NEGar M. Khorasani: Founder of New Earth Estate and TCm practitioner
Negar lives in Markdale, Ontario, Canada. Since childhood Negar has been inspired by plants, animals and in short nature, philosophy, and art which always remained her interest along with her profession as a computer software specialist. She started self discovery and life purpose journey at a very young age and at the age of 21 she started practicing Heartfulness meditation. She believes that practicing meditation since youth has helped her to get closer to the core of her being and find her true purpose in this life time. She has always been fascinated with natural remedies and herbal medicine, this led her to receive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2017, and to practice this ancient holistic approach. She enjoys spiritual education and discoveries, as well as poetry, drawing, design, and music. LEARN MORE ABOUT NEGAR ...
NEGIN M. KHORASANI: HEARTFULNESS TRAINER & COLLECTIVE THRIVing FACILITATOR
Negin is a social entrepreneur, activist, writer, poet, consciousness and communication coach, educator, and the co-founder of Be 8nfinite, a platform for transformative learning. She holds a Master's degree in architecture and is continuing her studies towards a Doctorate of Psychology. She rejoices in helping individuals and groups to get in touch with their inner being, meaning, wisdom, power, talents, and to discover their best ways of expression, their most effective roles in the world and to expand their consciousness. Negin is also trained as a Heartfulness trainer in India to impart spiritual training by Pranahuti. LEARN MORE ABOUT NEGIN ...
Andrew Galbreath: Facility Operation MANAGER
Andrew lives in Markdale, Ontario, Canada. From Scottish background, born in Winnipeg, Canada. Andrew lived his childhood in the Gatineau hills, graduated from the University of Ottawa, with a BA in studies of Music Philosophy and Psychology. Further studies at Carleton University led to a BID in Industrial Design. Andrew followed his passion of enjoying challenging quests and thinking out of the box, working in many industries such as Public Festivals, Medical Engineering, Interactive Exhibit Design, Building and Restorations. Origins of an inventive, generous, inspired and creatively free home environment has given him a facility and confidence to think beyond boundaries. He has traveled many continents and enjoys exploring ideas, processes, possibilities, and always the impossible.
TRISH MEEKINS: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK/THERAPIST, MSW, RSW, CYC, CCH
CHERYL MILLETT: BSC CCIR, FOR YOUR BETTER HEALTH
"Truth seeker…so often we wait until we have health issues before deciding to return to nature’s way of healing, and prevention is an afterthought. No matter where you are in your life, whatever your situation, I’m here to help you build a path to wellness that works." – Cheryl Millett
Cheryl Millett is a Holistic Nutritionist, Iridologist, and Mind-Body Healing. In an easy to understand way, Cheryl consults and presents with a belief in whole foods, omegas and cleansing giving her clients the education and tools to create a better quality of life. LEARN MORE ABOUT CHERYL ...
Jim Fitzpatrick: TCM, acupuncture, taiji qigong practitioner
Jim's interest in Taoist arts spans more than forty years and many teachers. It was observations and experiences in tai chi and qigong that inspired him to study traditional Chinese medicine. Following undergraduate Health Studies at the University of Waterloo, Jim received a Master of Science from Samra University of Oriental Medicine in 1995. Certified nationally (US) in 1994 and licensed in California in 1995, he interned in China in '95/'96, including at Beijing TCM hospital before it was opened to foreign students. More recently, Jim studied at Yo San University, receiving a clinical doctorate in integrative medicine, healthy aging, and longevity, with a thesis on TCM research methodology. In 1999/00, Jim helped establish the first comprehensive acupuncture program in Toronto at the Toronto School of TCM. He has taught qigong and medical qigong at schools in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. In private practice in downtown Toronto, he is also on faculty as well as a clinical supervisor at two schools. Jim has been consistently practicing and teaching all aspects of tai chi chuan for more than thirty years and his passion for the Taoist healing arts is undiminished.
ISMAT DHALA-NATHANI, PRACTITIONER AND TEACHER OF AYURVEDA
“I truly believe that any health issue, addressed rightly
and at the right time, can be totally healed. My mission is to provide the most
effective care with simple remedials.” – Ismat Dhala-Nathani
Ismat Dhala-Nathani’s commitment to natural medicine has
spanned twenty-four years and three continents. She brings specialized knowledge
and the highest professional standards to her unique model of integrative
Ayurvedic care—a blend of traditional Indian medicine with Western holistic and
naturopathic medicine. Her practice is especially empowering to members of modern
society because she offers both the authenticity of ancient wisdom and the
practicality of simple methods that fit into our fast-paced, stress-filled
daily lives. Ismat Dhala-Nathani integrates clinical proficiency with
compassionate care, a combination that results in self-healing, inner
understanding, and empowerment for her clients.
Her experience with Ayurveda ranges from initiate to
doctorate, academic to administrator, but first and always: an empathetic
healer and teacher with the distinct advantage of equal training in Eastern and
Western health sciences. LEARN MORE ABOUT ISMAT ...
Dr. Leena Athparia: Naturopathic Doctor and ayurveda practitioner
Amir H. Imani: UMASS SENIOR certified MBSR teacher
Amir is a graduate of University of Toronto, where he studied psychology and adult education. His interest is in mind-body-heart interaction and their role in healing and well being. This interest pulled him to India where he has spent the past 15 years practicing and teaching Mindfulness and Heartfulness meditation and their application in life and psychotherapy. He is the founding director of the Center for Mindfulness in Health and Medicine at Atieh Hospital in Iran and Director of Omega Wellbeing, based in India. LEARN MORE ABOUT AMIR ...
Earleen Dickens: Energy Worker and PRACTITIONER
Kanchan Raste: Certified ayurvedic practitioner & certified yoga therapist
Ayurvedic lifestyle has been a way of life for Kanchan since her childhood. This has been a family tradition for many generations. Growing up, Kanchan kept observing all the benefits that this lifestyle presents and that piqued her own interest in the subject. She became certified as a Yoga Therapist at the young age of 20. She has been a resident yoga therapist in many old age homes, addiction centers and women's rehab centers around the Greater Toronto area.
In the meantime, Kanchan actively pursued her studies and research in Ayurveda and became certified as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. She now consults people to manage various ailments through proper nutrition, ayurvedic remedies and yoga, pranayama and meditation techniques. Kanchan is a visiting Ayurveda faculty in BITTS (Brampton Institute of Trades, Technology and Sciences) and holds monthly workshops throughout the GTA educating people on the benefits of Ayurveda and living an Ayurvedic Lifestyle. Kanchan also owns a brand of Ayurvedic Skin Care products called Dewy Naturals where people can buy all natural ayurvedic formulations to help achieve a glowing complexion. When Kanchan finds time out of her busy schedule, she dabs her hands in painting and is a known Visual Artist in the GTA with many exhibitions to her credit.