The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • September - December 2014 • Page 117
Teachers, Lecturers, Workshop Leaders and the Centers Jewel Heart was founded by Gelek Rimpoche and is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and to bringing the practice of this rich tradition within the context of contemporary life to everyone. Joe Kelty is a poet and former teacher of English and Biology at area community colleges. Gayle Joseph is a teacher of meditation, healing techniques, past lives, and personal enlightenment. Joanne Karpinen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, and teacher with the International Network of Energy Healing. Noreen Keller, RSCP, has been a Spiritual Practitioner through Centers for Spiritual Living since 2011 and is studying to become a minister at the Holmes Institute. Joe Kelty is a poet and retired teacher of biology and English at Oakland Community College. Kelly Kempter, LMT, is a graduate of Irene’s Myomassology Institute with advanced training and practice in Thai Massage and Shiatsu. Karen Kerns, RPE RCST, is a registered polarity practitioner, registered craniosacral therapist, massage therapist, and dental hygenist who serves as the director of the Polarity Center. Master Sang Kim is an engineer, Christian mystic, teacher, and inheritor of Master Gabriel Chin’s Yang Style Tai-Chi lineage who has been practicing martial arts and healing for over 25 years. Carole Kirby, LMSW, is a long-time therapist working with couples, individuals, and families.
Lighthouse Center, Inc. in Whitmore Lake is a center for spiritual development founded by Chetana Catherine Florida in 1979. Open to all pathways, the Center is guided by Jain Master Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji and embraces Ahimsa, non-violence towards all beings. Pam Lindberg is an Introductory Level II Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with nine years teaching experience. Ellen Livingston studied Raw Nutritional Science with Dr. Doug Graham and Professor Rozalind Gruben Graham, and has more than 20 years of independent research on health and nutrition. She teaches yoga and raw food classes in the community and from her home and yurt in Ann Arbor, and offers life coaching. Madhavi Mai, Artistic Director of Sadhana Dance Theater, has been performing and teaching the Bharatanatyam style of Indian classical dance for over 20 years. She currently leads an elder arts program and participates in Kirtin dance.
Arlene Kosmatka, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Adrian who is involved in the ministry of spiritual direction and retreat work.
Claire Maitre has trained with deep ecologist and engaged Buddhist, Joanna Macy.
Dave Krajovic and Pat Krajovic founded Body Works Healing Center in Plymouth, the Global Breath Institute, and Ascension Breathwork. They have advanced training in a wide array of healing techniques, esoteric teachings, and breath mastery.
Sandra Marks is a certified hypnotherapist specializing in past life regression, energy healing, MariEL Reiki, polarity, and chakra alignment.
Lucinda Kurtz, MA, is a certified Brennan Healing Sciences practitioner and former professor of Women’s Studies. She helps women heal from abuse, trauma, and wounds through shamanic and bioenergetic practices influenced by Kabbalah.
Laura Shope is the founder and creative director of Bluefire Institute. She has over 15 years of experience “guiding people to live their fullest lives” and providing “insightful facilitation and coaching.” For more information about workshops she’s offering this fall, see the “Personal Growth” section on page 104.
Barb McConnell, LPN, is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor for Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 who has studied essential oils for the last 14 years and is certified in most areas of oils training.
Marcia Maria is a conscious channel for Mary Magdalene.
Molly McMullen-Laird, MD, is the medical director of the Rudolf Steiner Health Center and serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Supported Anthroposophical patient organization.
M. J. LaDuke has been teaching yoga for over five years and serves as the official yoga instructor for the makers of 5-Hour Energy.
Kathleen Moore is a Certified Teacher of mind-body awareness Alexander Technique, a therapist, singer-songwriter, and voice and music teacher.
Joan Kusak, IHM, is a spiritual director on staff at River House - IHM Spirituality Center who has also served in campus, pastoral, teaching, and Stephen ministry.
Kyle Morgan, DO, has had an integrative medicine practice in Ann Arbor for 14 years and has extensive experience in helping people with cancer.
Kiera Laike, IRW, is the author of Soul Orientation: The Dance of Reflective Relationship.
Ed Morin is a poet and former English teacher at area universities and colleges.
Leslie Science & Nature Center is a nonprofit organization that provides environmental education programs for children, families, and other individuals in southeast Michigan. LSNC’s grounds with live raptor enclosures, a Critter House, and wooded hiking trails are open and free to the public every day.
Joe Mundy is an author and expert on A Course in Miracles.
Frank Levey is a certified breathwork facilitator and has been helping people explore their fullest potential through the breath for over eight years. He is also a meditation instructor and wilderness skills educator. Jack and Susan Lewis are spiritual teachers, aura photographers, aura interpreters, and natural light workers who apply the law of attraction and the work of Edgar Cayce to their interpretations. Jack Lewis is a naturopathic doctor who uses an iriscope as part of his practice.
Connor Otto is an international traveling circus performer and dedicated movement teacher, focusing on physical communication, play, and heart-centered practice. He specializes in stilts, acrobatics, fire dancing, and juggling. Glenn Pailthorp, CHT, is a clairvoyant reader, healer, and counselor with a background in shamanism, hypnotherapy, NLP, and psychic development. Sifu Genie Parker has trained and taught Wu Style tai chi chuan for over 20 years. She is a disciple of Grandmaster Eddie Wu Kwong Yu, head of the fifth generation of the Wu family and gatekeeper of the Wu style. Mridu Pasrija is a Crystalline Consciousness Technique Energy Coach and certified teacher who comes from a corporate background in human resources and technology. Reverend Margaret Passenger is an author and ordained minister of the United Methodist Church, now retired. She has led Bible studies for over 15 years. Peachy Fitness is a community-based yoga and dance studio for adults and children ages three and up.
Cindy Murray, a faculty member at the School of Social Work at Western Michigan University, is a graduate of the C. J. Jung Institute of Chicago and a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan.
Jan Pemberton, RCST, RPP, is a certified teacher and member of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of American. She teaches foundation courses in the US and Canada, as well as advanced series on Biodynamic Cranial Therapy and Birth, and on Cranial Nerves.
Irena Nagler is a performer and director with Nightfire Dance Theater, Storydance, and Polyfonica Duo. She teaches environmental dance and facilitates dream circles.
Kay Posselt, teacher, writer, and business person, has been a student and teacher of meditation, Reiki, and A Course in Miracles for over two decades.
New Myth Works is an organization with a mission to provide a dynamic sanctuary for conscious evolution. It provides programs and hosts events in support of transformation of all kinds.
Angela Predhomme is a local singer-songwriter who has released three albums that range from light pop to blues and rock. Her music has been used in TV, film, and retail programming nationally and internationally.