Cynthia Backer, MAT, MIH, RN, passionate wellness educator and energy healer, has worked in healthcare and classrooms for 41 years. She currently works for PeaceHealth as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist with Home Health in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Cynthia speaks nationally, is a current author, and teaches a variety of classes that include wellness strategies and art. She has assisted numerous children and adults in improving their well-being and she makes it her goal to inspire more each day. Cynthia has been active with the American Holistic Nurses Association for 14 years, serving as the Oregon Chapter lead for two years and is a board member for the Portland Chapter of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. Her certifications include AHNCC holistic nurse/nurse coach (HWNC-BC), National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching coach (NBC-HWC) and Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP). She is also a Reiki Master and an art quilter.