Sharing Earth Energies:
with Robert Caldwell & Helene Nawrocki
How Crystals are Used for Healing:
with Robert Caldwell
Side Effects of Spiritual Healing:
with Robert Caldwell
Singing Crystal Bowls:
with Lauren Lane Powell
Reflexology:
with Darcie Spath
Narrative Medicine:
with Jim Dimperio
Energetic Boundaries:
with Marge Mechlenburg
Heart Math:
with Jessica Steckler
Channeling Your Higher Self:
with Geof Jowett
Stress Breathing:
with Craig Thomas
Integrated Energy Therapy:
with Charlene Tanner
Homeopathy:
with Aaron Smith
Dietary Approaches to Autoimmune Disease:
with Aaron Smith
Healing Herbs:
with Helene Nawrocki.
Animal Assisted Healing:
with Melanie Dunbar, Phd
Open to all. *** CEU credit available with this program.
If you choose to get the *CEU credit there is an additional $45.00 fee.
Event also includes: Drumming, Labyrinth Walks, Art Activities, Vendors and more!
Cost is $50.00.
Price includes all of the events for the whole day.
Must register by June 18th.
Located in a rural setting in Union City, PA.
About our Presenters:
Aaron Smith ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopathic Medicine
Aaron Smith ND is a Naturopathic doctor, who graduated from Bastyr University, with his degree in Naturopathic Medicine.
Bastyr University is a government-accredited 4 year Naturopathic medical
school. He did his undergraduate studies in Medical Technology, and
maintains his certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through
the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Dr. Smith is a licensed
Primary Care Naturopathic Physician in the state of Vermont and is a
credentialed minister through the Universal Life Church.
He has a sound education in evidence-based Naturopathic medicine, and
has a passion for integrative medicine. Dr. Smith works with clients of
all ages, experiencing a variety of concerns, acute and chronic;
assisting them in the healing process by providing them with information
on various modalities in complementary healing. He has additional
experience in assisting clients with cardiovascular and rheumatological
concerns, women’s health, and supportive Naturopathic care for
ontological concerns and HIV/AIDS.
His primary modalities include individualized botanical medicine with
western herbs, classical homeopathy, evidence-based nutrition and
supplementation, hydrotherapy and nature cure, spiritual counseling and
energetic medicine. It is his goal with each client to find the
underlying cause of their illness and work with the body’s innate
healing ability to restore wellness. He strives to see each client in
their totality, incorporating health of mind, body and spirit.
Before becoming a Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Smith was immersed in the
world of laboratory medicine, working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist,
specializing in Hematology. He is also a musician, and enjoys playing
piano, harp and organ. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors in
nature, spending quality time with his family, and occasionally indulges
in a crafty experiment or two.
Craig Thomas, MA
Stress and Breathing
Craig earned a BA in Psychology from Edinboro University, and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee.
He worked for the Department of Children’s’ Services in Knoxville, TN
and completed internships in the medical and mental health fields.
Craig Thomas has been a student of the martial arts for the past 11
years, and has a black belt in Kuntao. Craig is an accomplished
carpenter.
Robert L. Caldwell
Spiritual Healing
Spirit Song Healing Center
Robert is a medium, educator, spiritual counselor and coach. He became aware of his energy sensitivity when young, and his receptivity for spiritual communication has developed considerably since. He developed a special relationship with Mother Earth and her sacred energy matrix. On his journey, Robert's spiritual experiences expanded, as conversations with a unique council of guides continued and he better understood the value and use of the Akashic records. After completion of an unexpected Vision Quest spiritual development escalated.
When becoming a Reiki Master, Robert learned about the energy structure he was seeing in the body. this led to understanding how a medical intuitive witnessed the energy connections to life's vitalities and wellness. As a Consulting Hypnotist, he has brought new vigor into his meditations and guided visualizations.
In his role as spiritual counselor and coach, Robert has sought to help individuals cultivate their spiritual garden and grow love, hope and gratitude. he helps individuals learn more about our continuity of life, find the power to permit healing, understand life's complexities and develop a greater sense of joy and purpose on the journey. He helps individuals learn about their gifts and channels advice from their guides.
Jim Dimperio, MSW
Narrative Medicine
Jim has a BA in Sociology from Gannon University and an MSW from Rutgers
University. Through out his career, he has worked in areas of public
welfare, mental health, home health care, and hospital social work.
Jim has a deep interest in the history and culture of Native Americans
and in spiritual/metaphysical subjects. He states that retirement is
the best thing since sliced bread. He is a die hard Yankees fan and is
married to Chris who bakes apple pies, to die for.
Jessica Steckler
Heart Math
Jessica is an adult educator, appreciative inquiry practitioner, animal
communicator and Reiki Master. She is also certified as a Consulting
Hypnotist.
She currently is CEO of a woman owned business, an organization
dedicated to nourishing and growing individuals, organization and
community.
Jessica embraced the principle of the HeartMath Institute, focusing on stress reduction for adults and children.
Her own spiritual journey began with the loss of a pet. In striving to
understand that loss, doors opened to her current interests in animal
welfare and energy medicine.
Melanie Dunbar
Animal Assisted Healing
Melanie
Dunbar is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s
degree in Clinical Psychology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
and PhD in Counseling Psychology at Gannon University. She has worked in
a wide variety of clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric
units, outpatient clinics, and community, school, and home-based
programming.
Her areas of interest and expertise include assessing and treating mood
and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults, treatment of
personality disorders, and helping individuals heal from trauma. She is
trained in and experienced in the use of Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy, to assist clients in managing emotion, having healthy
relationships, and coping with crisis.
She has trained in and utilizes animal-assisted therapy with her
co-therapist a Golden Retriever mix named Gus. Together, they have
completed extensive training in crisis response (working with victims,
families, and first responders) and they are the second dog-handler team
to be certified in Animal-Assisted Crisis Response in Pennsylvania.
Darcie Spath
Reflexology:
Darcie is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing in the
Erie area for over 20 years. She is certified in Neuro Muscular
Therapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Zero Balancing. She received her
certification for Reflexology in 1988 after apprenticing for two years
with Theodore Gorney, who was a local Reflexologist.
Reflexology proposes that there is a map of the body representing each
organ, gland & every part of the body, on the feet. Using specific
techniques to stimulate the "reflex points" can help to eliminate toxins
and improve your health. Energy work, tuning forks, and the far
infrared BioMat are also important elements of her practice.
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