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Michelle Bobier

By Amy Landolt | Published April 30, 2019

Michelle Bobier, BCST

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Michelle Bobier has been studying Tai Chi and Chi Gong for 24 years with Master Hongchao Zhang, one of the leading Chinese martial arts masters in America; Master Zhang awarded her a Sixth Duan in Chi Gong in 2015.  Additionally, she is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist who completed the 700-hour BCST training at 3rd Coast Craniosacral of Evanston.  Additionally, she studied lymphatic work at the School of Inner health in Manitou Springs, Colorado.  The three modalities come together in her wellness practice, reSource Wellness, in Wilmette.  Her mission is to create a space where people can feel a sense of safety, peace, comfort and support; tap into their resources for healing; and achieve deep rest that can lead to profound change. continue reading »

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Tony Breitbach

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

Dr. Tony Breitbach

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Dr. Tony Breitbach is the founder of Wellness Revolution. It is his mission to be able to help as many people as he can get out of pain quickly and reach their full health potential through chiropractic care. He wants to help people without the use of drugs and surgery, the two usual options within the medical profession. He offers conservative solutions for neuromusculoskeletal conditions with chiropractic care. He is certified in Full body Active Release Techniques®, The McKenzie Method®, and dry needling. continue reading »

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Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – Snow in April, Suffering is Optional

By Amy Landolt | Published April 14, 2019
After some gorgeous sunny days with birds and butterflies, I had settled into spring. I struggled with the wind and hail on Wednesday and now SNOW accumulation today. This weather is a teacher – and since global warming is real and I live in Chicago – it is time for me to pull up a chair and learn my lesson. I continue to struggle with causing myself suffering by resisting what is – when my resistance is futile.

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Lela Beem

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

Lela Beem, E-RYT 500, RPYT, C-IAYT

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Lela Beem is a yoga therapist and the co-founder of Grateful Yoga of Evanston. Lela is also the co-founder of Amala School of Yoga, which specializes in training yoga teachers how to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga yearly in Chicago. She is a graduate of UMASS Amherst, a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner. Lela is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapy.

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Ray Charles

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

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Dr. Ray Charles is a best-selling author and speaker, and travels the globe training leaders, and future leaders, on Righteous Leadership.

Since 1993, at a time when the word “coach” was, generally, only associated with sports or executive coaching, Dr Ray has been a faithful pioneer in the field of spiritual coaching –  coaching leaders including: business, civic, government, clergy and, sports and entertainment leaders to lead from a position of righteousness. continue reading »

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Dina Collins

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

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Dina Collins is the founder of Soul Walks by Dina and an energetic Soulful Nature Photographer who inspires herself and others with  the help of her lens to explore nature. continue reading »

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Rachel Coppola

By Amy Landolt | Published April 16, 2019

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Rachel Coppola is a yoga and meditation instructor with over two decades of experience. She first came to the practice while living in New York City and dancing on Broadway. Meditation provided (and continues to provide) the calm center within the busyness. Rachel’s guiding principle is the belief that “yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” and it is through bearing gentle witness to all the realities of our being—the joys and the sorrows—that inner peace can be realized.

Rachel’s meditation classes draw from a wide range of philosophies, traditions, and teachings and she supports her students in building a practice that works for them. In Rachel’s yoga classes, she teaches people to understand their bodies better, to find what currently exists for them physically and mentally. Whether it’s the need to unwind from excess stress, build more strength and flexibility, heal from injury, change a habit, build energy or just have FUN. Self care is all one needs to find balance, good health and abundant happiness. 

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Dee Crowley

By Amy Landolt | Published March 30, 2019

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Dee Crowley is an Intuitive Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice in the Chicago area, and the founder of Solace, A Gathering Space. She holds the philosophy that events effect our whole being— physical, emotional, cognitive, energetic and spiritual. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Loyola University School of Social Work in Chicago.

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Allison Ewing

By Amy Landolt | Published April 12, 2019

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Allison J. Ewing, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) who has been practicing social work for over 20 years. Allison spent many years providing mental health treatment to inner city youth and families involved in the child welfare system, working primarily with children and adolescents who have had histories of extensive developmental trauma. As time went on, Allison began applying mind/body techniques to her work, beginning initially with mindfulness and meditation, and later EFT. Two years ago, Allison decided to open her own private practice, Inspired Life Tapping LLC., using EFT exclusively, after time and again witnessing powerful results and quick relief for her clients. She now specializes in working with women who are experiencing stress and anxiety as well as fears/phobias, have a history of childhood trauma, and/or who are struggling with weight issues and feel “weighed down” by emotional burdens in life. Allison strives to help women move out of feeling “stuck” in life because of stress and fears holding them back and move into feeling more free, passionate and fulfilled by their lives.
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Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – Don’t Should Yourself

By Amy Landolt | Published April 7, 2019

After some conversations with clients, I noticed that usually when we use the word “should” it’s not very empowering. “I should” or “you should” seems to be negative. We are typically using it to berate or shame ourselves (or someone else) for not living up to a standard – it implies we are not OK as we are. Or we are using it to limit ourselves or others – it seems to imply there is just one right way or right answer. As a parent, I want to start questioning my motives anytime I say something to my kids that starts with “You should” – what is my intention? Am I imposing my own limiting beliefs on them? Am I trying to shame them? Am I trying to get them to be something I want them to be instead of the wonderful beings they are?

Last week when I was hiking in Indiana, I felt a strong need for grounding. It was warm out, so I took off my hiking boots. It felt so good that I wanted to hike barefoot – and immediately I thought “I shouldn’t”.  But when I questioned that assumption, I realized my only reason was because that’s not what people do – everyone else was wearing boots or shoes and I didn’t want to get muddy/dirty. So I hiked barefoot through the paths – mud and all, and it was glorious. Yes, my feet and socks got muddy, but guess what? The mud washed off! I had to go through the same mental exercise when I wanted to lay down on the ground without a blanket.

One of my clients shared that she would always feel badly after the weekend because there was a list of things she “should” have done. Instead of beating herself up for not getting her “shoulds” done over the weekends, she created a new framework for herself. She had goals about being more creative, active and fun – so she set goals to do one creative thing, one physical activity and something fun. She focuses on accomplishing that goal instead of a lot of “shoulds” and reports she is much happier.

The next time you hear the word “should” come out of your mouth, take a minute to reflect. Are you about to limit or shame yourself or others?  If so, it’s a great opportunity to treat yourself with more compassion or to examine your limiting beliefs.

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