Inner Harmony

Meet our new herbalist Cookie Dobro and our
K-9 Herbalist Goldie Puzzitiello (scroll down)

Barbara J. Clugh, MA, C.Ht
Barbara works in Leadership Development at First Energy in Akron. She has a Masters in Psychology and a Bachelors in Music Education. Barb is a certified Hypnotherapist, and is a Life Coach at the center. She has been trained in Acutonics Tuning Forks that she uses in her vibrational therapy body work. Her many studies at the Gestalt Institute include organizational systems, energy & body work, and physical process. Barb incorporates her excellent skills as a corporate trainer/facilitator and music educator into her group drumming work. Barb's 25 years of experience in local corporations such as First Energy, Rubbermaid and American Greetings helps make group drumming a unique and powerful team building experience! Barb facilitates community drum circles, journey work drum circles, as well as leading workshops for personal growth and development. She also solos regularly at Sunday services at the Unity of Medina and Unity of the Crossroads in Strongsville.

Corky Larsen, C.Ht.
Corky is a Life Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist who incorporates into his work his Gestalt training, Spiritual teachings, and shamanism studies. He also works with crystals and stones, drumming and magnetics, and Reiki when doing his “cocoon” energy healing work. Corky brings his many years in law enforcement involving Crisis Intervention training, Domestic Violence counseling training into his practice as well. In addition to his healing work, he facilitates drum circles, does Rock Readings and is licensed in the State of Ohio to perform marriages. Corky’s energy, heart and compassion bring a wonderful healing presence to all his work at the Center.

Cookie Dobro is our new in-house certified herbalist! She will be on hand to answer health questions about herbal supplements, vitamins, body systems, weight loss products, aromatherapy, kinesiology, iridology, pH balance, “eat right for blood type”, Chinese herbal products and many more areas. Cookie can help you choose the correct product for whatever body system is out of balance. Most people are confused by all the products offered by vitamin and discount stores and Cookie can help take some of the mystique out of your decision-making. Personally, Nature's Sunshine Products have helped Cookie control certain problems she experienced with her intestinal, respiratory and immune systems.

Cookie has been studying for over ten years with excellent, professional teachers, authors, healers, herbalists and trainers. She has been using Nature's Sunshine Products for over 12 years and believes in the company's integrity and quality control of their many products. Some places Cookie has taught include: Lakewood High School Adult Education, Cuyahoga County Libraries, The Herb Store in Medina, and The Herb Store in Brunswick. Today, she is a manager with NSP and loves teaching interested people how herbal supplements and vitamins can be better alternatives than Western drugs.

Cookie is available on Sat. from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and any day of the week by appointment for
nutritional and herbal consultations.

A certified herbalist, with years of study and research on pets.
Helping you make the right choices about alternative holistic healthcare through diet, health and nutrition.
Teaching you how to balance your pet, acupressure points and/or massage to help and support your pet through illness.
Working together to help correct the condition you are having with your pet to help him better deal with the symptoms
Working to build core health and giving back unconditionally.

Learn about ways to live and offer your pet a wholistic lifestyle, and how to add years on his life!

Stop in and sample the organic and holistic lines of dog and cat food, treats and products that dramatically increase their health and longevity.

Cassandra Woods - Yoga Instructor
Cassandra began teaching yoga after having been a practitioner of yoga for over ten years. She has been on a personal healing journey for 4 years now and finds the healing power of Yoga an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Cassandra, also a painter, has enjoyed teaching art for several years, receiving her formal education in the fine arts.

Her style of Yoga is heavily based on Hatha, where the focus is on asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath). She also integrates meditation, Vinyasa (flow) Yoga and the ancient Chinese art of QiGong into her classes. In QiGong, the body’s energy is gently moved through and around the body to facilitate healing and is a beautiful complement to Yoga.

Adele Fernandez - Yoga Instructor
Adele decided that the best way to serve others about health and happiness is through a holistic perspective. With that in mind, Adele took an intensive course called "Try 4 Life Yoga Therapy". She is now certified through the Yoga Alliance with a certification called Yoga Therapy.

Everything is energy and Adele tries to teach different types of movement that balance your whole Being. Yoga is one of those many systems. Yet, is so much more than mere movement because it allows us to practice on the mat while giving us guidance off the mat for living a much more loving, balanced and passionate life.

"To keep the body in good health is a duty.... otherwise, we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear." Buddha

Michele Ann founded Lavender Moon, Inc. as a healing and consultation service organization in 1997. She is co-founder of Pathways Foundation for Peace and Healing, a non-profit organization committed to creating a society of Spirit, which fosters peace and healing for all. Michele has been in Operations Management for over 23 years in the medical and engineering fields and does consulting and trainings for small businesses. She is on the teaching faculty for Pathways Foundation and develops and teaches shamanic workshops and art programs, peace building workshops, and performs rituals and ceremonies in communities, corporations, schools, mentally handicapped facilities and hospitals in the US and Europe. Michele has been a shamanic practitioner for 15 years and incorporates dance and movement as a healing modality within the arts and ceremonies. She volunteered for hospice for years and provides doula services for the ritual of birth.

My Studies
I believe Spirit is my greatest teacher in this life. The Spirits taught me my greatest gift is opening my heart/body to the Love of the Creator allowing healing to flow through the circle of life for self and others. My childhood teachers were the Fairies, Elementals and Trees where I spent most of my waking time. The birth of my children re-opened that childhood connection and I began to re-remember my soul path.

My formal training began with Cynthia Gale of All Matters Gallery. Her teachings of Mother Earth Spirituality and ceremonial art classes expanded the depth of my awareness to the nurturing love of our Mother Earth. I have studied extensively with Myron Eshowsky for the last fifteen years both in advanced trainings from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and Myron's own intensive shamanic teachings on peacemaking, healing, indigenous ritual and ceremonies.

I have traveled throughout North America and internationally in Europe and Indonesia sitting in circle, teachings, and ritual with indigenous elders and peacemakers from over 30 nations and bring there wisdoms and teachings into my healings and workshops.

Beth is a teacher, scientist, mother, wife and proponent of Holistic Health. She has held a long time interest in Integrative and Complementary Medicine. She became a certified Associate Polarity Practitioner in November of 2006. She started her private practice, Polarity for Wellness LLC, in January of 2007.

Receiving a polarity session is deeply relaxing and is personalized to an individuals needs. A session begins with conversation between the client and practitioner to determine the focus of the session. Next is the energetic bodywork. The client remains fully clothed and lies on a massage table. The practitioner uses her hands to balance energy flow in the body. The treatment consists of light touches and holds, body rocks, and firm holds at acupressure and reflex points. Polarity therapy can be thought of as an “energy tune up” for your body. Polarity practitioners also strive to educate their clients in tools they can use to improve their physical and mental health. The partnership between practitioner and client is designed to empower the client in their quest for good health. She believes that: “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” Hippocrates

Beth received her PhD in Genetics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1994. She then held a postdoctoral research position at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, also in Cleveland, Ohio. This training and research experience trained her to be a critical thinker and lifelong learner. She started teaching Biology at Cuyahoga Community College in 2001 due to her desire to work directly with people. Her teaching of Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology fueled her interest Human Health. In the spring of 2006 she began formal training in the field of Holistic Health. In her own quest for good health she has used Homeopathy, Herbs, Supplements, Massage, Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation and Polarity Therapy. She firmly believes that the Holistic approach to medicine, which values and considers body, mind and spirit, is the best way to approach healthcare.

Qualifications:
- Graduate of the Ohio Institute of Energetic Studies and Bodywork (OIES)
- Registered by the American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA)

Pat’s touch is loving and supportive. She understands human nature, and is nurturing and empathetic in her approach to her work. Pat has a background in social and mental health work which provides depth to her healing touch. She has practiced meditation for 30 years which brings a balanced energy to the client.
Qualifications
u    Graduate of Ohio College of Limited Medical Practice
u    Certified in LaStone Original Body Massage Therapy
u    Certified in Hellerwork, Myofascial Release
u    Certified in Therapeutic Touch
u    Trained by Earle Timberlake in Fascial Release Techniques
u    Experienced in reflexology and trigger point work

Therapies Offered
General Relaxation/Swedish Massage This massage increases circulation, improves skin and muscle tone, decreases pain and enhances the immune system. It also increases metabolism and aids in decreased stress levels by releasing endorphins into the nervous system.

LaStone Massage This unique form of massage utilizes heated stones and chilled stones. Deep relaxation is only one of the benefits. Grounding, balancing, and releasing of blocked memories frequently occur. Basalt & marble stones assists the body in self-healing.

Therapeutic Touch This is a subtle, non-invasive process where Pat consciously directs energy using her hands as a focus to facilitate the healing process. Therapeutic Touch promotes relaxation and a sense of comfort. Research has shown that Therapeutic Touch is effective in decreasing anxiety, altering the perception of pain, and mobilizing the individuals own healing energies to restore health, balance and order.

Aromatherapy Pat uses pure essential oils that have therapeutic properties. They can be used topically or inhaled. They can also be used alone or in conjunction with other healing modalities to increase effectiveness.

Karen has a special, loving, healing touch that will immediately put you at ease. If you are in need of pampering yourself, putting aside your cares and worries or just plain de-stressing, Karen has the hands that will take you to that place of total relaxation and rest.

Karen also does deep tissue massage. If you have aches, pains, or sore muscles, Karen can put some healing power into her techniques that will loosen and release the tension that you are carrying.

In a hurry? Try one of Karen’s chair massages. Stop in during lunch hour or after work for a quick 30 minute chair massage that will help you forget your daily cares and worries!

General Relaxation/Swedish Massage This massage increases circulation, improves skin and muscle tone, decreases pain and enhances the immune system. It also increases metabolism and aids in decreased stress levels by releasing endorphins into the nervous system.

Deep Tissue Massage This technique goes deep into your structure to release and relax tense muscles.

Chair Massage If your time is limited, try a chair massage. This massage is done while you remain dressed and is easy to fit into any busy schedule.

Sally has always been interested in and taken courses in alternative health. She practices meditation, Reiki and yoga. She has committed herself to help others feel better naturally and feels very blessed to be able to work at Inner Harmony. Sally offers Reflexology which is an interesting approach to better health.

· Certified Reflexologist through the International Institute of Reflexology on the Ingham Method

Reflexology – is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the hands and feet which correspond to all the glands, organs and other parts of the body. Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas.

Did you know 75% of disease and illness is caused by stress? Reflexology will relieve your stress and tension; improves nerve and blood supply and promotes the unblocking of nerve impulses; and helps nature to normalize.

Ear Candling – has been used since Biblical times. It was developed and made by the Egyptians and then passed down to other cultures. It has been used by people who may suffer from achy ears, hearing loss, sinus, nasal congestion or migraines.

The technique Corky and Barb use is called the Group Empowerment Drumming^TM Protocol. This protocol was the basis for the drumming research conducted by Dr. Barry Bittman. Dr. Bittman is a neurologist and CEO of the Mind-Body-Wellness Center of Meadville, Pennsylvania. You can find a link to his site on our Links page that describes his research. Corky and Barb have also had specialized training conducted by Christine Stevens, music therapist and Director of music and Wellness Programs at Remo. This Group Empowerment Drumming™ protocol is being used by music therapists across the country in health care facilities for staff and patients, by trainers in corporate environments for team building and stress management, and by therapists in support groups for people with healing challenges