Collective of Wellness Visionaries
Metaphysical Gurus - Dietitians - Innovators
Metaphysical Gurus
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Eckhart Tolle WEBSITE: www.eckharttolle.com BIO: Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author, born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of 29 a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. He devoted the next several years to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation. With his international bestsellers, The Power of Now and A New Earth—translated into over 52 languages—he has introduced millions to the joy and freedom of living life in the present moment. The New York Times has described him as “the most popular spiritual author in the United States”, and Watkins Review has named him “the most spiritually influential person in the world.” AREA OF EXPERTISE: Spiritual Teacher, Psychology, Metaphysical. LOCATION: USA
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Deepak Chopra WEBSITE: www.deepakchopra.com BIO: Deepak Chopra is an Indian-born American author and alternative-medicine advocate. A prominent figure in the New Age movement, his books and videos have made him one of the best-known and wealthiest figures in alternative medicine. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Metaphysical LOCATION: USA
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Dalai Lama WEBSITE: www.dalailama.com BIO: The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas are important monks of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism, which was formally headed by the Ganden Tripas. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Spiritual Leader. LOCATION: India
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Thich Nhat Hanh WEBSITE: www.plumvillage.org BIO: Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist, renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. A gentle, humble monk, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called him “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Exiled from his native Vietnam for almost four decades, Thich Nhat Hanh has been a pioneer bringing Buddhism and mindfulness to the West, and establishing an engaged Buddhist community for the 21st Century. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Traditional Zen Master. LOCATION: Vietnam
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Don Miguel Ruiz WEBSITE: www.miguelruiz.com BIO: Miguel Ángel Ruiz Macías, better known as Don Miguel Ruiz, is a Mexican author of Toltec spiritualist and neoshamanistic texts. His work is best-received among members of the New Thought movement that focuses on ancient teachings as a means to achieve spiritual enlightenment. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Spiritual Leader. LOCATION: Mexico
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Dietitians
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Marisa Moore, RDN WEBSITE: www.marisamoore.com BIO: Marisa Moore is a registered and licensed dietitian with a unique background in clinical nutrition, wellness and the food industry. Early in her career, Marisa developed a strong foundation in medical nutrition therapy as an outpatient dietitian where she focused on diabetes education, cardiovascular nutrition and weight management. She owns a nutrition consulting practice where she works with corporations, groups and individuals to improve health outcomes in wellness, weight management, heart health and disease prevention. Moore also consults with the food and restaurant industry to develop and promote healthy recipes, food products and campaigns. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Dietitian LOCATION: United States
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Dawn Jackson Blatney, RDN WEBSITE: www.dawnjacksonblatner.com BIO: Dawn Jackson Blatner is an American Registered Dietitian, television and media personality, and published author of the books The Flexitarian Diet and The Superfood Swap. She has been hailed as Chicago's "top dietitian" and "one of the best nutritionists in the country." AREA OF EXPERTISE: Dietitian LOCATION: United States
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Vanessa Rissetto, RDN WEBSITE: www.vanessarissettord.com BIO: Vanessa Rissetto is a Registered dietitian/nutritionist who specializes in weight loss, weight management, and medical nutrition therapy as it relates to diabetes, cardiac disease, and gastrointestinal issues. Previously a Senior Dietitian at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Vanessa obtained a breadth of knowledge and experience across many disease states beyond those she specializes in. She is also certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration in Adult Weight Management (Level I & II) lactation, and is published for her writings on bariatric surgery. Before moving into nutrition, Vanessa had over 10 years of success in media, marketing, and business development, which she gave up to pursue her passion for the science behind nutrition. In addition to her RD qualification, Vanessa has a Master’s in Marketing from New York University, and an undergraduate degree in History from Fordham University. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Dietitian LOCATION: United States
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Sharon Palmer, RDN WEBSITE: https://sharonpalmer.com/ BIO: Sharon Palmer is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with more than 18 years of experience in the field of plant-based nutrition and sustainability, and recently completed a Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems. She built a career combining her two great loves: nutrition and writing. She authored over 1000 articles in a variety of publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Oprah Magazine, and LA Times. And it was one of the greatest joys to see her first book published in 2012, The Plant-Powered Diet: The Lifelong Eating Plan for Achieving Optimal Health, Beginning Today (The Experiment, July 2012), with the second following not long after in 2014, Plant-Powered for Life: Eat Your Way to Lasting Health with 52 Simple Steps & 125 Delicious Recipes. She's currently working on her third book due for publication in 2020! AREA OF EXPERTISE: The Plant-Powered Dietitian and a plant-based nutrition and sustainability expert, writer, editor, blogger, author of The Plant-Powered Diet books. LOCATION: United States
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Dr. Mark Hyman WEBSITE: www.drhyman.com BIO: Mark Hyman is an American physician and New York Times best-selling author. He is the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center and was a columnist for The Huffington Post. Hyman was a regular contributor to the Katie Couric Show, until the show's cancellation in 2013. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Functional Medicine. LOCATION: United States
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Fitness
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Fitness Innovators: Michelle Lewin WEBSITE: www.michellelewin.com BIO: Michelle Lewin has gone from being the girl-next-door, working in a local clinic in Venezuela, to one of the biggest stars in the fitness industry. And all in record time. Based in South Florida, the power of social media has allowed her to reach fans all over the world. Whether walking the streets of Miami, Caracas, Cairo, Canberra or Moscow, Michelle is recognized everywhere and is Miss Worldwide. Part fitness model, part bodybuilder, part bikini babe – Michelle is visible all over the globe. After immigrating to America in 2012, she has become the latin queen of the fitness scene and her svelte figure has graced over 30 magazine covers, from Sports & Fitness to Her Muscle & Fitness to Iron Man. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Personal Training. LOCATION: Florida, United States
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Mapule Ndhlovu WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/queenfitnass BIO: Mapule Ndhlovu is a South African personal trainer and fitness model. She worked with brands like Adidas, Shield, Sanlam, Estēe Lauder, and Essence festival Durban. "Fitness saved my life because it taught me from an early age important lessons about discipline, commitment and self-drive. I come from an area where fitness is not really a priority. Fitness gave me options to be healthier and happier, look and feel better and meeting people from all walks of life with a common goal of self-improvement. More importantly, fitness allowed me to make a difference in other people’s lives. I want to represent fitness, be a positive voice in society and show people that fitness is not a “them thing” but an “us thing". AREA OF EXPERTISE: Personal Training. LOCATION: Alexandra, South Africa. |
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Jillian Michaels WEBSITE: www.Jillianmichaels.com BIO: Jillian Michaels is an American personal trainer, businesswoman, author and television personality from Los Angeles, California. Michaels is best known for her appearances on NBC, particularly The Biggest Loser. She has also made an appearance on the talk show The Doctors. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Personal Training. LOCATION: Los Angeles, California. |
Meditation + Yoga Gurus
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Meditation Leaders: Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma WEBSITE: www.bietsimkin.com BIO: “Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.” Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma, which means “Mother” as her devotees call her, is known world wide as the “hugging saint.” When on tour, Amma sometimes spends up to 22 hours a day embracing people who come to her for healing and blessings. When Amma was 9 years old, her mother became ill and she had to quit school to take care of her siblings. She would go door-to-door to ask for food and noticed the poverty and suffering in her small village in India. Filled with compassion, she would give clothing and food from her home to others. Even as a young girl, when she saw people filled with grief and sadness, she would embrace them. It was unheard of for a young, then adolescent girl to offer love and affectionate hugs to strangers, especially men. But Amma continued her mission of love despite the criticism. Amma was also often found meditating as a child. In her work, she and her trained volunteers have taught more than 1.3 million people to meditate through her simple meditation technique called Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM). Through her organization, Embracing the World, Amma not only offers love and comfort, she gives back through selfless service (seva). Embracing the World feeds 10 million poor people in India every year, has built 45,000 homes for the homeless, and has built a 1,300-bed hospital in Kerala, India. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Meditation. LOCATION: India.
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New Age Meditation Guru:
Biet Simkin WEBSITE: www.bietsimkin.com BIO: Biet Simkin is the founder of the Center of the Cyclone™ system for meditation, an immersive experience that weaves meditation, self-inquiry, art, music, and fashion, offering an explosive experience with custom scores, created by Simkin herself. She is the world-renowned meditation leader dubbed the “Lady Gaga of Meditation.” As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet’s best selling book, ‘Don’t Just Sit There!’ published by Simon & Schuster. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Immersive Experience of Meditation. LOCATION: New York, United States. |
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Yoga Guru:
Guru Jagar WEBSITE: www.ramayogainstitute.com BIO: Guru Jagar operates on a higher vibration. She is a Kundalini teacher, chill-inducing public speaker, and founder of the Ra Ma Institute— the spiritual oasis with locations in LA, NYC and Mallorca. She offers workshops on aligning chakras; entering the Aquarian age with grace; discovering opulence, vitality, and chiseling out your authentic destiny; mastering our own breath and more. Teaches classes in New York City during the summer. Her NYC class is described as, sharp, punchy, transformative and filled with light. AREA OF EXPERTISE: Applied Yogic Science and Technology LOCATION: California, United States.
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