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Mahalo to our presenters for this
inaugural Annual Imagine Wellness Expo!
Blessing and Hawaiian Talk Story to be done by Lopaka
Naka'ahiki-Bukoski.
Anela Lauren
is a well-known harpist on the island of Kaua’i. A classically trained pianist
from the age of four, she branched out into jazz in college and took up the harp
in 1993. After training in Washington, D.C. and Moloka’i, HI, Anela began to
play professionally in 2001. Anela has played onstage with slack-key
virtuosos Makana, Stephen Inglis and Cindy Combs and
took the stage with folk great Michael Franti for New Year’s 2006. In
2007, she performed at Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Theatre as well as
at the Kaua’i Healing Garden Festival and the International Goddess
Dance Festival. In April 2008, Anela and Cindy (as Lilia) opened for
Na Leo Pilimehana. Her
CD, "Mele from the Harp"
traditional Hawaiian songs played on celtic harp is absolutely beautiful!
and will be available at the Expo as well as on her website and Borders. www.kauaianela.com
Emerging wise woman Catherine Downey, ND graduated from the National
College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCMM) in 1979 and after completing her
residency, she began her practice on the island of Kaua`i in Hawaii. In
1998 she returned to NCMM and worked as the associate Dean of Clinical and
Graduate Medical Education until November of 2003. Catherine returned to
Kaua`i to resume her private practice in Kilauea and Lihue and to work on her
small organic farm raising herbs, fruits and vegetables. As an
environmental activist Catherine worked as ships doctor for Green Peace on the
"Rainbow Warrior." As a perpetual student Dr. Downey participates in a
number of yearly continuing education activities, goes to seminars and studies
with Hawaiian Kahuna La'au Lapa La'au Ohai.
www.LaolaHealth.com 808-828-6153 or
808-245-2277.
Dr. David Russell finished his
residency at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry and Truman Medical
Center, receiving a certificate in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery. Immediately upon completing his training, he moved his wife and two
children to the Island of Kauai to start his business, Emerald Island Oral
Facial Surgery, Inc. He incorporates holistic and traditional forms of healing.
Dr. Russell is himself a Reiki Master with certification in yoga and meditation.
He treats all of his patients from the heart and is dedicated to alleviating the
fear associated with treatment and surgery. He is a member of the American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, holds hospital privileges at
Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, Hawaii and Kauai Veteran Memorial Hospital,
Waimea, Hawaii. He is also a Board Member of Dolphin Touch Hawaii.
Telephone: 808-245-9339
Roger Jacobs has been musical since early
childhood, singing, playing and recording on piano, guitar, bass and drums with
a variety of ensembles as well as solo. Classically trained on the piano at age
8, Roger started on guitar at the age of 14, and has developed a unique blend of
musical styles inclusive of rock, blues, jazz, Latin and Hawaiian,
representative of his experiences playing with many talented musicians in Hawaii
and elsewhere.
Frieda Freitas
is a
life and business coach whose passion is to ignite the success of others. She
is a graduate of Coach U and is a Certified Corporate Coach. She is a founding
member of Coachville and a member of the Graduate School of Coaching. She
is specialized in the Strategic Mindset Process and has worked with business
people and individuals to advance their goals for over 10 years. Frieda can be
reached at 808.482.1999 or
f.freitas@thegrowthcoach.com.
Cary Valentine welcomes you to share
in the joy of rhythms. As a
drummer/percussionist his exuberance for music captivates both kids and adults.
Well versed in many styles and a Berkeley College of Music graduate who was
awarded the "Most Outstanding Percussionist" award, Cary has 19 years of
teaching and performing around the globe. He also participates in the
"Artist in the Schools" residency program, is a house band member for the
"Russell da Rooster" kids TV show and performs with many of Kaua`i's finest
musicians. Wendy Valentine is a singer/songwriter who has performed
throughout the US & Brazil with a Bossa Nova/Jazz trio. Currently
collaborates with the Lotus Arts foundation, as a lead performer in the
"Celebrating Music Around the World" program in schools in Hawaii and the
mainland. Wendy also teaches guitar, ukelele, yoga and Zumba dance
classes. Together they are the authors of the upcoming book "What's
So Sexy About That?" A fresh, funny, "let your hair down" and inspiring
way to look at life and same ol' - same ol's that tire you out and keep you from
having all you want!
CaryValentine@aol.com and WendyVal@aol.com
808-828-6863.
Janee
Marie - Better Breathing Advocate, Author, Consultant, Teacher, Trainer,
Philanthropist, and 28 year student of the Miracle Benefits of Oxygenation,
would be happiest if she could see a majority of modern society Shallow
Breathers, enjoying the benefits of better breathing. Janee Marie’s “Got
Breath?” Program…is an innovative & original research project which is so
successful, that it had to be published and it is endorsed by Andrew
Weil, MD. www.hawaiianwell.org
ha@hahoomana.org
Available on CD.
808-212-1956
www.hawaiianwell.org
Nicole Workman connecting with dolphin
consciousness, guides others to awaken their inner truth, passion and joy. With
her connection to the dolphins she was guided to create a healing modality
called Dolphin Atonement. She uses both her
natural gifts of intuitive energy healing and trained abilities to empower her
clients own inner healing gifts. Depending on the particular needs of her
clients she may use crystals, Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM), five elements,
emotional balancing, energy healing, Reiki, spiritual counseling or a
combination of these techniques. In addition, Nicole developed a technique known
as Chi Yoga which was the topic of her thesis while studying for her Doctor of
Naturopathy. Chi Yoga combines the elements of Chi Gong and Yoga to aid with
healing, self empowerment, or simply as a daily tune-up. Nicole received
her Doctor of Naturopathic Sciences through Ahimiki Institute of Holistic
Theology. She was awarded the Bachelor of Divinity and is recognized in
Ministerial Counseling and metaphysical Healing. She is a recognized certified
Yoga instructor by the Yoga Alliance organization. 808-634-7529
www.ztourz.com
Terri
Hunter has been a Fitness Professional on Kauai since 2004, offering Private
and Group Personal Training, Pilates, and Nordic Walking. She started her career
working in the Physical Therapy field, after graduating from Penn State
University in 1996 with a Physical Therapy Assistance Degree. Her continued
passion for healing the body through exercise led her to start Uplift Fitness,
motivating everyone she trains to enjoy exercising and finish feeling uplifted
and empowered. Currently she offers fitness training in-home, at the gym, and
outdoor locations throughout the island. She is an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, and a PhysicalMind Certified Pilates Mat
Instructor. Terri can be reached at 808-639-1313 or
terrihunter@yahoo.com.
Skot Barrelle, a dancer for more then 5 years, passion covers the many
facets of American Cabaret which he shares freely in the classes he teaches.
Skot's diversity extends into the his other areas of mastery including palmistry
and Feng Shui, for which he is available for private consultations, group events
of any size. Skot can be reached at
bellyart11@yahoo.com .
A native of California, Katherine Russell has resided on Kaua`i since
1999 where she is cofounder and partner (with her husband Rod )of Allow Love
Crystals, The Trance Channel Team, Healing Modalities and Customized Spiritual
Journeys. Katherine is also an author and designer of Spirit Jewelry. She is the
founder of Intuitive Reiki and an Intuitive Reiki Master Teacher. With 15 years
of study and experience she has brought through many healing forms such as
Sananda’s Love, Soul Merge, ReJourney, White Spider Manifestation Meditation,
The Channeler’s Meditation and a new form of Soul Retrieval. Her current book,
"Imagine The Butterfly Within me," a touching story which carries a powerful
message is due out this fall. Katherine’s compassionate work to facilitate
healing and spiritual growth has touched people from all walks of life. A powerful and gifted teacher, Katherine has created classes on
Intuitive Reiki, Channeling, Crystals, Manifestation With Intent, Transmission
Meditation, Grief-to-Joy--Love Never Dies, Two Souls—A Walk-In For Ascension,
How To Work With Spirit, The Importance Of Movement In Energetic Healing and How
To Lead Your Own Healing Circle Or Group Meditation. The founder and Design
Artist of Spirit Jewelry since 1995, Katherine also teaches classes in the art
of wire-wrapping pendants . Prior to her full-time focus on spiritual endeavors
Katherine attended college and spent nearly 25 years working in management
positions for medical doctors and a supermarket chain. 808-821-9606
www.AllowLove.com
www.CustomizedSpiritualJourneys.com.
Kim McVicker has been practicing
alternative therapies in the Hampton Roads area, and Hawaii for more than 13
years. She specializes in Coaching through action with the emphasis on awakening
your own inner voice. Hypnotherapy, Regression Therapy, and Neuro Linguistic
Programming, along with a background in Spiritual Direction, various energy
modalities, and Success Coaching, create the unique skill set Kim uses with her
clients, assisting them to remove blocks and achieve transformation in their
personal and professional lives. Her private, in-depth sessions focus on simple
and easy step by step techniques designed to clear a path to health, happiness
and fulfillment in every area of our lives. By assisting the client in achieving
their own insights through internal practices then action, powerful shifts in
habits, behaviors and beliefs occur gracefully creating deep, true understanding
of the "core concepts" opening you to insightful awareness and conscious
choices. Kim’s unique, tough style, yet warm, encouraging and humorous and her
own commitment to personal growth, will awaken in you a new sense of
self-confidence and empowerment, and prepare you with the skills necessary to
create true and lasting change.
808-639-2114 www.WinnersWisdom.com.
Other Presentations in the works at this time.
Hawaiian Blessings
Breath Work
Drumming
Belly Dancing
How to Read Tarot Cards
Introduction to Crystals
Pilates
and more---
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