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The Rootwire 2K16 Workshop Presenters,
Healers and Instructors Directory!
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Sound & Vibrational Healing * Yoga * Meditation & Spirituality * Dance & Movement Arts * Leadership Skills * Art & Creativity * Personal Development * Healing Arts * Sustainability & Permaculture * Flow Arts & Poi * Kids & Family Zone
Sound & Vibrational Healing * Yoga * Meditation & Spirituality * Dance & Movement Arts * Leadership Skills * Art & Creativity * Personal Development * Healing Arts * Sustainability & Permaculture * Flow Arts & Poi * Kids & Family Zone
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'The Refuge' Led by Ryan McGuire, MFT, the mission of The Refuge is to provide safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate care to people in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The transformational nature of the festival experience can sometimes become intense and overwhelming. The Refuge was born out of a need for a safe space where attendees are able to receive assistance as they work through their experience.
'FREE Healing Tent'
Led by Doe Hart, the Free Healing Tent is deeply committed to being of service to the Rootwire Family ...that means YOU... in the areas of body and energy healing. Staffed with highly trained and heart-felt practitioners, our aim to facilitate opportunities for you to be your absolute best possible self!
'Manifesting in the New Vibration'
'Opening & Closing Ceremonies' Julie North is a born psychic medium and medical intuitive working with doctors, therapists and clients worldwide. She lectures and teaches personal development workshops as well as being a Certified Hypnotherapist, SOMA-Energetics practitioner and Usui Reiki Master. She is the guiding light and Ceremonial Center Director for Rootwire Transformational Arts Festival.
'A Journey in Sound!'
'Why is Sound So Powerful?' Dr. Paul Rudy, is the Curators' Professor of composition at the University of Missouri, Kansas City Conservatory and Sound Practitioner. An international award winner many times over, (Rome Award 2010, Guggenheim 2008, and many others) Paul's practice ranges from free improvisation and film scoring, to sonic alchemy and healing.
'Past Life Group Hypnosis Healing'
'Sensitive Tribe - Your Body Knows the Answers' Consuelo Cassotti, B.S., BCPP, RPE - Consuelo’s work is a unique and an intuitive combination of various methods. She calls her sessions: “Conscious Awareness Coaching”. She is an International Teacher and Intuitive Healer combining her holistic teaching activities with her holistic sessions. She is the author of two books, “Hearing a Different Voice”and “Kriya Masters: messages from the Ascended Masters”.
'Enter the AUM Concert'
'AUM Alchemy Workshop' Internationally renowned sound healers Paradiso and Rasamayi are triple consecutive Album of the Year award winners in the genres of meditation and healing. Their live events are uniquely powerful and beautiful spiritual soundscapes in which those in attendance frequently report experiences of unprecedented and profound meditation; visions of their guides, life purpose and past lives; and profound healing of acute and chronic emotional, physical and spiritual dis-ease.
'Secure Your Own Mask First!'
Jennifer Gardner LMT, NMT is an expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist, a CranioSacral Therapist, a Reiki Master, an energy worker, a teacher, an empath, a public speaker, an introvert, an aromatherapist, and an intuitive facilitator of the healing process. Jennifer will also be offering her services FREE in the Healing Tent! Make sure you stop by and meet her!
'Safe and Therapeutic Festival Voyages'
'The Refuge' Ryan McGuire, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist and psychedelic integration counselor working with individuals, couples, and families, in an attempt to help restore balance and reclaim authenticity in their lives. Ryan is a scholar of consciousness studies, transpersonal psychology, and the therapeutic use of entheogens to promote wellness and healing. Ryan also created and leads 'The Refuge' for Rootwire!
'Being The Dragon'
'Intention Setting Thursday Evening w/Julie North' Dixon's Violin - Once a symphony violinist, Dixon felt called to take a more personally conscious solo path, went digital and now travels the country mesmerizing diverse audiences as a music shaman.
'Yoga: Primal Fusion Flow (x2)'
'Yoga: IN LAK'ECH - A Soul Conncetion Playshop (x2)' 'Intro to Acro Yoga (x2)' 'Elemental Yoga' OneTribe Yoga - The veil of separation has been lifted. We remember who we are and why we are here. The awakening has begun and WE ARE THE ONES bringing the light. With deep roots, open hearts and wings spread wide, we've set out on a mission to reunite as OneTribe.
'Plant Medicine, Tinctures and Salves'
'Growing Medicinal Herbs' Rowan Evans is a certified herbalist who welcomes, harvests, and turns into medicine, more than 50 medicinal plants that grow on her 1 ½ acre property in Licking County, Ohio. She serves as the community liaison at a 100-acre organic farm where she both develops education and outreach programming related to the mission of the farm and teaches many of the herb and cooking classes that are offered there.
'Learn to play Didjeridu!'
(Bring yours or use ours!) Joel Whittaker first picked up a didjeridu in 1999. Upon executing its basic sounds, he fell in love with both the sound itself, and the feeling it gave him. He has been playing ever since. Eventually, he began creating handcrafted didjeridu.
'Imagine-IN: A Meditation for Manifesting Your Dreams'
Edward P. Beyer, RMT, HHCP, THP is the founder of Sacred Core Integration which focuses on bridging many different modalities of healing into a tailored session for individuals who are seeking greater balance, transformation and growth in their lives. He has been an Usui Reiki Master for 18 years and is Certified in massage, Holistic Health Counseling and Touch for Health.
'Ortho-Bionomy:
Pain Free Massage' Michael Queck, LMT - Michael’s philosophy of healing is unique. Working under the larger philosophy of Ortho-Bionomy, he combines classical Massage Therapy with a number of techniques including; Neuromuscular Therapy (St Johns Method), Crania-Sacral Therapy, Bach Flower Therapy, Reflexology and Reiki. Michael Queck will also be offering his services in the FREE Healing Tent!
'Crafting Sigils to Realize Your Dreams: Active Communication with Your Higher Self'
'Creating Your Own Crystalline Sacred Symbols' Eiecees has strongly embraced the path of plant medicine as a healing tool. Not only has this led to him establishing two healing farms for citizens returning from prison, but has brought him through the jungles of Peru and Brazil in search of his own healing and understandings.
'Amazing VOCAL HEALING , Sound Healing Forks, aromatherapy and more from Doe in the FREE Healing Tent!'
Doe Hart is a healing facilitator, intuitive and creative coach. She has studied many energy modalities during her journey of self exploration and healing and combines them in her unique offerings of classes and sessions.. She has been a Master of Usui Reiki since 1994 and Karuna Reiki since 2001. She studied with author and sound healer Joy Gardner and was certified in her Vibrational Alignment program in 2003. 
'Body Work, Cranio-sacral & Sound healing! Stop by and get “TONED” in the FREE Healing Tent!'
Antonio J. Merlo, LMT practices in New York & New Jersey as an LMT, Sound Healer, cranio-sacral & reflexology practitioner. Antonio studied Solfeggio Healing frequencies & SOMAENERGETICS with David Hulse; studied under Dr. John Beauliea (Osteopath, Research Scientist and creator of BioSonics) and taken training at the International Sound Healers Association.
'Incredible Body work! Cheryl will be thrilled to help recharge your body in the FREE Healing Tent and get ready for another night of dancing!'
Cheryl Durgans, LMT, MFA is a professional artist with an MFA in Studio Art, and is an adjunct instructor in art at Sinclair Community College. Cheryl sees massage therapy as an extension of her work as an artist to promote healing and wellness through her personal mission of body ecology - an ideal balance of body, mind and spirit through massage and art.
'Reflexology in the FREE Healing Tent this year ! Come by and get ready for another night of dancing!'
Elsa Hernandez is certified as a Reflexologist and Reiki practitioner from Sedona, Arizona. Among some of my other passions, I have studied Astrology for about 10 years. She lectures on Astrology topics as well as the connection of etymology, sacred writings and the human body.
'Reiki & Reflexology for your soul in the FREE Healing Tent!'
Kate Destadio is a certified Reflexology and Usui Reiki practitioner, and currently learning Aromatherapy and Crystal Grid Balancing. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and studied chemistry, genetics, psychology, physics, and ecology. 
'Interactive Giant Felt Balls'
Judy Rush is a nationally and internationally recognized artist. Using the fibonacci series to develop her compositions, she uses art to navigate through the vague and unknown world of energy transfer, the mystical world and the physical world. Judy's latest creation, Giant Felted Balls are Art to Experience. Come roll around INSIDE the balls and experience art in an entirely new way!
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'O.A.S.I.S Art Studio' This year at Rootwire, integrate heart openings and spirit-expanding festival experiences with a visit to the OASIS Art Studio. Whether your expansion is joyous, brings up intense emotions, or old wounds surface to be healed, your own innate creativity can be your greatest asset....THIS IS YOUR SPACE! Board certified and registered art therapist, Melissa Ayotte, ATC-BC, will hold sacred space to foster guided or self-directed creative exploration. 
'Healing Dance! Let It out!'
'Step into Your Power: Essential Tools for Evolution' Chrystal Kubis, TLC is the Founder and Chief Heart of Operations for FireHeart Global. A company on a mission of uniting humanity’s momentum to ignite passion, shed fear and step into power. Chrystal has taught and led trainings on personal growth and transformation across the globe. She is an integrative practitioner that uses a variety of modalities built from a lifetime of experience and 18 years of education.
'21st Century Shamanism'
Dr. Clara Bayer , ND is a doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Natural Healthcare Professional, Digestive Health Specialist, Registered and Board Certified Polarity Practitioner and Holistic Iridologist. She is also a Holistic Health Educator, Reiki Master/Teacher, public speaker, Spiritual Advisor, and Ordained Minister and teaches native and Shamanic Practices.
'Foundations of Growth: Identifying Who You Are'
'Foundations for a Conscious Life: Manifesting your Life Story' As CEO of Metcalf & Associates, Inc., Maureen Metcalf has been teaching Innovative Leadership, bringing more than 30+ years experience to current and future leaders. She is the winner of the 2014 International Book Award for her 9 book series and hosts an International Talk Radio program with leaders from around the globe focused on Innovative Leadership.
'The Open Art Studio for Integration of Spiritual Awakenings (OASIS)'
'Community Art Project' Melissa Ayotte, ATR-BC - A lifelong artist since she was able to grasp a crayon, Melissa’s heART work for the past 25 years has been learning how to combine her passions for making art and helping others. Though her work has been shown in galleries in New York and Chicago and has won awards, she feels most ALIVE when making art with others. Melissa also created and leads 'The OASIS' for Rootwire!
'Practical Pathways Toward Valued Living'
Nicholas Bolton, LPC has spent last seven years working at a comprehensive community-based mental health and recovery agency working first hand with children, adults and families affected by severe mental illness, emotional distress or chemical dependency. Nick's workshops explore neurological techniques of meta-programming with the intention to inspire and support each person's potential to self-heal.
'5 Elements of Qigong, a 100 Day Prescription'
'Go With the Flow: an Introduction to Tai Chi' Cat Bigley is a personal trainer, black belt and fitness coach with a diverse background in movement arts. Her start in boxing and Martial Arts provided Cat with a strong base to build a business instructing several forms of movement art. Cat has learned to embrace many styles of body movement, and adjusts her teaching to accommodate students of all ages, shapes and sizes.
'Dhanda Yoga (with staff) x2'
Darin Stahl, LMT is the Director of Dhanda Yoga (USA), among MANY other trainings and certifications. For more than 25 years, Darin has focused on martial arts systems from Southeast Asia. Burmese Bando, an amalgamation of self-defense, health and fitness, meditation and yoga, helped forge a new direction for his life. Darin will also be offering his services in the FREE Healing Tent!
'Open Your Heart To Yoga'
Abby Miller, MSW - As a Yoga Instructor, her Master's degree in Social work and a level II Reiki practitioner, Abby teaches a variety of populations within her community including MRDD, older adults, and beginners. Being an empath, Abby gently encourages and facilitates safe and comfortable self-exploration and transformation through her teachings.
'Crystal Healing Playshop'
The Crystal Guy is a collaborative labor of love by Gene and Barbara Jackson for over 25 years. Their mission is to share the power and love of the Mineral kingdom with those who seek Love and en-Light-enment via the inherent loving wisdom of the stones.
'Cuddle Dome'
Cuddle Dome is a unique, hands-on way of experiencing the healing power of human touch and as an up-close-and-personal, highly interactive source of accelerated transformational community building. The Cuddle Dome will host various Cuddle Sessions throughout the festival. 
'Creative Writing from the Heart'
Elise Olmstead is co-owner of Appalachian Jamwich and co-founder of The Mad Tea Party Jam. These days her creativity has an outlet in the form of design for Appalachian Jamwich magazine, writing articles, writing festival reviews, and creatively directing the vision of the company and the festival.
'Aspire to Inspire: Taco 'Bout It!'
Taco Olmstead is the co-founder of Appalachian Jamwich Magazine, producer of The Mad Tea Party Jam, father, husband and son. He shares the wisdom he has gathered through mentorships and experiences in his blog, 'Taco 'Bout It', via the Appalachian Jamwich website.
'Sacred Cacao Ceremony'
'Cacaochemy 101' Silvermoon Chocolates - Founders of Asheville, NC-based organic chocolate company Silvermoon Chocolate, Aradhana Silvermoon and Truth-I Manifest,are longtime practitioners/teachers of meditation and energy cultivation and have been working with raw cacao for nearly 10 years, creating delectable, superfood-enhanced treats, while observing and experimenting with its physical and metaphysical properties.
'Make Your Own Solar Generator'
Paul Ayotte is a Certified Photovoltaic Installer and a member of Electronics Technical Association International. Paul has, for over 25 years has worked in technology, building computers. He is excited to be a part of Rootwire 2016 and share what he has learned.
'Kundalini Yoga'
Sada Nam Singh became a devoted yogi in 2007 when he started taking yoga courses at the Ohio State University, attending 4 years of level 1, level 2, and 600 level courses covering many branches of yoga. He teaches Kundalini yoga in the tradition of Yogi Bhajan with the goal of uplifting, energizing, and healing people through the realization of our true potential. 
'Intro to Contact Staff'
'Contact Body Exploration' Kenny Gee has been training for 7 years now in Poi, Contact Staff, and Contact Sword. He is a passionate flow arts instructor and performer, and spiritual seeker. So much so that it has changed his life, inspiring a new career path. When finished with his degree, he will facilitate art therapy, for patients with PTSD, and other life altering mental illnesses.
'Dr. Blaha will be offering her services in the FREE Healing Tent!'
Dr. Silvia Blaha, D.C. is a Chiropractor, Advanced Nutritional Response practitioner and certified under her D.C. license in Esoteric Acupuncture. Her passion is helping others through the helping align the body to support its natural healing ability.
'Heart-filled Massage and Reiki in the FREE Healing Tent! Get ready to feel fabulous!'
Sumerlee Shade Woodard, LMT is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Usui Reiki Master. She has certifications in both Pre and Post Total Joint Replacement Therapy and Fibromyalgia Therapy. Her goal is to help others help themselves and to be of service. With a focus on deep tissue clinical massage, Sumerlee hopes to help assist others in finding their path to wellness and living a pain free life.
'Polarity Therapy, Reiki & Sound Healing! Get yourself balanced by stopping in to see Carisa!'
Carisa Holmes, HHA is a Creative Power Coach, published author, singer/songwriter and performer of the healing arts. Her personal mission is to empower people to step into their creative power so they have the freedom to grow and live more authentically.
'Shoshin Shaitsu & Thai Massage in the FREE Healing Tent! Make sure you stop by and see her!'
Danielle Diamante, LMT will be sharing a style of body work called Shoshin "Beginners Mind" Shiatsu with all of you lovely people at Rootwire this year. Sharing body work has been her soul-purpose since 2010 as a way to uplift those around her and help transform the weight of the world.
'Come let Ashley ease your aching muscles!'
Ashley Suzelis is a Licensed Esthetician who specializes in Holistic Skin Care. She is licensed in Swedish Massage and certified in Usui Reiki. She is very compassionate and gives great care to those suffering but also great enthusiasm to those thriving. She wishes to add beauty and love wherever she goes and with everyone she touches.
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