Chanchal has been a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists since 1987 and obtained her MSc in herbal medicine at the University of Wales in 2003. She has an extensive background in orthomolecular nutrition and allergy therapy as well as clinical aromatherapy. Chanchal has held the faculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster since 2004 and she serves on the board of advisors of Dominion Herbal College in Burnaby. She publishes widely in professional journals and lectures internationally on medical herbalism, nutrition and health. Chanchal is the author of the book ‘Fibromyalgia – A Journey Toward Healing’ published by Contemporary Books. She is a certified Master Gardener and a certified Horticulture Therapist. She lives on 7 acres in Courtenay where she runs a clinical practice and where she and her husband, Thierry Vrain, are building a healing garden center.    www.chanchalcabrera.com

www.rhythm-spirit.com

The human mind and its nature have been the focus of my life academically and professionally. Studies in metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, and both Western and Eastern astrology have provided a foundation to understanding the human mind. My goals are to enhance the personal power and creativity of each individual. Only through self knowledge can the creativity and goal attainment of each individual  be achieved. As an astrologer I counsel people; as a counselor a person’s birth chart provides insight. I have taught and lectured in the States and India and have an international clientele.   www.phyllischubb.com

Barbara Odegard has studied alternative healing paths for well over 30 years. She co-owns and operates Ironwood Farm, a certified organic plant and produce farm. She is a chartered herbalist and studied in various levels of Healing Touch and other intuitive mind/ spirit modalities. Barbara's sacred contract is working with nature intelligences and helping others discover the joys of living as spiritual beings in the third dimension on this amazing Mother Planet, Earth.

Wendyanna Enge, well known psychic channel, has appeared on a variety of radio and television programs, demonstrating her talents and abilities of over 30 years experience working with the metaphysical sciences. She has donated her time as a pet psychic to the Humane Society, lectured, directed workshops and is enjoying her own private practice.

Constance Leverton has been an ongoing student and teacher of the mind/body connection for some thirty years.  She has taught and/or facilitated groups in the study of Holisitic Health, Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Body Movement.   In her desire to learn more about healing the mind, body and spirit, she discovered a form of movement know as NIA.  Using NIA, Constance offers a way to embrace, support and express the whole self - an opportunity to experience the magical dance of the mind and body through soulful movement.

SoulCollage® facilitator, Odette Lincoln Warner has spent more than two decades of independent research in the arenas of Spirituality, Psychology and Women’s Issues. She has formal training in Fine Arts and Graphic Design and has worked several years in support of Mental Health practitioners. Ms. Warner’s current area of study is on the Transpersonal work of process oriented psychologists, Arny & Amy Mindell, who use the integration of psychology, (quantum) physics, dream work, body work, relationships, and  interventions in near death (emergence) situations. Odette has studied group process with Vancouver based, Ross Laird, a Counselling Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Creative Process.

Bea Lorimer

Australian born, Bea Lorimer has lived in Vancouver all her adult life. After high school, Bea spent 20 years working in the music industry;  touring with artists like k.d Lang, The Tragically Hip and Diana Krall. In between tours she immersed herself in art study at Emily Carr and Langara in Vancouver, Julian Ashton in Sydney, Australia and any workshops or night classes in between. In 2002, Bea became a mother and stopped touring, finally being able to devote more time to her painting. Since moving to the Comox Valley in 2004, Bea has had 4 exhibitions of her work.

Recently, Bea has ventured into the teaching realm, where she is able to share her joy of playing and creating with different materials. Inspiration comes from texture, color and the natural patterns  in our environment and nature. She's also inspired by the "mark making" of Joan Miro, Australian Aboriginal painters, and other primitive folk artists. Bea's choice of materials include acrylic paint, plaster, pastel, Ink, recycled papers and old paintings. "I love the layering and building process, getting your hands dirty and  exploring in mixed medium"   www.beazworx.com