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Rob has experienced both the fast pace of the business world and the joys of fatherhood. It is his love and passion for change and realignment that inspired him to create Move 2 Wellness.

He has brought together a community of diverse and talented individuals dedicated to the same mission.

“Life and the World constantly pull at us from all directions. When the individual consciously takes the time to check their Inner Compass, I am confident they can align themselves and stop doing and start being!”

Rob is a graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Clinical Program. He is a licensed therapist in New York and Connecticut and a member of the AMTA and nationally certified by NCBTMB.

Barbara is a middle school health teacher in the Ridgefield Public School system. With 18 years experience under her belt, she brings a solid educational foundation out of the classroom and onto the mat at Move2Wellness. In 2000, her discovery and love of yoga began and in 2003, she received her 200-hour certification from the White Lotus Yoga Foundation in Santa Barbara, California. Nine years and many trainings later, she has learned and realized that the true teacher is within each of us and that her role as yoga, tai chi, or health teacher is to aid in the awakening of the teacher in all her students with empathy and compassion. Below is a list of certifications and trainings she has attained. Its purpose is to acknowledge and thank the many inspirational teachers with honor and gratitude. Each had a role in awakening the teacher in her . . .

Intensives with Aadil Palkhivala, Leslie Kaminoff, Donna Farhi, Angela Farmer, Jill Miller, Gary Kraftsow, Lilias Folan, Mariel Hemingway, Jon-Kabat Zinn, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman, Rodney Yee, Caroline Myss, Ann Greene, Judith-Hanson Lasater, Joan Borysenko, Joe Dispenza, David Darling, Tama Kieves, Gessner Geyer, Deepak Chopra, Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, Stephen Cope, Alan Finger, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Julie Gudmestad, Ray Long, Christa Rypins, Sarah Powers, Randal Williams, Rick Wormeli, Monte Selby, Anandi Ma, and Rob Young ...Namaste to all of you...For more information: www.taichieasy.org

Cara attended the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy where she graduated & became nationally certified & licensed in Clinical Massage Therapy & Bodywork. She is a member of the NATA & AMTA as well as holds certifications in CPR, AED & First Aid for Professional Rescuers. Cara has a Bachelors of Science from Springfield College where she was an Athletic Training major. Because of her AT background, Cara has a keen understanding of working with special health conditions & orthopedic injuries. She can perform many types of massage, but is known for her relaxation techniques, sports massage, trigger point work, & deep tissue massages. Cara is a strong, physically active individual who enjoys facilitating leadership retreats, skiing, yoga, & coaching gymnastics. In the summer, her time is spent surfing, hiking, running & springboard diving. She firmly believes in balancing mind, body & spirit.

Colleen E. Olphie-Lippmann’s interest in helping others to heal came out of the desire to heal herself. After years of chronic health problems Colleen was directed to an acupuncturist for help. Although skeptical at the prospect of acupuncture helping to relieve her pain, Colleen was pleasantly surprised that not only did the treatments heal her pain, remove her asthma and leave her completely healthy…it also categorically changed her life. Within 6 months of her first treatment, Colleen was paving her way to become an acupuncturist. Colleen

Still needing to finish her Bachelors Degree, Colleen aimed high and was accepted to Smith College where she studied Medical Anthropology and Fine Art. After finishing at Smith, Colleen wanted to make sure that the path to becoming an acupuncturist was indeed her calling. With nothing but a backpack she hopped a plane and landed in Northern Spain where she spent 5 weeks walking 500 miles of The Camino De Santiago, a spiritual pilgrimage that solidified her life’s plan. Colleen obtained her Master’s of Acupuncture at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture and has been in private practice for 5 years. Colleen cannot believe that she gets to make a career out of something she loves. “Acupuncture made me be the person I was always meant to be and now I can help others to become what they were meant to be too.”

As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Bossio provides comprehensive health care to all members of the family. Patients can expect individualized treatments that may include diet and nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. Dr. Bossio has an open, holistic approach to medicine and is known for taking the time to get to know her patients. She looks forward to assisting patients in their quest for optimal health.

In addition to her general practice, Dr. Bossio also specializes in women’s health, Lyme disease, and digestive disorders. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Biology and Anthropology from Colby College, she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She then joined National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR to complete her residency in family medicine. Dr. Bossio received additional medical training at Seattle Children's Hospital, Highline Cancer Center, Portland Reproductive Endocrinology, West Hills Gastroenterology, and with renowned naturopaths Tori Hudson, a national leader in women’s health, and Joshua Berry, a naturopathic pediatrician and Lyme specialist.

Jeanne (Sevapreet Kaur) is a KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and member of IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association). She graduated from Kundalini Yoga East in New York City and studied under the guidance of two of the most recognized and compassionate master teachers: Sat Jivan Kaur and Sat Jivan Singh, in addition to Guru Dev Singh, Simran Kaur, Guru Prem Singh and Dyal Singh. She was given the spiritual name Sevapreet Kaur, which means the Princess/Lioness of God who does devotional service, who lives and loves to serve God in all. Jeannne Shanin

Through her search for a spiritual practice that embodies a physical expression of meditation Jeanne discovered Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Leading to this quest was her practice of Siddha Yoga Meditation for over 20 years. She loves teaching and has found in Kundalini Yoga a complete yogic lifestyle which she incorporates into her classes and healing work.

Jeanne specializes in helping people to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually, guiding them on a path to increased self-awareness, radiant health and wellness. She is an energy healer certified as a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher, and was initiated into the Usui System of Natural Healing by the first non-Asian Reiki Master in 1988. A member of IARP (International Association of Reiki Professionals) and the Westchester Holistic Practitioners Network, Jeanne is part of the Integrative Medicine team at Northern Westchester Hospital where she also teaches Kundalini Yoga to cancer patients and their caregivers. She offers private sessions, support groups, meditation gatherings and Reiki Certification and Training. For more information on Jeanne, visit the touch of reiki on our links page.

Karen was introduced to meditation and yoga as a teen and has continued to deepen her practice over nearly 3 decades. That dedication has helped bring a sense of peace and balance while living in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. Karen has been teaching in the fitness industry since 1990 and holds many certifications including her 200RYT through Yoga Alliance and is a certified Yoga Edinstructor. She is dedicated to bringing the practice of therapeutic yoga to all populations in a safe format that is rooted in exercise science.

Her style is based on being safe and includes many modifications and adaptations. You will learn when to push, when to surrender and when to rest. Her approach focuses on falling in love with yoga and her students love her challenging, ever-changing classes and her upbeat, relaxing style. Karen is also the author of Yoga Bear: Yoga for Youngsters - a children's book published by Northword Press (2004) and is also one of the 46 authors featured in the book Yoga in America (2009). She is currently working on producing her own Meditations CD.

A life-long student of yoga, she has been blessed to have learned from many world renowned yogi masters. Karen takes what is most helpful and meaningful from a vast array of different sources including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Power Yoga, Jivamukti, Kundalini, Bikram, and Viniyoga... but her heart belongs to the teachings of Krishnamacharya and her dedication to her mentor Mark Whitwell. Mark is a gifted teacher and she is fortunate to have the experience of the true spirit of yoga and the authentic essence of how it was taught over 100 years ago. Karen is a master of progressive teaching (breaking poses down in a systematic way and teaching series classes that train students to master the actions and the inner attitude to progress in a logical and balanced way over time.) Check out her website on our links page.

Lorelie's background in fitness & dance helped her to progress very rapidly in the Middle Eastern dance arts, which she began studying under Master Teacher Riskallah Riyad in 2003. She is a personal trainer conducts group fitness classes & has competed nationally in bodybuilding competitions. She teaches belly dance & is a dancer in The Riskallah Riyad Dance Theatre Company based in Danbury CT. Lorelie cares passionately about carrying on & preserving the integrity of this dance form, & would love to share it with anyone who wants to learn the true art of belly dance. www.personaltrainingwithatwist.com

Ms. Williams is a Licensed Massage Therapist in both Connecticut and New York and is a memberof the American Massage Therapy Association. Ms. Williams has extensive experience in both Western and Eastern bodywork techniques and oftencombines several modalities in her sessions.

In addition to receiving her Massage Therapy License in 2003 from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Ms. Williams has received advanced certifications from The Institute for Integratvie Healthcare Studies where she studied Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy and the renowned Upledger Institute where she completed advanced certifications in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release and Lymph Drainage. Ms.Williams also received her certifications in Foot Reflexology, Zero Balancing andThai Yoga Massage at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York.By combining therapeutic massage with subtle energy techniques, Ms. Williams takes an integrative, holistic approach to healing and wellness.

Marisel is a Clinical Licensed Massage Therapist in CT.and NY and a graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, where she received an award for academic excellence.

She is an avid sculler and tennis player and loves taking long walks. She is a certified Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy practitioner, a type of massage done with the feet and also enjoys more traditional hands on massage such as deep tissue, sports and Swedish massage. Marisel believes everyone can benefit from the healing power of touch and finds her work deeply rewarding.

www.respiramassage.com

Matthew considers himself a Taoist or perhaps a Buddhist, a Meta physicist most accurately. He believes Quantum Physics is the scientific cusp meeting the spiritual world where the gap is narrowing. It is at this place where he sees our new paradigm for life and it is here that the value of consciousness and awareness are found. In order for the thinking mind to be aware of the present state of the body and mind, it needs a focal point - the body and the breath are used to occupy the mind's faculties of the immediate present and the secondary track of thought through action. By using simple stretching techniques combined with proper breathing, the body on a simple physical plane is enlivened. He further believes when the brain is functioning with proper blood and oxygen, it administers proper chemicals, honing attention and focus naturally. Matthew has studied ZaZen practice of life meditation - Pacific Zen Group and completed Yoga and Tai-Chi master training - Expert Rated training certified.

www.blueawareness.com

Melissa is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage Therapists. She was certified by Equissage and studied TTouch with Linda Tellington Jones.

She also studied animal communication with Ted Andrews, Penelope Smith and Lydia Hibby. While living in Sedona, Arizona she studied with Grandfather Martin; revered Elder of the Hopi Nation, Uqualla; Elder of the Havasupi Tribe (Grand Canyon), and April Whitecloud; Apache Medicine Woman. Her greatest honors have been her many experiences with the wild dolphins, swimming with them in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Come remember who you truely are and that we are all connected in the one heart. Experience a unique healing session to help you on your path to clarity, radiant health, and enlightenment

Naima Provo, LMT, RMT, Belly dance Instructor uses her Belly dance, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Martial Arts, Massage Therapy, Gymnastics, Fitness and Energy Healing experience and knowledge to create an innovative, fun, upbeat class utilizing the female form.

Roberta is a CT Licensed Massage Therapist, a Registered Polarity Therapist and Reiki practitioner. Since 1999, she’s helped clients regain their natural balance, vitality and clarity through intuitive touch and guidance. In addition to her integrative bodywork approach to wellness, she is passionate about assisting others in manifesting their dreams of abundance. These coaching sessions utilize the Law of Attraction and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to create a healthier body, financial prosperity, a fulfilling career or relationship and ultimately a more joy-filled life. Roberta Russell

In 2007, she began teaching EFT to groups as well as coaching individuals. Her enthusiasm for teaching stems from helping others realize their own power to heal themselves and transform their lives. She believes that dis-ease is caused by stress, beginning in the person’s energy system and that anyone can re-create wellness, given the right opportunity. With presence, guidance and nurturing support, she seeks to create an environment for healing, empowerment and transformation.

Roberta has resided in Ridgefield since 2004 after living many years in Pound Ridge, NY. A lover of nature, she enjoys woodsy walks and kayaking. “With humor, there is lightness and the possibility of miracles.”

Rosanne has been instructing Hatha Yoga classes for the past 10 years. She is a graduate of the Integral Yoga Institute and Yogafit’s 200 hour Yoga Alliance Program. Drawing from her experience as a group fitness instructor for over 20 years, her classes move the body through all the physical planes, as students are taught to listen and honor their own bodies through connecting with their breath. Her goal in each class is to connect body, mind and spirit and to nurture the body so students leave class feeling relaxed, recharged, and glad that they came. Rosanne is very grateful to all her yoga teachers for sharing their knowledge, and believes that yoga is a gift for the body and mind.

Whitney has been a student of yoga since 1997, studying at studios all over the world and also alone in her kitchen. Eventually her interest became overpowering, causing her to leave our country and culture to surround herself in the classical yogic environment of the Sivananda Vedanta Ashram in the Bahamas. There she followed the lifestyle principles outlined in the ancient yogic texts and completed her yoga teacher training at the 200 hour level.

Currently she teaches groups of adults, individual children, and people suffering from chronic pain and illness. Whitney is also a licensed Clinical Massage Therapist in the states of Connecticut and New York. She genuinely enjoys giving massage, as well as passing on the values to students of her alma mater, the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy.