Practitioners
GLORIA GONZALEZ, FOUNDER
Specialties: CranioSacral Therapy . Somatic Experiencing
Qualifications: Eight Elements, founder, 1985; B.S. Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude, Univ. of Maryland, nutrition emphasis, 1983; Licensed Massage Therapist, 1986; Certified Nia White Belt, Rancho La Puerta, 1989, & Brown Belt 2004; Yoga instructor, 1996; Certified hypnotherapist, Sch. of Healing Arts, S.D., 1997; Certified second degree Reiki, 1997; Co-founder Sharp Memorial Reiki for Cancer patients, 1999; Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, 2007; CranioSacral Pediatrics, CST I and II, SER I, Upledger Institute, 2007; Visceral Manipulation I, II, III, IV, Barral Institute, 2008; CPR/AED certified. See Gloria’s class schedule
LEORA COOPER, NIA
Specialties: Nia
Qualifications: Certified Nia White Belt 2003, Blue Belt 2004, Brown Belt 2007, Black Belt 2008; Certified Pilates instructor, Physical Mind Institute, 2001; Over 20 years of dance training and performance; 17 years in commercial interior design; Writer, healing-jewelry designer, and functional art photographer.
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AMY DEPRY, PILATES
Specialties: Pilates
Qualifications: BA in Psychology, UNLV, 2003; Post Bach. in Physical Therapy, UNLV, 2006; 3 years experience as a Physical Therapy Technician, Las Vegas, NV; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2008; 340 hours Comprehensive Pilates Training, Polestar, 2008.
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CHRISTY FLOWERS, NIA . YOGA
Specialties: Pranayama
Qualifications: B.A. Sociology, UCSD, 2005; 200hr Yoga Certification, San Diego, 2008; Holistic Therapist, San Diego, 2007; Reiki I, San Diego, 2006; Certified Massage Therapist, San Diego, 2007.
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KEN GILBERT, Nia
Specialties: Nia Black Belt, Trainer
Qualifications: MA, Nia Black Belt Trainer. Ken has been teaching Nia for 13 years, and has been a White Belt Intensive Instructor for 6 years. How works to inspire, educate and motivate everyone to come more integrated and balanced in their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual lives, inviting his students to make the connections of the mindful body – to connect breath with sensation, feeling, and imagination.
Nia White Belt Intensive
IRENE SATYA LEEB, YOGA
Specialties: Yoga
Qualifications: Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville VA, 2004.
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ANDREA PLICHTA, ACUPUNCTURE
Specialties: Musculoskeletal Pain
Qualifications: Master of Science, Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, CO. 2006; Orthopedic and sports acupuncture, Whitfield Reaves, D.O.M, Boulder, CO; Post-grad intensive, Chengdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Province, China, 2008; ASRT therapy, a form of Trager bodywork, San diego, CA, 2008; CoreDynamics Pilates Instructor, Santa Fe, NM, 2003; Licensed massage therapist/HHP, Full Circle School of Alternative Therapies, Edwards, CO, 2000; Kinesiotape Certified, 2000; BFA, Sculpture GSU, Statesboro, Georgia, 1997.
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ROCCO RAGANO, TRAINER / Yoga
Specialties: Nia . Yoga
Qualifications: B.A. in Theater/Social Sciences, Columbia College, Chicago, 2000; Diploma in 8-year Russian program for Classical Dance, Instruction and Choreography, Boitsov Classical Ballet School, Chicago, 1998; Massage Certified, IPSB, San Diego, 2000; Yoga instructor and Reiki certified, Level One. Nia Blue Belt Certification, San Diego, 2003; has professionally danced with California Ballet, City Ballet, and San Diego Academy of Ballet.
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FIRMEN SOWERS, TRAINER / Pilates
Specialties: Strength and Conditioning
Qualifications: 20 years in the fitness industry; RKC certified kettlebell strength and conditioning specialist, 2009; PHI Pilates mat and reformer certification, 2001; AFAA personal trainer certification, 1999; 21 years martial arts training with a 4th Dan (degree) black belt in Yoshukai Karate, 2nd Dan Aikido, and ranks in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
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BAYLEE STRAYER, MASSAGE / Yoga
Specialties: Tui Na, Yoga
Qualifications: H.H.P. International Professional School of Bodywork, 2010; Massage skills include Tui Na, Trigger Point Therapy, Structural Integration, Sensory Repatterning, and the Oriental healing technique of Gua Sha. Yoga Alliance Certification, 200hr, Yoga Well, certified in Hatha and Pre/Post Natal yoga.
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HEIDI SULLIVAN, THAI THERAPY / Massage
Specialties: Flexibility and Joint Pain
Qualifications: Thai massage certification, International School of Thai Massage, Chaing Mai, Thailand, 1999; Massage Therapist, American Stuntman’s Assoc., 1990-95; Certified Massage Technician Orthopedic Sports and Physical Therapy Clinic, 1990; Certified Nia White Belt, La Jolla, 1999; First Degree Reiki certified, La Jolla, 2001.
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KRISTINA VELEZ, MASSAGE
Specialties: Relaxation and Energy Work
Qualifications: Massage Technician Certification, Mueller College of Holistic Therapies, 2005; Reiki Level I & II, 2006; Nia White Belt, 2006; YogaFit Teacher Training, 2006; Craniosacral I & II, SER I, Upledger Institute, 2007; Life Coach Program, Coach for Life, 2008; Currently enrolled, Holistic Health Practitioner Certification, School of Healing Arts, 2009.
