Practitioners
Owners
Tori Paide, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Takoma Park + Clarksville)
Tori believes that acupuncture is a strong tool for staying well and helping others live their lives to the fullest potential. She’s built the foundation of her career in the wellness industry, and is a graduate of the master of Acupuncture program at Tai Sophia Institute, the oldest accredited graduate-level acupuncture program in the United States. Tori is also the owner of The Still Point in Takoma Park and opened the center with an inspiration to support the health and wellness of the community in which we live. Read more about Tori @ The Still Point blog.
Marla Peoples, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
Marla began her journey with acupuncture as a patient and was so profoundly affected by the experience that she ended her corporate career to become an acupuncturist. After earning a master of Acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute, Marla built a full-time practice with a key focus on partnering with physicians committed to alternative healing. Marla is passionate about creating an environment that supports wellness as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
Acupuncture
Elizabeth Baer, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Takoma Park)
Elizabeth received her master in Acupuncture from the Tai Sophia Institute for the Healing Arts. She is experienced in helping patients with a wide-range of chronic and acute complaints, including back and knee pain, arthritis, infertility, allergies, depression/anxiety, and migraines. Elizabeth is specially trained in Constitutional Acupuncture Facial Renewal and is a member of the National Acupuncture Detox Association and the Maryland Acupuncture Society. Elizabeth’s approach to healing is simple and thoughtful. With a combination of acupuncture, cupping and essential oils, she helps patients ease discomfort and become better observers of their bodies. In doing so, patients learn to optimize lifestyle choices that increase their physical and emotional energy and decrease their daily stress. Read Elizabeth’s informative blog or more about Elizabeth @ The Still Point blog.
Daniel Ebaugh, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Takoma Park)
Dan brings The Still Point more than 25 years of experience as an acupuncturist. Combining a deep knowledge of informational medicine modalities, acupuncture and meditation studies, he is able to provide a unique set of treatment options offered by few practitioners in this country. By blending ancient and modern theories/practices of energetic medicine with cutting-edge technology and protocols, Dan performs a comprehensive energetic evaluation, designed to reveal the underlying issues related to any chronic emotional or physical condition. Dan works closely with clients to relieve minor health issues and even the most stubborn, untreatable chronic conditions. Read more about Daniel @ The Still Point blog.
A graduate of the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, MD (now Tai Sophia) Dan was a full faculty member for 10 years. He has also studied with Professor J.R. Worsley at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa, England, completed a two-year course in Chinese Herbs with the internationally known Ted Kapchuck, and most recently has studied Japanese Acupuncture with Kiiko Matsumoto and David Euler. Dan has worked with pioneers in energetic/informational medicine learning such protocols as BioSet Allergy Elimination, the IQS screening system, Nutri-energetic Evaluation System (NES) and NeuroModulation Technique (NMT).
Mikahla Insalaco Jestes, M.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
Mikahla is a graduate from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland. While completing her Masters in Acupuncture, Mikahla participated in a program called, “Living Well With Cancer,” during which she treated many patients with cancer. Her experience in being a part of the program was deeply rooted, as she was able to assist her patients in easing many chronic and acute complains such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, depression, anxiety, weight concerns, nausea, and headaches to name a few. Mikahla supports her patients both physically and emotionally with her understanding of healing and acupuncture. Mikahla also has a passion for animals. She has been riding and training horses since she was four years old. She is currently completing her acupuncture certification to treat horses, cats, and dogs. In addition to traditional acupuncture treatments, Mikahla is also a facial rejuvenation acupuncturist. She strongly believes in providing a natural, holistic, and safe way to gracefully enhance the skin using the finest techniques available to her patients.
Mika Lawrence, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
Mika is a graduate of the Acupuncture Master Degree Program at Tai Sophia in Laurel, MD. She also holds a bachelor degree in archaeology from Appalachian State University. For several years she traveled the eastern seaboard working on various archaeology projects, and when not working, received acupuncture for emotional support. After realizing how powerful acupuncture was, she embarked on a career change. A few years later, Mika also had the opportunity to experience the wonderful affects of acupuncture throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Now, as a firm believer in what acupuncture can do for the spirit, mind and body, her main areas of expertise include treating anxiety and depression, as well as infertility, pregnancy and post-partum concerns. Her motto is – be the happiest and the healthiest you can be.
Alice Arena Lee, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
Alice received her master degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine (M.Ac.O.M.) from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine (SIOM) in 2002 and is nationally board certified (NCCAOM) in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (Dipl.O.M.). She provides a wide variety of treatment techniques, including traditional Chinese-style acupuncture, as well as Japanese Meridian Therapy, moxibustion, Korean hand acupuncture, cupping, Chinese dietary therapy, addiction/detoxification protocols and cranio-sacral unwinding. Alice also formulates Chinese herbal prescriptions that are unique and individualized for each person’s condition and constitution. Her specialties include dermatology, IBS and other digestive system disorders, fertility and women’s health, migraines, stress, depression and other psycho-emotional imbalances.
Kirsten Pullin, JD, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Takoma Park)
Kirsten’s personal experiences as a client of acupuncture led her to a career in the wellness industry. After 10 years of practicing employee benefits and health care law, Kirsten took a hiatus, and during this time, studied acupuncture at Tai Sophia Institute. She has a Juris Doctor from the University Of Virginia School Of Law, a master in acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute, is a Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and is a Clinical Supervisor at Tai Sophia’s Faculty-Student Supervised Clinic. She is also a Reiki master-teacher. Kirsten believes that it is possible, through acupuncture, to experience deep healing and to live your life to its fullest potential.
Dina Singer, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
A graduate of Tai Sophia Institute, Dina has received regular acupuncture treatments for the past 33 years. She was treated and mentored by Dianne Connelly, one of the founders of Tai Sophia Institute, and has been a believer in the healing power of acupuncture ever since. Dina offers a variety of treatment modalities ranging from 5-Element Acupuncture to Dr. Tung’s methodology for pain management. She is passionate about uniting the mind, body and spirit through healing the emotional aspect of a human being, as well as the physical body. Dina has assisted her patients in overcoming such ailments as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PMS symptoms, weight issues, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain, just to name a few.
Justine Short, M.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist (Takoma Park)
Justine received her master in acupuncture from the Tai Sophia Institute for the Healing Arts. She received a bachelor of science in psychology and in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, and brings experience from the community mental health and the engineering fields to her acupuncture practice. She appreciates and understands the scientific as well as spiritual aspects of healing and wellness, and strives to incorporate both the modern and the traditional in her practice. Justine brings a well-rounded view of wellness to her practice, taking into account all aspects of the individual and understanding the interdependence of body, mind and spirit. In addition to being a licensed acupuncturist, Justine is trained in complimentary techniques. She practices facial rejuvenation, maya abdominal massage, zero balancing and reiki, and is a certified acupuncture detoxification specialist.
Kate Walshe, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. Licensed Acupuncturist (Clarksville)
Kate has been serving the Montgomery and Howard County communities as an acupuncturist since graduating with a Masters from Tai Sophia in 2003. She supports patients with Lyme Disease, joint pain, back pain, fertility, depression and other emotional challenges. Prior to studying acupuncture, Kate received several Intramural Trainee Awards for conducting cell and molecular biology research at the National Institute for Mental Health and the National Cancer Institute. More recently she was part of a team which conducted a successful study of the use of acupuncture for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in active duty soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Kate is also an artist and revels in the natural form and renders it in oil or water color paint. For Kate, science and art converge in the practice of acupuncture.
Guest Practitioners
Renny Sherrow, Cellular Expansion (Takoma Park + Clarksville)
Renny Sherrow has been a somatic practitioner for twenty-five years — leading the way as the first in her field to introduce massage therapy as a healing modality in S.W. Pennsylvania. Her pioneering spirit synthesized cellular expansion, movement therapy, guided imagery and spiritual coaching soul whisperer (T) as the foundation for her integrated approach to healing the body naturally.
Renny has an M.A. in Energy Medicine, as well as an educational background in Nursing, Communications and Theology. She is certified as a Rosen Method Movement Therapist and has years of practicum experience in Continuum Movement with founder Emilie Conrad and Gabriel Roth of The Waves (The 5 Rhythms). Her many years of advanced evolutionary consciousness studies at Vanati, under girds her healing gifts as a practitioner and distance healer. Further implementing her knowledge of Energy Medicine, exploration with DaBen and Orin expanded her mastery in the navigation of subtle energies. As a student of Carolyn Myss, PhD, and C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, Renny offers a scientific base to her teachings on Soul Evolution and Expanded Consciousness. A thought leader in compassionate care, Renny is a frequent presenter in the D.C. metro area, Chicago and the tri-state area, on how to consciously create healthy energetic boundaries for healers, caregivers, therapists, empathic and highly sensitive people. Her commitment is to support all who explore healing through the wisdom of the body. Her belief is that by exploring consciousness and surrendering to inner wisdom, spiritual growth happens with grace and ease.
Coaching
Heather Sobieralski, Life Coach (Clarksville)
Heather is a Certified Professional Coach, (CPC), trained by the International Coaching Academy, and holds a master in education (MEd) in counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She found her passion for coaching mothers as a result of her own struggle to balance motherhood with everything else. Through individual coaching sessions, Heather motivates, encourages and supports expecting, new and experienced moms to reconnect with their most ideal self. She uses thought-provoking questions to inspire clients to reflect on their core values, prioritize responsibilities, integrate life roles and create a life they love. Her warmth, compassion and enthusiasm for your optimal well-being will immediately put you at ease.
Massage Therapy
Erika Callaway Kleiner, M.Div., Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Erika, a graduate of the Potomac Massage Training Institute, practices Swedish and deep tissue massage, and incorporates craniosacral, reiki and reflexology training into her sessions. For more than ten years, Erika has worked in the anti-violence field, specifically domestic, sexual and hate crime violence, so she brings sensitivity and knowledge about trauma and grief to her work. Clients say that her work is warm, respectful and gentle, while at the same time deep and thorough. Whether it’s sore shoulders caused by sitting too long at a computer or past trauma, Erika believes in the body’s natural power to heal itself and is honored to be part of a client’s healing journey.
Ninon Chataigne, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
After working more than 12 years in medicine, Ninon now combines her knowledge and passion for science and medicine with the healing art of massage. Ninon creates an individualized session with the needs and goals of the client in mind and looks to educate and encourage her clients towards a higher state of well-being. Ninon received her bachelor of science in biology from Montclair State University and an associate in occupational studies from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences. She is well trained in Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, table shiatsu and hot stone massage. Her experience in physical therapy has given her additional training in orthopaedic and sports massage. Ninon is currently a proud resident of Takoma Park.
Erin Devlin, Licensed Massage Therapist (Clarksville)
Erin is excited to bring her knowledge and love of massage to The Still Point. She graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2005 focusing on Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, and Swedish massage. After the recent birth of her daughter, Erin is also drawn to work more closely with the woman of her community through massage. She has personally seen the benefits of massage throughout her own pregnancy and is looking forward to passing those benefits along to fellow mothers. In April, Erin will be expanding her scope of practice to include prenatal and postnatal massage techniques. She currently is pursuing a Masters Degree in Acupuncture at Tai Sophia Institute to broaden her scope of practice to be the most effective wellness practitioner for her clients.
Rob Grader, Licensed Massage Therapist (Clarksville)
Rob is a graduate of The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and Health Sciences in New York City and has been a practicing massage therapist for over 15 years. Over the course of his massage career Rob has worked at many of the top spas and health facilities in New York City and Washington DC including Bliss Spa, and Reebok Sports Club/NY. A session with Rob consists of a personalized, therapeutic massage that seamlessly incorporates various massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, structural integration, stretching, shiatsu, and reflexology. In addition to his work in the spa, Rob is also an award-winning author and actor.
Amy Heikkinen, Licensed Massage Therapist (Clarksville)
Amy believes that everyone deserves positive touch! She has years of experience addressing Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes, and blends traditional swedish massage with focused deep tissue, myofascial release, and gentle trigger point techniques to loosen up deep patterns of muscle tension and allow deep relaxation. Amy is also a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist and Infant Massage Teacher. In 2010 she was honored to join a team of international pediatric therapists providing touch therapy to children living in orphanages in Vietnam, and in 2011 she created a family massage program at a local transitional shelter. Amy believes that massage can profoundly improve both physical and mental well-being at all stages of life.
Patty Huggins, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Patty has more than 25 years of experience in body work and hands-on healing massage therapy in the D.C. area. She has been trained in or certified in Swedish, deep tissue, sports, reflexology, pre-natal, sobada, shiatsu, acupressure, reiki and hot stone. She uniquely brings to TSP structural integration, much like Rolfing, the manipulation of connective tissue to release and align the body.
Carol Iverson, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Carol has devoted herself to the study and practice of healing arts for more than 25 years, and enthusiastically shares this expertise to promote greater health, vitality and harmony for each client. Stress, physical discomfort and disease are indicators of a life out of balance, and Carol uses her skills to assist clients in identifying and changing patterns that alleviate imbalances. In each session she draws from the techniques of many healing disciplines to initiate the healing process and to educate clients to create positive life patterns. Carol has been trained and or certified in kapsos/frimmer deep muscle, connective tissue, shiatsu and Thai yoga massage; polarity, polarity-based reflexology, craniosacral and neuromuscular therapies. She is a diplomat in Asian body work, has studied and practiced yoga for more than 30 years. Read more about Carol.
Elizabeth B. Kelley (Betsy), Licensed Massage Therapist (Clarksville)
A 2000 graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, Betsy has been practicing massage in Howard County since 2001. She is certified in muscle release technique, pre-natal, hot stone, Reiki and Chakra energy balancing. (Thai on the table soon to come!) She is also versed in reflexology and craniosacral therapy. Unless a client has specific ideas about the type of work they want, her body work is an inclusive blend of Swedish, deep tissue and muscle release stretching. She is always happy to introduce people to energy work so that they can experience its balance and relaxation.
Eric Newdom, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Bodywork has been a passion for most of Eric’s life. His background includes dance, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, energy work, yoga and meditation – all of which influence his approach to massage. Eric is trained in sports massage, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, muscle energy techniques, Swedish, Thai Massage, CranioSacral therapy, Polarity, and Reiki, but his specialty is in helping people release long-held tension patterns. He believes every session with a client is unique and strives to find the best way of working with each client as an individual. Since 2003, Eric has been a massage therapy instructor and curriculum developer for several massage therapy schools. He is thrilled to be a part of The Still Point community.
Brigitte Rawlings, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Through her work, Brigitte’s objective is to help improve body awareness and a better well-being for her clients through positive touch. A graduate from the Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington, D.C., Brigitte is also trained in reflexology, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and hot stone therapy. She customizes each session based on the client’s needs by using various techniques, such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger points and stretching. Brigitte values each session as a sacred experience, where she is honored to participate in a client’s journey toward wholeness. Read more about Brigitte @ The Still Point blog.
Rachel Schaffer, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Rachel believes that body work is a powerful tool that enables clients to better understand their bodies and access inner wisdom. Each session is personalized, based on the client’s current needs and self-identified goals. Rachel uses a combination of Swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, stretches and energy work to achieve a sense of connectedness, balance and well-being. Guided breath work and other meditations are often included to encourage centeredness and enhance overall relaxation. She is passionate about introducing massage to first-time massage clients. Rachel lives in Takoma Park with her husband, two young boys and family dog. She graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute in 2003. Read more about Rachel @ The Still Point blog.
Ian Staggers, Licensed Massage Therapist (Clarksville)
Ian’s approach to body work integrates Swedish and deep tissue techniques focused on the needs of the client. The goal for every session is to reorganize the musculature of the body back to a state of equilibrium. Ian has studied various other modalities, including trigger point therapy, sports massage, craniosacral, reflexology, structural integration and shiatsu. He believes massage can be a gateway to understanding our bodies, allowing us to achieve greater wisdom and clarity. His passion for athletics also makes him ideally suited to cater to today’s modern athlete. Ian graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage and has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Lisa Unterkofler, Licensed Massage Therapist (Takoma Park)
Lisa has been practicing massage in the D.C. area since graduating from Potomac Massage Therapy Institute in 1997. She strives to meet the individual goals of her clients using a collage of techniques that include muscle release therapy, myofacial stretching, Swedish, deep tissue and energetic work. Lisa has a special interest in working with seniors, a population she often finds to benefit profoundly from positive touch. Lisa believes regular massage can play a key role in self care by not only alleviating pain and stress, but also by empowering individuals to improve their postural habits through enhanced body awareness. Through her intuitive massage and positive rapport she hopes to make connections between her clients’ daily lives and their physical state in order to educate them on their ability to take an active role in reducing their own physical tension.
Holistic Skin Care
Rachel Ferraro, Esthetician (Clarksville)
Rachel received her license at Von Lee International School of Esthetics in 2005. She is passionate about skincare and the difference professional esthetics makes for herself and her clients. Rachel expertly makes every service feel unique to each individual client. She also says she is “obsessed with eyebrows” and loves the art of brow shaping. She thinks it is amazing to watch her client’s skin transform when they really commit to facials, a regular skin care regimen at home, and take care of their body inside and out.
Angela Spicer, Makeup Artist and Esthetician (Takoma Park)
Angela Spicer has more than 26 years of experience in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist. She trained as an esthetician and makeup artist at the Suzanne Saville Beauty College in England. Having worked in spas and beauty salons in England, Bermuda, and the Washington D.C. area, she specializes in giving individual makeup lessons and bridal work. She also brings many years of experience doing makeup for actors’ head shots, models’ portfolios and portraits. Her TV work includes several regional commercials, and more recently, makeup for the Today show and MSNBC. One client recently commented,” Angela is skilled at making you look exactly like you…just not as tired.” Her knowledge in our eco-makeup lines will give you the confidence you need and just enough know-how to be as low- or high-maintenance with a makeup routine as you would like to be. Read more about Angela @ The Still Point blog
Sarah Strunk, Makeup Artist and Esthetician (Clarksville)
Sarah is a 1999 graduate of Von Lee International School of Aesthetics. She is passionate about helping her clients look and feel their best by educating them on how to care for their skin. By sharing her technical knowledge and experience with her clients, Sarah has the pleasure of seeing what a difference it can make in their skin and their daily lives. She has been praised her for having a gifted touch and her passion for skin care comes through in all of her facials. In addition to her love of skin care, Sarah is a talented makeup artist and absolutely loves doing Bridal Makeup. Sarah feels very blessed to have a career that allows her to tap into her creativity and to connect with people in such a positive way.
Stacey Warren, Esthetician (Clarksville)
Stacey trained and graduated under Carole Walderman, founder of Von Lee and a pioneer in the skin care industry, in 2005. What started as an interest quickly grew into a passion, and Stacey soon realized it was what she was meant to do. She is known for having a natural healing touch and believes healthy skin starts on the inside, and calming your mind and body is just as important as getting your skin into its best shape. Stacey’s goal is to make every service relaxing and enjoyable, even when it comes to waxing. She has a creative, detail-oriented eye which gives her an edge when it comes to makeup applications. Her warm personality puts people at ease, and she prides herself in customer service.
Dewaynia Wilson, Esthetician (Takoma Park)
Dewaynia brings a depth of knowledge in natural and organic skin care to The Still Point and understands what goes into maintaining healthy skin. A graduate of the Aveda Institute and a skilled makeup artist, she specializes in providing a relaxing and skillful touch while customizing her treatments for each client. Dewaynia uses a combination of the carefully selected products we have chosen for our organic skin care services, along with seasonal offerings harvested from our garden or the local farmer’s market to create safe, potent and effective treatments. Read more about Dewaynia @ The Still Point blog
Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Arti J. Mehta, Naturopathic Doctor (Takoma Park)
Dr. Mehta assesses and treats people of all ages for both acute and chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hormonal imbalances, childhood disorders, allergies and more. She also has significant experience in the management of obesity, weight loss and nutrition. She focuses on providing comprehensive, personalized health care by understanding both the individual and the cause of illness, and not just treating the symptoms. Assessment and diagnosis of the underlying cause of disease does not only follow conventional medical criteria, but digs deeper to evaluate the whole person and the physical, emotional and mental states. Dr. Mehta teaches wellness and prevention strategies, as well as employs treatments that are safe, effective and economical. She strives to understand each person’s unique needs and concerns in order to achieve his or her goals in health. Please visit the Naturopathic Medicine page to learn more.
Dr. Mehta received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, recognized worldwide as a leader in the education of natural medicine. Prior to Bastyr University, Dr. Mehta earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She worked in research both at the university and for a biotechnology company in Maryland for several years. While her passion currently is to practice naturopathic medicine, she continues to stay current with the latest research developments in medicine.
Psychotherapy
Anita Bains, M.S., APRN, BC Psychotherapist, Integrative Energy Techniques (Mind + Spirit Center)
Anita is a licensed, certified psychotherapist who has practiced and taught for more than 20 years. In addition to her training as a nurse and traditional psychotherapist, she has had extensive training in mind body therapies and is an EFT Universe Expert and Certified Trainer. Anita has taught at local colleges and universities, such as John Hopkins University, as well as at the Chengdu University of Traditional Medicine in Chengdu, China. Her passion is assisting others in experiencing their true nature so that they may develop their desired level of personal and professional success. By using integrative energy techniques, Anita supports her clients in achieving their goals as well as a high level of wellness. Many clients report extreme surprise and a renewed sense of hope for the relief they experience even after their first session.
Reiki
Nikki Ward, Reiki Master (Takoma Park)
Nikki completed her master teacher level training in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki in June 2010 and is a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals. She is honored to have been trained in all four levels by Libby Barnett of the Reiki Healing Connection who herself, was trained by one of the original twenty-two reiki masters trained by Hawayo Takata, and also by a student of another of these original masters. Since beginning her reiki training, Nikki has worked with family, friends and animals and has maintained a daily personal practice. She also serves as a volunteer team captain each Monday on a distance reiki hotline for former fellow students and their loved ones. Read more about Nikki @ The Still Point blog.
Nikki believes reiki to be a valuable component to anyone’s personal healing or wellness plan and continues to be in awe of energy work and the healing our bodies can manifest when we treat the mind, body and spirit together. She is pleased to have joined the wellness practitioners of TSP and is thrilled to bring reiki to our clients.
Shamanism
Béatrice Pouligny, Contemporary Shaman (Takoma Park)
Béatrice was introduced and initiated to shamanism in different cultures while she was working as a peacebuilder, trying to identify local resources that could support people’s resilience capacities in the aftermath of widespread violence. She was told repeatedly that she was a shaman and needed to “remember”.
She did her apprenticeship in the US, with a contemporary shaman, and was given the name “Allowing The Light” because of her deep connection to The Light as the main source to facilitate healing and transformation. She has completed her training with indigenous shamans in the Andes and Amazonia, in South America. She has also received some training in cranio-sacral therapy and holotropic breathwork as well as mindful (Vipassana) meditation which she practices on a daily basis and teaches. She has also been a volunteer baby cuddler at the hospital with babies who are struggling with great suffering in the early phase of their life. She considers her role as a contemporary shaman as one of a facilitator, assisting each person in her own self-healing, self- discovery and self-opening to new avenues of transformation, growth and creativity. Beatrice pays a particular attention to the need of each person and creates a safe, sacred and loving space for each session.
Beatrice also holds a PhD in political studies and has been working on conflict resolution and peacebuilding all over the world for the last 25 years. Her work now focuses on trauma healing and resilience in societies experiencing high levels of violence as well as for civilians and soldiers coming back from war. She pursues her career in parallel to her work as shamanic healer.
In addition to shamanic healings, Beatrice regularly teaches workshops and meditation classes. She is also available for house clearings.
