Akilah Barr is an inspiring Wellness Coordinator and the visionary owner of AJB Vitality & Wellness LLC. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, and Shamanic Practitioner, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to cultivate harmonious lifestyle practices and find profound inner peace. Her foundational education includes Massage Therapy from the American Institute in West Hartford, CT.

Driven by a passion for holistic well-being, Akilah embarked on exploring alternative healing modalities in 2016, drawn to yoga and meditation for their profound therapeutic benefits. Since 2016, she has been a steadfast provider of trauma-informed yoga instruction, notably at Natchaug Hospital (Journey House). In her current role at Uconn’s Student Health and Wellness Department, Akilah powerfully connects with students through yoga and meditation, leveraging her diverse expertise in these areas. She is a certified RYT 200-hour Yoga Instructor (Samadhi Yoga Studio) and a Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leader (Y12SR). Earlier in her career, she served as a Wellness Coordinator at Mountainside Treatment Center.

Akilah’s unique gift lies in her exceptional ability to deeply connect with individuals, guiding them towards their authentic and healthiest selves by integrating diverse healing modalities. She firmly believes in empowering individuals to achieve their highest developmental and spiritual growth. As the esteemed Louise L. Hay stated, “When we are ready to make positive changes in our lives, we attract whatever we need to help us”.

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Sharon has been in the field of health promotion and wellness since 1988, teaching prevention and intervention classes, coordinating health screenings, and promoting wellness practices. In 2002, she founded and then managed the Center for Integrative Medicine at Sant Francis Hospital to bring quiet attention, pain and anxiety reduction, and relaxation to patients, staff, and community members alike. Through the years she has received training and/or certifications in mind-body medicine, M-technique, Ayurvedic massage, Reiki, weight management, mindfulness, and stress management. She believes in using holistic practices to enhance health and well-being, and strives to bring those modalities to those in need.

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Gina Ferrara offers Reiki, Sound Healing, and Auricular Acupuncture, all designed to promote deep relaxation and support individuals in their wellness journey. With an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy from UCLA and 40 years of experience in mental health, Gina has developed a profound understanding of the mind-body connection. Her passion for the healing arts has led her to integrate Reiki, Sound Healing, Mindfulness/Meditation, and Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture into both her personal and professional practice. A Reiki Master in Usui Shiki Ryoho and Holy Fire/Karuna, Gina is also a Rainbow Reiki Practitioner and certified in Vibrational Healing at the Cellular Level. Additionally, as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, she uses auricular acupuncture to support relaxation and recovery. Her personal and professional journey is rooted in love, kindness, joy, and acceptance—principles that guide every aspect of her work. Available services include: Reiki Healing Vibrational/Sound Healing Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture (5 needle points on the ear cartilage to induce deep relaxation, detoxification and inner release). Reiki can be combined with other services.

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Jen is a life-long healer, delivering treatments that integrate acupuncture with hands-on energy work. She has found this combination to have profound impact on the mind, body and spirit, for deep level healing and long term shift. She is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Connecticut, and nationally accredited through the NCCAOM. She trained at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC, and has worked in private practice and collaborative wellness centers since 2015. She has done extensive work treating musculoskeletal pain and internal body systems, with a particular focus healing trauma/PTSD. She is a Reiki Master, and has trained in Medical Qi Gong, Tuina/Amma, Eastern Dietary Therapy, Yoga, and Qi Gong. Treatments draw upon all of these modalities, adapting to the specific needs of each client. She focuses on patient education and the individual mind-body feedback system, to put each person back in charge of their own wellness path.

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A nurse for over fifty years, Joan brings unsurpassed experience to her work as a hypnotherapist and educator. Joan has been practicing Integrative Medicine since 1977 and is board certified as a Holistic Nurse, a Certified Hypnotherapist, a certified facilitator for the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™ Program, and is a wealth of knowledge with many additional certifications. She creates and teaches classes that are designed to foster safe and respectful work environments, bring mindfulness into everyday life and to reduce stress and anxiety. Joan most recently worked at Saint Francis Hospital’s Center for Integrative Medicine and was awarded a 2015 Nightingale Award recipient for nursing excellence. She, along with her family, also owns Granny’s Pie Factory, LLC.

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Rio is an intuitive healer, who is committed to helping others. Rio became certified as a clinical hypnotherapist by the American School of Hypnosis and American International Association in 2022. Hypnotherapy is a powerful modality that works with the subconscious part of the mind to incite real and lasting change. It can be used for a variety of issues, such as: self-worth, smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety, wellness, attracting love and wealth, and so much more! From the deep somnambulistic level of trance, we can then also access the subconscious to resolve any physical, emotional, or spiritual issues. Rio is also a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Reiki practitioner, Past Life Regression practitioner, and Sound healer.

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Terry has been a Registered Nurse with a BS in Nursing since 1982. Most of her years in nursing have been working with children - from the adolescent surgical unit at Boston Children’s Hospital to her current job at Saint Francis Hospital working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for some 28 years. While a rewarding career, the nursing profession can also be physically and emotionally draining, Terry sought out several holistic practices to help ease the stressors of life and career. Terry found a love for Tibetan Singing Bowls in 2016 and completed training as well as created her own personal collection of singing bowls to bring peace and healing to the soul. She also trained to be a Reiki Master and loves the fact that she has been able to combine my Western Medical knowledge with Eastern Holistic practices. It is the perfect pairing!

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Coaching and Renewal is designed to provide a transformative experience, helping you achieve a profound sense of ease, balance, and rejuvenation. Through personalized coaching sessions, we guide you in shifting perspectives, setting meaningful goals, and achieving them in a way and timeframe that works best for you. At your request, we integrate powerful wellness practices such as Reiki, crystal therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques to further enhance your growth and restore harmony in your life.

Tim is not only an Intuitive Coach and Reiki Master but also a Certified Crystal Energy guide, mastery level presenter, trainer, facilitator, and motivational speaker. Beyond his work with clients, he engages groups on topics like Effective Communication, Leadership Development, Moving to Wellness, Gratitude, Stress Management, and The Power of Forgiveness. Tim’s natural curiosity and dedication to learning are evident, and outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys the outdoors, particularly spending time at the shore, all while trying to resist ordering more books on Amazon.

For more information about Tim’s practice, visit his website at https://tmicar.com/.

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Since 2002 Julie has worked in the field of wellness and integrative medicine and believes therapeutic massage is an integral part of balancing mind and body. Julie is a proponent of massage for reducing pain and relieving physical as well as emotional stress. She strongly believes in massage as a viable modality for enhancing overall health and well-being. Careful listening and mindfulness are earmarks of Julie’s therapeutic mission. Committed to constant growth and learning, Julie has certifications in pregnancy massage, oncology massage therapy and hospice massage therapy. Degreed in social work and aging studies, Julie is an alumna of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy and a professional member of the AMTA as well as a Preferred practitioner in the state of Connecticut with the S4OM (Society for Oncology Massage.) Julie recently became a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). She will be providing both in-person and virtual classes.

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Barry has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006. He has worked in hospital settings in CT and FL assisting patients with chronic diseases, pain management, and symptom relief. He is certified in oncology massage and manual lymph drainage. He is a compassionate caregiver and has volunteered for Cut Out Cancer and frequently gives his time to help others. He enjoys educating his clients on self-care techniques so that they can continue taking care of themselves between visits.

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