Affilliates
Satya Ambrose, L.Ac, N.D. graduated from New England School of Acupuncture in 1977. She co-founded The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1982, and finished her ND degree in 1989. She has taught oncology, immunology, oriental medicine, women’s health, endocrinology and environmental toxicology, and nutrition, among other topics. She currently is working on her 24-acre organic farm in Damascus , OR , and is working with the Chitari Foundation to open an integrative healing center.
Karen Hefner, MA, MS, Reiki Master. After studying, experiencing, and practicing alternative modes of healing and shamanism for the pas decade, Karen has dedicated herself full-time to being in service as a catalyst for personal growth, expansion and healing. She is a graduate of the LightSong School of Shamanic Studies, a Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master, holds master’s degrees in Science and the Arts, and is a certified F.I.R.E. Instructor. Deeply invested in the areas of healing and personal growth, Karen gently guides people toward their own innate health and happiness through education, ceremony, soul retrieval, extraction work, and Reiki. Learn more about Karen at www.ignitingspirit.com.
Caroline Resari, LCSW, helps couples and individuals find their spark again—that passion, excitement, creativity, and love. She will help you integrate your mind and body and to find and use your hidden strengths. Are you living to your full purpose and potential? Caroline loves to see that glimmer in the eyes of couples who have found their spark again.
Polly Maliongas, MAcOM, Dipl. OM, LAc, Certified Healing Qigong Instructor – Polly brings over ten years of energy healing study and practice to her treatments and classes. Throughout these years, Polly has had the opportunity to study Qi with a variety of amazing Masters, practitioners, and teachers. By developing a relationship with Chinese medicine and Qigong, she has experienced a deep healing and acquired valuable tools for self-discovery. You are invited to become acquainted with her healing techniques for your own self-discovery, empowerment and healing. You can learn more about her by going to www.moongatecm.org.
Adinah Barlow, a gifted Licenced Massage Therapist has been practicing massage since 2007. She trained at Myotherapy College of Massage in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has worked extensively with athletes, as well as specialty populations such as children, pregnant women, and elderly people.
Susan Michelle Van Wie is a gifted Reiki Master and Teacher with deep spiritual roots. She offers this powerful gift for healing of body, mind and spirit. You can learn more about her by going to her website, www.susansreikiforlife.com
Dr. Igor Schwartzman, N.D. was born and raised in a small Eastern European country, called Moldova. Dr. Schwartzman’s inspiration to becoming a physician was his grandmother, also a physician, who was deeply committed to healing and supporting her local community in Moldova. Dr. Schwartzman is a family practice physician and offers care for both acute and chronic health complaints. He has a strong interest in women’s health, endocrine/hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders. You can learn more about Dr. Schwartzman by going to his website: www.wholefamilywellnesscenter.com

