CADCA

Dr. Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD

Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, MHS, received her Medical Degree at the University of California-San Francisco and a Master’s Degree in Holistic Health and Medical Sciences from the University of California-Berkeley. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is also Board Certified in Holistic Medicine and a member of the American Holistic Medical Association. At SCIMCC, Dr. Abrams spends more time with her patients exploring the important connections between health and vitality, relationships, lifestyle choices, work and environment.

She has also published two books on Taoism, holistic health and sexuality, The Multi-Orgasmic Woman and The Multi-Orgasmic Couple (www.multiorgasmicwoman.com). She teaches workshops regularly at the Chi Center and at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California (Esalen Workshops). She has trained with Mantak Chia, a Taoist Master, and is a certified Healing Love instructor in the Universal Tao system.

www.santacruzintegrativemedicine.net

Rev. Deborah Johnson

Rev. Deborah L. Johnson is the founding minister and president of Inner Light Ministries, an omnifaith outreach ministry dedicated to teaching the practical application of universal spiritual principles to all of life’s circumstances. She holds a vision of oneness, beyond creed and doctrine, and feels particularly called to heal the sense of separation between those adhering to conservative and progressive ideologies.

She is founder and president of The Motivational Institute, an organizational development consulting firm specializing in cultural diversity serving the public, private, and non-profit sectors. As a dynamic public speaker, she is known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally charged issues.
www.innerlightministries.com
www.deborahjohnson.org

Benjamin Saltzman

Benjamin Saltzman has been training leaders for over a decade. He recently co founded the Israeli Enneagram Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He travels there regularly to teach masters level classes. He is author of the book Rules for Visionary Leaders and the audio programs Coaching to Deep Level Change: Secrets to Permanently Changing Behaviors, Fly Free with the Enneagram, and Soul Searchers: Finding Peace of Mind.

Ben currently teaches classes in Coaching to Deep Level Change with the Enneagram at The Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. He also teaches coaching seminars at John F. Kennedy University where he received his Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology. He earned a Teaching Credential and BA in Psychology from University of California Santa Cruz, and completed the Enneagram Professional Training Program taught by Helen Palmer and Dr. David Daniels.
www.createyourvision.com/

LeTa B. Jussila, L.Ac, CPT

Leta is a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Certified Personal Trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association and Certified Qi Gong Instructor. She acquired her Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University in Environmental Public Policy and her Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute. She is currently enrolled in receiving a clinical Doctorate in Neuromuscular Pain Management from Five Branches University as well as going back to China to earn her Ph.D from Zheijiang Univeristy to continue her research on the efficacy of Chinese Medicine with weight loss.

Because of her integrative approach to assisting people in living the best life possible, she teaches Qi Gong Stretch and Qi Gong for Stress classes in the Chi Center, outdoor fitness classes around Santa Cruz County and rewards individuals for investing in their health through the health and fitness contest called the Santa Cruz Challenge.
www.optimalhealthandfitness.com

Madhu M. Brodkey, M.F.S.

Madhu M. Brodkey, M.F.S., founded Feng Shui Reflections in 1997. Her motto is Solutions for Positive Change. Feng Shui is the art and science of aligning energy with intention. She is a Black Tantric Buddhist (BTB) Master Feng Shui Consultant & Teacher.

Madhu combines this expertise with over 30 years of practice in healing arts and design to harmonize and balance the Qi (vital energy) of an environment and its’ occupants. Madhu is certified through the BTB Feng Shui Masters Program & attended UCSC Interior Design Professional Program.
www.fengshuireflections.com

Darren Huckle, L.Ac

Darren is passionate about the study, practice, and teaching of holistic health. Darren has spent 12 years cultivating a deep knowledge of western and chinese herbal medicines, organic farming, and Qi Gong. His skills and experience come together and inspire truly holistic clinic sessions and classes.

A dynamic teacher and clinician, Darren loves his work and constantly expands his understanding of the human condition in wellness and sickness.
www.rootsofwellness.net

Dr. Michelle Bean

Dr. Michelle C. Bean has been involved in numerous athletic activities throughout her life. She earned her 1st degree black belt in mixed martial arts in 2003 before entering a rigorous post-graduate degree program at Life Chiropractic College West. Dr. Bean’s focus and passion in life has been in total body health. She has an extensive background in fitness and nutrition. /p>

She enjoys mixed martial arts training, cardio kickboxing, hiking, running, raquetball, weight training, functional fitness, soccer, softball, snowboarding, mountain biking, salsa/cumbia dancing, and after a long day of activities, stretching and foam rolling! As a NUCCA practitioner and life-long athlete, Dr. Bean has extensive education and experience into the many aspects of health. Her desire has always been to be a part of an organization that promotes holistic health within the community.
www.optimalhealthandfitness.com<

Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS

With Ariana's advanced training in neuromuscular and sleep disordered breathing dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), she is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat many problems that can be the result of an improper bite, poor oral posture, or a constricted airway. These include headaches, temporo-mandibular disorders (TMD), facial pain, orthodontic problems,and sleep problems. Experiencing first-hand my sister’s battle with obstructive sleep apnea made me especially passionate about working with children to avoid these problems later in life.

Ariana graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She works with her father, Max who has over 30 years in dentistry.
www.functionalsmiles.com

Bob Stahl, Ph.D.

Meditation

Bob Stahl, Ph.D., directs Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs at Camino Medical Group in Sunnyvale, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, in Monterey, El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, OConnor Hospital in San Jose, and Santa Cruz Medical Foundation. Bob has conducted many mindfulness programs for physicians and health care professionals, as well as for those seeking relief from chronic stress and illness.

He also works individually with clients interested in a Mindfulness Based health program and lifestyle. He is a long time practitioner of mindfulness meditation, having practiced for over eight years in a Buddhist monastery. Bob has completed training with Jon Kabat-Zinn and is a certified mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher having been certified by UMass Medical Center.
www.mindfulnessprograms.com

Sage Lavine

Soul's Purpse

Whether you would like to clarify or choose a new career direction or just infuse your current career path with more passion, ease and fun, there are specific tools you can use to make these decisions and ignite your inspiration. Find out what to do when you have SO many Career or Business Ideas that you don't know where to start.

Learn to be a creative channel, rather than a slave to your to-do lists and linear thinking. Join us learn to move forward through the fear, listen to your intuition and discover what it really takes to live a purposeful career.
www.purpose2prosperity.com

Misha Palin

Misha is a guide to lasting life transformation, focusing on connecting her clients to what brings them more alive and passionate so they too can feel The Thrill of Creation. She has studied extensively with The Coaches Training Institute, Non-Violent Communication, Davis Dyslexia Correction Institute, playing with the Law of Attraction, Zen & Tibetan Buddhist teachings and has a deep practice of using art for self inquiry.

She also serves on the Board of Directors for The 418 Project whose mission is, "Moving community and inspiring transformation through movement and dance." The 418 Project is a community center that produces, promotes and participates in cross cultural events and activities which support and sustain: Artistic & personal growth and creative expression.
www.thrillofcreation.com

Ecology Action

Water, Sustainability & 3 R's

'Achieving community and environmental excellence through partnership and innovation since Earth Day 1970'. Ecology Action is a nonprofit environmental consultancy delivering cutting edge education services, technical assistance, and program implementation for initiatives that assist individuals, business and government to maximize environmental quality and community well being.

Ecology Action of Santa Cruz (EASC) was created in the push for environmental awareness that resulted in Earth Day 1970. Cliff Humphries was a "Johnny Appleseed" of Ecology Action groups in California, helping to start them in Modesto, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, and other cities throughout the state. Much of the impetus for EASC came from students and teachers from UCSC. The primary model was the Berkeley Ecology Center, which had emerged a year earlier as a base of operations for environmental advocacy in the San Francisco Bay area.
www.ecoact.org