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Holly Andris
Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Holly is new to the valley as of last fall and brings 9+ years of Kundalini Yoga teaching experience in a wide array of class sizes, locations, 'themes', Full and New Moon Meditation offerings as well as a deep passion for feminine earth-embodied spirituality, cosmic consciousness, and providing an experience for one's gifts and divine awesomeness to be felt, known, and embodied... stay tuned for an expansion of her bio! Watch for her classes around the New and Full Moon:
http://www.thehouseofnow.com/calendar.html For more information call: 250.871.3329 or email: [email protected]
Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Holly is new to the valley as of last fall and brings 9+ years of Kundalini Yoga teaching experience in a wide array of class sizes, locations, 'themes', Full and New Moon Meditation offerings as well as a deep passion for feminine earth-embodied spirituality, cosmic consciousness, and providing an experience for one's gifts and divine awesomeness to be felt, known, and embodied... stay tuned for an expansion of her bio! Watch for her classes around the New and Full Moon:
http://www.thehouseofnow.com/calendar.html For more information call: 250.871.3329 or email: [email protected]

Shari Dunnet - Laughter Yoga Leader
Light Body Healing Works
Shari is offering Thursday Lunchtime Laughter sessions @ 12:15 – 12:40 – dates in June: 4th, 18th & 25th. By donation – suggested $5-$10 to help with expenses. Bring your lunch if you like and have lunch with us after Laughter Yoga. Some of the key benefits of laughter include releasing stress, increasing endorphins, reducing physical pain and boosting the immune system, increasing productivity and concentration, getting a fun cardio workout, and sparking your joy! No experience necessary. No yoga mats, special clothing or equipment required. For more information call 250-897-2707 email: [email protected] website: www.lightbodyhealingworks.com
Light Body Healing Works
Shari is offering Thursday Lunchtime Laughter sessions @ 12:15 – 12:40 – dates in June: 4th, 18th & 25th. By donation – suggested $5-$10 to help with expenses. Bring your lunch if you like and have lunch with us after Laughter Yoga. Some of the key benefits of laughter include releasing stress, increasing endorphins, reducing physical pain and boosting the immune system, increasing productivity and concentration, getting a fun cardio workout, and sparking your joy! No experience necessary. No yoga mats, special clothing or equipment required. For more information call 250-897-2707 email: [email protected] website: www.lightbodyhealingworks.com

Shari Dunnet
Certified Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner and Intuitive Therapist
Body * Mind * Spirit - Inspiring Wellness and Living in Joy
Bio-Energy Healing is a revolutionary system activating your own innate healing power working with the energy field and chakra system. Intuitive Empowerment sessions support you to live in greater wholeness, empowerment and joy. Shari is passionate about helping you transform your health and wellbeing, and supporting you in living as your Authentic Self. You can contact Shari at 250-897-2707 email: [email protected] website: www.lightbodyhealingworks.com
Certified Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner and Intuitive Therapist
Body * Mind * Spirit - Inspiring Wellness and Living in Joy
Bio-Energy Healing is a revolutionary system activating your own innate healing power working with the energy field and chakra system. Intuitive Empowerment sessions support you to live in greater wholeness, empowerment and joy. Shari is passionate about helping you transform your health and wellbeing, and supporting you in living as your Authentic Self. You can contact Shari at 250-897-2707 email: [email protected] website: www.lightbodyhealingworks.com

Deidre Jewell
Registered Acupuncturist
Deidre's practice blends Acupuncture, Jin Shin Do Acupressure, Qi Gong and Craniosacral therapy. Her focus is to treat the root cause of symptoms and to harmonize the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of each person with a goal of creating wholeness.
Deidre has been working in the realm of Chinese Medicine for 15 years, with a specific focus on Acupuncture since 2011 in her forest/ocean studio on Galiano Island.
To book an appointment with Deidre at The House of Now, please contact her by phone at 250-222-0088 or by email at [email protected].
Registered Acupuncturist
Deidre's practice blends Acupuncture, Jin Shin Do Acupressure, Qi Gong and Craniosacral therapy. Her focus is to treat the root cause of symptoms and to harmonize the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of each person with a goal of creating wholeness.
Deidre has been working in the realm of Chinese Medicine for 15 years, with a specific focus on Acupuncture since 2011 in her forest/ocean studio on Galiano Island.
To book an appointment with Deidre at The House of Now, please contact her by phone at 250-222-0088 or by email at [email protected].

D. Robert Hardy
Raja Meditation Instructor
As a child, Don experienced a spontaneous awakening of bliss in, of all places, a public school room. In 1972 Don was initiated into Transcendental Meditation and soon studied to be a teacher and a Siddha under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. A number of years later he became an independent teacher based on the teachings of Patanjali and Yoga Sutras. In 2003 he had a permanent awakening. Believing, “ a teacher must travel the road and be established in the destination before teaching” Don is now taking on students, teaching advanced techniques as well as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Contact info: [email protected].
Raja Meditation Instructor
As a child, Don experienced a spontaneous awakening of bliss in, of all places, a public school room. In 1972 Don was initiated into Transcendental Meditation and soon studied to be a teacher and a Siddha under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. A number of years later he became an independent teacher based on the teachings of Patanjali and Yoga Sutras. In 2003 he had a permanent awakening. Believing, “ a teacher must travel the road and be established in the destination before teaching” Don is now taking on students, teaching advanced techniques as well as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Contact info: [email protected].

COMING SOON: Angie Schnepper
Earth Angel Healing
Angie Schnepper is a Reiki Master from the Western Canada Reiki Training Centre. She has also been practicing hot stone massage therapy since early 2013 with many repeat clients with positive results.
Angie has recently relocated to the Comox Valley from Alberta. She has a strong connection to the ocean so Vancouver Island, with its leaning towards alternative health, seemed the obvious choice. She is very intuitive with a natural talent towards healing.
250.850.9360 hotstonemassage411.com
Earth Angel Healing
Angie Schnepper is a Reiki Master from the Western Canada Reiki Training Centre. She has also been practicing hot stone massage therapy since early 2013 with many repeat clients with positive results.
Angie has recently relocated to the Comox Valley from Alberta. She has a strong connection to the ocean so Vancouver Island, with its leaning towards alternative health, seemed the obvious choice. She is very intuitive with a natural talent towards healing.
250.850.9360 hotstonemassage411.com

Donna Prather
Iridologist
Donna is a double certified Iridologist, with 15 years experience. She attended the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing in Ab., studying nutrition and herbology. She studied European Phytotherapy through the Swiss Vogel Institute, Switzerland and is a certified Digestive Care Advisor and Registered Nutritional Product Advisor. Donna has attended many teaching courses by Homeocan, Dolisos, Nutraceuticals and Bioran in regards to homeotoxicology, plus many other courses including body, facial and tongue diagnosis. Prior to coming to the Comox Valley, she owned and operated Columbia Valley Natural Health Center in Golden, BC for 12 years as a health food store and clinic.
250-334-4347 [email protected]
Iridologist
Donna is a double certified Iridologist, with 15 years experience. She attended the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing in Ab., studying nutrition and herbology. She studied European Phytotherapy through the Swiss Vogel Institute, Switzerland and is a certified Digestive Care Advisor and Registered Nutritional Product Advisor. Donna has attended many teaching courses by Homeocan, Dolisos, Nutraceuticals and Bioran in regards to homeotoxicology, plus many other courses including body, facial and tongue diagnosis. Prior to coming to the Comox Valley, she owned and operated Columbia Valley Natural Health Center in Golden, BC for 12 years as a health food store and clinic.
250-334-4347 [email protected]

Nelson Meggitt
OptimumWellnessFactor – Life & Wellness Coaching / Holistic Aromatherapy
Having a diverse background in construction trades and Occupational Health & Safety Consulting, Nelson gradually found his true calling in the Healing Arts. He is a Certified ARōMATOUCH Technique® Practitioner and highly intuitive Life & Wellness Coach. He looks forward to being of service while working towards further accreditation in Holistic Aromatherapy. Nelson is enrolled in a correspondence course to obtain the Registered Aromatherapist / Essential Oil Therapist designation. If you are not inspired and living to your full potential, Nelson will help you overcome all perceived obstacles so that you can heal and move forward on your soul's chosen path with joy, courage, strength and full support.
For more information call (250) 465-2120 or visit www.optimumwellnessfactor.ca
OptimumWellnessFactor – Life & Wellness Coaching / Holistic Aromatherapy
Having a diverse background in construction trades and Occupational Health & Safety Consulting, Nelson gradually found his true calling in the Healing Arts. He is a Certified ARōMATOUCH Technique® Practitioner and highly intuitive Life & Wellness Coach. He looks forward to being of service while working towards further accreditation in Holistic Aromatherapy. Nelson is enrolled in a correspondence course to obtain the Registered Aromatherapist / Essential Oil Therapist designation. If you are not inspired and living to your full potential, Nelson will help you overcome all perceived obstacles so that you can heal and move forward on your soul's chosen path with joy, courage, strength and full support.
For more information call (250) 465-2120 or visit www.optimumwellnessfactor.ca

Marny Elliott
Emotional Health Therapist providing Personal Counselling and Parent Coaching
Through her formal education, career path and personal journey, Marny has developed a passion to help people be emotionally healthy so they can create the life they desire and move forward from a place of joy within. She helps people shed, integrate or deeply heal from the experiences and emotional issues that
are no longer serving them. She also teaches and supports the implementation of the Nurtured Heart Approach®. This is a set of 3 clear strategies that help children access what is great about themselves
and find the confidence to live it.
250-218-8702 www.joywithin.ca [email protected]
Emotional Health Therapist providing Personal Counselling and Parent Coaching
Through her formal education, career path and personal journey, Marny has developed a passion to help people be emotionally healthy so they can create the life they desire and move forward from a place of joy within. She helps people shed, integrate or deeply heal from the experiences and emotional issues that
are no longer serving them. She also teaches and supports the implementation of the Nurtured Heart Approach®. This is a set of 3 clear strategies that help children access what is great about themselves
and find the confidence to live it.
250-218-8702 www.joywithin.ca [email protected]

Jen Reis
Our Om Two Hands
Jen has always been passionate about wellness, health, food and bodywork. Her introduction into massage came in 1998 when she first trained in aromatherapy. She has since trained and worked in various massage modalities including working in India, England, and Maurelle Island. Jen is continuously seeking growth on herself as well on expanding her healing arts techniques. She is excited to be working with such talented people, working part of Our OM 2hands Wednesdays and Thursdays.
250-618-7331 OurOM2hands.com [email protected] or find us on Facebook
Our Om Two Hands
Jen has always been passionate about wellness, health, food and bodywork. Her introduction into massage came in 1998 when she first trained in aromatherapy. She has since trained and worked in various massage modalities including working in India, England, and Maurelle Island. Jen is continuously seeking growth on herself as well on expanding her healing arts techniques. She is excited to be working with such talented people, working part of Our OM 2hands Wednesdays and Thursdays.
250-618-7331 OurOM2hands.com [email protected] or find us on Facebook

Carolyn Brett
Registered Massage Therapist
Carolyn has loved being an RMT for 7 years. Her goal is to make great use of every minute she has with a client. That said, you can expect Carolyn to ask lots of questions, assess, reassess, educate, and most importantly, strive to find the most useful methods of touch, given every client's unique needs. Since her initial training, Carolyn has focused a lot on treating fascia – that prolific and poorly understood tissue that separates and connects everything in our body. What she loves most is the opportunity to connect with others and achieve, often astounding, change.
250-465-4366 www.carolynbrett.ca [email protected] facebook.com/carolynbrettRMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Carolyn has loved being an RMT for 7 years. Her goal is to make great use of every minute she has with a client. That said, you can expect Carolyn to ask lots of questions, assess, reassess, educate, and most importantly, strive to find the most useful methods of touch, given every client's unique needs. Since her initial training, Carolyn has focused a lot on treating fascia – that prolific and poorly understood tissue that separates and connects everything in our body. What she loves most is the opportunity to connect with others and achieve, often astounding, change.
250-465-4366 www.carolynbrett.ca [email protected] facebook.com/carolynbrettRMT

Ted Yells
Energy in Harmony
I have been working with both physical and emotional energy healing modalities for over 25 years and in
the last few years have moved to working with healing at the quantum field level. I can now offer clients a “Transformational Opportunity”, where they are able to Release old beliefs and energy blockages from the past, Healing many of the issues of the present, and opening up a Future with new possibilities. My primary modalities include TAT, Matrix Energetics, The Emotion Code, Muscle Testing, and most recently a simple but powerful new technique for quantum work called 2 Points One Smile.
www.energyinharmony.ca [email protected] H 250-339-2227
Energy in Harmony
I have been working with both physical and emotional energy healing modalities for over 25 years and in
the last few years have moved to working with healing at the quantum field level. I can now offer clients a “Transformational Opportunity”, where they are able to Release old beliefs and energy blockages from the past, Healing many of the issues of the present, and opening up a Future with new possibilities. My primary modalities include TAT, Matrix Energetics, The Emotion Code, Muscle Testing, and most recently a simple but powerful new technique for quantum work called 2 Points One Smile.
www.energyinharmony.ca [email protected] H 250-339-2227

Arrow Gonsalves - Owner & Lead Trainer
Heart Drum Beat - Taoist Yoga & Healing Services
Arrow is a Master Trainer and Master Healer in the Tao Healing Arts. She offers physical, emotional and spiritual healing and empowerment through Do-In (Taoist yoga classes) and workshop instruction. Using traditional training methods and lessons of Tao. Arrow helps people restore health and balance while awakening their innate being. Practitioners regain purpose, joy, compassion and wonder through study of self as part of the way of nature.
Lessons systematically incorporate Chakra Training and Brain Based development programs.
Arrow has 9 years experience in Taoist Yoga Instruction, Workshop Facilitation as well as Instructor Training and Traditional Healer Training. To arrange for your Personal Consultation call (250)650-9905
arrow@heartdrumbeat.com www.heartdrumbeat.com
Heart Drum Beat - Taoist Yoga & Healing Services
Arrow is a Master Trainer and Master Healer in the Tao Healing Arts. She offers physical, emotional and spiritual healing and empowerment through Do-In (Taoist yoga classes) and workshop instruction. Using traditional training methods and lessons of Tao. Arrow helps people restore health and balance while awakening their innate being. Practitioners regain purpose, joy, compassion and wonder through study of self as part of the way of nature.
Lessons systematically incorporate Chakra Training and Brain Based development programs.
Arrow has 9 years experience in Taoist Yoga Instruction, Workshop Facilitation as well as Instructor Training and Traditional Healer Training. To arrange for your Personal Consultation call (250)650-9905
arrow@heartdrumbeat.com www.heartdrumbeat.com

Sheron Jutila CYT
Yoga with Sheron
Sheron was initially drawn to a meditative pranayama (breath awareness) practice and
then 20 years ago was introduced to asana (posture) practice. Sheron has been teaching & sharing relaxation techniques for over 20 years, and in 2004 she added Yoga Instruction to her offerings. With over 2500 hours of yoga teaching experience and over 800 hours of yoga training and education, she provides an environment that is safe and accepting to all and a place to discover “your yoga”.
She teaches Hatha, Yin, Nidra, 55+, Gentle and Joint Health Yogas in private and group settings.
www.BreatheLaughLove.com www.facebook.com/YogaWithSheronJutila 250.898.1359
Yoga with Sheron
Sheron was initially drawn to a meditative pranayama (breath awareness) practice and
then 20 years ago was introduced to asana (posture) practice. Sheron has been teaching & sharing relaxation techniques for over 20 years, and in 2004 she added Yoga Instruction to her offerings. With over 2500 hours of yoga teaching experience and over 800 hours of yoga training and education, she provides an environment that is safe and accepting to all and a place to discover “your yoga”.
She teaches Hatha, Yin, Nidra, 55+, Gentle and Joint Health Yogas in private and group settings.
www.BreatheLaughLove.com www.facebook.com/YogaWithSheronJutila 250.898.1359

Katie White RMT, HTP
Courtenay Massage Therapy
Katie is a Registered Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, Chartered Herbalist, Soma Yoga Instructor and currently pursuing designation as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. Katie has been practising the healing arts for over 15 years, helping people reduce pain and stress using bodywork, energy medicine, herbal medicine, movement therapy and ancient Ayurvedic practices.
Experience a 4 week Soma Yoga program designed to help you move more freely and with less pain. Learn somatic movements, yogic breathing & relaxation techniques. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
www.courtenaymassagetherapy.com 250-897-0069
Courtenay Massage Therapy
Katie is a Registered Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, Chartered Herbalist, Soma Yoga Instructor and currently pursuing designation as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. Katie has been practising the healing arts for over 15 years, helping people reduce pain and stress using bodywork, energy medicine, herbal medicine, movement therapy and ancient Ayurvedic practices.
Experience a 4 week Soma Yoga program designed to help you move more freely and with less pain. Learn somatic movements, yogic breathing & relaxation techniques. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
www.courtenaymassagetherapy.com 250-897-0069

Helen Patinson - Dancing Freedom Facilitator
Founder of Inspired Earth Projects
Helen is a Certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator. She is delighted to share Dancing Freedom in the community - a guided, free-form ecstatic dance practice that gets you out of your head and into your body. “Through guided free-form movement, we let go of the chattering mind and re-awaken the innate joy and wisdom of the body.” Helen studied classical ballet from age five to fifteen in London, UK. She has an MA in Arts and Ecology, is a Certified Yoga Teacher and loves being in nature getting her feet dirty. She is currently studying to become a Wilderness Guide leading Rights of Passage and Vision Quests.
For more info contact Helen 250-650-0126 www.inspiredearthprojects.com
Founder of Inspired Earth Projects
Helen is a Certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator. She is delighted to share Dancing Freedom in the community - a guided, free-form ecstatic dance practice that gets you out of your head and into your body. “Through guided free-form movement, we let go of the chattering mind and re-awaken the innate joy and wisdom of the body.” Helen studied classical ballet from age five to fifteen in London, UK. She has an MA in Arts and Ecology, is a Certified Yoga Teacher and loves being in nature getting her feet dirty. She is currently studying to become a Wilderness Guide leading Rights of Passage and Vision Quests.
For more info contact Helen 250-650-0126 www.inspiredearthprojects.com

Sue McGiffin
Our Om Two Hands
Sue has been practicing yoga since 1994, has been involved in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2000 and has had the opportunity to educate children in various daycare and preschool settings as well as on the ski hills in Whistler BC and the Alberta Rockies. Sue completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2009 and has been a certified ski instructor since 1995. She became a certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Instructor and completed her certification in May of 2014. Sue is very excited to be a part of ourOM2hands and to share her knowledge through her children’s yoga classes.
250-618-7331 [email protected] OurOM2hands.com or find us on facebook
Our Om Two Hands
Sue has been practicing yoga since 1994, has been involved in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2000 and has had the opportunity to educate children in various daycare and preschool settings as well as on the ski hills in Whistler BC and the Alberta Rockies. Sue completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2009 and has been a certified ski instructor since 1995. She became a certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Instructor and completed her certification in May of 2014. Sue is very excited to be a part of ourOM2hands and to share her knowledge through her children’s yoga classes.
250-618-7331 [email protected] OurOM2hands.com or find us on facebook

Evi Spiliotopoulos
Our Om Two Hands
Evi loves the healing arts. She began yoga after dealing with depression as a teenager. She coins Yoga making her feel grounded and balanced. In 2005 she obtained certification as a hatha yoga teacher, certified to teach kids from Rainbow Kids Yoga 2014. She has taught on and off since 2005 including a 'mommy and me' yoga class. She will be working with Sue teaching kids yoga and also doing various treatments. She loves kids, being playful and creative with a background in Theatre from Concordia University Montreal, QC. She completed VSBM spa therapy program 2012, she learned various massage modalities and is certified in reflexology 2008. Evi began Our OM 2hands with Sue with enthusiasm in August 2014. 250 618-7331 OurOM2hands.com [email protected] or find us on Facebook
Our Om Two Hands
Evi loves the healing arts. She began yoga after dealing with depression as a teenager. She coins Yoga making her feel grounded and balanced. In 2005 she obtained certification as a hatha yoga teacher, certified to teach kids from Rainbow Kids Yoga 2014. She has taught on and off since 2005 including a 'mommy and me' yoga class. She will be working with Sue teaching kids yoga and also doing various treatments. She loves kids, being playful and creative with a background in Theatre from Concordia University Montreal, QC. She completed VSBM spa therapy program 2012, she learned various massage modalities and is certified in reflexology 2008. Evi began Our OM 2hands with Sue with enthusiasm in August 2014. 250 618-7331 OurOM2hands.com [email protected] or find us on Facebook