2009 Nomination - Check Out What Folks Are Saying!

I nominate Susan F Waletkus D.C., from True Life Chiropractic in Kingston, Ma
She is truly a healer and tunes in to where the problem is every time. I feel so much
better when I leave her healing center and I'm always recommending her to people I know.  
Elaine Hall

Ann Fraser is the poster woman for personal health and well being.  She eats, breathes, and sleeps healthy lifestyle and personal well being.  Besides living her own life in this way she constantly promotes her healthy lifestyle and shares the vast knowledge she has accumulated over the years to others who are seeking guidance for themselves or who may just be curious.  Something that sets Ann apart from others who lead healthy lifestyles is her passion.  She glows when the topic is brought up in conversation and she is able to provide advice to others around her.  You will not find a better candidate for this award.
John Bonome

I would like to nominate The Heavenly Messenger and The heart of Reiki Center's  partners Cathi Burke, Kelly Tammaro and Ann Brum for the Champion awards.  Each one of these lovely women are committed to helping others in a very unique way.  They work as a team to bring love, healing and joy to everyone who walks through the doors of their center.  They have built a beautiful safe and sacred space solely to help others.  I could not think of three people more deserving of the Champion Award!
Best, Cristina 

I would like to nominate Kristi Marsh, the founder of Choose Wiser, for an award.  Kristi develops and presents workshops to enlighten participants on fresh and toxin free living. Kristi maintains uplifting ambience while sharing how to reduce harmful chemical exposure in cosmetics, household cleaners and food sources. The purpose of her work is educational and to maintain this integrity she does not sell products discussed. Instead, her messages are empowering, designed specifically for  women looking resources, steps, and ideas.
Karen Roche

I would like to nominate Anne Barry Jolles.  She is a wonderful life coach and makes a positive difference in people's lifes every day.  I hope she wins !
MaryKay Duffy

I would like to nominate Kathleen Ogar as Champion of Healthy Living.  I feel she is knowledgeable and trust her opinion one hundred percent. I enjoy reading her once a month health tip and recipes on the Internet also. .  .  and, I can actually feel her smiling as I read her writings.  She puts her heart and soul into helping others. 
Pattie Cedrone

I would like to nominate Kathleen Ogar of Infinite Health & Wellness for the Healthy Living Champion award.  Kathleen has been by my natural health counselor for many years.  I believe she has helped to improve my overall health and well being through acupressure treatments, counseling and homeopathic care.  Kat is kind, compassionate and dedicated to helping her clients be healthy and achieve their goals.
Dawne Green

I am writing to nominate Cathi Burke  and Kelly Tammaro of Heavenly Messenger and the Heart of Reiki Center in Hanover for a Champion Award at the event of Jan. 9.  Both of these women have made such a difference in my life over the past year. They are not only gifted healers but compassionate, loving, and giving women. Both Cathi and Kelly bring all of themselves to their clients and are such blessings of love on the South Shore.
Diane Panaro

Congratulations to the Winners of the "2009 Healthy Living Champion Awards"

 

 

Barbara Barker Integrative Holistic Practitioner B.S. LMT, RM, CIH
Barbara has worked in the field of Holistic Health for more than 18 years.  She is truly an Integrative Holistic Practitioner as she easily blends together numerous healing modalities to best suit you needs. Barbara is a graduate of Stillpoint School of Integrative Life Healing and is also a LMT, Reiki Maser, Magnified Healing and Subtle Energy Practitioner.  She has her certification in Bio-Energetic Nutrition from Mark Mincolla. In 2006 Barbara was certified to teach Integrated Energy Therapy.  This hands-on modality connects with the angels to facilitate the healing process on at cellular level, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  "Get the issue out of the tissue for good!" Barbara has included her knowledge of essential oils in her practice for many years.  Essential Oils enhance the benefit of her work exponentially!  She is a distributor of Young Living Products. Barbara holds a BS. Degree from UMass, has 22 years teaching experience is and is ordained through The Universal Brotherhood Movement. Barbara is a compassionate, dedicated and gifted practitioner as well as a teacher.  Please come experience the healing touch of Barbara's work.  It will be a most unique experience specially designed for you! "I blend together numerous modalities to best suit your needs after discussing your gopals.  Generally, I do a distant energy scan before we meet so that I have information to guide our plan for your personalized session."  With each breath I Am filled with Divine Light!"  Heart Light Therapies 781 424-9853

Patricia E. MacIsaac is the owner/operator of South Shore Hypnosis Center in Hingham, MA, and has also taught hypnotism for the Adult Education Program at Quincy College. A frequent lecturer and facilitator of workshops and seminars, she has been a guest speaker on radio talk shows throughout New England. She is certified to teach all National Guild of Hypnotists’ training courses and is the recipient of the 1993 NGH Meritorious Service Award, and the Dr. Rexford L. North Award in 2007, as well as twice being named Certified Instructor of the Year. She was also featured twice on the cover of the Journal of Hypnotism, and is a member of the NGH Board of Examiners and Advisory Board. In 2006 Patricia accepted a mission from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to work with HIV/AIDS children in Botswana. She helped to care for sick babies, and using an interpreter, conducted self-empowerment workshops for the women using principles of hypnosis to help them think about their lives in a more positive way. Currently Pat is teaching NGH certification courses, co-authoring a column in the Journal of Hypnotism, completing a book with Dr. Dwight Damon, and preparing a mentoring system for new NGH Consulting Hypnotists. One of the greatest satisfactions in her life is to see her NGH certification students gain confidence as they learn their new hypnosis skills.

 

 

 

 

Ann Fraser Wellness Coordinator for the South Shore YMCA has been developing and teaching wellness programs for the Y for six years. Through her extensive programming options, Ann has touched the lives of hundreds of Y members, at the Mill Pond Branch located in Hanover, MA. Some of the initiatives that Ann has brought to the Y include, Cardiac Transition, a program that helps post cardiac rehab-patients, integrate into a more traditional fitness setting and take a more pro-active approach to their own health and well being. Another innovative program that Ann has developed at the Y, includes aquatic personal training for those recovering from injuries, or new to exercise. This approach incorporates a mind, body connection that is a safe and comfortable way to ease people into a healthier lifestyle. In addition, Ann has developed collaborations with area healthcare providers and practitioners to expand preventative and wellness programs for South Shore communities. As with all YMCA programs, the wellness component nurtures the spirit, challenges the mind and strengthens the body. The YMCA works hard to make its programs accessible to all South Shore families and never turns people away for financial reasons.

  

 

Rev. Cathi Burke of the Angels of Light Ministry and Co-Owner of The Heavenly Messenger & The Heart of Reiki Center in Hanover has been working with Angelic Energies since the passing of her father in 1995. Cathi is an Ordained Inter Faith Angel Minister offering Custom Weddings and Vows, Home Blessings, Baptisms, Soul Counseling, Eulogies and Angels of Light Sunday Services. She is both an Angelic Channel and a Medium, as well as a workshop facilitator, Healer, and Holistic Nutritionist and the Author of Americo Michael Surrounded by Angels, and The Nine Healing Angels/Butterfly Awakened CD. Cathi truly loves working with others through her 12 month Angelic Forecasts, Medium ship sessions, Holistic methods of Healing, Marriage Ceremonies and her Heightened Heavenly Messenger Angels of Light 8 Week Certification classes and her many Workshops.  Her commitment is to bring forth healing and understanding to each person who crosses her path, and to connect them with their true souls purpose as well as to help them realize their fullest potential and Inuitive gifts. Go to www.angeloflightministry.com and www.heartofReiki.com for more offerings and details.  781-871-1740
 

 

Cindy Doody, has her bachelors in Communications from Emerson College. After a 10 year stint in the professional field of Advertising and High Tech she signed up for Massage Therapy School. Cindy attended Dovestar Institute in Plymouth, MA. Upon graduation she opened Ocean Song Wellness Center in Scituate, MA. Cindy believes that your passion should be challenged with constant education and she continued studying with Erik Dalton and James Waslaski.
She is drawn to working with neuromuscular therapies, and loves working with all the athletes from young to young at heart. Presently, she owns a Muscular Therapy Studio in Cohasset, MA offering Kriya  (relaxation massage), pre & post natal, pre and post sports massage, and now offering oncology massage. Cindy enjoys working at sporting events like the Boston marathon and local community events. Cindy will also be working more closely with the South Shore/Dana Farber Cancer Center in the upcoming year. She will be attending the Oncology World Healing Summit in April. Cindy lives in Scituate with her husband with is an passionate cyclist and her two children.

 

Dan Hegerich is a teacher of life and a consultant of health and healing.  His journey was sparked in 1994 when he was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer.  Through five relapses and six years of chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries, and psychiatric care, Dan’s quest and wisdom for absolute health and healing emerged.   Realizing he thought himself into illness, why not apply thinking into wellness?  “Thought applied cures.” Wallace D Wattles.  Dan teaches his students how to live healthier through nutrition, movement and healing techniques.  Rather than seeing a person with medical ‘labelitis’ conditions, he embodies the whole person and their whole life inspiring the student to be a participant in their health and healing process. Dan currently lives in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and is available for phone, skype and in person consultations.   Dan can be reached at 413-663-4985; dan@absolutehealthandhealing.com; and you can check out his website at www.absolutehealthandhealing.com 

 

Diane Marie Ford gently and passionately guides others tore-igniting their personal power and reclaiming their life force; using primaryfoods (nourishment for your emotional/spiritual body) secondary foods(nourishment for your physical body) and her unique blend of health andnutrition counseling, life coaching and powerful spiritual readings.  As aNourishment Counselor and Spirit Medium, Diane integrates mediumship into herholistic health and lifestyle practice. Her approach makes personal transformation fun, graceful and anempowering experience.  A graduateof the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Class of 2004, Diane is a CertifiedHolistic Health Counselor; accredited with the American Association of DruglessPractitioners (AADP) as Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Trainedin modern health counseling, eastern and western nutrition and as a spiritmedium, Diane offers a grounded, spiritual approach to healthy living andpassionate longevity. FounderWhole Soul Nutrition™ ~ Co-founderof Listen To Thyself. 508.947.5348 Diane@ListenToThyself.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., is a Biochemist/Immunologist, Master NLP Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, Mind/Body Healer, and leader in the field of Energy Psychology. Dr. Swack has presented her dramatic results live on national television and at international conferences. She has published numerous articles in scientific, professional, and popular journals and authored the chapter "Healing from the Body Level Up" in the industry-defining publication, Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Source Book. Dr. Swack offers trainings both nationally and abroad. Dr. Swack has a private practice in Needham, MA. She and her associates offer individual client sessions in person or by telephone.

 

 

 
Kathleen Ogar, C.Hom., Dipl. ABT, CNC is a Natural Health Counselor, Public Speaker, Writer and the Director at Infinite Health & Wellness in Hanover.  She has been practicing alternative and complementary therapies for 8 years.  Her passion is helping clients transform their lives through the power of nutrition and natural medicine.  Along with education, what Kathleen brings to your wellness program is really caring about you and your success.  Her goal is to support you as you transition to a happier, healthier life without the restrictions, guilt or side effects associated with traditional methods.  Kathleen helps you set and achieve your health goals using a step by step approach that ensures success.  Could one conversation change your life?  Contact her today to find out at www.YourInfiniteWellness.com or 617-678-4088.

Katharine Gilpin is aLicensed Massage Therapist, Sound Therapist and Reiki Master/Teacher; member ofThe Sound Healing Network and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.With private body therapy practices in Middleborough and Newton, MA, Katharineintegrates her extensive training in the psychotherapeutic realm of bodyworkand various other healing modalities with her passion for natural    healing, physical well-beingand spiritual connectedness to create her own brand of personalized massage andbodywork therapy. Katharine, an accomplished teacher and a nine-year veteran ofprofessional theatre, (including Broadway, regional and touring companies) combinesher love of the dramatic arts, body and energy healing  to present a variety of bodywork andReiki classes, as well as self-expression seminars  using theatre  arts and vocaltechniques. Founder of Listening Hands ~ Co-founder of Listen To Thyself. Katharine has been in private practice since 1990508.947.5348  Katharine@ListenToThyself.com

 

 

 

Kelly Tammaro, is owner of Heavenly Messengers & Heart of Reiki Center, 720 Washington Street,  Hanover.  Her goal is simple, "To make the world a better place starting with herself!"  Visit her website at www.HeartofReiki.com 781-848-1566.  Photo attached.  

 

 

 

Kris Stecker. As an avid bicyclist, runner and outdoorsman, Kris has always valued the benefits of exercise and healthy living. He taught himself massage in 1973 and integrated it into his life on many levels. His journey deepened while working at Lotus Development as a software engineer. Long stressful hours combined with past injuries culminated in severe back problems that brought him to polarity therapy. Having learned polarity from Nancy Risley, RPP, RPE, of the Polarity Realization Institute in 1986, Kris went on to be a practitioner and teacher. In 1991 he collaborated with Nancy Risley in combining the sound of quartz crystal bowls with energy work in the creation of RYSE (Realizing Your Sublime Energies) an energy system training for people who want to maintain optimal energy system clarity. Kris went on to record 15 CDs with the quartz bowls including Moon Suite which is a sonic polarity session. Kris continues his work as owner of Spa Tech Institute school of massage, polarity and aesthetics. To learn more go to www.spatech.edu or call the school at 800-262-8530. 

 

Laura Bonetzky-Joseph is the Managing Director of MedSpa New England in Hingham, MA and was recently recognized by New England Business Journal as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Professionals in Southeastern New England for her accomplishments as well as her local charitable work. Laura addresses all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit whose customized innovative approaches to her service delivery sets her apart. She uses a combination of traditional, creative, nontraditional, holistic, and customized approaches to her care.  Laura's mission is to help treat and heal the person, not the "symptom".  Laura is a moderator for many online Health & Wellness groups and has authored articles on topics such as Meditation, Stress, Botox, Belief, Fear and Hospice. MedSpa New England offers a variety of services and programs including Botox & Restylane Alternatives, Dermatology, Hair Removal, Photo Rejuvenation, Acne, Rosacea, PPx Therapies, Reiki, Food Sensitivites & Toxicities, Stress Reduction, Meditation, Events, Workshops, Classes, & Seminars. "Quote - Testamonial"  To learn more about Laura or MedSpa New England, please visit their website www.MedSpaNE.com or call at 781-422-2294.
 

 

My name is Lee-Ann Trigler and as owner of The Hanson Holistic Center. I have tried to create a safe environment where people are able to explore their full potential as human beings. I believe living abundantly is the essence of life and is found through mental, physical and spiritual well being. People become what they are created to be by gaining education awareness and compassion. I am the founder of Hanson Holistic Center, Co Founder of Haven For Healing Non Profit Foundation, and Director/Teacher of Standing Strong Program of Self Defense for Women. A reiki master, graduate 200 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

My name is Dee Davidson and my husband Jim and I own Sacred Space that is known as Simply Soothing Sanctuary. I hold a license in Kriya Massage, I'm a Reiki Shamballa Master and I hold a certificate in Yoga, a white belt in Nia, and have practiced Tai Chi for many years. I strive to live a mindful life through the practice of meditation, yoga, dance and a joyful heart. We endeavor to share all this at Simply Soothing Sanctuary, where "The Healing starts from the Inside Out".  Also located on premise is a 7-circuit classic Labyrinth that is open for public walking on the third sunday from 1-4pm and by appointment. Love, Light & Laughter  ~ call Dee at 781-582-3912 or visit us on the web www.SimplySoothiingSanctuary.com

 

 

 

 

Beth O’Connor is a Success Coach who helps guide her clients to reach their goals. She does this by working with the subconscious mind, where we hold our emotions, habits and beliefs. Neuroscience tells us that we use our subconscious mind 75-95% of our day, yet we often try to change ourselves with our conscious mind, simply the weaker part of us. Beth truly believes that we literally can’t help ourselves and that self-sabotage is a real thing! It is truly not your fault, but rather your subconscious mind running old, erroneous programming. Beth often says “Access the subconscious mind, and watch your life transpire.” Her clients couldn’t agree more.
Beth is a Certified Hypnotist, through the National Guild of Hypnotists and is Board Certified through the National Hypnosis and Education Board. She also holds advance hypnosis certifications in Past Life Therapy, Pediatric Hypnosis, 5-PATH® and 7th PATH® Self-Hypnosis and has been trained by the top hypnosis trainers in the world.
Beth is also an Emotional Freedom Techniques™ practitioner. Emotional Freedom Techniques™ (EFT) is a remarkable technique based on Ancient Chinese Medicine and is often called an emotional version of acupuncture without needles. It works on the body’s subtle energies and some call it “Energy Psychology”. It is used by over 5,000 medical doctors, psychologists, hypnotists, chiropractors and lay people around the world. It is based on the simple belief that all negative emotions are merely a disruption in our energy system. Clear that disruption and your issue will clear as well. Beth urges you to check out emofree.com, the official website of EFT to see how many well known medical doctors, psychologists and others, including Deepak Chopra and Dr. Joseph Mercola (who recently wrote a book about EFT), are in awe over this amazing technique and its rapid effect. Beth also earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts in 1991. Beth works with individuals and facilitates many group sessions on EFT, Hypnosis and Past Life Regression. She is also a recipient of the “2008 Healthy Living Magazine Honorary Award” in recognition of her outstanding efforts, dedication and commitment to the health & wellness community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rita Straus Berkowitz has impressed large audiences throughout the world by drawing portraits of loved ones from the higher side of life. She is the author of Empowering Your Life with Angels and co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Communicating with Spirits. Rita has both, studied and taught at the Arthur Findley College in Essex England, as well as lectured and demonstrated at large events and Spiritualist Churches in the United States and Canada. She is an accomplished artist who has shown her paintings and drawings throughout New England and New York. Rita is an Ordained Minister in the Spiritualist Church and pastor of the First Spiritualist Church of Quincy, located at 40 West St., Quincy, MA. (617) 770-2246. She is also a Certified Medium and has completed a Master of Science in Psychological Counseling. Rita offers private sittings, classes and has trained many professional mediums. She is featured on BBC  television UK, in OfSpirit.com , BestPsychicMediums.com & will be featured in an upcoming A & E Special. She has been a guest on FOX 25 News, “It’s Your Call” with Lynn Doyle on CN8 TV, “Angels in Waiting” Los Angeles, CA, HayHouse.com and numerous other radio and television appearances. A spirit portrait is truly tangible evidence of survival

Susan Martelli is a teacher of English and French at Massasoit Community College. She preaches healthy living practices to captive audiences of students in Composition, Children's Literature, and foreign language classes. A longtime student and teacher of Yoga and a Reiki master, she encourages her students to make healthy lifestyle choices as a strategy for achieving academic success as well as for personal happiness. Susan is a graduate of Boston College where she majored in French and Education, and she received a Master's Degree in English from Bridgewater State College. She believes strongly that Massasoit offers wonderful opportunities for joy and success to all students. Susan is married and the mother of two grown children.  

 

 

Karen Roche is the founder of Be Green Bath and Body, a small, homegrown company in North Easton, MA that makes toxin-free, all natural skin care products that are affordable.  The company was formed after Karen learned about the dangers of synthetic chemical ingredients in the products she was using and their potential to cause cancer, infertility, learning disabilities and other health problems.    The products (which include moisturizers, cleansers, scrubs, foaming soaps and powders) are free of parabens, synthetic preservatives, artificial colors and fragrances, and sulfates.  They are plant and vegetable based, use many organic ingredients and contain pure essential oils.  Karen is realizing her passion for all things natural and is following her dream to help people "nourish their skin safely".  Her company is a proud signer of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and is certified cruelty-free by PETA.  Please visit her website at www.begreenbathandbody.com.