With a deep reservoir of knowledge embedded within her being, Andrea emerges as a wise mentor in the realms of education and healing. She has a Master's degree in Literacy and Instruction and the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher, she has delved into the mystical domains of Usui and Lightarian Reiki mastery. Her coaching abilities illuminate the path for those seeking their true calling.

Having served various non-profit organizations as a literacy fellow and educational consultant, she has sown seeds of wisdom and nurtured minds across the nation. Andrea is not merely an educator but a shining light, establishing The Healer Within Academy, Aroma Reiki Training and The Chakra Activation Method.

As the acclaimed author of the Chakra Activation Method and the Chakra Oils Oracle deck, Andrea's words act as a healing balm, soothing emotional wounds, providing inspiration and awakening latent potential. Her journey in facilitating virtual and in-person workshops and classes for over two decades has been a tapestry of empowerment and enlightenment, interweaving education and holistic healing.

On her path of self-discovery and spiritual growth, Andrea discovered her harmony in Reiki and the vibrational frequencies of therapeutic essential oils. They became her allies in battling fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, her companions on the path to well-being and joy, and her guides in the pursuit of inner tranquility. These elements unlocked the door to her life's purpose, enabling her to step into her authenticity and radiate her light to the world. She is passionate about utilizing these tools to help others reignite their inner light as well.

Barbara Kataisto will be leading us through gentle yoga flows each morning. Barbara was drawn to alternative ways of healing as a teen through a

collection of books on eastern religion and spiritual healing. She read most of the books back then but didn’t do much with the knowledge because she wasn’t really sure where to take it. She had her WOW moment during her first sociology class in college and although couldn’t describe it then she knew she was meant to be in the healing / wellness space. Barbara went on to study organizational behavior and spent a business career in this area until finding yoga and learning about and working with a variety of healing modalities initially for herself. These include chakra balancing, essential oils, healing crystals, reiki and the power of endorphins truly finding the happy in endorphin-releasing! [On endorphins - with herkids EndorphinGirl® came to life - www.endorphingirl.org]

She hold a masters in social-organizational psychology and loves

supporting people on their healing/ life journey. During her corporate career she lived and worked in numerous countries allowing her to do cross- cultural development work with people from many cultures. Learning a ton that naturally has been weaved into her holistic work. Her initial shift to yoga instructor was the most natural transition from her corporate organizational behavior / mindset work. Barbara is a registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT (520hrs) focusing primarily on Yin, Hatha and Vinyasa. Her classes focus on breath work (Pranayama), restorative and gentle and intermediate movement (Asanas) and Meditation appealing to students of all ages. She is a Lightarian Reiki (Usui Master) Practitioner, Certified Aroma Reiki

Practitioner, and a Charka Activation Method™(CAM) Practitioner. She has

completed the Lightarian Institute AngelLink, AngelLink Extension and Path Clearing Attunements and is ‘registered’ to pass those Attunements on to others. She is an Advanced Crystal Master (ACM) through the Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy and considers herself an essentials oils aficionado. Barbara loves sharing her knowledge of all these healing tools with those interested to support them in finding a happier, healthier, more joyful way of living!