Rita Marsh is a retired RN and Family Nurse Practitioner whose varied career in nursing introduced her to many aspects of human suffering. She was a founding member of Davi Nikent (now known as The Center for Human Flourishing) in 2003. The lives she encountered and their influence on her life catapulted her into her own journey of seeking balance in life. She found the Integral Health model to be a guiding influence and is excited to share the information, practices and hopeful inspiration with others.
Kersten Gwost is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Yoga Therapist, and owner of Kersten Wilson Counseling. She works one-on-one with all ages, using an integrative approach with down to earth, practical tools. Her approach combines education and training from multiple modalities in eastern and western practices. Some of which include, clinical mental health, somatic, yoga, nature therapy, medicinal aromatherapy, and mindfulness. Working with people is a gift I am absolutely passionate about. It is a joy to empower people and help them see their own brilliance, grace, and wisdom. Deep healing happens in a space that offers Presence, authentic connection, and being seen and accepted for all that you are.
Alyssa Ohnmacht is a graphic designer/publisher whose business, Light of the Moon, Inc., focuses on partnering with self-published authors to help them get their books into print. She brings decades of experience to her clients as a consultant/coach/designer and guides them through the process of determining the best avenue to pursue for their individual book project and goals. Alyssa is also a certified Infinite Possibilities trainer who periodically works with individuals or groups, sharing a path to deliberate living and conscious creation.
Lisa McKenzie is currently a schoolteacher and has worked with students of varying ages and grades. She has also worked in the past as an RN, most recently as an in-home caregiver. She has a Master’s Degree in Education as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Also in the past, Lisa has done some grant writing.
Recently, she joined the Pollinators Advocacy Group in Carbondale, and assisted in writing the Pollinator Resolution Plan that was just approved by the Town Trustees as a way to keep pollinators safe with decreased exposure to dangerous chemicals. Lisa also met with the Basalt Town Trustees and Glenwood Springs Trustees and was successful in having them adopt the Pollinator Resolution/Proclamation Plan for their town. Lisa plans to continue her interest in working in the Pollinator and environmental fields. Lisa’s work advocating for pollinators is outlined on this website https://pollinatorconservancy.net/
Lisa has extensive experience facilitating guided meditation sessions, leading workshops, and classes. She has a demonstrated ability to provide teaching to a variety of populations such as those with stress, relationship challenges, substance abuse, mental health, and terminal illness.
FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
Zachary Cashin, D.C. is a chiropractor with a passion for educating his clients on the mind/body/spirit
connection. His approach to wellness addresses physical as well as emotional blockages using a combination of KST (Koren Specific Technique) and 25+ years experience with chiropractic bio-mechanics and bio-physics along with several other modalities (essential oils, cold laser, biomedical acupuncture, sound healing/tuning forks) to relieve acute and chronic pain and resolve what seem to be mysterious health issues. https://www.cashinchiropractic.com/
Kathleen Fors is a Transformation Life and Wellness Coach. She has studied the body-mind connection for the past 20 years and is the developer of a unique, proven success system called the “Holistic Emotional Makeover™. Kathleen and her husband Kenny Sawer are active in tennis, golf and snow skiing. https://www.kathleenfors.com/