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Lori-Ann MacLeod, B.A., CHHP, RST, EBM, ReikiMT: is the Senior Instructor, Administrator, and Registrar of the Certified Holistic Health & Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma program. She has studied and practiced extensively in the holistic health field and is a: Reiki Master Teacher, Inner Journeys, Universal Reiki Association, B.C. Canada; Registered Shiatsu Therapist, Registered with the Shiatsu Therapy Association of BC 2010; Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Windsong School of Healing Ltd. 2002, Canada. |
She is Shodo and Sui Boku Ga Master Teacher, Nishimura Dojo, Oita, Japan; Chronic Disease Self Management Program Facilitator & Trainer, University of Victoria Center on Ageing; Hot Water Stone Massage Practitioner, Western Arts Therapy, Japan; and Munay Ki Facilitator. Lori-Ann MacLeod holds a Bachelor of Arts, Major English, Minor Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University, B.C., Canada, along with various certificates in Business Mastery, including bookkeeping, data processing, and business planning.
Lori-Ann MacLeod also has an extensive history in owning and managing her own Eastern Arts Therapy Clinic specializing in holistic therapies and education in Port Alberni, B.C., where she had begun to train Elemental Bodywork Practitioners, combining Oriental Bodywork and Energy Medicine modalities into AcuChi. A treatment focused on aligning the Body Mind Spirit Connection in total Balance. Lori-Ann has also developed a full therapeutic 4 Paws AcuChi treatment and has been working therapeutically and energetically with animals for over 25 years. Lori-Ann was the previous owner operator and senior instructor of Harmony Ei Kai Wa English Exchange Center, ESL School and Homestay Exchange Program in Oita, Japan and Port Alberni, B.C., Canada, and lived, worked, and studied Shodo, Sui BoKu Ga and Healing Arts in Oita, Japan for 6 years.
Bringing together her experiences and modalities from all over the world to pass on to others, Lori-Ann and her husband, Todd MacLeod, have begun yet another traveller’s journey with Windsong School of Healing Ltd.
It is with great pleasure and honour that I take the reins of Windsong School of Healing Ltd. and continue my career in teaching that which I love doing. Thank you Pauline Wolf, for your training and mentoring. I know I have come home to where I belong.
Todd MacLeod, Assistant Administrator, Assistant Registrar, FAO, and Maintenance Head, has extensive background and training in business, sales and management and education. Formerly a tutor with Harmony Ei Kai Wa ESL School, Oita, Japan & Port Alberni, B.C., Todd has built a successful career with Alberni Echo Toyota and now serves as the Financial Aid Officer for Windsong School of Healing Ltd. To administer the BCSAP and Canada Student Loans program for students as well as offer other financial advice as required. Trained in furniture, cabinetry, and photography Todd is the Maintenance Head for Windsong School as well as the housing administrator.
INSTRUCTORS:
Lori-Ann MacLeod: B.A., CHHP, RST, EBM, ReikiMT: is the Senior Instructor, Administrator, and Registrar of the Certified Holistic Health Practitioner™ Diploma program. She has studied and practiced extensively in the holistic health field and is a: Reiki Master Teacher, Inner Journeys, Universal Reiki Association, B.C. Canada; Registered Shiatsu Therapist, Registered with the Shiatsu Therapy Association of BC 2010; Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Windsong School of Healing Ltd. 2002, Canada; Shodo and Sui Boku Ga Master Teacher, Nishimura Dojo, Oita, Japan; Chronic Disease Self Management Program Facilitator& Trainer, University of Victoria Center on Ageing; Hot Water Stone Massage Practitioner, Western Arts Therapy, Japan; and Munay Ki Facilitator. Lori-Ann MacLeod holds a Bachelor of Arts, Major English, Minor Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University, B.C., Canada, along with various certificates in Business Mastery, including bookkeeping, data processing, and business planning. Oriental Bodywork, Energy Medicine, Iridology, Ethics and Business Modules.
Mariesa Angco: Provincial Instructors Diploma; Shiatsu School of Canada Diploma; Shiatsu Instructor, Registered Shiatsu Therapist, Massage Practitioner, Spa Technician; Member of Shiatsu Therapy Association of B.C., Certificates in Reiki, Neural Muscular Therapy, Myo-facial Release. Mariesa has taught and practised Shiatsu for over 20 years and passes on her experience as a practitioner in a professional and caring environment. She shares the vision and goals of Windsong School to train highly professional and competent Practitioners who will benefit both their clients and their profession. She is currently teaching Namakoshi Style Shiatsu, Shiatsu Derivatives, and Masunaga Style Shiatsu at Windsong School, which allows students to combine their modalities into an integrated therapy format. Shiatsu Modules.
GUEST INSTRUCTORS:
Sue Peters: Sue is a guest instructor in Energy medicine and Shamanic Healing Techniques for Lifeskills in Practitioner Issues. Sue is a well known and much respected Energy Medicine Practitioner and Shaman. She has been practising and teaching for over 40 years and brings a world of experience to her rich and exciting classes. Sue runs her own education and practice through Inner Journies in Alberta, the interior of BC, and the West Coast. Energy Medicine Lifeskills Instructor.
Energy Medicine Seminars and Shaman Techniques for Practitioner Lifeskills Workshops: Words from Sue ~ I have communicated with nature and nature spirits all of my life. As a child, I learned how to walk easily between the worlds and this awareness has never left me. Because of my deep sense of connection with nature and the spirit world, it was a natural progression for me to learn at a deeper level the ways of working with Earth medicine. It feels so good to just stop and listen to nature…to work with her energy and to flow within the natural rhythms she moves in. By teaching classes on Earth Energies, Animal and Plant Communication, Elemental Forces, Reiki, Ra-Sheeba, Amara-Omni, Hawaiian Huna, Guarani Shamanic Healing and Munay-ki (Andean Shamanism), I am able to blend in the combined energies of Nature and Spirit. I love sharing this energy and knowledge with others in some magikal and practical ways so we can open doors and move out of a stuck place into our many unlimited possibilities.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS:
Sarah Brune: Bach Flower Remedies Level 1 Trainer Certified by BIEP Workshop in Bach Flower Remedy Level 1
Sarah Brune is a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner, and instructor for the Bach International Education Program (BIEP), introductory course on the Flower Remedies of Dr. Edward Bach (Level One).Sarah is pleased to be able to offer the introductory level of the BIEP training program on the flower remedies of Dr. Edward Bach. In Canada this program is organized by Bach Flower Education and sponsored by Nelsons, and approved by the Bach Centre, UK.
In addition to teaching, Sarah runs a successful Bach Flower business in the Comox Valley, and is the author of the popular book ‘Bach Flower Reflections…from a unique fresh perspective’. For more information – www.BachFlowersCanada.com
Colleen Fraser RMT: is a classically trained registered massage therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in clinics, spas and health care centers. She has facilitated training programs of students in the areas of advanced massage techniques, Ayurvedic practices and Yoga Therapy; emphasizing her specialty in women's healthcare. She is renowned for her calm presence and joyful teaching style. Educated in a school that fully integrated classical Ayurveda with "modern medicine", Colleen has an exceptional perspective and ability to integrate western science and traditional Ayurvedic medicine for western students. In 1990 Fraser co-founded The Spa at the Chateau Whistler, now known as Vida Spas. She brings a long standing interest in alternative healthcare and a vibrant passion for her work. Colleen’s joy for the healing arts has been the propelling force behind her success and in her own process of self-discovery. Currently, she lives with her family in Whistler, where she teaches, writes, enjoys the mountains and has her private practice where she offers panchkarma personal retreats and health consultations. Workshop in Marma Chikitsa to Tri-doshic Session
Leah Ursic: Elemental Bodywork Practitioner; Certificates in Reiki, Energy Medicine, Hot Waterstone Shiatsu; Human Services Worker Diploma; Education Assistant: Workshops in Aromatherapy with Elemental and Chakric Referencing.
Leah instructs in modality specific Holistic Healing Methods. Leah is an Elemental Bodywork Practitioner with background in Energy Medicine, Oriental Bodywork, and counseling as well as assistant teaching in the public school system. Leah runs her own practice through Lotus Holistic Health in Port Alberni, B.C. and has created a wonderful line of Aromatherapy Oils for working with clients and practitioners alike.
Pamela Kane: Instructs our Mandala workshop to teach students meditation through color. Pamela is both an energy worker and working artist, with many years of experience in workshops and creating beauty. Workshop in Mandala Discovery
Windsong School of Healing Ltd. invites a variety of Qualified Instructors to lead our Diploma Seminars.
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner™ Diploma Graduates often assist within the course workshops, gaining experience as instructors and passing on their knowledge to the students.
Associations some Faculty may presently or in the past belonged to are: NHPC; Iridology Associations; BCATA; AOBTA; Shiatsu Therapists' Association of British Columbia; CTCMPA of British Columbia; American Organization of Body Therapies of Asia; B.C. Association of Clinical Counselors; Provincial Instructors
