Shirley Isaacson, MA. LPC
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Rick Malter, Ph.D                                                    Hair Mineral Analysis

In 1971, Dr. Malter earned a Ph.D. in Education and School Psychology from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He earned his M.A. degree in 1964 from the Committee on Human Development at the University of Chicago. Until he moved to Arizona in 2001, he was a licensed nutrition counselor as well as a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois.  He wrote two books with Rosalie Malter, M.A.  Shrinking the “Judge”: Freeing the Inner Child and an e-book How to Free the Inner Child: A Path to Joy and Empowerment.  In February, 2003, Dr. Malter published his book The Strands of Health: A Guide to Understanding Hair Mineral Analysis. For the past 30 years, Dr. Malter has specialized in working with hair tissue mineral analysis (TMA) in his nutrition counseling work. He has written and published several articles on hair TMA. He continues to do research, writes articles and publishes, gives seminars and consults on hair TMA.  Much of his work is now on power point slide programs. Phone: 928-649-9343 ~ E-mail: rickmind@cableone.net ~ Website: www.malterinstitute.org.

Rosalie Malter, M.A., RYT-500                               Yoga Instruction, Life and Health Coaching, Active Parenting Program

Rosalie Malter received a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy in 1961 from the University of Illinois and an M.A. degree in Counseling in 1983 from Roosevelt University. She has been teaching yoga since 1985.  She teaches a gentle style of hatha yoga and also teaches meditation classes in yoga and Buddhist styles.  She has been on the faculty of 2 yoga teacher training schools in Cottonwood and Sedona.  She is  registered with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-500 (senior level teacher). Rosalie is a retired counselor and the co-author of a book, "Shrinking the Judge," in which she teaches people effective techniques for reducing self-criticism and stress and helps them remove the obstacles to their goals. She and her husband Rick offer workshops on reducing inner stress using these techniques.  She sees clients for Life & Health Coaching, helping them find their personal power and manifest their dreams.  In addition, Rosalie is certified to teach the Active Parenting program and leads parenting classes. Phone: 817-726-1085 ~ E-mail: royoga@cableone.net (for yoga and coaching) rmparentinginfo14@gmail.com (for parenting classes) ~ Website: www.malterinstitute.org.

Carol Oveross, RYT, Yoga Instructor & Artist

Carol Oveross has had a Yoga practice for over 27 years and has been teaching her gentle Hatha yoga classes to all levels (Adults, Chair Yoga, Children, pre-natal and post-natal) across the Verde Valley in Arizona for four years. Carol is trained by Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and is credentialed by the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She has a two-year certification in CPR and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).  Because of her specialized training with Healthways, Inc. she is certified to instruct gentle "Chair Yoga" classes at various gyms in the Verde Valley. Carol has a gentle, nurturing approach to teaching her yoga classes, and says that she teaches "INNERCISE"... because, yoga is more than exercise - it is a practice of mind-body connection through deep breathing, stretching and asanas (postures), where ALL the systems of the body are revitalized.” Phone: (928)646-0148 ~ Email: carolsgentleyoga@yahoo.com ~ Website: www.carolsgentleyoga.com

Jennifer Schauffler-Vircsik
Spiritual Therapist, Movement Artist, Teacher

Arin Thrine
Arin Thrine has been a student, teacher and practitioner of yoga and bodywork for 11 years. She is a licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor and operates Thunder Mountain Wellness with her husband Jeff Masters where they provide cutting edge bodywork, transformative yoga therapies and innovative workshops on the human body, consciousness and yoga.  Arin is committed to making massage and the practice of yoga accessible to everyone. She believes that work on the physical body directly affects the deeper aspects of our being and is therefore an invaluable tool for personal growth, healing and transformation. Arin’s yoga classes are a rich experience with a focus on the connection between movement and breath, healthy alignment within the asanas and connecting with our authentic nature.  Phone:

James Tree-Gilmore LMT, CST

James Tree-Gilmore is a Cranio-Sacral Therapist trained by the Upledger Institute and Dr. T. Feeney, DO, an internationally known instructor of Cranial Osteopathy. Jim is a member of the International Association of Health Practitioners. He is an instructor of Manual Percussion Therapy, and teaches health practitioners this modality around the world. He is a teacher of Natural Spirituality and author of the book, The Way of the Sacred Pipe. He is a Spiritual Adviser (Minister) for a federally-recognized Native church based in Pipestone, MN and has also served on the board of advisers for the E.T. Seton Institute in Santa Fe. James has given presentations around the world and conducted ceremonies to help restore the sacred circle of life with powerful effectiveness. He recently gave a presentation about indigenous prophecies and current world events at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, as well as at several universities. He has the honor to be the caretaker of the United Nations Turtle Pipe, a Sacred Pipe created for the UN by his Elder, Adam Fortunate Eagle in the 1970's. This Pipe has taken James around the world to conduct ceremonies for world peace and restoration of the sacred circle of life, including ceremonies between representatives of Israel and the Palestinian peoples.  Contact:  jim@jimtree.com  Website: http://www.jimtree.com/cst.html


Margaret Walden, LCSW, ATR
Psychotherapist, Art Therapist and Counselor

Sara Woolsey – Yoga                   

Sara Woolsey has been a passionate volunteer for The Art of Living Foundation NGO for over 10 years.  She leads dynamic Sri Sri Yoga classes and courses, and helps organize breathing and meditation workshops.  Her Yoga classes are very sweet and nourishing.  Her Yoga classes always inlude discussion of practical yogic philosophy, pranayama breath-work, invigorating asanas and stretches, and a deep relaxation with guided meditations.  Students describe her as very loving and fun, yet disciplined and devotional teacher.  Phone: 928-451-0501

The Art of Living

Danielle Vorves - Yoga

Danielle Vorves is a talented yoga instructor in the Verde Valley. While she has been a serious student of yoga for over a decade, she also travels the world, and is a talented gardener and wine-maker.  She started teaching at The Healing Arts Center in February of 2009, after completing her 200-hour certification in Hatha Yoga and Pranayama at Yandara Yoga Institute, located in Todo Santos Baja Sur Mexico, a certified yoga alliance school.   Her classes are a perfect blend of beginner and advanced yoga, where you can follow at your own pace. She is hands-on with her instruction, and in a relaxing manner she will help you to slow the mind and bring you to your full potential.It’s a great class for everyone, young and old.  Phone: 928-308-9951 ~  Email: daniellevorves@hotmail.com.