practitioners

 

PRACTITIONER BIOGRAPHIES



The 8EW Natural Wellness Resource Network
MindBody Professionals

 
  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; Somatic Experiencing®, 2007; CranioSacral Therapy I and II, SER I, Upledger Institute, 2007; American Heart Association CPR/AED certified, 2007

     
    ELLEN ARTHUR, PILATES / Massage
Specialties: Deep Tissue
Qualifications: Pilates certification, Long Beach Dance and Conditioning studio, 2001; Gyrotonics teacher training, Los Angeles, 2001; Foundational nutrition testing, 1997; Upledger Craniosacral I, II, SER I, VM I, II, Lymph Drainage, 1996; Registered nurse, 1995; Licensed massage therapist, School of Healing Arts, San Diego, 1986.
     
  JENNIFER BOTWICK, PERSONAL TRAINER
Specialties: Yoga . Core Training
Qualifications: ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer Certification, 2006; Yoga Fit Level One Teacher Training, 2007; Fitness Specialist Certificate, San Diego City College, 2006, high honors; Yoga for Fitness Internship, Spring 2006; American Heart Association CPR/AED Certified, 2006; B.A., Communication and Media Production, S.U.N.Y., New Paltz, 1996.
     
  MEAGHAN FARAGASSO, Personal Fitness Chef
Specialties:
Qualifications: National Acadamy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, certified in lengthening and inhibitory techniques, 2007; International Sports and Conditioning Association (ISCA)Certified Boxing Instructor, 2008; NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Chef, Body for Life Coach, 2008; "Transitions" lifestyle and nutrition coach, 2007; National Physique Committee ranked figure competitor, 2005; Town Sports International certified strength, stretch, abs, pilates and yoga class instructor, 2006.
     
  CORRIE GRUFMAN, MASSAGE
Specialties: Deep Tissue
Qualifications: Licensed Massage Technician, School of Healing Arts, San Diego, 2005; Deep Tissue workshop, Body Mind College, San Diego, 2005; Certified Reiki Level One, La Jolla, 2005.
   
  IRENE SATYA LEEB, YOGA
Specialties: Yoga
Qualifications: Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville VA, 2004.
     
  KEVIN MASTRO, TRAINER
Specialties: CHEK Core Training
Qualifications: 7 years in the fitness industry;
15 years in martial arts: Brown Belt, Hsing-I Chuan and belts in Tai Chi and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu; Master Yoga Acadamy teacher training certification, 1999; Certified Nia White Belt, La Jolla, 1999; Licensed Massage Technician, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, 1999; CHEK exercise coach certification, The CHEK Institute, 2006.
     
 

DANA RACE, FENG SHUI
Specialties: Feng Shui Consultant
Qualifications: Certified Feng Shui practitioner 1999 San Diego; Member International Feng Shui Guild; Certified Louise Hay Teacher, San Diego, 1999; Certified Nia White Belt, La Jolla, 2002; Second Degree Reiki certified, La Jolla, 2003; Feng Shui Space Clearing I, San Francisco, with Karen Kingston 2003.

     
  GAL RACHIMI, YOGA
Specialties: Yoga

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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.
     
 

FIRMEN SOWERS, TRAINER / Pilates
Specialties: Core Conditioning

Qualifications: 16 years in the fitness industry; AFAA personal trainer certification, 1999; Pilates mat and reformer certification, 2001; 16 years in martial arts including 4th Dan (degree) black belt in Yoshukai Karate, 2nd Dan black belt in aikido, and belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

     
  CALLIE STOLZ, YOGA
Specialties: Ayurveda

Qualifications:
Certified Yoga instructor, Sivananda Ashram Grass Valley, CA, May 2004; Trained in Anusara, Iyengar, Ayurveda, 2006-2007; Certified Reiki, Level One, March 2008; Certified Theta Healer, June 2007 Los Angeles, CA; Certified Level 3 Comprehensive Thai Massage Therapy, January 2008, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Currently enrolled at IPSB, San Diego, and in Clinical Ayruvedic Specialist Certification, California College of Ayurveda; BA in Psychology, 1995, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
     
  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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