I believe it’s important to live life with balance.  As a 30+ year healthcare professional in allopathic medicine and studying and practicing energy medicine since 1996, I am able to integrate the knowledge of both to help others in their healing journey and in seeking life balance. My intention and passion is to assist others with healing and to empower them to take an active part in their own healing and self-care. I have experience working with people of all ages and with many different health conditions.

Member of:  “Healing Beyond Borders” (formerly "Healing Touch International"); Professional member of the “National Qigong Association (NQA)”; Insured member with “Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals”.

Specialties: Ballroom dance and sports performance and injury recovery, Performance anxiety, Cancer, Depression, Surgery prep and recovery, Guided Imagery.

Hobbies/Interests:  Ballroom dancing, Cycling, Nature Photography, Qigong Instruction (individual and group), Traveling.

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My name is Alex or you can call me Zandra. I am a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner as well as Reiki Master, and certified level 1 in Healing Touch For Animals. I have a Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies, and I work part time at a local food co-op in the wellness department. I pride myself on creating a safe, supportive, and healing space for people. My work is gentle but profound. I am passionate about educating others on how to take better care of themselves and find more joy in their lives. In my free time, you can find me climbing mountains, at the beach, dancing, reading books, or snuggling with my healer cat Nellie.

As a yoga teacher and Healing Touch Practitioner, I love when people find tools to feel and live better. The community and energy at Yoga Sanctuary are saturated with kindness and I love being part of it! I moved to MInneapolis after earning my MFA in Choreography from University of Iowa, and began teaching dance at St. Cloud State University.  When stress and injuries started to hold me back, I would drop in to Ben Vincent’s yoga class, which put enough of a band-aid on things that I could keep going.  After my daughter was born in 2010, I was eager to replace work-stress with Mom-stress, but found that I needed yoga and Healing Touch study to unwind the ropes of new responsibility and identity.   I completed the 235 hr yoga teacher training at Devanadi and started training in Healing Touch there, mostly because I wanted better tools to live more fully--with less pain and stress. I studied Healing Touch with Barb Schommer, Carol Schoenekker and Dana Spates, who became one of my mentors.

In May 2017, I completed a 9 month program of intensive Yoga Studies with Ben Vincent, and became a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner in 2018.  Partnering with Shelley Pagitt at Yoga Sanctuary to create the Holistic Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Transformation program has been an amazingly fulfilling experience. I am currently undertaking another in-depth study or yoga at Devanadi to become a 500hr RYT.

Providing healing energy and heart centered caring.

After more than 41 years of hospital nurisng, Cheryl now practices Healing Touch full time in her Bloomington, Minnesota office. Cheryl is also skilled in guided imagery, and uses this with Healing Touch to empower the client with tools to facilitate the healing process and promote continued wellness.

Cheryl specializes in pediatrics, cancer treatment, depression, anxiety, pain, recovery from surgery, chronic illness, and trauma.

Cheryl has a special interest in working with clients with breast cancer.

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Certified with both humans and animals.

Renee is an Indigenous Healing Practitioner who has worked in healthcare for over 38 years. Her healing work carries a Native American influence having lineage in the Ojibwe snake clan, the clan of healing & medicine. She has a special interest and shares a deep connection with those who have experienced trauma, and has additional training; specific to helping others move out of trauma and into resilience. Renee uses Healing Touch & other holistic healing modalities, along with the insight & clarity of clairvoyance, to help bring awareness & healing to the 'root cause' of illness, and cultivate wellness & harmony to the full body, the body, mind & spirit. Renee has proven to be a powerful healer, assisted thousands in restoring what she says is innately theirs, their health, healing & happiness!

Additional Certifications:

Reiki Master Teacher 

Myofascial Release Practitioner -John Barnes Approach

Certified Hands on Healer 

Certified Aromatherapist

Certified Sexual Assaullt Advocate

STAR Certified- Strategies for Trauma & Resilience 

Beyond Historical Trauma 

Circle Keeper

Professional Memberships:

Healing Beyond Borders

The Reiki Membership Association 

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Laura is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. She enjoys her profession because it not only lets her be heart centered and authentic, but it allows space for her clients to be the same; this is a place where healing can truly begin.

Laura was born and raised in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area and enjoys animals, nature and activities such as hiking, sailing, kayaking, art, various sports and laughing. She volunteers doing Healing Touch at Woodwinds Hospital and is a committee facilitator for a group called Woodbury THRIVES, a citizens initiative to improve the well-being of the people who live, work and play in the city of Woodbury, MN. 

Laura received her graduate education from the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing and Healing Touch Certification training through Healing Beyond Boarders.

I have been an established healer and practitioner for over ten years providing energy therapy, intuitive counseling and crystal healing in the Twin Cities area and nationally via remote sessions with Skype/phone.   I have been surrounded with many teachers and mentors who continue to support and guide my practice as I reach out and teach, advise and mentor those after me.  A continuous circle of exchange.    I have completed the 'Love is in the Earth" Melody's Master Crystology certification, completed a 10 month intensive certification as a Kundalini yoga instructor through Kundalini Research Institute, completed a two year course of advanced mastery of healing with Michele Mayama's curriculum.  My curiousity and researching mind continues to explore energy and how it supports our healing in body, mind and spirit.  I am also an Information Systems manager with Allina Health and work in the capacity of technology and  supporting healthcare operations.   I have three children, my Norwegian Elkhound, Odin and enjoy my nature encounters, cooking a good pie to share and reading my many books in the quiet of my home.

Annie is originally from a suburb of Chicago and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. After working in the healthcare field for 10 years, she received her Healing Touch training in Minnesoata and earned her certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner in 2011.

Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing one's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal.

Clients remain clothed during the session, either lying on a massage table or sitting in a chair.

Annie has worked with people of all ages over the past 12 years, to assist in balancing their energy centers and enhance the flow of energy throughout their bodies. Many have experienced relief from pain or anxiety and felt a deep sense of relaxation during their session. She believes in the restorative power within each of us, and enjoys assisting individuals in their own healing journey.

Annie also has 13 years of experience working as a Program Facilitator on the In-patient Mental Health Units at the St. Cloud Hospital, leading groups for both adults and adolescents.

Her heart's desire is service to others, so that they may heal, feel at peace and experience joy in their lives.

For more information on Healing Touch, check out: Healingbeyondborders.org

Jane is a Cancer Survivor with nursing experience in oncology, behavioral health and pain management. She specializes in helping clients reduce reliance on post-op narcotic medication, and is honored to assist patients navigating challenging cancer treatment.

Sessions are offered in private residences, nursing homes and hospitals.  Experienced with hospice and end-of-life transitional support for both clients and their families.

Cost-saving packages and military discounts offered.

Sarah has worked in the field of mental health and

eating disorders for 27 years. She became a Certified

Massage Therapist in 1999, a Certified Healing

Touch Practitioner in 2010, and a Certified Healing Touch Instructor in 2012. When instructing students

in Healing Touch Sarah inspires individuals to find their

true potential and guides them in doing heart centered work. As a practitioner she creates a safe,healing environment for clients to find their higher

selves and create balance, health and joy in their lives

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