Chris’s passion for natural healing is based on her belief that the Divine provides us with everything we need to stay well and heal.  Chris is a Usui Reiki Level III practitioner, Sound Healer, 200YTT Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, and Herbalist.  She offers private Reiki sessions, private sound healing sessions, and private/semi-private yoga classes at Mind Body and Beyond.  Chris uses crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, drums, chimes, and other instruments in her sound healing sessions.  In addition to private sessions, she also offers workshops at the Center which include sound healing, chakra balancing, breath work, meditation, and more.

Chris started her journey in natural healing two decades ago when she took her first yoga class. She immediately found herself on a path to learn more about the spiritual aspects of yoga.  She became a certified yoga instructor with the intention not only to learn for herself, but to share the transformative power of yoga practice with others. In her classes, she creates a fun, inviting, and balanced atmosphere incorporating mindfulness, breathing techniques, physical strength, and flexibility which are all important in our overall wellness.  In pursuing her purpose to help others, Chris later became a Reiki practitioner, herbalist, and sound healer.

Lauren has been teaching and practicing yoga and meditation for 10 years and holds a 500 hour E-RYT yoga certification. She is also a level 2 Reiki practitioner through Dr. Usui’s lineage. Lauren teaches a powerful, dynamic, and uplifting flow that taps into the inner fire of tapas and syncs breath to movement. Lauren sequences her classes with smart intention, so that each posture uses it’s momentum to flow eloquently into the next pose, all the while, curated artfully to music. She will offer up a short, thought provoking message for you to take off the mat.

Lauren also incorporates musical instruments into her offerings, such as chanting to harmonium, shamanic drums, healing sound bowls, gong, and Mexican maraca’s. Lauren has also attended a 10 day silent meditation retreat at Vipassana and loves to share the profound effects that meditation can offer in our daily life. Lauren also has lead two retreats in the vortexes of Sedona!

Lauren’s lineage is of Jonny Kest, Jivamukti, Hatha Yoga, and Ashtanga. She has also trained with Richard Freeman, Rodney Yee, and Ana Forrest. She is a forever student and is always seeking continuous education. Lauren is currently undergoing a 2 year meditation teacher training program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield and is enrolled at Naropa University for Transpersonal Counseling. She has also studied at Kripalu for breathwork. Upon completion of her Masters in Clinical Health, she will offer Transpersonal Counseling with a focus on Trauma, Somatic, and EMDR Therapy.

Lauren’s Shamanic mentor in Austin has helped prepare her to lead Shamanic Drum Journeys and breathwork ceremonies. She has made the trek to mother India on a spiritual journey where she stayed at an ecovillage and learned about sustainability from the monks there. She is passionate about mother earth and bringing awareness to pollution and practicing ahimsa through a nonviolent, clean eating/plant based diet. She is also passionate about Ayurveda and can share many tips on detoxifying the body through Shat Kriya.

Her go to mantra is: Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”

Her go to quotes are from Sharon Gannon with Jivamukti Yoga, “You cannot do yoga. Yoga is your natural state. What you can do are yoga exercises, which may reveal to you where you are resisting your natural state” and “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor E. Frankl

Take a look for Lauren on the schedule for workshops, private sessions, and more!

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After only a few short months of practicing Yoga Dav answered the call of his soul and journeyed to India to receive the teachings of Yoga straight from the source. There he received 400 hours of traditional training in Yin and Hatha Yoga. Upon returning he completed 50 hours of online training in Tantric Hatha Yoga and 100 hours of personal practice in Kundalini Yoga with Siri Adi Singh. 

This practice took him on a deep spiritual journey which ignited the sacred flame of his soul. He felt compelled to serve and teach others through the teachings of Kundalini Yoga. He has made his way to Jacksonville this year and joined our team at Mind Body & Beyond Center. 

Jared learned about holistic health and wellness at an early age. His parents owned one of the first organic health food stores in Tampa called Nature’s Harvest. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). His training was intense, and his deployment to Afghanistan gave him a profound new understanding of life and death. An awakening happened to him overseas. He learned to cherish every moment like it was his last. His interest in healing and meditation started after he left the military and recognized his own PTSD. He began to transform himself through music therapy and a Zen practice of self-observing.

When he was 28 years old, he went to Nashville for Hypnosis school. Then returned to Jacksonville and helped veterans with cancer, agent orange poisoning, PTSD, and anxiety attacks. Jared tailors his hypnotherapy sessions to your needs. He says, “problems that begin in the mind end in the mind.”

Jared teaches four systems of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja. He uses each system of yoga in his classes and sessions to fit the needs of the individual.  He approaches Asana work based on Iyengar’s system. He says, “Yoga doesn’t begin when you come to class; it begins when you start the inner-work.”

Jared teaches you to be effortless through effort. His classes include eastern methods of self-observation coupled with active movement and breathwork. He helps guide you to transform your body and mind so that you recognize your perfection.

As an Acupuncture Physician, Jennifer enjoys bridging the gap between Eastern holistic and Western medicine. Providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which to heal, her patients are empowered, aiding the bodies natural ability to heal itself. She enjoys integrating new treatments or therapies into her practice and believes that continued learning is important for every skilled Acupuncturist.

Jennifer attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA and graduated with her Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She had a practice in San Diego for 8+ years, until she decided it was time to head back to the East coast to be closer to family and launched her new practice here in Jacksonville. She practices TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and works with patients with a variety of health concerns.

Acupuncture is a valuable tool in treating just about any disharmony in the body whether it be physical, emotional or energetic. Jennifer loves to treat musculoskeletal/postural injuries, emotional challenges, sleep issues, infertility and much, much more.

Are you ready to live life fully again? Life is full of phases, and no matter the phase that you are in, she is here to help you reach your health and wellness goals so that you can get back to doing what you love. Jennifer actively listens to each of your symptoms and health concerns without judgement. With a treatment plan in place, she helps empower you to take control of your health, with natural and effective treatments that rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Kellen Foganholi, PT, ATC, is a Physical Therapist in Jacksonville, Florida. Kellen is also a certified Pilates Instructor, which she uses in her practice daily. Kellen is a native of Londrina, Brazil and came to the United States in 2003 to play volleyball for National American University where she was a member of their 2006 National Championship team. Kellen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2008. After a successful collegiate career in the U.S., she returned to Brazil and played professional volleyball for Pinheiros Sport Club. Kellen returned to the U.S. in 2011 and became a licensed Physical Therapist. Kellen has a special interest in sports recovery and is pursuing her Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). Kellen uses Pilates as a tool to assist in clients’ rehabilitation goals which she finds it helps heal the mind, body and spirit.
Kellen also has a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment – BIG (LSVT-BIG) Certification in order to help those with Parkinson’s Disease. She enjoys helping the geriatric population as well.

“As a therapist, I feel blessed to be able to use my hands as a healing channel to help alleviate tension, restore mobility, improve posture, and promote independence of people who suffer from musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction. I believe that pain is very unique to each person; it is like a fingerprint as every individual has their own link with their emotions and social experiences. I see my patient as a whole, taking care of a human being goes way beyond than just a musculoskeletal disorder, injury or disease”

The first sentence in M Scott Peck’s book, “The Road Less Traveled” says “Life is difficult.”  He goes on to say, “Once we truly understand and accept it- then it is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”

I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years, a Nationally Certified Counselor since 1994, a Licensed Mental Counselor since 1999, and a Qualified Supervisor since 2006. My therapeutic foundation has many influences:  Existential psychology, Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to name a few.

In addition to the state of Florida, I am also a licensed professional counselor in the state of New Jersey and Texas, and am Telemental Health certified to facilitate distance talk-therapy sessions via phone or video chat.

I am relationship centered and focused on authenticity.  I am passionate about assisting others improve their ability manage life’s difficulties- to accept and then grow through them. I’ve had the good fortunate of walking with many individuals, adults, children, couples, and families on their journey, and I’d be honored to walk with you on yours.  The journey will be based on authenticity, genuineness and compassion.  I’ll bring my clinical experience, skill, and my authentic self and you bring your experience, skill as well the willingness and commitment to face what is calling you.

“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfilled.  For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different or truer answers.”(M Scott Peck).

Workshops, seminars and groups are also available on practical but meaningful topics that speak to the soul such as:  Happiness, Your authentic self, Flow, Applying Metaphors, Conflict, and many more.

For over 30 years Irene has worked with Fortune 500 companies, colleges, universities and hospitals to help people to transform their lives and develop a wholesome, realistic and healthy self-image. Irene is an Aura Soma Color Therapist, Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Master Teacher with extensive training in the Art of Living Kriya Yoga Breathing Techniques. She helps people connect with their soul while working on wellness through breath work, visualization and meditation. Working with clients of all age groups, she teaches clients how to create positive change, heal emotional pain, and overcome addiction. Irene shares with her clients how to use color to nurture themselves. She shows clients why they are attracted to a certain color and how to use color strategically to make the changes they want in their lives. Through her work with color, guided imagery meditation, and intuitive counseling, Irene guides clients to a deeper understanding of themselves and assists the shift of energy patterns in the body and the mind to create harmony.
Irene works with the physical, psychological and emotional body through her mastery and practice of Reiki. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei and Ki. Rei represents the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe some call God. Ki represents the movement of energy within and around us. Reiki is holistic healing life force energy that is channeled into another person for the purpose of healing. Irene is a Reiki Master and Instructor that uses Reiki to promote healing, and renew body, mind, and spirit. Irene uses her expertise in Reiki along with her extensive training in Kriya Yoga, a meditation technique of energy and breath control, to enhances one’s ability to concentrate, to center, to heal, and become more effective in every aspect of life.
A world traveler and continuous learner, Irene also loves to dance as well as teach. Irene inspires others with her wisdom, quest for knowledge and love for mankind.

Lisa Long, M.A.
Known for her hearty laugh, Lisa meets people where they are in the present moment. She passionately believes in the healing potential of movement. With a strong background in anatomy and practical movement applications, Lisa helps people move well, breathe well, and be well.

In addition to teaching classes locally, Lisa also leads Teacher Trainings and offers workshops internationally. With a Master’s in Mass Communications, Lisa holds additional certifications including

• IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist,
• Certified Instinctive Meditation Guide,
• Certified Anusara® yoga teacher,
• Franklin Method Educator, and
• Pilates Comprehensive Certified meaning she has trained and tested out on all Pilates apparatus
• Master’s degree in Communications

When she’s not helping others reach their fullest potential, you’ll find Lisa hiking a trail to a waterfall or riding her bike at the beach. Learn more at https://www.longlisa.com/about/

Welcome to Weekly Yoga Classes at MBB with Lisa Long
https://youtu.be/-u_7mI-gWR8

A quick, fun introduction to Mind Body and Beyond’s beautiful location.

Yoga as Therapy Benefits
https://youtu.be/Oli_zNO9apc
Feel better. Reduce stress. Improve balance. Gain strength. Increase flexibility.

Chair Yoga: Shoulder, Hip, and Back Stretches

https://youtu.be/HpEAzRqfyTI

Do you have 6 minutes to feel better? After a long day, here’s a great, quick evening practice to settle you for bed and get a good night’s sleep.

Yoga Using a Countertop
https://youtu.be/wZLpoSXuLOI

5 minutes is all you need to feel better. Here’s a quick practice you can do at home using a countertop.

Anusara Yoga – Class
https://youtu.be/-j1LeNtL2JA
Enjoy a bonus offering and practice at home with instructor, Lisa Long. Join us in a class at MBB to learn more and feel better. 50 minute class.

Yoga as Therapy – Class
https://youtu.be/7j6CI-FLTk8

Enjoy this bonus offering and practice at home with instructor, Lisa Long. Join us in class at MBB to learn more and feel better. 50 minute class.

Mind Body and Beyond is proud to have Karen work with us on a quarterly basis when she travels to Florida. Karen offers intuitive mediumship sessions for individuals and groups.

Karen Whisperer is a nationally-known Psychic Medium who travels the country offering her Mediumship Sessions and Gallery Events.

Karen connects to spirits on the Other Side and offers messages of peace, guidance and clarity to her guests, whether in one on one private sessions, in-home Mediumship Galleries or public Mediumship Gallery events.

In a gallery setting all guests sit in a circle or semi-circle, space permitting, and listen as she connects with their deceased loved ones and delivers messages from them to those in the audience. Guests will laugh, cry and support each other as those in Spirit come forth with love.

Several years ago, hit with the death of yet another family member, Karen began realizing that what she had previously thought was a normal experience with intuition was actually a connection from someone who had passed. As the days and weeks went on, the connections multiplied. Over the past few years she has taken her mediumship “on the road” to reach as many people as possible that wish to have a loving connection with a friend or family member through her abilities.

Karen has been featured on several news stations and talk shows and is currently the author of her first book to be released in 2020.

A 55 year resident of New Hampshire, Karen has recently made Myrtle Beach her home.  She is a mom of 4 and a Gamma of 6.

Please contact our office for her schedule.

We are thrilled that Steve Smith is affiliating with Mind Body and Beyond and serving as our Director of Spiritual Services.

Steve Smith has been associated with Delphi University in various capacities for over 30 years. He currently serves as a teacher and administrator and is involved in the many aspects of how Delphi serves people. Delphi has been a school of intuitive development and spiritual healing since 1974 and has been dedicated to all who seek healing of body, mind and spirit.  Through Steve’s many experiences at Delphi, he discovered his true love of working with the energies of healing and spiritual growth. From this discovery, Steve is moving forward with the opportunity of bringing a little of Delphi to you through offering a unique and experiential workshop, Creating From Within, The Way, The Truth and Your Life. This workshop is facilitated in a way that brings simplicity to understanding Spirit and how to integrate it into your everyday life.

Steve also offers trance channeling, etheric  reflective healing, blood cleanses, energy healing and spiritual counseling sessions.

Steve also has had the opportunity of offering a unique service known as Trance Channeling. Trance Channeling is a method of trans-mediumship where Steve allows a spiritual being from the Astral Plane to incorporate his physical body to share spiritual knowledge and insight with those in attendance.  Steve’s “transmedium” he works with is Arthur Ford who spent most of his life with a great desire to help others with their spiritual growth as well as know there is life after death. Arthur Ford was also a Trance Channel for most of his life until his time of passing in 1971. Imagine how your life might be different if you had the opportunity to sit down and have your spiritual questions answered from the unique perspective of Arthur Ford, who has crossed over and now resides in the Astral Plane.

When not teaching at Delphi University in Georgia, Steve will be available for energy and spiritual counseling sessions right here in Jacksonville! Please call to set up your private or group sessions with this incredible healer.

Mara Walker is a Certified Professional Life/Career Coach for the Mind, Body and Beyond Center.

A retired Human Resources leader with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, Mara has enabled the development of individuals for many years in both the private and non-profit sectors. If you want to create a positive change in your life and/or career, Mara is a guide who will facilitate that transition and help you each step of the way. Mara previously served as the Vice President of Human Resources and Training at Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville and held multiple roles at Florida Blue, including Manager of Employee Education and Leadership and Organization Development Coach/Consultant. She has been privileged to guide every level of employee to career success, from the Senior Vice President level to entry-level. Mara can help you showcase your talents so you may land a role that fuels your career passion. She is highly talented at creating the tools needed to advance careers. She writes impactful resumes and compelling LinkedIn profiles. She will help you learn how to maximize LinkedIn to build your professional visibility. As a Certified Behavioral Interviewer and a former Adjunct Professor in Public Speaking at the University of North Florida, Mara will help you advance your communication and interviewing skills and prepare you to interview with confidence, skill, and finesse. Mara helps her clients create the means and processes needed to positively impact their careers.

Mara is also talented in helping people design a holistic plan that transforms their lives. Highly intuitive, Mara shares her strong insight and provides her clients with hope, encouragement, and support during life transitions. Mara is committed to making a substantive difference in the lives of her clients. Helping others succeed is her personal mission, passion, and privilege, and she does it very well.