Practitioner Directory
| Welcome our new Practitioner Directory, introducing one-on-one consultations, workshops and retreats offered exclusively by Open Center teachers, practitioners and alumni. | |
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| COACHING | |
| JULIE JANSEN Career Coach Tel: 203.977.2412 Julie@juliejansen.net www.juliejansen.net Julie helps her clients to change careers, conduct an effective job search or start a business. In this challenging marketplace, it’s especially important to make yourself memorable to potential employers, clients and your network. Julie will help you to: Learn how to network more strategically in person and on-line; Differentiate and communicate your message via e-mail, on your resume and face-to-face. Julie is the author of the best-selling book I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide for Finding Gratifying Work.
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| JANICE TAYLOR Intuitive Life & Wellness Coach, Guided Imagery Innovator & Author “One’s real life is often the life that one does not lead.” — Oscar Wilde Tel: 917.312.0005 janice@ourladyofweightloss.com www.ourladyofweightloss.com Janice Taylor is the contemporary voice of reinvention and transformation. She effectively uses a blend of her intuitive coaching, neurolinguistic and guided imagery skills to provide her clients with the information, inspiration, and the tools that they need to move from living a half-baked life to a fully-baked life, from living a life of compromise to lives they love. Isn’t it time for you to lead your real life? If not now, when? Janice has written two best-selling self-help books, Our Lady of Weight Loss and All Is Forgiven, Move On.
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| COUNSELING AND THERAPY | |
| RENE DAVID ALKALAY, PH.D., ND, CNC, ERYT Integrative Therapist Tel: 718.544.5997 / Fax: 718.544.5488 info@treeoflifeyoga.net www.treeoflifeyoga.net Dr. Alkalay integrates various modalities in his practice: Nutritional Counseling, Group, Family and Individual Therapy, Life Coaching, Biosyntonic Therapy, Healing Touch, Yoga Therapy & Chakra Balancing, and Integrative Therapy.
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| GARY BROWN, LCSW-R, LP Jungian Analyst and Psychotherapist Individual and Group Therapy Tel: 212.874.6095 Dreams and embodied imagery are important means to move forward and enhance our lives. I follow the imaginal way discovered by Dr. Carl Jung to open to the depth hidden in the confusion of our everyday feelings and events.
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| DASSIE HOFFMAN, PH.D., LCAT, BC/DMT Voice Dialogue/Creative Arts Therapist Tel: 212.956.0432 dassieh@aol.com www.drdassiehoffman.com www.newyorkvoicedialogue.org Nationally known Voice Dialogue practitioner/teacher and Creative Arts Therapist, in practice for 25 years. Available to guide your quest for a more meaningful life. Enter the healing space of the New York Voice Dialogue Institute to begin YOUR journey.
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| DONNA LEBLANC, M.ED., NYMHC Intuitive Psychotherapist, Individual & Family Coaching, Executive Coach Tel: 212.799.8770, 1-877-63-donna donna@donnaleblanc.com www.donnaleblanc.com Are you living your life to its fullest? Create more prosperity, personal fulfillment, and professional success by examining your own “life blueprints.” Unique and specific only to you, your “life blueprints” define your life, career and relationships. Donna LeBlanc, M.Ed., NYMHC, an intuitive psychotherapist has developed techniques to explore your “life blueprints” and unlock your potential. As a life, family and executive coach, and best-selling author of two books: The Passion Principle and You Can’t Quit Til’ You Know What’s Eating You, Donna has helped thousands rebuild and reinvent their lives. Contact Donna for a no-charge consultation. In-person or phone sessions available.
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| ENERGY HEALING | |
| JANE BURKE Natural Energy Healing “Embody & Express the uniqueness of your true being.” Tel: 212.209.6999 (NYC), 516.317.0387 (LI) JaneMBurke@yahoo.com www.NaturalEnergyHealing.com Jane is an International Intuitive Energy Healer. Available for private sessions, remote or in person in NYC and Long Island. She is a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner and offers Quantum Healing, Cellular Re-creation, Soul Retrieval, Emotion/Trauma Release, Conscious Parenting, Workshops, Wedding Ceremonies.
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| DANA MICUCCI Reconnective Healing Practitioner™ Tel: 212.786.0437 dmicucci@earthlink.net www.thereconnection.com Experience extraordinary new healing frequencies. Permanently establish a powerful connection with the source of all healings. Discover the Reconnection™ and Reconnective Healing®. Vastly different from Reiki, Johrei, Jin Shin, Qi Gong or Pranic Healing. Beyond any technique you’ve ever encountered. Reconnective Frequencies: Connect us to the earth’s energy gridlines; Enable spiritual and evolutionary advancement; Enhance and fuel renewal functions of the body; and Increase vibratory levels for healing and personal development.
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| FRANCESCA G. VITALE, RPP Psycho-Spiritual Transformation through Touch Polarity/CS Therapist; Shamanic Practitioner: Soul Retrieval, Past Life Tracking; Raindrop Therapist/Teacher Tel: 914.668.0807 / cell: 914.837.6830 theevitalforce@gmail.com www.TheeVitalforcefoundation.org “Energy Is The Foundation Of All Life” — Francesca is an Intuitive Energy Healer who has trained and practiced for over a decade and is a registered Polarity/CS Therapist as well as a Shamanic Practitioner. The founder of “TheeVitalforcefoundation” in Westchester. She is a Practitioner in residence and is available for sessions at The New York Open Center with a private practice in Westchester, NY.
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| FENG SHUI | |
| R.D. CHIN R.D. Chin, Feng Shui Architect Tel: 212.695.2147 rdchinfengshui@verizon.net www.RDChin.com R.D. Chin, M.Arch. is a Feng Shui master and teacher, combining his professional background as an architect and interior designer. He provides life-changing inspirational design solutions for your home or work. His practical approach is to integrate the heart with the mind while creating your personal master plan for your apartment or office. He is the author of Feng Shui Revealed and available for residential, corporate and urban planning assignments.
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| ROSALIE PRINZIVALLI Instructor, East Coast Director, Feng Shui Consultant BTB Feng ShuiTM Masters Training Program Tel: 212.472.1247 rosaliep@nyc.rr.com www.btbfengshui.org/prinzivalli.php Rosalie combines Feng Shui, business and coaching to inspire individuals and empower organizations to transform their environments—leading to greater balance, productivity and success. Feng Shui intensives, workshops, individual coaching, group programs and lectures offer clarity for those who wish to reach their full potential.
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| JUDITH WENDELL Integrative Interior Designer, Feng Shui Consultant, Space Clearer Tel: 212.410.1832 / Cell: 917.903.9390 judith@sacredcurrents.com www.sacredcurrents.com Since 1996, Judith, has been explaining to her clients how their environments affect their life situations and then helping to improve them. ELLE Magazine said, “Business owners seeking a financial boost are among her most devoted clients…” Judith is called upon to help corporations, retailers, spas, restaurants and homeowners with everything from health and financial issues to improving business and personal relationships. She holds a three-year accredited degree from the BTB Feng Shui Masters Program. Her knowledge of Classical Flying Star and advanced Space Clearing Rituals inform all her consultations. Judith Wendell has also appeared in the NY Times, NY Magazine, Spa Business, Fuji Japanese TV, New York Post, Time Out, NY1 News, Conte Nast Traveler Magazine, Glamour, PBS, Real Estate Weekly and others. She is available for consultations on-site and by phone worldwide.
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| HEALTH AND NUTRITION | |
| JAZELL ANDUJAR Certified Lifestyle Wellness Coach, Hatha Yoga Instructor and Intuitive Reiki Practitioner Tel: 347.820.3078 jazell.andujar@gmail.com Jazell specializes in guiding individuals to reclaim a balance of the time and energy needed to improve one’s health, by focusing you to define your goals and take the necessary steps towards a healthier life. Since 2003 she has studied nutrition, energy healing, breath work and yoga therapy which she combines to benefit the lives of her clientele in all three dimensions of their lives; mind, body and spirit. Available for private sessions in NYC, contact her for an initial consultation.
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| ANDREA BEAMAN, HHC, AADP Tel: 212.249.1428 AndreaBeaman@aol.com www.AndreaBeaman.com Andrea Beaman is a Natural Foods Chef and Holistic Health Counselor dedicated to teaching about the connection between food and health. She is the host of FED UP AND WISE UP, and was a featured contestant on TOP CHEF. Andrea is the author of The Whole Truth, How I Naturally Reclaimed My Health and The Eating and Recipe Guide. She makes “getting healthy” fun and easy for everyone.
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| JEANNE RICKS Nu Day Nutritional Counseling Tel: 212.502.3579 jricks00@optonline.net http://tinyurl.com/cp6fvj When diet changes — everything changes — literally your cells, blood, tissues, organs & even your thoughts. Certified in Health Counseling through Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, NY, and as a Holistic Health Practitioner from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners; as well as training in Herbalism covering Traditional, Chinese, Ayurvedic & Native American traditions. Experience an increase in energy & vitality; Feel better in your body & achieve ideal weight; Enhance muscle tone, lose fat & inches; Maintain healthier skin, reduce signs of aging; Reset natural sleep rhythms; Increase Concentration & Mental Clarity.
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| HYPNOSIS | |
| MAUREEN MASKE Soul Purpose Hypnosis & Yoga NGH Certified, Hatha & Prana Yoga Certified Tel: 973.222.7857 (free consultations) maureenmaske@hotmail.com Offering Private Hypnosis or Yoga Sessions. Maureen specializes in hypnosis for health and well-being. Her approach to yoga encourages slow, mindful movement, body awareness and self love. Rejuvenate your mind and achieve goals. Welcome change through a fresh perspective. Restore your body and attain blissful states of well-being.
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| MELISSA TIERS, DCH, DAH The Center for Integrative Hypnosis mmtiers@aol.com www.melissatiers.com Melissa has a private practice in NYC and teaches workshops and certification courses in Integrative Hypnosis and In-Depth NLP. Her approach combines clinical hypnosis, NLP, NHR and Energy Psychology to help you make changes on the conscious and unconscious level.
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| MYSTIC ARTS | |
| ELLEN GOLDBERG Master Palmist and Tarot Reader; Excellent Astrologer; Holistic Psychotherapist Tel: 212.924.5816 ellengoldberg@nyc.rr.com www.wisewomantherapist.com Palmistry, Astrology and Tarot are miraculous tools for guidance. I offer readings that are a synthesis of these arts to allow you to move forward, find clarity and fulfillment. Faculty NY Open Center for 24 years.
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| ROBERT M. PLACE Tarot Reader and Intuitive Guide Tel: 845.246.0180 robroseplac@aol.com http://thealchemicalegg.com/Readings.html Robert M. Place is a world-renowned Tarot reader, teacher, and author. His readings are designed to become a conversation with one’s Higher Self. Instead of predicting the future, they provide empathy, perspective, and guidance and help create a better future.
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| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING | |
| MARY CARLOMAGNO Order Period — Author, Speaker, Owner of Order Tel: 201.222.1929 Mary@orderperiod.com www.orderperiod.com Order creates innovative solutions that you can apply to your life, right now. To that end, we customize every plan, considering your unique needs. Our step by step approach takes into account that getting organized takes time and commitment, but you don’t have to go it alone. We consult one on one or with groups; email mary@orderperiod.com to set up an appointment. Check out my book online!
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| PATRICIA DIESEL, PO, CEC, AUTHOR / COLUMNIST Keep It Simple Now, LLC Tel: 908-766-9670 PatriciaDiesel@KeepItSimpleNow.Com www.keepitsimplenow.com Patricia will help you move beyond the emotional aspects that hold you back from getting organized and teach you how to improve the quality of your life. She is available for private consultations, workshops and speaking engagements. Check out her blog at www.keepitsimplenow.com/blog.
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| RELATIONSHIPS AND SACRED SEXUALITY | |
| STEVE & LOKITA CARTER Institute for Ecstatic Living Tel. in US: 877-982-6872 Tel. outside US: 707-987-3456 www.ecstaticliving.com Transformative Tantra seminars and vacation retreats for couples and singles since 1999. Steve and Lokita Carter are the principal lineage holders of Margot Anand and represent SkyDancing Tantra in the US.
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| YOGA | |
| PRITI ROBYN ROSS Life as Yoga® Tel: 212.864.0303 Robyn@LifeAsYoga.com www.LifeAsYoga.com Senior Kripalu Yoga Teacher in Manhattan for over 18 years. Offering open group classes, private yoga therapy sessions, workshops, certified yoga teacher trainings along with exciting worldwide yoga retreats (2010 Guatemala,Tuscany & Spain). Priti offers the yoga student a safe and nurturing environment to explore their personal journey towards health, vitality and peace of mind. All levels welcomed!
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