Overall, the BBSH/E faculty come from many professions, including business executives, artists, medical doctors, psychotherapists, and other health-related professions. They are an incredible group of dedicated, highly skilled teachers and healers who lovingly serve in offering their experience, wisdom, guidance and support.

Specific BBSH/E faculty who are independently authorized to present Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science Workshops are listed below. To register for a workshop, contact the presenter directly. All faculty are graduates of the BBSH 4-year Professional Studies Program and the 2-year Teacher Training, the 2-year Advanced Studies in Education Program,
or the Advanced Studies Year 3 Brennan Healing Science Teacher
Training Internship.


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 DERZEK 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
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 3 Class Dean, 2009–10; Professional Actress, 15 years; Professional Energy Practitioner, 1996–present; Massage Therapist.
Education/
Training:
Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 1996; BBSH Teacher Training Program; BIP/Supervision, 2003; 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.


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.
Education/
Training:
B.S. Brennan Healing Science, Barbara Brennan School of Healing, 2009.
Certification: Certificate of Education UK, 1967; Certificate of Social Work UK, 1973; Diploma in Healing UK, 1992.


ANNE HOYE
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHE Teacher, 2007–Present; BBSHJ Teacher, 2009–10; BBSH Teacher, 1998–2006 and 2010–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.


LAURIE KEENE
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHE Teacher, 2003–Present; BBSH Teacher, 1993–Present; Teacher Training Department Head, 1994–99.
Professional
Experience:
BBSH Director 1999–2003; BBSH School 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:
B.S. Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, 2009; Core Energetics Institute of New York City Graduate, 1998; Integrated Kabbalistic Healing Graduate, 1995; BBSH Professional Studies Graduate, 1992; BBSH Teacher Training Program Graduate, 1993; L’Academie de Cuisine Professional Chef Graduate, 1984; L’Academie de Cuisine Professional Pastry Chef Graduate, 1984.
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: Licensed Registered Nurse, 1966; Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2006.


KAHEA MORGAN
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHE Teacher, 2003–Present; BBSH/J Teacher, 2003–09 & 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, 2007–2009; BBSHJ Year 2 Class Dean, 2008–2009, BBSHJ Year 1 Class Dean, 2007–2009; 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:
BBSH Year 4 Assistant Class Dean, 2009–Present; 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.


MURIEL MORENO OJEDA
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHE Teacher, 2009–Present.
Professional
Experience:
Private practice, Shiatsu massage therapist and energy healing, 1993–Present; FBHS Workshop Leader, 2008–Present; Professional actress, 1996–Present.
Education/
Training:
Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 2005; BBSH Advanced Studies in Education, 2008; The Light Path of Intuitive Training, 2002.
Certification: Certified Shiatsu Massage Therapist, 1991.


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:
BBSHJ Year 2 Class Dean, 2009–10;
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:
B.S., Brennan Healing Science, 2007; BBSH BIP/STP Program; Graduate BBSH Teacher Training Program, 2002; Graduate BBSH, 1999; 1988–89, Empire State College, Holistic Women’s Healthcare Studies; Graduate Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Program, S.U.N.Y., 1987; Graduate Nursing Program, O.C.C.C., 1985, AAS; Botanical Medicine Coursework, Columbia University; Colposcopy and Advanced Cervical Pathology Training; Studies in Herbal Healing, Yoga, Kinesiology. Therapeutic Touch, Shamanism, Meditation, Architecture and Homeopathy.
Certification: Board Certified OB/GYN N.P.; R.N.; Colposcopy Training.
Licenses: Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse.


GUNDI SCHACHERMAIER
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHE Teacher, 2003–Present; BBSH Teacher, 2000–03.
Professional
Experience:
Private Healing and Counselling Practice, 1998–Present; Hospice Helper, 2000–Present; Myroagogin (Grief Process Facilitator “IFAH”), 2003–present; Personal Growth and Meditation teacher at “Volkshochschule,” 1998–2001; Assistant of Gen-Un-Ken Roshi at Zen Sesshins, 1989–94; Entrepreneur, 1974–84.
Education/
Training:
Shiatsu College, Germany; Naturopath College, Germany; Graduate BBSH; Graduate BBSH Teacher Training Program; Graduate Hospice Helpership Training (Internship); Graduate IFAH (Switzerland).
Certification: Brennan Healing Science Practitioner; Myroagogin.


LAURIE THORP
Teaching
Experience:
BBSH Teacher, 1998–Present; Massage Therapy; Acting.
Professional
Experience:
BBSH Year 1 Assistant Class Dean, 2009–Present; Private Practice in Healing and Massage Therapy; BBSH Director of Student Affairs, 2002–2004; Professional 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.


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.


CATHERINE WRIGHT
Teaching
Experience:
BBSHJ Teacher, 2009–10; BBSHE Teacher, 2006–08 and 2010–Present; BBSH Teacher, 2004–06.
Professional
Experience:
Private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
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.