of conscious society, where we can live and behave in a way that will bring peace, harmony and long-term security to this planet and all its inhabitants. I believe the future is all about the power of local and global grassroots communities with women as the messengers” - Lynne Franks, April 2005Lynne Franks, business woman, author, broadcaster and speaker, described by the world's media as a lifestyle guru and visionary, is an acclaimed international spokesperson and advisor on the changes in today's and tomorrow's world - both for the individual as well as society at large. Her consulting experience with both the public and private sectors; her global work with women's enterprise, and her recognised gift as a 'futurist' have given her considerable insight into the way forward for modern society.She is the founder of SEED - Sustainable Enterprise and Economic Dynamics - a provider of women's learning programmes on economic empowerment, sustainable business practices and community leadership.

Barbara McDowell and Gail Donnelly: Authentic Lives

http://www.authenticlives.com/

Barbara McDowall
Barbara McDowall is a spiritual coach, interfaith minister, and human rights advocate. She is dedicated to helping people awaken to the miracle of living a conscious, authentic and fulfilling life. Barbara has the knowledge, skills, experience and wisdom to guide people to a place of choice, clarity and confidence in their lives and work.
In 1999, she founded Authentic Lives, a company offering spiritual coaching to individuals, couples and groups who are seeking answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. Authentic Lives also hosts and conducts a variety of workshops and retreats focused on empowerment, change, conscious and authentic living, grief and loss, human rights and inclusive spirituality. In 2003, she completed her studies with The New Seminary (NYC) and is an ordained interfaith minister.
Barbara portfolio has expanded to include grief and loss counselling and bereavement support. In addition, she performs civil, spiritual and interfaith wedding ceremonies for all couples at the location of their choice. Barbara is also a former Program Coordinator and Deacon with Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.

Gail Donnelly
Gail Donnelly is a group facilitator, trainer and life skills coach dedicated to empowering others to be their true, authentic self. Her strong management and training abilities acquired while in the emergency medical field are evident in her work as a facilitator and life skills coach.
Together, Gail and her spouse, Barbara, develop and facilitate circles and workshops with a focus on personal and spiritual growth.
She is currently a Communications Training Officer with Ministry of Health responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating and monitoring training programs throughout the Province of Ontario.
Gail is a graduate of the Life Skills Coaches Training with YWCA and trained with the School of Etheric Healing in Toronto.
She is a former Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Recognition Coordinator with Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto and a former member of Toastmasters International.

Catherine Wood: Psychotherapist and Consultant

http://www.catherine-wood.com/

Catherine Wood - Bio
With over twenty years of experience, Catherine's key aim is to help individuals make meaning of their life experiences and transform them to live and feel greater joy.

Catherine has a Master of Arts in degree in Counselling Psychology and is currently studying for her Ph.D. in Psychology. She has extensive expertise in counseling, groups, coaching, and business. Catherine has advanced training in Life and Executive Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Louise Hay Program , Dr. Jeffrey Young's Schema-Focussed advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy work in Reinventing Your Life, and the Secretan Center, Inc., which focuses on bringing spirit and values to the workplace.

She works as a Psychotherapist in private practice, as a Life and Executive Coach, and an organizational consultant. Working with CEO's, Senior Managers, and teams, Catherine coaches and facilitates people to achieve new heights of fulfillment in all areas.

Catherine has instructed part-time George Brown College, and has led workshops at the Learning Annex in Toronto. She is a writer with works in progress. Another Order, Please! available now!

Odette Kesler: Astrology Superb!

Odette doesn't have a website but specializes in free-will astrology.

Contact her at odette@round-table.ca

Julia Cameron - The Artist's Way

http://www.theartistsway.com/

Poet, Playwright, Novelist, Filmmaker, and ComposerAward-winning writer Julia Cameron is the author of twenty-four books, fiction and nonfiction, including The Artist's Way, Walking in This World, The Vein of Gold, and The Right to Write, her bestselling works on the creative process. A novelist, playwright, songwriter and poet, she has extensive credits in theater, film and television.

Julia Cameron has had a remarkable career—and one which has in turn given remarkable help to others. Herself an award-winning poet, playwright, and filmmaker, she has written twenty-four books, ranging from her widely-praised, hard-hitting crime novel The Dark Room to her volumes of children's poems and prayers. Despite her extensive film and theatre credits, which include such diverse work as "Miami Vice" and the prize-winning romantic comedy "God's Will" which she both wrote and directed, Cameron is best known for her hugely successful works on creativity. The Artist's Way has sold over two million copies worldwide, her follow-up bestsellers The Vein of Gold, Walking in this World and The Right to Write are likewise flagship books which are taught in universities, churches, human potential centers and even in tiny clusters in the jungles of Panama.
Credited with having founded a new human potential movement which has enabled millions to realize their creative dreams, Cameron eschews the title "creativity expert," preferring to describe herself simply as an "artist." "Artists have always mentored, I just do it on a wider scale."
"My books are not creative theory," she explains. "They spring straight out of my own creative practice. In a sense, I am the floor sample of my own tool kit. When we are unblocked we can have remarkable and diverse adventures."
She knows whereof she speaks. A writer since the age of eighteen, Cameron has published highly praised short stories, award-winning essays and hard-hitting political journalism. Her credits range from Rolling Stone to The New York Times. As a teacher she has taught everywhere from The Smithsonian to Esalen, The New York Times to Northwestern University where she served as writer in residence in film.
As a filmmaker, she collaborated with former husband Martin Scorsese on "Three films and one daughter, Domenica." As a playwright, her work has graced such prestigious stages as Princeton's McCarter Theater, The Denver Center of the Performing Arts and the tiny Taos Community Auditorium in her hometown. It was there that she first workshopped her musical "Avalon," under the guidance of legendary director John Newland. On her musicals, Cameron serves as composer as well as libretto-writer and lyricist. This musical aspect of her career began in her mid-forties and she laughs, "I have only myself to blame for suddenly sprouting a new career. If you teach unblocking, you do get unblocked!"
Championed by such people as Washington Post music critic Joseph McClellan who cites her "enormous gift for melody," Cameron explains, "Most of us have no idea of our real creative height. We are much more gifted than we know. My tools help to nurture those gifts."
Citing creativity as an authentic spiritual path, Cameron's work has been embraced by such diverse spiritual groups as Buddhists, Sufis, Roman Catholics and Church of Religious Science and Unity with "quite a few British Wiccans thrown in." Her three affirmative prayer books, Heartsteps, Blessings, and Transitions, are widely used, beloved for both their optimism and their pragmatism.
To those familiar with the range of Cameron's work, which is frequently taught in theological degree programs as well as in the arts, her book, God Is No Laughing Matter, will seem a welcome and refreshing dose of often hilarious straight talk about America's wildly conflicted and confusing spiritual landscape. Partnered by a book of "wicked" spirituality cartoons, God Is Dog Spelled Backwards, illustrated by noted artist Elizabeth Cameron, a younger sister and frequent creative collaborator, these new works showcase Cameron's trademark wit and piercing "emperor's new clothes" clarity. As a chaser, Supplies is a book that allows those in the trenches to actually win the war. Having formulated this trio of books bent on helping others, the mischievous Cameron turns her naughty storyteller's eye to Hollywood and her years in "the business" in her story collection, Popcorn: Hollywood Stories, which led Erica Jong to call her "The Real Animal."
Cameron recently published the long-awaited sequel to The Artist's Way entitled Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity. She also recently published her memoir, Floor Sample.
Julia Cameron lives in New York City.

Cheryl Richardson: Life Coach

www.cherylrichardson.com


Cheryl's Bio


Cheryl Richardson is the author of The New York Times bestselling books, Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life and The Unmistakable Touch of Grace. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Cheryl is also the recipient of the 2000 Motivational Book Award for Life Makeovers from Books for a Better Life, which honors the year's most outstanding books and magazines in the self-improvement genre. Her most recent book, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, was chosen as a finalist in the 2005 Spiritual Inspiration category for Books for a Better Life.
As a professional speaker, Cheryl has designed and presented programs to universities, Fortune 500 companies, educational conferences, and professional associations. Her work has been covered widely in the media including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. Cheryl was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour.
Cheryl served as the co-executive producer and host of "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson" on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials - "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life."
Check out Cheryl's coaching column in Body & Soul Magazine and her radio talk show -- Coach on Call -- on the Internet at www.hayhouseradio.com and on Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 114 LIME. The show airs live on Mondays at 5pm ET (2pm PT) and is replayed at both locations throughout the week. You can also get podcasts or listen to archives of past shows by visiting www.hayhouseradio.com.

Christine's Fitness

www.christinesfitness.com

http://www.christinesfitness.com/about.html

WHY CHRISTINE'S FITNESS WAS SO NECESSARY...Before I tell you why Christine's Fitness HAD to be created I need to give you a little background.My Humble Beginning:I started in the health club business in 1973 in Montreal. In 1975 I moved to Toronto, and went to work for Vic Tanny's Health Clubs.In 1979 that company was bought out by Superfitness Centers. I continued to work for them, and grew as they grew. By the 1980's they were the largest health club organization in Toronto and all of Canada.As well as working every day in the clubs, I became the company's spokesperson, appearing in the print ads, radio and TV.

Nadia Geith: Alan Gardens B&B

http://www.alan-gardens-bandb-toronto.ca/

Welcome to your home away from home! Tucked into the heart of the city on a beautiful tree-lined street, amidst charming historical homes, Alan Gardens Bed & Breakfast is perfectly situated for quiet accommodation, as well as easy accessibility.This renovated century home in historic “Cabbagetown” includes all the modern conveniences you require, with all the comforts of home you desire. Close by is Toronto’s impressive clean and efficient public transit system, car rental agencies, Union Station for train travel, Toronto Island Airport, and designated drop-off points for bus service from Pearson International airport. There is no Toronto destination that is not easily within reach.Alan Gardens Bed & Breakfast is proud to serve all your accommodation needs.

Your HostsNadia and her daughter Michelle look forward to welcoming you into their beautiful home. Having both lived in downtown Toronto for most of the past 30+ years, they are passionate and informed ambassadors of this world-class city, and are happy to share the wealth of their civic knowledge with you.

Yanka: Power of Self Image

As a former fashion model/actress turned instructor, writer, photographer and entrepreneur, my fascination with people and total commitment to our clients have provided me an understanding of the psychological roadblocks many people place in the way of effective communication. It is only our own beliefs about ourselves, that keep us from realizing the essence of perfection we possess at birth.
Realization of our perfection comes when our awareness is in full bloom, and when we give acknowledgement to our desires and dreams that began when we were children. Hence, my message to you is very simple: Whatever you desire, you can achieve and don't ever be afraid to dream. When you exercise your power of self image, you will view yourself with the eyes of love and with
the patience of a parent
the caring of a friend
the fascination of a lover
the eye of an artist studying every detail
"You have come here to find what you already have." - Buddhist aphorism
If you reside in Toronto, Ontario, Canada or plan on visiting our fine city; would like to experience a personal photography session with Henk and myself at our studio, we would be delighted. You can contact us in Toronto via email at yanka@powerofselfimage.com.

What is Beauty by Yanka:

It's a question that society, media, art, literature, and even scientists try to answer daily. It has been called both a curse and a gift. It is greatly sought-after, but also seen as unattainable by many. Beauty is something everyone wants, but something that almost no one will openly admit to having. It's the source of joy, success, envy and guilt. Millions of dollars a year are spent in pursuit of it.
Yanka Van der Kolk, the creator of the program, Power of Self Image, believes that beauty is a process and that it is attainable by all of us.
For the past thirty years beauty has been her business. Yanka was a top international model for twenty years. She works with her husband, photographer, Henk Van der Kolk, as one of Canada's most successful and established image consultants. Together, Yanka and Henk have photographed many of Canada's best-known celebrities and business leaders.
In her work as a model and image consultant, Yanka has seen first-hand the difficulties even highly successful people have facing a camera. She has worked with thousands of individuals who excel at their own professions but can hardly bring themselves to look at their own face in a mirror.
After years of hearing people disparage their own physical appearance, Yanka began to examine why people are so uncomfortable with the question of personal beauty. Why do top professionals and executives look after every facet of their personal well being and yet deny their own need to feel attractive?
As a former top model, Yanka is aware of the invaluable contributions that good hair, make-up and lighting make to a beautiful photograph. But after working with thousands of clients, Yanka has come to realize that all the tricks of the trade are useless if clients won't allow themselves to embrace their own beauty-if they don't really feel they deserve their moment in the "beauty" spotlight. The media is flooded with articles and television shows that deal with health, wellness, and self-development. Oprah's phenomenally popular new magazine, O, is a monthly tome of self-improvement: physical, emotional and spiritual. There are countless how-to articles in fashion magazines and newspapers that deal with the mechanics of beauty, but no one deals with the real problem-our own preconceived, self-limiting, guilt-ridden view of personal beauty.
Everyone longs to be beautiful and attractive to others but no one wants to be considered vain, shallow or foolish. We pay top models millions of dollars to be our beauty icons, but tell children beauty isn't important. We spend small fortunes on clothes and make-up, but then we dismiss it all as just a health or business necessity. How many people will actually admit to wanting to be beautiful, to being beautiful?
Yanka feels the right to be beautiful is a non-negotiable and necessary component of spiritual and emotional health.
Yanka has coached thousands of clients through the trauma of being photographed. She has unlocked their fears and inhibitions and helped them to like what they see in the mirror.
In working with her clients before the mirror, Yanka has seen her coaching act as a catalyst for profound changes that extend well beyond the mirror or the photography studio.
The ability to see and accept their own physical beauty is profoundly liberating. For many of Yanka's clients liking - even loving - what they saw in the mirror was only the first step to throwing off other self- limiting beliefs and behavior.

Renate Weiler: Executive Mentor Wunder-Woman

http://www.renateweiler.com/

http://www.renateweiler.com/about.html

An inspiring women who has demonstrated courage and leadership as a mentor and coach.

Marysia Czarski, Business Consultant and Coach of Velocity Training

RESULTS WITH VELOCITY - Designing the plan to make it happenGuest Presenter Marysia Czarski, Business Consultant and CoachA 4 hour workshop that targets the key elements to grow and develop your client base. Ensure Your Success As a Pilates Leader!
• Design a vision that inspires you• Create a set of clearly defined goals• Create concrete structures to help reach your goals• Create goals and put in structures to reach them• Learn to forecast your financial targets • Determine the best strategies to get you there• Develop innovative actions to deliver on these strategies• Troubleshoot to figure out potential barriers to your success
This will be a fun, fast paced and very focused workshop to ensure you are inspired, clear and focused to take action to achieve your goals.

Marysia Czarski, President, The Velocity Training Group

Kim Alexander: Head-Heart Conversation

http://www.head-heart.com/aboutUs.html

Kim is a gifted facilitator who has created programs around the world including Global NetCorps, a transformational experience for young people in developing countries to be the face of change for their communities

Donna Messer: Connect Us Canada

http://www.connectuscanada.com/


Donna Messer has been networking for the past 20 years. She has been employed and unemployed, she has been successful and unsuccessful. Whatever she has been, she has networked her way into being employed, successful and happy.
Donna's Experience
Using her own experience, she tries to share the benefits and power of networking with others. Donna's experience speaks for itself. She is:
• President of ConnectUs Communications Canada
• Winner - International Leader Award
• Chair, Nexpro (Business Development Bank of Canada)
• Past Director of Agriculture for the State of Illinois in Canada. (Illinois is Ontario's largest trading partner!)
• Honourary member, Rotary Club
• Chair of Women in Food Industry Management (membership increased by 30% since she took office!)
• Chair, Women in Politics (membership of over 200 politically active members)
• Past President of the Canadian Specialty Food Association (during her time in office, membership increased by 25%)
• On the board of directors for Women in International Trade - Organization (WITO)
• An international trade specialist www.infoexport.gc.ca
• Has more than 10,000 people in her database, including associations from across Canada www.csae.com
• Works with colleges and universities, including SHAD Valley, developing innovative leaders
• Helps the unemployed - HAPPEN is a great resource for those in transition
• A keynote speaker, workshop coordinator and seminar leader. She works with many associations to help add value to their groups through networking. In every case, membership increases after members have helped to network effectively
• Working with colleges and universities to help them expand their networks and helping students find placement, not only in co-op programs, but also for full-time employment when graduating. Networking offers students and teachers a new perspective, often contributing to more positive results.
• Offering workshops to many government programs, whose goal is to help the unemployed help themselves. I have spoken to more than 25 such groups and in almost every case, self-employment has been the result.

Kimberly Carroll - Redhead Goddess

http://www.kimberlycarroll.com/

Kimberly has been a figure on the television scene, both regionally and nationally, for almost a decade now.
You can currently see Kimberly hosting the second season of W Network's "Take This House and Sell It!". Thursday 8:30 pm, Friday 6:30 pm, Sunday 8:30 pm (EST). W Network site>>
As a host and reporter, she's worked in variety, arts, news, and lifestyles programming. Her first "pro" job in television was as a news reporter, and then she moved back into her first love -- the arts. She's been a host and A&E reporter for CBC Television. In western Canada she created, produced and hosted the cheeky nightly arts/entertainment variety show "Wired" for the brand new A-Channel. In the last few years, you may have also seen Kimberly on CTV's "The Chatroom", as an on-air reporter/story producer for Canada's national entertainment show "E Now" with Baton Broadcasting, with the Life Network's "Canadian Living Television", or as host/producer of "Live on Lombard" on Winnipeg's MTN TV. She has a degree in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University in Toronto. She was raised in Canada's "Wheat City" - Brandon, Manitoba.
Kimberly's background as an actor, singer, musician, and sketch/improv comedian has helped shape her into the unique diverse television personality she is. Her most recent role, as 50's pin-up badgirl Bettie Page in the new musical "Kink!", has been causing quite the sensation…
Kimberly, in fact, is a figure who stirs things up in whatever market she's in - appealing to the spectrum of viewers from GenX to GeriatriX. In personality, the girl runs the gamut: vibrant, alluring, sarcastic, sweet, batty, philosophizing, ballsy, spiritual, opinionated, vulnerable, playful, outrageous, and not afraid to completely be herself when the camera goes on. She can pull off as many looks as she can personality facets. She's fun, smart, and entertaining; but at the same time, genuine, warm, and accessible - a person you would welcome into your life.
Follow this link to watch Kimberly's Demo Video
Kimberly has certainly inspired a lot of "ink" -- check out magazine and newspaper articles in the Press Gallery
For more on Kimberly's performance background, check out her Actor section, or her Selected Performing Credits.

Barbara Burke: Luminous Creations

http://www.luminouscreations.ca/

http://www.luminouscreations.ca/pages/biography.htm

Creator of the I AM DIVINE cards.....

Melanie Galea, RMT: CranioSacral Therapy

http://www.atouchofinfinity.ca/home.html

Melanie's education began at Durham College in Oshawa in the Sports Administration and Post-Diploma programs. Shortly after she began her studies at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy where she graduated in 1996.She began studying CranioSacral Therapy in 1996 and has continued education with the Upledger Institute by completing: CranioSacral therapy one & two; SomatoEmotional Release one & two; Advanced CranioSacral Therapy; Advanced CranioSacral Therapy II; the Brain Speaks; CST Teaching Tutorial. Melanie became certified to teach CranioSacral Therapy Introduction classes in March 2002. Her first class was in November 2002 in Oshawa. In 2004 Melanie traveled to teach in: Oshawa, Ottawa, Calgary, AB, and Nelson, B.C.Durham College also regularly schedules Melanie to teach an evening introduction class to CranioSacral Therapy.In October 2004 Melanie was accepted into the apprentice program at the Upledger Institute to further her teaching capabilities of CranioSacral Therapy. She began her apprenticeship in March 2005 which will continue into 2006.It's very important to Melanie to continue to educate herself personally and professionally. She credits www.landmarkeducation.com 's course "Landmark Forum" for the most significant personal transformation, which of course always affects her professional life.A Touch of Infinity became it's own office in 1998 in Whitby with Duncan joining the "team" in July 2002.Melanie is committed to making a difference in her community by helping to empower people with their health, wellness and emotional well being. Personal Accomplishments

Lucinda Vardey: Spiritual Guide

http://www.dallaluce.com/home_lucinda.html


BIOGRAPHY
Lucinda Vardey is a writer and teacher of the spiritual life. She is particularly interested in Eastern religious philosophies and practice as they relate to the western religions, and of the mystical and feminine experience of the Divine.

Born in England into a creative family – her mother and maternal grandparents were all writers, her father an artists and musician – Lucinda emigrated to Canada in l970 establishing a career in book publishing. She founded her own company of international literary agents in l977 and for eighteen years, while managing a large office in Toronto, she developed an English agency in London and an affiliation in Sydney, Australia. She represented many well known award-winning writers, but was called to a dramatic change of life and work through illness and she sold her companies to focus on her new-found vocation.

Trained as an experiential teacher and gestalt facilitator in the North American School of Gestalt and Experiential Teaching in California, she also studied yoga in a Hindu ashram and now teaches classical yoga for Christians with an emphasis on following Christ as Guru. In addition she offers non-denominational soul development weekend retreats in Canada and weeklong summer pilgrimages in her and her husband (the writer John Dalla Costa)’s retreat house in Tuscany, Italy.

Lucinda is presently on the faculty of the Toronto Transpersonal Therapy Centre’s Living Spirit three-year programme and is a founding member of The Catherine Collective, recently formed to help Women in Need with special emphasis on aiding women in Afghanistan, and co-sponsored the 200l Anima International Conference on the Soul of the Feminine in Toronto.
To purchase our 4 CD set called "The Feminine in The World" visit www.catherinecoll.com. Become a member!

Dr. Jorhdin Banner: Psychologist

www.jbanner.org


ONE-TO-ONE COUNSELLING
MARRIAGES/COUPLES COUNSELLING

The problems people have in relationships or trying to reach their personal goals often relate back to experiences they had as a child. As they passed from one stage of development to another, for any number of reasons, different needs were not met and appropriate life skills didn’t develop. Now, as adults, they find themselves stuck in a repeating, maladaptive pattern.
During the sessions, the goals are to identify the patterns of thinking and behaviour that have developed because of these early experiences, and to express the feelings associated with them. Once understood, these patterns can be changed.
My role is to be a resource, a skilled person who can help people sort through their feelings, understand why they do what they do, and help them make changes.
Sessions are completely confidential and private, and are usually scheduled for one hour. Longer sessions can be arranged.
During the first session, clients explain what issue they would like to focus on. Together, we set some realistic goals and decide on a time frame for reviewing how things are progressing. We also discuss different techniques that can be used.
Marriage/Couples Counselling. Couples focus on developing open and honest lines of communication. This allows both individual and shared needs to be expressed clearly and patterns of thinking and behaving that are not effective to be identified. In practical terms, the focus of this work can be to improve the relationship or to help couples in the difficult process of separating.
Family Systems Work. Needs that are not met in childhood, perhaps because of abuse or other situational factors, give rise to difficulties later in life. These difficulties show themselves when people can’t maintain satisfying relationships, have trouble making decisions, are perfectionists or are generally unhappy. People find themselves caught in a cycle of self-criticism from which they are unable to break free. Family systems work identifies the roles played by each family member and how these roles have contributed to the present situation. This work goes back to the earliest remembered occurrence of these issues, and identifies those needs not met during that developmental period. This awareness helps clients understand why they feel and act the way they do and what concrete steps need to be taken.
Relaxation. Chronic muscular contraction can cause people to feel tense and stressed. A modified form of progressive muscular relaxation (pmr) focuses on systematically contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body. PMR can reduce tension and make it easier to handle different situations.
Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt uses role playing as an effective way to clarify the different parts of a problem. Clients use an empty chair to express aspects of the personality that are in disagreement. This process identifies the inner critical voice that keeps people from trying new things and assists in bringing about resolution.
Visualization. Visualization is a technique often used in sports. Generally, a specific image of oneself performing a particular activity is visualized. This image is then used as a template to achieve the desired performance. In the therapeutic setting, visualization helps the client to see a specific event in the past and to go back and change that event into one that has a more desirable outcome. This new image can then be used as a model for future behaviour.
Dream Analysis. Analyzing dreams can help determine unconscious tensions that affect clients. Dreams are the interface between the conscious waking world and the unconscious. The dream can often provide valuable information that has not yet reached consciousness.
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The Jungian analytical approach forms the basis of my work as a therapist. Jung believed that the different aspects of the personality had to be in balance for the individual to be healthy, otherwise the resulting imbalance created some form of psychological discomfort. By identifying those aspects that are out of balance, and what effects they have, we also discover what needs to be addressed.
Dr. Banner earned a B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 1986, an M.A. at York University in 1988 and a Ph.D. in Community Health at the University of Toronto in 1992.
Her counselling internship was conducted in 1989-90 at the Atkinson Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, York University. She served as a consultant at the Centre in 1990-91.
Dr. Banner has trained at the Bradshaw Center in Los Angeles and been in private practice since 1989. From 1997 to 1999, she also received training at the C.G. Jung Institute Analyst Training Program in Pittsburgh.
C. G. Jung Foundation
Ontario Psychological Association
My office is located in Toronto in the Canada Trust Towerof BCE Place, 161 Bay Street (Bay and Front Streets)
Tel: 416.214.1963
E-mail: jb@jbanner.org


CORPORATE COACHING
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Large and small life challenges are important catalysts for change. Without challenge, an individual loses the impetus to learn and grow.
It is impossible, and perhaps even undesirable, to remove or eliminate all stress, but what is important is how we react in stressful situations. Our reactions can positively or negatively affect how we feel about ourselves and those around us.
Meeting stressful situations successfully increases our confidence in our own abilities and this confidence can keep us engaged and fulfilled in our career and with our family and friends. Feeling that stress has not been handled well can undermine self-confidence and compound existing difficulties.
Part of the coaching process is to learn more about yourself and to develop new skills to reduce stress and facilitate success.
What Is It?
Corporate coaching can help executives improve their effectiveness in an ever-changing business environment. Coaching focusses on three main goals:
1. Enhanced problem-solving skills
2. Strengthening interpersonal communications
3. Optimizing motivation and creativity
There is no single solution that works for everyone, but coaching can assist executives to assess their individual and team options. Much like a personal trainer at the gym, the corporate coach can help top-level executives continue their own training to improve outcomes.
Expected coaching outcomes:
Defining your goals and setting objectives to reach them
Providing a variety of approaches to achieve set goals
Monitoring and supporting the attainment of both short- and long-term goals
Strategies to improve performance and success
Enhanced productivity and self-efficacy as a result of successful goal attainment
Personal/corporate change and adaptation
More motivated and creative individuals and teams
Fewer personal or corporate blocks that limit success
Wider range of viable outlets for personal creativity
Better understanding of strengths and weaknesses
Stress coping strategies
Change and Stress Management
An examination of the sources of stress, the stages in the stress response, and how arousal (high levels of stress) affects performance. Concentrating on effective coping strategies and how individuals can stay ahead of stress. Attention is paid to the body component of stress by finishing with a progressive muscular relaxation, a technique focussing on contracting and then relaxing muscle groups in a systematic way.
Team Building
Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator inventory in business is an effective method for examining an individual’s preferences in decision making, learning, information processing and communications. A half-day seminar is constructed to help senior managers and executives fine-tune team building and problem-solving skills. Subsequent one-to-one sessions supplement the group session and provide privacy for working on individual work-related issues.
Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
This seminar provides a context for why it is important to understand the patterns that affects our relationships with others. Participants identify their own relationship template to reveal how these patterns affect business and home life. We examine some of the cultural forces that reinforce certain stereotypic patterns of relating and outline a basic strategy to change patterns you are unhappy with.
The "Art of War"
This seminar focuses on six core business strategies and puts participants in the mind set of the ancient Chinese warriors who only entered "battle" as a last resort. The best and first resort is to see things before they become a problem. Otherwise, one must be able to move an issue in the direction that serves you best with the least disruption.
Clients
Since 1996, I have offered seminars and workshops in the Toronto downtown core for law firms, financial institutions and other businesses, including:
Royal Bank of Canada Financial GroupRBC Dominion SecuritiesSHL-System HouseMcDonald’s CanadaScotia McLeodTorysBlake, Cassels & GraydonDavies, Ward and BeckRobins, Appleby & TaubThe Bay
All of the seminars and workshops can be specifically tailored to meet your requirements.
Dr. Banner earned a B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 1986, an M.A. at York University in 1988 and a Ph.D. in Community Health at the University of Toronto in 1992.
Her counselling internship was conducted in 1989–90 at the Atkinson Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, York University. She served as a consultant at the Centre in 1990–91.
Dr. Banner has trained at the Bradshaw Center in Los Angeles and been in private practice since 1989. She has attended the C.G. Jung Institute Analyst Training Program of Pittsburgh.
C. G. Jung Foundation
Ontario Psychological Association
My office is located in Toronto in the Canada Trust Towerof BCE Place, 161 Bay Street (Bay and Front Streets)
Tel: 416.214.1963
E-mail: jb@jbanner.org

Dr. Pirjo Friedman - Dentist

www.drpirjofriedman.com

Before opening her practice, in Toronto, in 1997 she practiced in Finland and Jerusalem, Israel. In 1995 she held the position of Instructor, Biomaterials at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Toronto, and from 1997 to 2000 she was an Instructor in the Review of Dentistry course there. Previous to this she held the position of Instructor, Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Friedman has continuously added to her dental and therapeutic qualifications, having continued her education through courses including: hypnosis in dentistry; forensic dentistry; and quality management. She has studied “Mind & Body Medicine” with Deepak Chopra M.D. and she has participated in many of Dr. Chopra’s seminars and workshops including: his first-ever on “SyncroDestiny”, held in LaJolla, CA; The Journey into the Boundless, held in Toronto, Canada; and Seduction of the Spirit, held in Ghoa, India.A busy mother of three and fluent in four languages, she is a seasoned traveller; a certified, level one ski instructor; horseback rider, a black belt in Kung Fu, and a Reiki master.Despite her busy schedule she has found time to serve in various capacities on several Boards of Directors including: Secretary of a condominium board; Governor of a private school board; and Secretary, Treasurer, and ultimately President of the North Toronto Dental Society. She has been a Councillor for the Ontario Dental Association and the Academy of Dentistry, and she has served as a Director of the Better Business Bureau.A Board member of the Women Entrepreneurs of Canada (WEC) for the past three years as the Chair of the International Committee and later as Vice President, she currently holds the office of President. She has represented WEC at several World Congresses.Other professional affiliations include: The Finnish Dental Association; The Israel Dental Association; The American Society of Forensic Odontology; The American Academy of Forensic Sciences; The Medical Legal Association; and The Bay-Bloor Business Association.Her busy practice, in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville district, has four state-of-the-art operatories and is staffed by seven associates and five auxiliaries in addition to Dr. Friedman.Dr. Friedman is currently writing a book directed to female entrpreneurs to be published in 2005.

Kelly Weaver and her Magical Garden

www.kellysmagicalgarden.com

Kelly Weaver, a Certified Aromatherapist, Psychic-Medium and devotee of Metaphysics offers a variety of products and services that can enrich your mind body and spirit. Kelly combines her own Magical Energy and knowledge of Aromatherapy to bring a truly unique selection of Hand-Made products: Oils, Herbal Charms & other items to assist you in your Spiritual Quest. Kelly's popular CLASSES take your Quest to the next level!Her Intuitive Readings are a pleasant and personal way to discover new things about yourself. Angel/Spirit Guide, Tarot or ADC (After Death Communication) Readings are available. See "INTUITIVE SERVICES" for More Details. Along with her Magical Aromatherapy line, Kelly offers Aromatherapy products designed to help the body heal naturally - Oils, Bath Items, Sprays, Facial items and Eye Pillows are available. Her Arthritis Oil and Headache Oil have gained an immense following.

Carolyn Winter: Light Travels in Winter and all year

www.lighttravels.com

Carolyn Winter is a certified practitioner of Holographic Repatterning™ With an educational background in Human Development, 20 years experience as an Executive Director of Social Service Agencies and a proven ability to lead people with success, Carolyn now helps individuals succeed at finding personal happiness and fulfillment. Carolyn has studied and practiced Holographic Repatterning™ for over 8 years. She provides practical applications of this alternative healing method and new age wisdom to everyday situations, life issues and points of break-though. She is insightful, caring, and very helpful.

A Message from Carolyn Winter

Sometimes it feels like a miracle when extraordinary things happen and all you have is a simple Holographic Repatterning® session to point to.... and while I could probably spend the time linking the profound change to some aspect of quantum theory, I have come to regard this work as sacred...and that seeming miracles do happen. Sometimes you can intend, try and focus all you like, on what ever you are facing in life,...but the required energy still eludes you. I love Holographic Repatterning because it helps you get in touch with the elusive and intangible patterns of being that you cannot readily access and shifts the energy or thought pattern to free the path. Also...it is very easy.

Anyone who can read and follow instructions has the capacity to learn Holographic Repatterning for themselves. I highly recommend it as a self help tool. The official introductory course "Empowering Yourself with Holographic Repatterning" is available in the greater Toronto Area through practitioner Kathie Joblin. Visit the association website Holographic Repatterning Association for a class scheduled in your part of the world.

However, as a certified practitioner, facilitating sessions for others, I have created program applications of Holographic Repatterning to take your journey to places where "the self" might overlook. I consider the possibility of your participation in any of the programs at this site to be a privilege. Together, I look forward to Repatterning our intentions or desires for life enhancing change.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Your submission will be kept confidential and I will respond in a timely manner. Use the link below to email .

With light and love
Carolyn Winter
Email:
carolyn@lighttravels.com
Telephone:
416.410.2349

Michelle Johnston - The Working Well

www.theworkingwell.com

Bringing wellness to work.

Maureen Borghoff: Network Chiropractic

www.eolwellness.com

We provide wellness care based on our healthy lifestyle program called the Integrated Wellness Experience™ – a program which was developed by Dr. Maureen Borghoff.

Our busy lives can trap us so that we no longer feel our best. Our quality of life decreases preventing us from doing the things we enjoy. We can help restore your vitality. It is within each of us to feel great!

You will cope better with stress, experience less pain, enjoy a more restful sleep and increase your overall energy.

Enjoy the life of your dreams. If you would like to learn more, please read on.

Shiri Joshua: Pet Loss Therapist

http://www.mentalhealthresources.ca/petloss/about.html

Shiri's Story:
Shiri R. Joshua, M.A. (Couns. Psych), OACCPP is a Child & Family psychotherapist, a certified Ice Hockey Coach, a Goalie, an Educator, and an animal lover.

Shiri acquired her professional training in counselling psychology in Toronto, Chicago, California, and Israel, as well as further post-graduate training in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Animal Assistant Therapy, and Bereavement Studies.
Shiri works as a clinical Child & Family psychotherapist and a
Pet Loss Bereavement Counsellor at her North York, Ontario office. She is the director and founder of the
Canadian Centre for Pet Loss bereavement (CCPLB).

A long time animal lover herself, Shiri is currently owned by her
three rabbits: Elite, Armani, and Chips, as well as two newly rescued kittens: Pfizer & Bauer, who serve as therapy animals for some of her young (and old) clients in aiding with social skills development, and relief from anxiety and depression

For years, Shiri has been fascinated with the issue of the Human-Animal Bond, and the incredible contribution of animals. Her own journey of the loss of her beloved rabbit, Zoë, along with her great interest in this area of study brought Shiri to apply her specialized training in dedicating her practice to providing counselling, support, and education on the issue of dealing with the loss of a pet. Shiri has passionately helped guide many bereaved pet owners in a journey out of their isolation and grief.

Shiri's focus is on education. She is a guest speaker at a number of professional Animal Welfare Events, such as the Annual OAVT Conference and also held a regular spot teaching at the Toronto Learning Annex. Shiri currently offers Professional Development seminars (CE Credits approved) to numerous Veterinary Hospitals clinics, College students (Animal Worker program), and Animal Welfare organizations across Canada. Shiri is a current member of the Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement, and the Human-Animal Bond Association of Canada.

Since 2003 Shiri's work has been attracting much interest in the media. Her work was featured on: Global Television, City TV, CTS TV, The Mirror, DOGS, DOGS, DOGS, Toronto's 24 Hours, The Toronto Sun, Money Sense Magazine, St. Catherine’s The Standard, Winnipeg CJOB live radio, and Maclean's Magazine.

For more information please see:http://www.ilovedmypet.com/news031220.asp

Ingrid - Creative Strategist

Our FounderIngrid Achtymichuk, President, and Creative Strategist of UpwardBoom, has over 10 years' experience in the marketing and graphic design industry. She has worked for both small design firms and worldwide advertising agencies servicing independent business owners, start-ups, non-profits, national and international corporations. Committed to the future of the industry, she has taught Graphic Design at both George Brown College and Seneca@York.
Ingrid is a graduate of York University and is an accredited member of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (R.G.D.), the professional body of practicing designers. Ingrid also facilitates educational seminars, develops and manages client and associate relationships, and oversees all design and marketing under the UpwardBoom umbrella.

www.upwardboom.com

Geneviève Trickey - Homeopath

http://www.fisique.ca/about.htm

Geneviève Trickey completed her Heilkunst and Homeopathy education at the Hahnemann College for Heilkunst (HCH) after studying Commerce at Queen’s University. The HCH is a federally registered institution based in Ottawa. She is a registered member of the National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths (NUPATH) and of the Canadian Society of Homeopaths.

In the community, Geneviève has spent the past few years working with women living at the George Herman House in Toronto. It compromises transitional housing and a supportive life skills program for women coping with mental illness. Abroad, Geneviève volunteered at Yayasan Bumi Sehat, a birthing centre in Ubud, Bali (Indonesia) in 2005. The centre offers free or low-cost midwifery services where few are able to afford any sort of medical care.

Geneviève is proud to be one of the few Heilkunst practitioners in Toronto, providing an effective system of cure for renewed health to its residents.

Dr. Mona Lisa: Making the Mind and Body Smile

Dr. Schulz is a world renowned medical intuitive, behavioral neuroscientist, practicing psychiatrist and a best-selling author whose latest book “The New Feminine Brain” explores the hidden potential of women and gives practical, grounded instructions on how to capitalize and manifest inherent mental gifts. She is a foremost authority on brain function and blends her expert “right brain” with “left brain” medical intuition consultations.

The focus of her life work is to capitalize a person’s potential for maximum health both on the physical and emotional level. For over 20 years, her groundbreaking research has helped to accelerate an acceptance and inclusion of non-linear approaches to medical healing outside conventional western medical techniques.

Dr. Schulz teaches us how to become aware of how our symptoms of illness are part of our intuition network, letting us know when something in our lives is out of balance. During a medical intuitive consultation, there is no physician/patient relationship, no diagnosis is given nor is any psychotherapy being performed. Mona Lisa will educate you in how specific emotional situations in your life are associated with the increased risk of illness in a specific organ in your body.

Like many gifted psychics, Dr. Schulz was encouraged as a child by very accomplished parents to develop her intellect through logic and analysis. Although she was able to intuitively solve difficult math problems before the age of ten, family and cultural conditioning caused her to block her intuition. Surprisingly, her success was more limited as a result. Dr. Schulz has herself had to overcome challenges that many people would have used as an excuse to not succeed in life. She has ADD and was diagnosed with a brain disorder similar to narcolepsy in college. Narcolepsy is a condition whereby a person falls asleep out-of-the-blue no matter what they are doing at the time. This was a turning point in her life as the events forced her to rely on her intuition more than her rational mind. Several more experiences came her way afterwards: a bout with medication to relieve her symptoms, a car accident, and the discovery of Louise Hay’s “You Can Heal Your Life”. All these episodes convinced Dr. Schulz to claim her destiny as a trail blazing healer in mind-body medicine. By the time she entered medical school she was also blossoming into the revolutionary field of medical intuition.

Today, Dr. Schulz lives at full force her life passion. She is a board-certified psychiatrist who on one hand, she has a Medical Intuition business, and in a separate practice, sees patients in Neuropsychiatry.

For more information, visit http://www.drmonalisa.com/

Dr. Judith Orloff: 21st Century Medicine Woman

Dr. Judith Orloff is the author of the bestseller “Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear into Vibrance, Strength and Love” (Three Rivers Press, 2005). She is also the author of “Guide to Intuitive Healing and Second Sight.”

Dr. Orloff was born and raised in Los Angeles and is a pioneer in the field of energy psychiatry. A board-certified psychiatrist in private practice since 1983 and an assistant professor at UCLA, Dr. Orloff blends her scientific training with a deep sensitivity for the emotional, spiritual, physical and intuitive aspects of well-being. Her life passion is as a healer and she comes from a lineage of physicians. Dr. Orloff is a women at the forefront of bringing medicine to new realms by blending care for the psyche (soul) with that of the brain (psychiatry). It has been a life path of courage, conviction, and a powerful confidence in her personal mission.

Dr. Orloff recognized her psychic gifts as a child in Los Angeles when she was able to predict weather patterns or illness in a family friend. Her childhood was spent in the company of physician parents who did not encourage her expression of these innate abilities. This started several years of personal struggle to make peace between her scientific and spiritual gifts. Her earlier book “Second Sight” chronicled her experiences of suppressing and then embracing her intuitive capacity. Her “coming out” as a “psychic psychiatrist” breathes words of hope to those who face similar challenges. Many times in the past the admittance of pre-cognition was dangerous with diagnosis of insanity followed by possible insitutionalization and harsh treatment. Dr. Orloff exposes a new realm of understanding that honors the human mind’s capacity beyond the linear world of logic and reason.

Dr. Orloff is 21st century wise woman and medicine woman whose warmth, generosity, humility, and compassion are hallmarks of her spiritual capacity to transform psychiatry from the dark ages into light. Her latest book “Positive Energy” is physical proof that books are bound light. Traditional psychiatry and clinical psychology base diagnosis on categories, chemistry, and synaptic challenges. For those seeking healing, the cure is not always found in serotonin boosters, dopamine inhibitors, or lithium. Many patients suffering from what linear medical thinking deems hypochondria, neurosis, generalized anxiety, and other nervous disorders can be simple energy disturbances manifesting themselves. It is true that there are bonafide instances of neurological and brain dysfunction ... but that is only half the picture. Dr. Orloff explains clearly with brilliance how human energy plays a significant role in well-being. We are minds and bodies, and her energy psychiatry weaves together the intellect and intuition of whole healing. This is a must-read textbook and "road map" for those who seek an integrated medical approach without falling prey to New Age healing quacks. Drugs have their place in treating many conditions. But so does energy medicine. Positive energy is a guide that generates more positive vibes no matter where one starts their healing path.

For more information on Dr. Judith Orloff’s biography, please visit: www.drjudithorloff.com/personaljourney.asp

My cousin Connie's daughter: Future Wise Woman

Martina Lin: Buddhist Goddess in California

Martina Lin at www.martinalin.com

Having a profound ability to create a fuller life, I started a consulting firm to share my gift with others. Naturally, when talking with people I can sense what is blocking them from moving forward. It is very clear to me the step-by-step process a person needs to take in order to meet and exceed his/her potential. In our consultations, the process is not draining. It is fun and effective.

Regardless of your social status, race, religion or talents, you can have what you want. Your options are limitless. Providing you with the support you need, I will show you strengths that you may not have previously been aware of. Expect good surprises.

With a degree in Computer Engineering, a family and a strong spiritual background, I can easily relate to business professionals, as well as mothers and people of different interests. Born in Asia, I am fluent in Chinese. As a teenager, my family and I moved to the United States. The challenges I faced coming to a new country have made me compassionate towards other people's experiences. My Buddhist teachings combined with western spiritual knowledge allow me to dive into different areas that help clients solidify their essence.

Learning continuously by taking classes and reading books, my techniques are updated and valuable. Working on myself draws a greater level of awareness to each client's session. I am a student of the Clairvision School of Meditation, which offers a wide range of knowledge and effective techniques on awakening the third eye. Also, I have studied with Shaki Gawain, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Sonia Choquette, Doreen Virtue and Carolyn Myss. Spirituality and health are very important to me. It balances to my life so I am able to give fully to others.

I look forward to helping you work towards your ultimate desires!

Amy Ma: Mother Extraordinaire in Montreal

Alison MacMillan

Taken at the Toronto Eaton Centre May 2006

Oprah Winfrey: The world's only African-American billionnaire

Oprah Winfrey's BiographyThrough the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. As supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show, she has entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for the past two decades. Her accomplishments as a television pioneer, producer, magazine founder, educator and philanthropist have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.

TELEVISION PIONEEROprah began her broadcasting career at WVOL radio in Nashville while still in high school. At the age of 19, she became the youngest person and the first African-American woman to anchor the news at Nashville's WTVF-TV. She then relocated to Baltimore's WJZ-TV to co-anchor the Six O'Clock News and later went on to become co-host of its local talk show, People Are Talking.In 1984, Oprah moved to Chicago to host WLS-TV's morning talk show, AM Chicago, which became the number one local talk show—surpassing ratings for Donahue—just one month after she began. In less than a year, the show expanded to one hour and was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. It entered national syndication in 1986, becoming the highest-rated talk show in television history. In 1988, she established Harpo Studios, a production facility in Chicago, making her the third woman in the American entertainment industry (after Mary Pickford and Lucille Ball) to own her own studio.The Oprah Winfrey Show has remained the number one talk show for 19 consecutive seasons*. Produced by her own production company, Harpo Productions, Inc., the show is seen by an estimated 49 million viewers a week in the United States** and is broadcast internationally in 122 countries.
back to topMAGAZINE FOUNDER AND EDITORIAL DIRECTORIn April 2000, Oprah and Hearst Magazines introduced O, The Oprah Magazine, a monthly magazine that has become one of today's leading women's lifestyle publications. It is credited as being the most successful magazine launch in recent history and currently has a circulation of 2.4 million readers each month. In April 2002, Oprah launched the first international edition of O, The Oprah Magazine in South Africa, extending her live your best life message to another broad audience.In 2004, O at Home, a newsstand-only quarterly shelter magazine designed to help readers create a home that reflects their personal style, made its debut.
back to topPRODUCER/ACTRESSThrough her company's film division, Harpo Films, she has produced projects based on classic and contemporary literature that have garnered the highest industry honors for quality acting and production. Telefilms under the Oprah Winfrey Presents banner have included the award-winning Tuesdays With Morrie, based on the best-selling novel by Mitch Albom and starring Academy Award®-winner Jack Lemmon and Emmy Award®-winner Hank Azaria; David and Lisa, an updated version of a 1962 film, re-written for television by Lloyd Kramer and Theodore Isaac Rubin and starring Academy Award®-winner Sidney Poitier; and Their Eyes Were Watching God, based on the Zora Neale Hurston novel and starring Academy Award®-winner Halle Berry.In 1998, Harpo Films produced the critically acclaimed Beloved, a Touchstone Pictures feature film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Toni Morrison, which co-starred Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover and was directed by Jonathan Demme.Oprah made her acting debut in 1985 as "Sofia" in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple, for which she received both Academy Award® and Golden Globe nominations. She also has been lauded for her performances in the made-for-television movies Before Women Had Wings (1997), There Are No Children Here (1993), and The Women of Brewster Place (1989).
back to topONLINE LEADEROprah.com is a premiere women's lifestyle website, offering advice on everything from the mind, body and spirit to food, home and relationships. It provides comprehensive resources related to The Oprah Winfrey Show and exclusive interactive content based on O, The Oprah Magazine. In addition, the website has unique original content, including Oprah's Book Club, which offers free in-depth reading guides for each book selection, online discussion groups and Q&A sessions with literary experts. Within its first year, Oprah's Book Club quickly became the largest book club in the world, attracting more than 900,000 members. In 2003, Oprah.com also launched Live Your Best Life, an interactive multimedia workshop based on her sold-out national speaking tour that features Oprah's personal life stories and life lessons along with a workbook of thought-provoking exercises.Oprah.com averages 64 million page views and more than three million users per month and receives approximately 12,000-15,000 emails each week.
back to topPHILANTHROPISTOprah has long believed that education is the door to freedom, offering a chance at a brighter future. Through her private charity, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, she has awarded hundreds of grants to organizations that support the education and empowerment of women, children and families in the United States and around the world. Amongst her various philanthropic contributions, she has donated millions of dollars toward providing a better education for students who have merit but no means. She also has developed schools to educate thousands of underserved children internationally and created "The Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program," which gives scholarships to students determined to use their education to give back to their communities in the United States and abroad.In December 2002, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation expanded its global humanitarian efforts with her ChristmasKindness South Africa 2002 initiative that included visits to orphanages and rural schools in South Africa where 50,000 children received gifts of food, clothing, athletic shoes, school supplies, books and toys. Sixty-three rural schools received libraries and teacher education. On December 6, 2002, Oprah announced a partnership with South Africa's Ministry of Education to build the "Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls—South Africa," which is scheduled to open in 2007.In a 1997 episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Oprah encouraged viewers to use their lives to make a difference in the lives of others, which led to the creation of the public charity Oprah's Angel Network in 1998. To date, Oprah's Angel Network has raised more than $50 million, with 100% of audience donations going to non-profit organizations across the globe. Oprah's Angel Network has helped establish scholarships and schools, support women's shelters and build youth centers and homes—changing the future for people all over the world.Oprah's commitment to children also led her to initiate the National Child Protection Act in 1991, when she testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to establish a national database of convicted child abusers. On December 20, 1993, President Clinton signed the national "Oprah Bill" into law.
back to topTELEVISION PROGRAMMING CREATORIn September 2002, Harpo Productions, Inc. created Dr. Phil, a syndicated daytime talk show produced by Paramount Domestic Television. Dr. Phil, which had the highest-rated talk show launch since The Oprah Winfrey Show, consistently ranks second among all U.S. talk shows.Dynamic television personality and best-selling author Rachael Ray announced a partnership with Harpo Productions, Inc., King World Productions, and Scripps Networks to host a daily, one-hour, talk show that will begin airing in September 2006.
back to topCABLE NETWORK CO-FOUNDEROprah is co-founder of Oxygen Media, which operates a 24-hour cable television network for women that launched in 1998 and is currently available in more than 57 million homes across America. In September 2002, she debuted Oprah After The Show, an original series that airs on the Oxygen Network. The spontaneous, unscripted, half-hour show is taped immediately following The Oprah Winfrey Show.
back to topSATELLITE RADIO PROGRAMMERThrough a recent joint venture, Oprah announced the launch of Oprah & Friends, a new channel on XM Satellite Radio, which will launch in September 2006. Oprah & Friends will feature a broad range of original daily programming from Harpo Radio, Inc., including regular segments hosted by popular personalities from The Oprah Winfrey Show and O, The Oprah Magazine and an exclusive original weekly reality radio show with Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King.
back to topBROADWAY PRODUCERTwenty years after she made her movie debut as "Sofia" in The Color Purple, Oprah made her Broadway debut as a producer for the musical The Color Purple, which opened on December 1, 2005, at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.
back to topHONORARY ACHIEVEMENTSIn recognition of her extraordinary achievements and contributions, Oprah has received numerous honors, including the most prestigious awards and highest industry acknowledgments.
2005
National Civil Rights Museum – 2005 National Freedom Award
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — Hall of Fame
Time Magazine — 100 Most Influential People in the World
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 2005 International Emmy Founders Award
2004
United Nations Association of the United States of America – Global Humanitarian Action Award
National Association of Broadcasters – Distinguished Service Award
Time Magazine – 100 Most Influential People in the World
2003
Association of American Publishers – AAP Honors Award
2002
54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards® – Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
Broadcasting & Cable – Hall of Fame
1999
National Book Foundation – 50th Anniversary Gold Medal
1998
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences® – Lifetime Achievement Award
The following year, after accepting this pinnacle honor, Oprah removed herself from future Emmy® consideration and the show followed suit in 2000. Oprah and The Oprah Winfrey Show received more than 40 Daytime Emmy Awards®: seven for Outstanding Host; nine for Outstanding Talk Show; more than 20 in the Creative Arts categories; and one for Oprah's work as supervising producer of the ABC After School Special Shades of Single Protein.
Time Magazine – 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century
1997
Newsweek – Most Important Person in Books and Media
TV Guide – Television Performer of the Year
1996
International Radio & Television Society Foundation – Gold Medal Award
George Foster Peabody Awards – 1995 Individual Achievement Award
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Penney Peirce: The Intuitive Way

Penney Peirce is a well-respected and gifted intuitive with deep psychological understanding. She was with the San Francisco-based Center for Applied Intuition, The Institute for the Study of Conscious Evolution, and The Intuition Network for many years and has worked throughout the US, Japan, South Africa, and Europe since 1977 as a trainer and counselor to business executives, scientists, psychologists, other trainers, and those on a spiritual path.

Penney is a popular lecturer and conference speaker, working with both the general public and corporate audiences. She is on the faculty of The Learning Cafe, which offers training and consulting to entrepreneurs, and The Kaiser Institute, which trains hospital CEO's, health care consultants, and philanthropists in the development of visionary skills. She has worked with shamans and led spiritual tours to Mt. Fuji, Peru, Egypt, and the American Southwest, and has been a TV talkshow host.

Penney is the author of The Intuitive Way: The Definitive Guide to Increasing Your Awareness (Council Oak Books 2005), Dreams for Dummies (Wiley&Sons 2000), and The Present Moment: A Daybook of Clarity and Intuition (McGraw Hill 2000).

She has been featured in such magazines as OMNI, Woman's Day, First, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, New Age, and Intuition, as well as in various books, including: Return of the Revolutionaries (Dr. Walter Semkiw), When Life Changes or You Wish It Would and The Purpose of Your Life (Carol Adrienne), The Celestine Prophecy Experiential Guide, and The 10th Insight Experiential Guide (Carol Adrienne and James Redfield), and Opening the Inner Eye, Channeling: The Intuitive Connection, and Intuiting the Future (Dr. William H. Kautz).
Penney synthesizes teachings from East-West philosophy, religion, psychology, metaphysics, and business, creating bridges of understanding. She understands the intricacies of the dreamworld, altered states of consciousness, and the path to spiritual enlightenment and believes that intuition is the principle vehicle for spiritual growth.

In her teaching and counseling, Penney emphasizes the practical aspects of intuition and helps people apply "direct knowing" to everyday life, as well as in business and organizational situations. She shows how intuition can alleviate burnout and overwhelm, and cut through the chaos of the Information Age to find inner peace and accurate guidance. Her main goals are to help people discover and live their destiny and to develop win-win 21st century innovations based on universal truths.

As a former corporate art director and designer (Atlantic Richfield and American Hospital Supply Corp), Penney is able to communicate articulately from both sides of the brain, and is known for her down-to-earth ability to describe complex realities in common sense terms.
Her schooling was completed at the University of Cincinnati, The New School for Social Research, and Columbia University in New York City, and Disney's California Institute of the Arts near Los Angeles. She currently makes her home in Marin County near San Francisco. For more information, see Penney's interview, resumes, counseling expertise, testimonials, photo album, and blog.

Julia Mossbridge: Unfolding Your True Self

Unfolding is about becoming the scientist of your soul; understanding the techniques and insights that help you bring your unique gifts to the world.

The mission of Unfolding.org is to support you in discovering, mastering, and sharing your soul's gifts to heal yourself and the world.

About Julia Mossbridge

BirthdSign: Aquarius

Life coach, new age radio talk show co-host, IT manager E

ducation and Honors: see her CV

Nature: Extroverted, intuitive, and malleable experimentalistPurpose: Showing off how amazing God is.

Favorite saying: "When I die, God will not ask 'why weren't you more like Moses?', God will ask 'why weren't you more like Zusya?'" -- Rabbi Zusya

Julia Mossbridge is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist living in Evanston, Illinois, and mother of a son.

Lynn Himmelmann: The Healing Power of Artistry

LYNN HIMMELMANN B.Sc, B Mus.
Lynn Himmelmann, Holistic Healer, Performing Artist, Singer, Musician, and Teacher has been inspiring others for over 20 years through modalities which promote a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Nine years ago she was introduced to New Decision Therapy™, Kantillation, and Remothering. These three unique processes are the components of a powerful emotional healing program which transformed her relationship with herself, with her life, and with everyone around her.

Certified in 1997 by Kandis Blakely, the founder and creator, Lynn is currently considered one of the leading experts in these exceptional life-changing processes. She is also the creator of the well-received Way of Forgiveness Workshops. As a proponent of world peace, she has dedicated herself with passion and enthusiasm to her mission of helping others bring an end to their internal states of suffering and find their own unique way of living in the world fully, energetically, and with heartfelt purpose. She has helped hundreds of individuals throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world.

Lynn will help you move forward with a sense of joy, belonging, & full realization of your life dreams. She can be reached at http://himmelman-ndt.sites.toronto.com/

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Taken at the Toronto Eaton Center May 2006.

Money Coach: Magical Alchemist and California native Deborah Price

Deborah Price, President of The Money Coaching Institute

Deborah Price has worked extensively in the financial services industry for the past twenty years with firms such as Merrill Lynch, London Pacific Advisors, Inc. and American International Group (AIG.) Deborah is the founder of The Money Coaching Institute and works as a Money Coach and Business Consultant to both individuals and corporations.Money Coaching is a step-by-step process for understanding and changing one's relationship with money in order to live a more purposeful and prosperous life. Deborah also consults with businesses on issues related to growth, strategy and development and conducts seminars on variety of topics.

She is the author of Money Therapy: Using the Eight Money Types to Create Wealth and Prosperity (New World Library), Money Magic: Unleashing Your Potential for Wealth and Prosperity (New World Library), and Start Investing Online Today (Adams Media.) She has appeared on numerous radio and television shows throughout the United States.She resides in Petaluma, California with her daughter and husband.

What is Money Coaching?
Money Coaching combines both practical financial advice with sound psychological principles and universal spiritual beliefs to help transform your relationship with money and lead a more purposeful and prosperous life. Through a step-by-step process, Money Coaching will guide you to a deeper understanding of unconscious beliefs and patterns that create stress, anxiety and fear and prevent you from having the life you desire. Money Coaching will help you: Assess your "money type" and understand the impact it has on your life and your relationship with money.

Learn to understand how your "money type" was formed and what you can do to change it
Rid yourself of money anxiety based on false beliefs and unconscious patterns
Change how you think and feel about money, so that you can unblock the flow of money into your life
Discover how money effects your relationships
Develop peace of mind through creating a balanced life- financially, emotionally and spiritually

Jeannette Patoine: The Joie de Vivre of the Heart of the French Woman

Jeannette Patoine is Founder and President of Tiago Transformations

Founded by Jeannette Patoine, Tiago Transformations (a division of Tiago Corporate Wellness Inc.), is a organization dedicated to promoting wellness by supporting people in their personal, professional growth and spiritual renewal so they can be their best self and live an inspired life.

Jeannette also recognized the need for corporations to build holistic wellness solutions for their employees. Tiago fills that need by being an option for corporations to find all the resources required to support their employees corporately, individually or through practitioners' resources and manage their self-care.

As a Business individual, Bilingual Human Resources Consultant, Psychotherapist and Reiki Practitioner, Jeannette has utilized her personal, corporate and wellness experience to guide and inspire individuals in their personal, spiritual or professional growth. For over two decades, Jeannette's calling has been to help people connect with their passion and generate abundance in their life.As a continuous learner, Jeannette earned a Bachelor of Social Science at York University, completed her externship studies at Hincks and Dellcrest Mental Health Institute and her Human Resources Certificate at Ryerson University. She also brings with her continuing studies in Holistic Health.

Jeannette is a member of the Ontario Human Resources Association, Canadian Reiki Association and Toastmasters International and is active in many other professional groups. In her spare time, you can find Jeannette at the gym, at a yoga class or perhaps taking a Landmark seminar.In her efforts to promote Holistic Wellness, Jeannette welcomes the opportunity to speak professionally about personal and corporate wellness.


About Tiago
Tiago Transformations was borne of Tiago Corporate Wellness, a concept originally designed to enhance overall corporate performance through the wellness of their employees. In its new incarnation, Tiago can now enrich the lives of individuals seeking to better themselves in any given aspect of life. This allows for a much more personalized and proactive approach, as everyone has his or her own needs and desired areas of fulfillment.

Our philosophy is simple - to promote healthy living, from the inside out. Our mission is even simpler - to live an inspired life. It is our overall goal to guide people along the often-winding road of life to discover their best self through coaching, wellness, and retreat services to promote their transformation, spiritual renewal, and well-being. Essentially, we want everyone to live the life that they want – and deserve – to live.

What makes Tiago Transformations special? Aside from our overall goal and uniqueness, an area that we are particularly proud of is our pre-screening process, which all of our Practitioners must adhere to before being allowed membership. This provides the utmost protection to all of our members and ensures the highest quality of information available. We offer excellence in service, guided by our passion for people and their well-being. Our dedication to improving the lives of everyone is also exemplified by our support of the community at large, specifically Street Haven, which provides a safe, dignified, and non-judgmental venue for women in need of life’s basic necessities. Second best is never an option for us, especially when we remain accountable to our members at all levels.

We all need valuable information and resources to get us through life. With a philosophy of total acceptance and non-judgment, Tiago Transformations provides a secure, flexible, and accessible environment where you can engage your inner wisdom to expand your possibilities.