Education:
- Currently Studying Shamanism in the Inca & Aztec Tradition and Native American Tradition
- Ongoing study in Zen Buddhism
- Ongoing study in Abraham Law of Attraction philosophy
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University Teacher’s College, Health Counselor Certification
- American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) ~ Accreditation
- Marymount Management College (NYC), BA in Business Management
Business:
- Master Your Health – Wellness Counseling, Writing, & Workshops (Founder) www.masteryourhealth.org
- Callie’s Marketplace, Fairfield CT – Retail Store & Juice Bar (Founder)
- Callie’s Organics Home Delivery – Produce Home Delivery (Founder)
- Café Centro Restaurant, NYC – Mediterranean Cuisine (Partner)
Personal:
Childhood:
My interest in healthy eating began as a child, and was instinctively drawn to platefuls of vegetables instead of conventional meals. When I wasn’t eating beets I was dancing or swimming for hours on end. I had an acute preoccupation with writing long juicy entries in my journal, which was the beginning of my spirit journey.
Young adult:
Raised by religious parents, I attended a metaphysical church throughout my formative years. I read Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Road Less Travelled in my late teens, and my eyes were opened to knowledge of an even higher order.
Spiritual:
The lessons of Shamanism, Zen Buddhism, Law of Attraction, Toltec Wisdom and many others have developed my present perspective on life. And I keep it light by laughing a lot.
Wellness philosophy:
I believe that one’s life can shift dramatically if one feels the Universe supports them. I also realize that humans sometimes feel trapped and helpless, or (even worse) apathetic about their lives. All that’s missing is a higher level of self-love and self-care. So I gently guide students through small changes that add up to big results.
Writing:
I’ve been writing for over forty years, from memoir and creative pieces to online newsletters, magazines and blogs. Writing has always set my mind and spirit free; it dissolves whatever is bugging me and builds whatever I dream.
Personal:
My home is in Fairfield, CT, shared with my husband, 2 young adult daughters, 2 labradoodle puppies and 3 cats.