David Richards

• Digital Therapeutics Program Director

• CareSpace by RISEcx, Founder and CEO

  David is a serial entrepreneur with 14+ years experience starting and building innovative companies, including .dot

  (allthingsdot.com), RISEcx (risecx.com) and BLIS (acquired by Leavitt Partners). Diverse experiences, include leading innovative technology projects for large international brands and organizations: healthcare (Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Barnes Healthcare), medical device (Medtronic, Hologic, Getz Healthcare), pharmaceutical (Glaxo Smith Kline) non-profit/humanitarian aid (The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, American Red Cross, UNICEF). Mr. Richards actively leads teams focused on solutions in sales, marketing and education; changing passive relationships between companies and their prospective customers into active, consistent and engaging experiences that are meaningful, productive and profitable.

Jennifer van Wyck MA RCC MSM

• Global Trauma Outreach Director

• Humanitarian

Jennifer is a registered clinical counsellor and a humanitarian. She is Director of Van Wyck consulting which integrates energy work, quantum physics, emotions and visualizations to create deep and lasting change for people who are highly sensitive empaths, humanitarians, or are struggling with depression or anxiety. She has had worked with high profile clients as well as those who are struggling in the most difficult places in the world. When there are emergencies she is often deployed to set up mental health programs or programs specifically focused on supporting women and children who have been abused, training, managing and supervising teams of up to 800 people. She has worked in natural disasters, such as the Haiti earthquake in 2010, in epidemics, such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, where she received a medal of honour from the Canadian government for her work, as well as war zones such as in Syria, assisting women and children who had been under Islamic State (ISIS) rule. She herself is a highly sensitive empath and so understands the difficulties that being sensitive can have but she is passionate about teaching people how to use sensitivity as the gift it truly is and credits her sensitivity for allowing her to get to the root of what people are struggling with, and helping them to heal. She has helped hundreds of people overcome trauma and truly believes in the resiliency and strength of the human spirit. She is currently writing a book on how to choose love over fear.

Dr. Manon Bolliger, ND

• Wellness Director

• Founder of Bowen College

For over three decades, Dr. Bolliger, has trained health care practitioners on how to integrate body and mind while addressing pain, trauma and health. Dr. Bolliger’s unique methodology guides people on a path to physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

The path to health means discovering what really needs healing, rewriting the stories that don’t serve us, honouring our body and reclaiming our path back to joy. This ground breaking healing modality focuses on the Fascia which is the connective tissue below the skin which surrounds all our organs and muscles from head to toe. Fascia has its own nervous and electrical components which create instant communication.

It’s like a Biological internet of connectivity. It circulates biological, chemical, and emotional information throughout the entire body so that our body can repair.

Fascia has largely been ignored by conventional medicine, doctors and by us, custodians of our own bodies.

And THIS is what has got to change if we are truly aspiring to merge the mind and the body in our healing journey.

Our body is programmed to heal. We just need to reboot it. The unique online re-boot program is available to anyone. You don’t have to be a medical practitioner to benefit from it. 

The body never lies, in fact it catalogues traumas. Every fight-flight-freeze-and-faint reaction, as well as the swirl of emotions that accompany it, is stored in the fascia.

This healing modality is now accessible online where patients can learn to help their own families and learn to take control of their health. Programs include RE-Boot and LISTEN: Re-write your health story and discover how your thoughts and beliefs are contributing to your suffering.  Learn how to release trauma and understand if you are disconnected from your life purpose.

Best selling author of  “What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: the mindful Doctors Patient relationship”, she is currently writing a book based on her LISTEN: The intelligent Healing System called Your Body is Speaking – Are You Listening?

Dr. Bolliger is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician since 1992, founder and CEO of Bowen College, host of the Healer’s Café as well as her own TV channel “Pain Relief with BowenFirst™ Therapy”. Her TEDx talk has currently been rescheduled to September. She is blessed with 3 inspiring adult children and a loving life partner. For more information, go to www.drmanonbolliger.com

Alyson Jones, MA RCC

• Child and Pre-teen Wellness Director

• President and Clinical Director
  Alyson Jones & Associates

Alyson is a highly respected therapist, educator and writer who has practiced and defined a no-nonsense approach to an exceptional life and is excited to share her insights with you. Alyson Jones is the Clinical Director at Alyson Jones & Associates which is one of the largest counselling centers in the province of British Columbia, Canada. She is a leader in the field of separation and divorce, and an innovator in exploring the intersection between family therapy and family law. 

Alyson is a Family Therapist, Parent Coordinator, Mediator, Collaborative Law Divorce Coach and Child Specialist.  Alyson has over 25 years’ experience in the field of individual, couple, family and child therapy.  She is an Adjunct Professor at the Adler University and has presented at numerous professional conferences and consulted with Provincial Health, Social Service and Educational Agencies. 

Her authentic, enthusiastic personality captivates audiences and she is often invited by the media to share her extensive knowledge on mental health, divorce & separation, and family issues.  She is a regular on CTV Moring Live and a contributing writer to Slica.ca and Huffington Post.  She has authored the award-winning book MORE A New Philosophy for Exceptional Living and co-authored a chapter on Women’s mental Health called “Mental Health is Health” in the #1 bestseller Emotional Intelligence:  Mental Health Matters.

 Website:  www.alysonjones.ca

Bev Adamo

• Community Outreach Director

• CEO Wild and Wise Women Enterprises

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Individual and Team Transformation, Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Team Building, and Administration.

Bruce Weech

• Wellness Content Producer

• Sounds of Freedom Executive Producer

  Bruce is a professional film actor and producer with over 100 film and stage credits. He spent more than 20 years as a municipal firefighter, medic, and Officer. He has been actively involved in researching PTSD as part of his role in Sounds of Freedom, but also as someone who actively suffers from its effects. He brings great energy and experience as a project manager. He is thrilled to be part of this new project.

Reverend Diane C. Lund

• Spiritual Guide

• (CIMM) FOR A Course in Miracles

  Diane became a Reverend through CIMM (Centre for International Metaphysical

  Ministries) specialized in the teaching of A Course in Miracles. Today she offers spiritual counseling, officiates ceremonies, teaches and speaks on helping people access their higher essence and their true creative nature. Her spirituality empowers people to choose love over fear in their relationships, careers, family and in the world. Her goal is to become a spiritual thought leader and a lighthouse to the world.

Julie Salisbury

• Wellness Program Director

• Founder of Influence Publishing

  Julie is the Founder of Influence Publishing Inc. and InspireABook® publishing coaching. She has coached over a 1000 authors with her unique step by step “InspireABook” process to draw out the story and purpose of the book. She has published close to 200 titles through Influence Publishing Inc. in the last 10 years, mostly in the field of wellness experts. Authors Include Stanley Cup and Olympic Champion Theo Fleury and his conversations about his sexual abuse “Conversations with a Rattlesnake, Raw and Honest reflections on healing and trauma” Salisbury worked on the story development with Kim Barthel, his occupational therapist. Other inspiring alternative health books include best selling authors in the field of ALS, Autism, MS, Naturopathic wellness, chronic pain and disease, PTSD and Mental health. As the wellness director for this project she will draw on a network of 100’s of health and wellness experts that “influence” the way the world see’s health solutions. Salisbury circumnavigated the world by sail boat, train, plane and bus, taking seven years to complete the journey. She is the author of “Around the World in Seven Years – A Life Changing Journey” and has been featured on International TV, radio, and press including the “Daily Mail” in the UK. She is a professional speaker and a TEDx speaker on the topic “The Gift of Dyslexia” in Vancouver B.C. Canada. Julie was recognized with the prestigious awards: Woman of Worth, Spirit, Success and Soul 2013 and Unlimited Woman of Creativity 2013.

Dr. Beth Halbert

• Teen Wellness Director

• Teen Psychologist Private Practice

Named “America’s Teeonolgist” by Mom’s The Word Radio Show™, Dr Beth Halbert (a.k.a. DrBeth) offers a variety of products and services for parents and teens to create stronger family bonds using love, playfulness, compassion and communication.

Through her coaching, consulting, public speaking, facilitation, products, programs, music, books, media interviews, and social media channels, DrBeth supports individuals and families to strengthen their relationships, step into their greatness and live the life of their dreams!

Her work provides parents with valuable, practical tools to support their child’s unique voice and growth, without sacrificing their own desires and sanity. Using these tools, parents and teens alike can work together to foster an emotionally healthy and happy family, while taking care of their “inner family” in the process.

https://drbeth.com

Dr. Sukhi Muker

• Wellness Director

• CTO - Allysian Sciences

  Dr. Sukhi is an Award Winning Doctor, Bestselling Author & Global Speaker. As a primary contact physician he’s spent the past 26 years studying Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Quantum Physics as it relates to Health, Healing & Actualizing Human Potential. Today he’s considered an authority on Human Potential and developing innovative strategies. He is a Master at developing people through his Neural Integration and Neural Activation techniques touching the lives of hundreds of thousands worldwide helping them heal, shatter their limits and achieve Extraordinary results in every area of life. 

  Dr. Sukhi has a loving, charismatic and endearing style that receives accolades. He lives in West Vancouver, BC, Canada with his wife, Kate Muker and two daughters. He has utilized his powerful strategies to overcome the darker shades of life and become a 7 time Ironman Finisher and complete challenging 100 mile ultra-marathons with successful podium finishes. He is the founder of Centre’s for Optimal Living, wellness centres throughout North America that specialize in helping people integrate the cause of their health concerns. He is CTO of Allysian Sciences, an international brain nootropic and technology company helping millions worldwide Maximize Human Potential. He's a Master Coach of professional athletes, CEO’s and high powered entrepreneurs expanding their 6 - 9 figure enterprises. He teaches and mentors wellness professionals globally and is the best selling author of Beyond Body, Beyond Mind: Overcome Uncertainty, Transcend Challenge & Fulfill Your Dreams!

Jennifer Nagel, MA, RCC

• Wellness Director

• Director of Trainer Development for the Satir Institute of the Pacific (SIP)

Jennifer is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Bestselling Author, and International Trainer.  She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their internal strengths and resources to bring about deep and lasting change in their lives.  Extensively trained in Transformational Systemic Therapy based on the Satir Model, she has worked with a diversity of people and groups including therapists, educators, school programs, community groups, at-risk adolescents, therapeutic programs, non-profit organizations and corporate groups. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.  She has presented many workshops and training programs in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Kenya and the UK.  Jennifer is a member of the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors, the International Family Therapy Association, the Virginia Satir Global Network and the Satir Institute of the Pacific (SIP). She is the Director of Trainer Development for the Satir Institute of the Pacific (SIP), and a faculty member for the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.  Jennifer also works with individuals, couples, families and youth in private practice, and she provides clinical supervision to other therapists.

She is the bestselling author of “Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos” and a  contributing author in “Woman of Worth: Moms in Business 15 Success Stories with Soul” (Chapter 13, “A New Perspective on Priorities”. 

www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Jenny Story

• Youth Wellness Ambassador

• Best Selling Author and Animator

Jenny was born in Yellowknife, NWT, but lived the majority of her life and raised in Vernon, British Columbia. Jenny graduated Grade 12 with Honors and Scholarships and then moved right after High School to Vancouver to attend Vancouver Film School for Animation and is now a 2D Classical and 3D Digital Character Design Animator. Jenny has worked on a film for Super Channel with her animation and another film. Jenny also published her book, Dysnomia, which is the first of a Trilogy and right from pre order was an Amazon and Canadian Best Seller, getting quite a following. She has finished the second sequel to it and will be published this year. Jenny won the Literary Award at the ANCA World of Autism Festival and just in July won the International Book Excellence Finalist Award. A documentary has just been done through Telus Optik TV and receiving engaging feedback. Despite being diagnosed with very low functioning Autism at 3 years old, Jenny has blossomed and always remained focused on pursuing her dreams and is passionate in inspiring others to do the same. She has just turned 27, extremely high functioning and is living proof and a role model to show others that Autism is not a Death Sentence but a rich fulfilled Life Sentence, so to speak.

Peggy Voth

Jungian Analyst

Peggy graduated from the Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts training programme in Toronto, Canada. Peggy lives in Calgary, Alberta where she has worked as a clinical social worker for over two decades in not-for-profit agencies, in the corporate world and in private practice. She is a member of the International Association for Analytical Psychology, the Western Canadian Association of Jungian Analysts and the Alberta College of Social Workers. She has presented papers at various Jungian and psychiatric venues in North America and published a research article in the “Journal of Childhood Sexual Abuse.” Peggy brings to her work a keen interest in the wholesome embodiment and expression of the masculine and feminine principles in everyday life. To that end, she is currently writing a book titled “When the Feminine Is Ready, the Masculine Responds,” set to be published this year by Influence Publishing. Married, with two sons and three grandchildren, Peggy’s life has been enriched by the international influences of her Brazilian and Chinese daughters-in-law. Her practice includes seeing patients privately and lecturing at the Calgary Jung Society.

Joshua E Mervis

• Research Consultant

Josh is a Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Minnesota, studying in the Clinical Scientist training model. This model is a perspective that extends to both research and clinical work, emphasizing direct integration. Josh served as a clinical psychology trainee in psychotherapy and assessment at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. His clinical experience includes the First Episode Psychosis, Early Stage Mood Disorder, Addiction Medicine, and General Outpatient clinics. Josh completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program and hope to use this background in hospital and community settings. 

Josh’s research interests include Motivation and Decision-Making in Health and Disease, Neurotherapeutics, Technology-Based Intervention, Neuroplasticity, Contextual Science, and Relational Frame Theory. His clinical interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based therapies, Coordinated Specialty Care Clinics, Discovery Clinic Treatment Models (integration of practice and cutting-edge research).

Josh taught several college courses at the University of Minnesota and Augsburg University in the Twin Cities. Classes include Abnormal Psychology, online and in person, Clinical Psychology, and Mindfulness and Meditation in Psychology.