Amy Myslik has been helping people think about their bodies since facilitating sexual health workshops in her college dorms. A health educator for most of her life, she went back to nursing school in her 40s and now works at a federally funded community health center. When she is not taking someone’s blood pressure, she is dancing and eating dirty local vegetables.
Growing up, I was sensitive to the energy I observed in my environment, in people, and in nature. I was a curious child, drawn to numbers, crystals and symbols. I wanted to believe in magic and I’ve carried this throughout my life.
I am a designer and maker by trade and in struggling to meet the challenges of a creative career, my body became unbalanced. I experienced trauma while trying to rebuild myself and discovered Reiki as a means to bring my body, mind and spirit back to center.
My journey with Reiki has taught me to develop my intuition, to merge spirituality with daily life and to create personal rituals for self care. I believe in balance and the goal of my practice is to guide others to find their own.www.wakingrain.com
Come learn: how herbs work and how to tell which herb is right for you; What a tincture is; How long it takes for herbs to work; Side effects/contraindications; Best herbs for stress/other ailments; The difference between an infusion and a decoction; Additional information depending on where the class discussion takes us!
Torin Murphy is a certified Clinical Herbalist based in the Hudson Valley, and the founder/formulator of Gnome Apothecary. His mission has always been to help others on their path to well-being and happiness. He encourages the practice of intentionally realigning ourselves with Mother Nature, the mother of us all. Torin’s knowledge and love of plants spans over years and he has led him all over the world.
Courtney Edwards is a former psychotherapist turned behavioral health coach. As owner of Alchemy Coaching, and host of the Pragmatic Alchemy podcast, Courtney blends her background in psychology and counseling with the practical framework of coaching to help folks invite more mindful wellbeing into every day life.
After earning her MS in Counseling from Pace University, Courtney continued her professional development by earning the Board Certified Coach credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education, Certified Relationship Coach from IAP Career College, and Certified Meditation Teacher from Aura Wellness.
She brings more than 25 years of experience in the helping professions, working with adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families.
Additionally, Courtney is an adjunct instructor in the CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at SUNY New Paltz. She lives and works in New York’s Hudson Valley with her family.
The best way to get out of your mind is to get into your body! This unique dance aerobic class is uniquely fun and geared to raise your vibrational energy. This Dance Fitness class is rooted in simple choreography derived from a combination of Indian Kathak & Belly dance, Bollywood, and African dance. Using an exhilarating global soundtrack and weaving Ayurveda nuggets of wisdom and positive affirmations (the sister science to Yoga), together we awaken our five senses, uplift our spirits, and enliven parts of ourselves that may be dormant. This class can accommodate all levels. No previous dance experience, come, sweat, tone, and trim in this reasonably vigorous class and harness some natural joy into your day. Global Dance Fusion – a form of Ayurvedance is about celebrating and appreciating our divine bodies, minds, and spirits. We begin by setting an intention, smelling essential oils to ground us, followed by a luxurious warm-up, and fun flowing moves to remove any obstacles, then ramp up to clearing the energy so we can face the future with positivity and self-compassion. We end with a Mantra and gratitude after a sumptuous stretch and cool down.
Nandini Natasha Austin is British born, certified Ayurveda Consultant, spice goddess and culinary artist, and the creator of Global Dance Fusion, an vibrant uplifting dance self care and exercise class that empowers women to get out of their ‘minds’ and move into their bodies, awaken their five senses to spark joy.
Nandini also self confessed Piment (Spice) Junkie and Co Founder at the Cocktail Architect an events and mixology whose vision is to open your mind, mouth and palate to new spices, flavors, music and worlds.
Nandini believes that every woman regardless of health history or age, can maximize their life force or “Ojas” using the powerful healing modalities of Dance and Ayurveda – Science of Life and longevity. Nandini hosts experiences with deliciously curated food and drinks all infused with intoxicating spices, dance and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Her modalities include, Private Self care Sessions Cooking Classes, Catering and Private parties, all inspired by the healing power of spice.
Dr. Sana Tanveer moved to New York at the age of seven from Pakistan and grew up in Queens, NY. During her time off, she visits Pakistan and helps patients in underserved communities with little to no access to medical care, addressing their concerns and educating them about preventative care. Dr. Tanveer’s professional interests include preventative medicine, international medicine, behavioral health, and substance abuse disorder. She hopes to one day work in diverse parts of the world providing care for people of different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Anita Softness, MD is a Family Physician at Sun River Health in Kingston. Sun River Health is a community health center that provides primary care for the entire family from newborns to senior citizens, including OB and women’s health and care for the LGBTQIA+ community. We offer a sliding scale as well as medication assistance programs for uninsured patients. We work to provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary care to all. Sun River Health Kingston is the primary outpatient training site for the Nuvance Health Family Medicine Residency Program, and we have 24 family medicine physician residents at our health center.
I am a primary care provider in the Kingston area looking to donate my services to help the community.
Nuance Health
I have been a nurse for the past 10 years and in the healthcare field every since the age of 16. Being able to show people care and compassion in a time of needs fills my soul. It takes a specific person to be able to provide people with the care and support that they need. I have always been that person. I have 6.5 years of pediatric experience and the rest is with older adults. I am currently furthering my career in nursing and hope to work in pediatric oncology in the future
Tui-Na Chinese Medical Massage and Biontology/ BioPhoton Light Sessions
illwellMadden@gmail.com
(508) 579-7648
https://illuminatingwellness.care/
Tui-Na Chinese Medical Massage – This transformative therapeutic massage practice combines elements of many of the healing arts such as Acupressure, Reflexology, Reki, Chiropractic adjustment and many forms of asian massage. Biontology/ BioPhoton Light Sessions – Biontology is a European healing process that detoxes, neutralises and resets the body and healing begins immediately. The “Cherin” uses cutting-edge technologies coupled with ancient acupuncture/ acupressure meridian theory to simply and painlessly restore the energy of healing (Chi) to the physical and emotional body. Biontology is the next generation of Acupuncture without the needles. This practice finds the root-cause of any symptom-producing malady and quickly neutralizes it by identifying the strength of the Biophotonic energy along the body’s intricate meridian system while using homeopathic remedies transmitted through frequencies of light. This assists you in raising the body’s immune system, the key to your health. (www.biontology.com).
