JOY ADLER
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 2000–Present; Former Founder and Director of the Healing Power of Music Program; Leader of various workshops including: Reclaiming the Self Through the Creative Process, and Shadow Dance.
Professional Experience:	8 years Sales/Marketing/Public Relations; 23 years Catering/Hotel and Restaurant/Casino Business. Former Television Host and Writer for weekly program on Alternative Healing; Former weekly Television Host Alternative News; Former Radio Talk Show Host for program on Metaphysical topics called Open Mind; 8 years Private Healing, Hypnotherapy, and Holistic Counseling practice; 26 years Professional Singer; CD of original songs released July, 2000.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1996; BBSH Teacher Training Program; A.S. Mass Media Communications, Sage College, Albany, NY; 2 years Center for Intentional Living; Swedish Massage; 2 years meditation and yoga training with Yogi Shanti Desai; Hypnotherapy Certification, various modality certifications including Ama Deus; Ceremonial Elders Training with Jane Ely; Sound Healing training with Don Campbell.
Certification:	BBSH, Hypnotherapy Certification, various modality certifications including Ama Deus. Ceremonial Elders Training with Jane Ely.

KATHY BOWER
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Small Class Teacher, 2004–Present; Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science Workshop Facilitator, 2004–Present.
Professional Experience:	Brennan Integration Practitioner, 2004–Present; Brennan Healing Science Practitioner private practice, 2002–Present; Principal, marketing and communications consulting company, 1998–Present; Vice President, corporate marketing, 1997–98; Marketing and communications, branding management, 1987–97.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2002; BBSH Advanced Studies in Education Program, 2004; B.S., Business Administration, San Jose State University, CA, 1984.
Certification:	AMBP Certified Bodywork Therapist, 2002.

IRENA CUBER
Teaching Experience:	BBSHE Teacher, 2004–Present.
Professional Experience:	Rolfing practice, 2001–Present; Private healing practice, 2002–Present.
Education/ Training:	BBSH, 2002; BBSH Advanced Studies Education, 2004; Rolfing training, 2001; University course in Economy and Commerce.
Certification:	Certified Rolfer, 2001.

REBECCA ELLENS: YEAR 3 CLASS DEAN
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1998–Present; BIP/Supervisor, 2003–Present; Acting Teacher at Guthrie Theater, Arena Stage, and SUNY.
Professional Experience:	BBSH Year 3 Class Dean, 2007–Present; BBSHJ Year 1 Class Dean, 2008–Present; Professional Actress, 15 years; Professional Energy Practitioner, 1996–present; Massage Therapist.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1996; BBSH Teacher Training Program; B.A., Psychology and Communication; Lee Strasberg Institute of Acting; Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy; Society of Souls.
Certification:	Actors Studio Member, 1984; Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy, 1996; Society of Souls, 1998.

JESSICA TURNOFF FERRARI
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 2006–Present; Theology instructor, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, 2002–07; adult education teacher/workshop leader, 2001–Present.
Professional Experience:	Energy Healing Practitioner, 2004–Present; Cantor, Temple Beth Am Jupiter, FL, 2000–Present; Associate Consultant, The Hay Group, IL, 1998–2000; Psychotherapist Intern, Northwest Community Mental Health Center and Northtown Rogers Park Mental Health Center, IL, 1995–97.
Education/ Training:	BIP/STP, 2007; BBSH Advanced Studies, 2006; BBSH Professional Studies, 2004; Reiki III 2004; M.A., Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University, 1997; B.A., Sociology & Anthropology, Haverford College, 1995; Visiting Undergraduate/Sociology and Religion, Harvard University, 1994.
Certification:	Hypnotherapist, 1992.
Licenses:	Reg. Marriage and Family Therapist/Mental Health Counselor Intern, FL.

MELANIE HAHN
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 2006–Present; BBSHJ Teacher, 2007–Present; Adjunct Professor of Acting, Mercer County Community College, Princeton, NJ, 1997–99; Ongoing workshop facilitation in theatre, dance, writing for performance, 1997–Present; Teacher and Executive Coordinator, New York University School of Medicine, Programs in Preparation for the Professions; Teacher, School for Creative Movement, NYC, 1988–90.
Professional Experience:	Healer in private practice, 2004–Present; Healer in residence, The Standard, Miami, 2006–Present; Medical Editor, Yellowcourtyard.com, 2006–Present; Writer specializing in medicine, the environment, and genetics, 1993–Present; Immigration Paralegal, 2003–2006; Acting Director, Jewish Women’s Resource Center, National Council of Jewish Women, NYC, 1986–87; Choreographer, Playwright, Director, Writer.
Education/ Training:	ASED 2006; BBSH 2004; M.A., Experimental Theatre, New York University, 1996; B.A., Comparative Religion, Columbia University, 1987; Oberlin College, 1983–85.

SUSAN HEWITT
Teaching Experience:	BBSHE Teacher, 2003–Present; Secondary School Mathematics teacher; Senior Lecturer and Course Facilitator, Diploma in Counselling Skills; Tutor, Social Work Training Course; Advisory Teacher, Inner London Education Department; Workshop facilitator.
Professional Experience:	Counsellor, Marital and Family Therapist, Supervisor, Organizational Consultant; Private Healing Practice, 1989–Present; Barbara Brennan School of Healing, 1999 Graduate; Brennan Integration Practitioner, 2003; BBSH Advanced Studies Education, 2003.
Certification:	Certificate of Education UK, 1967; Certificate of Social Work UK, 1973; Diploma in Healing UK, 1992.

ANNE HOYE
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1998–Present; BIP/Supervisor, 2001–Present.
Professional Experience:	Bodywork/Healing Practice, 1988–present; Inpatient Hospice work, Boston, MA, 1990–92; Chronic Pain & Stress Clinic, Boston, MA, 1989–90; Counselling at M.A.R.C.P. (Alcoholism Treatment Center), 1989–90; Mother Theresa’s missionary Sisters of Charity, Calcutta, India, working with the dying and handicapped children in orphanage; E.M.T. with Chaulk Ambulance Co., 1 year; R.N. Training, 2 years; N. Ireland Women’s Coalition Political Party.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1998; BBSH Teacher Training Program, 2000; BBSH Supervisor Training, 2002; Degree programme in Behavioral and Social Science, University of Ulster, N. Ireland, 2001–Present; Center for Intentional Living, 1 year; Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Counselling, U. Mass Boston, 1989; Chronic Pain & Stress Treatment, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston, MA, 1988–1989; Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, Worcester, MA, 1988; E.M.T. Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick, MA, 1985; 1st Degree Reiki, 1996; Shamanic Training; Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids/Initiations; Rosecrucian Initiations/Study; Association for Research and Enlightenment study groups and travel, 20 years.
Certification:	Massage Therapy issued by Board of Health, Natick, MA, 1988–Present.

MISAO KAMIYA
Teaching Experience:	BBSHJ Teacher, 2007–Present.
Professional Experience:	Brennan Integration Practitioner, 2005–Present; Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2002–Present; Interior Coordinator, 1995–99; Japanese securities operation, Salomon Brothers, Inc., Tokyo, 1987–94; Banking, BCCI Tokyo, 1986–87.
Education/ Training:	BBSH Professional Studies, 2002; BBSH Advanced Studies, 2005; BIP/STP Program, 2006; Nishino Breathing Method, 12 years; B.A., Sociology, Sophia University, 1986.

LAURIE KEENE: YEAR 1 CLASS DEAN
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1993–Present; Teacher Training Department Head, 1994–99.
Professional Experience:	BBSH Director 1999–2003; BBSH Dean, 1998–99; BBSH Year 1 Class Dean, 1993–Present; BBSHE School and Year 1 Class Dean, 2003–Present; BBSH Teacher Department Head 1994–99; Management; Chef; Pastry Chef; Whole Foods Caterer; Private Healing and Supervision Practice.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1992; BBSH Teacher Training Program; Graduate, Core Energetics Institute of New York City; University of Maryland (College Park, Maryland/Munich, Germany): English Literature, Speech, Drama; L’Academie de Cuisine Professional Pastry Chef.
Certification:	Certified Core Energetics Therapist, 1998.

MARGOT LOCHRENBERG
Teaching Experience:	BBSHE Teacher, 2005–Present.
Professional Experience:	Private healing practice, 2002–Present.
Education/ Training:	B.A., University of Stellenbosch, South Africa; Brennan Healing Science, 2002; Researcher, co-authored various publications, based at Institute of Criminology, University of Cape Town, 1994–1996; Rape Crisis Cape Town, 1996–1997; Conducted research under auspices of RC Cape Town, Institute of Criminology, UCT, African Gender Institute, South African Human Rights Commission, Lawyers for Human Rights; Rape Crisis Counselling Coordinator, 1992–1993.
Certification:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2002; Advanced Studies in Education, 2005.

DANIELLE LONG
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1995–Present; Health Education in Nursing Practice; School Nurse Teacher; Consultant and Teacher-Parenting Education; Private Practice in Childbirth Education.
Professional Experience:	Pediatric, Prenatal, and Community Health Nursing; Counseling, Health, and Parenting Education; Hands-On-Healing Private Practice; Visiting Nurse Service, Hospice, Hands-On-Healing, and Staff Education; Interest in integrating healing energy work into the health professions.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1993; BBSH Teacher Training Program; B.S., Nursing, Boston College, 1966; M.A., Parent-Child Health Nursing, New York University, 1972; Therapeutic Touch with Dr. Dolores Krieger, New York University, 1980–85.
Certification:	Gestalt Center of Long Island, 2001; A.S.P.O.-Certified Childbirth Educator, Lamaze Method, 1977; American Red Cross Teacher of Preparation for Parenthood, 1976; New York State School Nurse Teacher, 1975.
Licenses:	Registered Nurse.

KAHEA MORGAN
Teaching Experience:	BBSH/E/J Teacher, 2003–Present & 1991–96; Diamond Umbrella Foundation, NYC, NY women’s retreats & seminars, 1998–Present; Manalani-various meditation, women’s seminars & sacred site journeys, 1996–Present; Kamehameha Schools summer teacher; Honolulu Community Action Program-Head Start trainer.
Professional Experience:	BBSH School Dean, 1992–95 and 2005–07; BBSHJ School Dean, 2007–Present; BBSHJ Year 2 Class Dean, 2008–Present, BBSHJ Year 1 Class Dean, 2007–2008; BBSHE Year 2 Class Dean, 2004–Present; BBSH Year 2 Class Dean, 2003–2007; BBSH Director of New Program Development/Licensing, 2001–02; BBSH Special Projects, 1999–2001; BBSH Year 1 Class Dean, 1991–93; private healing/supervision practice, 1991–Present; owner-operator, Manalani, 1996–Present; Education Specialist, Honolulu Community Action Program-Head Start, 1976–1982; US Coast Guard Reserve, Lt. readiness planning & reserve training, 1978–92.
Education/ Training:	University of Hawaii BEd, 1971; University of Hawaii MEd, 1980; USCGR Officer & Chief Leadership 1979; University of Houston MBA, 1985; Jean Houston’s The Possible Human, graduate 1990; BBSH Professional Studies Program, graduate 1991; BBSH Teacher Training Program, graduate 1992; Institute of Core Energetics 1990–1992; Center for Intentional Living, graduate 1996; Society of Souls, Integrated Kabalistic Healing, graduate 1998.

CATHERINE NELSON, PH.D
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1996–Present; Taught Pathwork classes at Great Lakes Pathwork in Michigan and Taught at Philadelphia Pathwork ; Taught workshops on healing and workshops on healing animals for over 10 years; Taught Sociology courses at Temple University, Jefferson University, La Salle College, and several community colleges in the Philadelphia area.
Professional Experience:	Full-time practice in counseling and healing for individuals and animals since the mid-1980s; long-distance healing and counseling; ongoing workshop facilitator; 22 years in Educational Assessment at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ in Testing, Occupational Licensing and Certification.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1994; BBSH Teacher Training Program; Pathwork Helper; Society of Souls Kabalistic Healing Program; TTOUCH Practitioner for Companion Animals; Reiki; Shiatsu; Specialized Kinesiology; B.A., Rutgers University; M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology, Temple University.
Certification:	Certified Pathwork Helper; National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork certified as Touch Companion Animal Practitioner; certified as Society of Souls Kabalistic Healer.

KATE PERNICE
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher; Clinical Instructor/Mentor for nurse practitioner/M.D. students in office gynecology; taught classes in human sexuality and childbirth education.
Professional Experience:	OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner in urban setting, serving women from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; private practice in energy healing and integrative women’s health care; community educator.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1998; BBSH Teacher Training Program; Registered, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, Northeast University, A.S. in Respiratory Care; Center for Intentional Living, Year 1.
Certification:	Registered Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, ACLS, PALS, and NALS Certified.

PATRICIA PFOST
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1995–Present; BBSH Mentor; BBSH Supervisor; Institute of Core Energetics, NY and Core Energetics Center of Toronto.
Professional Experience:	BBSH Professional Practice Department Head; BBSH Alumni Director; Editor BBSH InTouch; private practice as Brennan Integration Practitioner, Core Energetic Therapist, professional supervisor and business consultant; Vice President, Barbara Brennan, Inc.; Director, Core Energetics Center of Toronto; BBSH Dean and Department Head Facilitator; Director of Planning, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1991; BBSH Teacher Training Program; MBA/HA, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business; B.A., Hood College; Institute of Core Energetics; Elisabeth Kübler–Ross Center, Facilitator Training; Graduate: Center for Intentional Living program in integrative psychology.
Certification:	Certified Core Energetics Therapist and Teacher.

ADA ROBINSON
Teaching Experience:	Elementary school teacher, 1973–1983, St Agatha’s School; Job-readiness skills teacher, 1987–1989; Lifestyle change skills teacher, 1990–Present.
Professional Experience:	Manager and trainer for distributors of natural herbal products, 1980–Present; Director of living foods program as taught by Dr. Ann Wigmore of Boston, 1990–Present; Administrative Supervisor, Chicago Park District, 1989–1990; Job Developer for older, displaced workers and trainer of displaced youth for job interviews, 1987–89; Administrator, Protective Service Division, Department of Children and Family Services, 1980–1986; Elementary school teacher, St. Agatha’s School, 1973–1983.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2002; BBSH Advanced Studies in Education Program, 2004; BBSH BIP/STP Program, 2004; Health Enrichment School of Massage, 1999.
Certification:	Ordained Minister, Memorial Spiritualist Church, Battle Creek, MI, 1998; Colon Hydrotherapy, Woods Colon Hygienic Institute, Kissimee, FL, 1995; Spiritual Healer, Camp Chesterfield Spiritualist Seminary, Chesterfield, IN, 1994; Reflexology, International Institute of Reflexology, Petersburg, FL, 1993; Reboundology, National Institute of Reboundology, Los Angeles, CA, 1990.

GUNDI SCHACHERMAIER
Company:	Hildegund Schachermaier, Praxis für Ganzheitliche Begleitung.
Professional Experience:	Private Practice, 2001–Present; Entrepreneur, 1974–84; Hotel Receptionist, 1965–69; BBSH, 1999–2001; Course Instructor at "Volkshochschule" (Adult Learning Program), Germany, 1999–2001; Zen Meditation Retreats, Germany, 1989–94; Hotel Management School, Merano, Italy, 1968–69.
Education/ Training:	BBSH; Shiatsu; Hospice Helpership; Myroagogin (Grief Process Facilitator); BBSH Teacher Training.
Certification:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner.

LAURIE THORP
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 1998–Present; Massage; Acting.
Professional Experience:	Private Practice in Healing and Massage Therapy; Baker; Actress: Virginia Museum Theater, Off-Broadway, New York City.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1996; BBSH Teacher Training Program; Carolina School of Massage Therapy, 1991; Shamanic Training with Michael Harner; B.A., Theatre Arts, Hollins University, 1973; Motherhood, the most challenging training of all; Perelandra Flower Essences.
Certification:	Certified Massage Therapist, 1991.

ANDRÉA TITTON
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 2007–Present; Medical Interpreting Instructor, 2001–2003.
Professional Experience:	Private healing practice, 2005–Present; Medical interpreter for Portuguese and Spanish speakers.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2005; BBSH Advanced Studies, 2007; Brennan Integration Practitioner, 2007.
Certification:	Certified Medical Interpreter.

IRENE TOBLER
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Workshops and talks; Homeopath Supervisor.
Professional Experience:	Private practice as a classical Homeopath; Shiabu Therapist, Healer 1993–Present.
Education/ Training:	Naturopath College; Shiabu Graduate and Post-graduate training; Homeopathic training; BBSH.
Certification:	Naturopath; Shiabu Therapist; Homeopath; BBSH.
Licenses:	Swiss Naturopath License; German Naturopath License.

CHRISTINE WHAITE
Teaching Experience:	Advanced Studies Education Program, 2003–2004; BBSHE Teacher, 2003–Present.
Professional Experience:	Investment banking, 1982–1989; Management Consulting, 1989–1994, including the Rio Earth Summit, 1992; Trustee 1987–Present, Chairman 2002–Present, The Friends of Christ Church Spitalfields, the trust leading the restoration of this national monument.
Education/ Training:	M.A., Oxford University, England; M.B.A., University of Western Ontario, Canada; BBSH, 1999; BBSH Advanced Studies World Service Program, 2001; BBSH Advanced Studies Education Program, 2004.
Certification:	Master Practitioner NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming); Diploma in Hypnotherapy.

KY WOOLF
Teaching Experience:	BBSH Teacher, 2004–Present; Professor of Beginning Writing, Florida Atlantic University, 1996–98; Professor of English, Fairfax County Schools, VA, 1989–91.
Professional Experience:	Department Head, Customer Service National Telecom Services, 1991–95.
Education/ Training:	Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2002; BBSH BIP/STP Program, 2004; M.A. coursework completed, Gender/Sexuality Studies, Florida Atlantic University, 1998; B.A., Multi-Cultural Education, University of Maryland at College Park, 1991.
Certification:	BBSH Brennan Healing Science Practitioner; BBSH Teacher; BBSH BIP/STP Practitioner.
Licenses:	Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy, 1997.

CATHERINE WRIGHT
Professional Experience:	Private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic; BBSH Teacher 2004–Present.
Education/ Training:	B.S. in Human Kinetics, 1980; Doctor of Chiropractic, 1985; Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2000; BBSH Advanced Studies in Education Program, 2004.
Licenses:	Doctor of Chiropractic.

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