Michelle Star

Michelle Star, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Integrative Yoga Therapist®, Reiki Master, Integrated Energy Practitioner

Michelle Star has had a long partnership with Yoga having taught since 1985 (study began in 1970) giving her a vast well of knowledge and experience for offering Yoga as a therapeutic tool for children and adults. Michelle received her teacher training and certification from Kripalu Yoga and Health Center in the Berkshires of Massachusetts in 1995 and in 1997 obtained certification as an Integrative Yoga Therapist. In 2005, she received training in Yoga for special needs children in Evanston, Illinois and teaches special needs as well as able children and adults. She studied dance (ballet, jazz) for 11 years, DansKinetics (at Kripalu) and graduated LCCC with a physical education major. She has taught at the collegiate and national levels, in elementary schools, and presented the Yoga Therapy classes for The Cleveland Clinic study entitled, “The Impact of Yoga on a Chronic Pain Population.” This study revealed that Yoga practice yields statistically significant results. She continues as an employee of the Clinic teaching Yoga to employees at outlying Clinic facilities.

Michelle has worked with children and students preschool through age 21 that have been diagnosed somewhere along the autism spectrum. She has partnered with the Master’s Speech Pathologist giving Yoga classes at the Children’s Developmental Center in Amherst for nearly 5 years. More recently, Michelle has taught Yoga to combined classes of able and autistic children at several of the schools in Amherst with excellent results.

Having traveled throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania, she has given Yoga and Reiki continuing education seminars for physical and occupational therapists to integrate Yoga techniques into their workplace and personal lives. She made two professional, 4-hour Yoga DVDs (one for general, one for children) for which purchasers can receive continuing education units. She has received training in Integrated Energy Therapy (channeling Angelic healing energy) and has seen great results from this modality. Michelle embraces her healing work as a Reiki Master Teacher (Master certification 1996) observing profound results over the span of more than a decade. She has herself greatly benefited physically, mentally and spiritually from the practice of Yoga for 40 years and now she shares with participants at this Center.

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Jan Lewis

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Myofascial Therapist

Jan Lewis works as a professional massage therapist with experience in a wide range of bodywork modalities and assessment. She changed to massage therapy after an extensive auditing and accounting career in corporate America, holding a belief in the power of complementary and alternative practices as part of her own self-care regimen.

After receiving her Ohio State license in 2008, Jan went on to become certified as a Myofascial Therapist in 2009. This licensure enables her to treat clients therapeutically for chronic muscle pain, physiological disorders and muscular dysfunctions, as well as provide treatments for relaxation and stress reduction. Tactile stimulation and the emotional assurance of a caring touch bring about a sense of wellbeing and security in her recipients. Jan utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques to relieve pain and stress and to convey compassion and support. She can be reached at 440.250.9567 or through her email address at jan.lewis@michellestaryoga.com.

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Roseann Heinrich

Accredited T'ai Chi Chih Instructor, Energy Coach, Reiki Practitioner

Roseann has been teaching T’ai Chi Chih, a moving meditation, for the past ten years. A veteran of 33 years serving the corporate world of Property Management, Roseann is well acquainted with the needs of those employed in stressful management situations. Her own physical challenge brought her to the T’ai Chi Chih approach to assisting the body in healthful living. She studied the form while living in York, Pennsylvania and became an instructor in the year 2000 after attending intense training. Roseann has also studied Neurolinguistic Programming, Astrology, Intuitive Training and is a Reiki practitioner. She became certified as an Energy Coach using the techniques of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Z Point to assist clients with physical and emotional stresses.

Roseann rounds out her energy producing package as a Consultant with the Isagenix Health and Wellness cleansing techniques providing additional solutions to creating high energy and weight loss.

For further information about T’ai Chi Chih and Justin Stone (the T’ai Chi Master that originator this form), see www.taichichih.org.

Roseann can be reached at 440.888.2803 or by writing her email at roseann.heinrich@michellestaryoga.com.

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Christina Poling

Licensed Massage Therapist

Having graduated from the Ohio College of Massage Therapy in August of 2009, Christina received her Ohio State therapeutic license in January of 2010. She has experience giving therapeutic treatments at both the Akron-Canton and Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon pre- and post-run races. She has worked with professional athletes in post season training and continues to work with them during season games. She is trained in PNMT in addition to Myofascial Release.

Christina continues to engage her passion for whole body wellness by practicing Yoga, meditation, being present in mind and body and through breath work. She can be reached at 330.421.3364 or by email at christine.poling@michellestaryoga.com.

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Mark Kaplafka

Psychoenergetic Healing Practitioner, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Reiki Master

Mark earned his Master’s Degree from John Carroll University in 2006 and has been practicing as a counselor since then, also earning his independent licensure in 2008.

Mark works as a Psychoenergetic Healing Practitioner, Certified Herbalist, Reiki Master, Counselor and an Ordained Minister. He has a passion for metaphysics and has committed himself to the pursuit of his own spiritual awakening which provides a solid foundation for bringing through healing energy and information for his clients. He has a natural ability to connect at the psycho-spiritual level with his clients in order to assist them in their unique healing process. Through his work with Psychoenergetic Healing techniques, he regularly communicates with angels, Ascended Masters and other beings of Light. His clients are then able to address possible past-life issues, karmic attachments, present life issues and ways to improve the overall quality of life.

Mark can be reached through his email address mark.kaplafka@michellestaryoga.com.

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Jerome E. Masek

Certified Hypnotist, Certified Stress Management Consultant

Jerome Masek performs services as a certified Hypnotist (also known as a Hypnotherapist) by the National Guild of Hypnotists (the largest and oldest association of its kind in the nation). Since 2005. he has held more than 500 client sessions, and worked with people from 20 Ohio cities, eight states, and three nations.

As a Certified Hypnotist (CH), Masek can help persons with a variety of issues that will improve their health and quality of life, such as stress reduction, increased relaxation, pain management, and replacing negative habits with positive ones. He is also certified as a Stress Management Consultant.

As a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Masek is pledged to follow a strong Code of Ethics, promote high standards of practice, grow through continuing education, and offer a Client Bill of Rights.

Locally, Masek was active in Mind*Body*Spirit Connection, a non-profit educational organization that promoted health and wholeness, and was named Member of the Year in 2007. In 2008, the group merged into the American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) www.holisticmedicine.org. He serves as its public relations consultant, is also on the Board of the Cleveland AHMA chapter.

A native of Madison, Ohio, Masek graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. A resident of Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood since 1990, he earned a key to the City for public service from former Cleveland Mayor George V. Voinovich, and is listed in several "Who's Who" books.

An experienced journalist, he has won service awards on the local, regional and national levels from the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also an award-winning photojournalist, with 40 years experience.

You can reach Jerry by calling 216.210.5504 or by email at jerome.masek@michellestaryoga.com.

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Tina Fisher

Artist, Web Designer, Spiritual Teacher, Psychic, Spiritual Counselor, Workshop Facilitator, Holistic Marketing Consultant, Healer, Storyteller, Humorist, Student of the Divine Feminine, Chocolate Connoisseur, Tarot Practitioner, Philanthropist, Champion of Little Homeless Animals, and last but not least, a Divine Spirit doin' Hard Time on Planet E!

Tina is especially skilled in creating Marketing Strategies for the Holistic Business Owner. She conducts workshops, for example, “Dreams Interpreted : Interpreted and Working with Your Dreams” or “Shamanic Dreamwork” as she is offering with us (see schedule). Tina also works with graphic art and created the logo for this website. She leads ceremony and works toward the empowerment of women as well as giving Tarot and Spirit Guide sessions. You can contact her at tina.fisher@michellestaryoga.com. Her website is www.PegasusMoonArts.com and you can reserve time for a session at the Center online or call her at 440.572.5672 or 330.304.5749.

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Claudia Bartlett

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reflexology, JSJ Practitioner

Claudia has practiced 24 years in the art of Massotherapy. Her travels have led her to Bejing, China, to study Tuina, a deep tissue modality. When working with one of the premier holistic groups in Westlake, Ohio; the Preventive Medicine Group, Claudia learned a needle-less form of acupuncture, Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ). It is known as the “Creator’s Art for Man” (translated from the Japanese).

The energy medicine, which is taught in Japanese hospitals, has been indispensable in helping patients restore their health, opening blocked energy that flows up and down the body. Coupling this tool with Reflexology (the sister science to massage), the patient can realize a blissful sensation like no other.

Claudia is available for one-hour Reflexology treatments at the Center on Mondays after 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. She can be reached by phone at 216-246-8071. Send e-mails to claudia.bartlett@michellestaryoga.com.

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Angela Minelli

Angela Minelli is a Holistic Health Coach who teaches professional men and women how to reverse the damaging effects stress has on their bodies so that they feel their best and can live an extraordinary life. After experiencing firsthand the effects of stress brought on by job and life experiences, Angela now maintains her emotional and physical well-being by choosing to follow natural health protocols and teaches her clients how to do the same.

Angela received her training at Integrative Nutrition in New York City and offers private or group health coaching to clients nationwide. She is also a lecturer, blogger, and freelance holistic health writer.

She can be reached at her website, Wellness With Angela, for a complimentary 20-Minute Sugar Buster Strategy Session and additional support. She can also be reached angela.minelli@michellestaryoga.com
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Dr. Bonnie Weston

Dr. Bonnie Weston has over thirty years experience as a healthcare professional. Her desire for providing additional health care options to clients, led her into this endeavor.

Naturopathy is an approach to health that recognizes the healing capacity within each person. By recognizing Nature's first law of cause and effect, you will become aware of the overlooked truths and solutions available to you for optimizing your health.

Traditional medicine is primarily focused on treating or covering up each specific symptom, while Naturopaths are oriented toward prevention and finding the underlying cause of disease.

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose when you become enlightened by Natures many "ways of wisdom". Begin now to become empowered with the wisdom that will serve you for the rest of your life.

You can reach Dr. Bonnie at bonnie.weston@michellestaryoga.com or by calling 440.829.2654.

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Kay Hall

Through the use of Astrology, my intention is and has always been to help people realize their true goals and to assist them in making the transition from where they are now to where they would like to be.

I believe that every person is born with a life purpose. That purpose is sometimes hidden, but it can be discovered if you allow yourself to become aware of it...to “see” it with your minds eye…and if you permit yourself…make your dreams a reality.

My goal is to help people go within so as to find this core happiness that we all have been given. Through the use of Astrology, I’ll show you how to get in touch with that all knowing higher self…the self that knows you better than anyone else in the world.

I have been studying and practicing astrology since 1977. Astrology can be a marvelous predictive tool. The planets are always telling a very interesting story when correlated to your birth chart. But my real interest in Astrology developed out of a desire to understand the human psyche and the Soul’s Evolutionary path. This is referred to as Esoteric Astrology. Using this method, I am able to create psychological and spiritual profiles for my clients. And they are then able to realize their natural talents and strengths so that they may work to the best of their ability, through their challenges of life.

For the past 10 years, I have worked with Jungian Therapist John Rehak, guiding people in finding their soul’s path in life. Their therapy is supplemented by learning about their astrological blueprint, and connecting them with higher energies that can assist them in their goals and objectives.

To learn more about how my services can benefit you, I welcome your call or e-mail. I work via phone or Skype. The audio portion of the appointment will be recorded and a CD will be created for you.

You can contact Kay by email: kay@starmuses.com , phone 440.821.5100 or through her website at www.starmuses.com

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Joy F. Smith

Certified Yoga Instructor - 500 hrs., Certified Yoga Ed Instructor, Certified Yoga Playgrounds Instructor, Reiki Master, Dance Instructor, and Choreographer.

Joy is a life-long student and teacher of Movement, Dance, and Yoga. She has taught in many locations for short- and long-term residencies in the greater Cleveland area since 1987, including at Cleveland Schools: Newton D. Baker Elementary Arts, Douglas McArthur Girls Leadership Academy, A.G. Bell for Special Needs Students, Midpark High School, and Neighborhood Centers Association.

Joy taught Dance Instruction at Willoughby Fine Arts, and many summers with Cleveland Music Schools Settlements "Music Builders". She offered Yoga for 2nd thru 6th grade at Hershey Montessori School in New Concord, and Choreography for Cleveland Opera On Tour.

Joy is also a choreographer and loves to create dance and movement for all her students regardless of experience or needs. She has choreographed upward of 20 musicals and 20 children's dance programs in her teaching career and plans on many more to come. Joy says she may just have a play or 2 inside that she's likely to put on paper. Who knows? Maybe YOU can be in one of them!

Joy can be reached by email at joy.smith@michellestaryoga.com.

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