RACHEL KAUFMAN'S   B I O
*REIKI MASTER/REFLEXOLOGY PRACTITIONER

Rachel is a Usui and Mahatma Reiki practitioner, as well as a certified Reflexologist trained in the Ingham method. She has also studied the use of Essential Oils, which she often incorporates into a treatment session. Rachel's experience with clients has shown that using the combination of Reiki, Reflexology and organic Essential Oils in a single treatment is a very effective way to help her clients reduce stress-related physiological and emotional tension, release physical, emotional and mental toxic build-up, and bring greater harmony to body, mind and spirit. Clients generally feel more relaxed, uplifted, and content after only one session. Please take note that as with any holistic healing treatment, benefits build up over time; therefore it is recommended that clients try to commit themselves to at least 3 treatment sessions (time period between sessions varies by person) to better reach their healing goals.

Holeco™ Wellness Medi Spa = A Holistic & Eco-Mined Medical Spa

Rachel has been dancing all her life, and in 1997 she fell in love with belly dance due to the fluid, graceful movements and strength required which were a great fit for her body and soul. Plus she loved the arabic/belly dance music! Around 2002 after studying Turkish and Egyptian cabaret style belly dance for several years, Rachel began performing and teaching professionally. Currently she is both a student and a teacher of belly dance because as she finds that doing both at the same time is a great way to improve and enjoy! Belly dance, officially known as Raks Sharki, is an ancient dance form, originally thought to have started in the middle east where women would dance in private for each other; it is also possible that some of the movements originated to help women during child birth.

ANITA FLOWER'S   B I O
*REIKI MASTER/HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONER

Anita’s interest in the healing arts was kindled while living next to the emerald-blue ocean of Florida. This sanctuary by the sea afforded much time for introspection, meditation and etching seaside labyrinths in the sand. There, she was honored to have studied with an ordained Swami of the Himalayan tradition. She was also introduced to the gentle healing energy of Reiki and studied the seven major energy centers in the body known as Chakras by a Transformational Healer and Reiki Master. Her path next led her to share the serenity of walking meditation labyrinths for participants of spiritual workshops. Upon relocating back to the East Coast, she was joyful to complete her Master Practitioner certifications in the Usui System of Natural Healing known as Usui Reiki Ryoho and Sekhem-Seichim Reiki (SSR). Anita is a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals; she is also a belly dancer and wildlife conservationist. She looks forward to partnering with you to cultivate enhanced states of well-being and balance through Reiki.

www.anitaflower.com

VINCENT HU'S   B I O
*HOLISTIC HEALTH COUNSELORR

Vincent Hu is a Holistic Health Counselor, Yoga and Meditation instructor. He brings with him more than 10 years of wisdom and experience in the healing and arts. He first discovered meditation 11 years ago while struggling with depression and living a stressful sophomore year in college. His discovery and committed meditation practice led him to experience life outside of depression, and he learned early on that true healing begins with self-healing.

Vincent is passionate about sharing his experience, knowledge and wisdom with others, and inspiring individuals to take responsibility for their health. Through his gentle and compassionate guidance, he has helped many individuals recognize their self-sabotaging habits, reconnect with their authentic self, and create balance in their lives.

Vincent currently teaches Kundalini Yoga and Meditation weekly at the Washington Sports Club in Columbia Heights. Other times, he designs beautiful websites.

www.dchealthcoach.com

ATIENO FISHER 'S   B I O
*YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Atieno is a certified yoga instructor (200 hours) who practices and teaches a flow yoga that integrates principles from several yoga traditions (Nosara Yoga Institute). She loves Holeco® Wellness Medi Spa for its clean and green beauty as well as detox treatments and is delighted and honored to be the Holeco® Yoga teacher for the opportunity it affords to nurture people along their path to authentic health, holistically defined. Atieno sees her teaching as an extension of her training and work as a peacemaker (MA, Conflict Transformation, EMU), Psychodrama Director (CP, 800 hours), and Life Coach (CTI/ICF certification pending). She works as a consultant on building organizational culture and is writing a dissertation on structured conversations for systemic change. Atieno goes to the countryside whenever she can, and is a co-owner of the Brierpatch, a straw-bale home on the Greenbrier river in Lewisburg, WV. She loves being with her dog, Holliday, and driving her Smartcar with the top down.

LARA "PRASHANTHI" ALAMEH'S B I O
*HATHA YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Prashanthi is a certified beginning Hatha Yoga instructor. She is a graduate of the Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville founded by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Prashanthi’s interests are in individual and couple’s yoga. In the spirit of Karma Yoga: the act of dedicated action and selfless service, Prashanthi provides pro bono marketing and vendor services to Holeco’s mission. In addition, to her passion and support in the Yogi community, Prashanthi has a professional background in foreign affairs and is currently obtaining a Masters Degree in Democracy and Governance Studies from Georgetown University.

AMANDA PUMPHREY'S B I O
*RECEPTIONIST

I am a Marymount University student, studying Politics with a Paralegal Certificate. I am studying to go into law school, and to eventually become an International Lawyer. I believe that our Earth is a sacred being, and that it needs to be protected from all the harm caused by human hands. For years I have been recycling, throwing out aerosol cans, and creating composte piles with my grandparents. For me, that was what I understood to be the few options for helping the enviroment in small ways. However, after becoming employed at Derma, I have learned so much more than I ever thought possible that I can do on a day to day basis to lessen my impact on the earth. Now I am more knowlegable and I am aplying all that I learn to my everday life, I have Derma to thank for that. Our Earth is what gives us life, and without it we are nothing, so protect it.