Resumé
Impressive pertinent work experiences
My professional experiences have been an opportunity for me to support people to do something better for themselves. My work is a chance for me to assist clients toward optimal development and performance and greater well being.
- Personal and Professional Life and Health and Wellness Coach, Licensed Certified Nutritionist, Certified Health and Wellness Consultant, Biochemical Brain Chemistry Profile Clinician , CEO, Evenstar, 1998 - present
- Herbalist, Nutritional and Wellness Consultant, Founder and President Evenstar Herbs - an herbal and wellness products mail order company, 1987 - present
- Clinical Counseling Internship, Region Ten Community Counseling Service, Lovingston, VA, 2002-03
- Traditional Midwife, homebirth, 1986 -1998
- Lactation Consultant, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - 1985-1995.
- Labor Support Professional (doula), pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum support - 1981-1990.
- Childbirth Educator 1981-1993 Informed Homebirth; American Academy of Husband Coached childbirth (Bradley Method); International Childbirth Education Association; Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness - private practice.
- Preschool Head Teacher, 1974-1975, Matthews Center Co-operative Nursery School. Charles E Matthews Center, 2318 29th Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454.
- Psychological Tester for Head Start, 1971-1972. Intermediary Unit, Lewisburg school district, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
- Preschool Tutor, 1970-1972, Preschool Head Start. Intermediary Unit, Lewisburg School District, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
A well-rounded education
My education has opened many doors for me and given me many opportunities. I am secure knowing that I am well trained and have achieved certifiable degree of excellence. I can offer so much more because I have the confidence that my actions are based on a solid foundation.
- Ph.D. In Applied Ecopsychology/Organic Psychology, Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii (present)
- MA in Psychology and Counseling with a concentration in Organizational Development, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT, 2000-2004
- MA in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Psychology and Development, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1972-1973.
- BA in Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, 1969-1972.
An honored scholar
I love the whole process of learning in and of itself. I enjoy disciplining my mind in the pursuit of mastery. The most pleasant and worthwhile learning, for me, is one that requires a disciplined mind in the pursuit of wisdom while living a whole and complete, balanced life.
- Phi Beta Kappa (national honor society).
- Psi Chi (psychology honorary).
- Kappa Delta Pi (education honorary).
- Full tuition grant University of Chicago 1972-1973.
- Graduated top 5% of class from Bucknell University 1972.
- Magna cum Laude with honors in psychology, Bucknell University.
- Dean’s list, Bucknell University.
- New Jersey State Scholarship 1968-1972.
Continuing the search for new and better approaches
I have a passion for knowledge and wisdom. I crave understanding the details and any new insights that contribute to my clients achieving better results. A service professional and healer is no passive observer and must strive to make herself accountable for an outcome. I am in search of Nature’s secrets and am drawn to know them in their many varied forms. But despite all of the knowledge that we have accumulated, the energy that is the essence of all life is its own vital force.
- Pastoral Counseling, Avalonian Theological Seminary, www.avalonseminary.org
- Professional Certification Program in Nutritional Science -2003, American Health Science University & National Institute of Nutritional Education, 1010 S. Joliet, Suite 107, Aurora, California 80012.
- Robertson Research Institute Level II Verified Biochemical Profile Clinician for the Brain Chemistry Optimization Program, – 2001, Robertson Institute Ltd., 3555 Pierce Rd. Saginaw, MI. 48604.
- Coach Training Program - 2000-2004, CoachU, PO Box 881595, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80488.
- Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner - 1999, American Association of Drugless Practitioners, 708 Madelaine Drive, Gilmer, Texas 75644.
- Practitioner and Educator Touch for Health - kinesiology testing for muscle reconditioning private practice, 1995, Morris Institute of Natural Therapeutics, Denville, New Jersey.
- Teacher - Seneca Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge Earth Energy Charts, Seneca Indian Historical Society, 1988, 12199 Brant-Reservation Rd., Irving, New York, 14081
- Practitioner and Educator - Educational Kinesiology movement education for learning disabilities and cognitive restructuring - private consultations and consumer classes, 1988, Educational Kinesiology Foundation, PO Box 5002, Glendale, California 91221.
- Certified Reflexologist - practitioner, 1988, Laura Norman Reflexology Center, 117 East 24th Street, Suite 4B, New York, New York, 10010.
- Herbal Apprenticeship, 1987-1991; Susun Weed - Herbalist, author, speaker, counselor; Wise Women Center, PO Box 64, Woodstock, New York 12498.
- Practitioner Byronomics Energy Management and Diagnosis private practice, 1988, Gentry Chiropractic Clinic, 3616 NW 58th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112.
Incorporating experience with proven coaching paradigms
- Personal Freedoms Licensed Trainer, 2003; Coachville School of Coaching
- Extreme Self Care Licensed Trainer, 2002; Coachville School of Coaching
- Toleration Free Program Licensed Trainer, 2002; Coachville School of Coaching
- Personal Evolution Program Licensed Trainer, 2002; Coachville School of Coaching
- A Perfect Life Program Licensed Trainer, 2001; Coachville School of Coaching
- Personal Foundation Program Licensed Trainer, 2001; Coachville School of Coaching
- Attraction Program Licensed Trainer, 2001; Coachville School of Coaching
- SimplyEffective Coach training , 2001
Varied Work Experiences
- Seminar and Individual Healing Work Coordinator, 1987-1995, Virginia Sandlin Associates./ Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336
- Childbirth Consumer Advisor and Board of Directors, 1986-1988, The Childbirth Center, Englewood, New Jersey.
- Professional Advisor, International Childbirth Education Association for in-hospital birth center, 1986 Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, New Jersey.
- District Advisor, 1983-1985, La Leche League, New Jersey
- Breastfeeding Counselor and La Leche League Leader, 1976-1988, La Leche League International.
Supporting Certifications
- Anatomy and Physiology, American Academy of Nutrition, 3408 Sausalito, Corona del Mar, California, 1999.
- Foundations in Herbal Medicine, 4840 Pan American Freeway, NE Albuquerque, NM. 87109, 1999-open.
- Diploma of Herbal Studies, Australasian College of Herbal Studies, PO Box 57, Lake Oswego, OR. 97034, 1999-open.
- Certified Practitioner and Teacher Sandlin Technique - Cherokee Native American bodywork private practice, 1997-1998, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Certified Practitioner Ritual Training counselor - 1997, Cherokee Native American ritual work private practice, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Practitioner Holographic Body private practice - energy health care practices, 1996, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Practitioner Shamanic counselor private practice - 1996, Shamanism, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Practitioner Energy Dynamics counselor private practice - 1994, Energy Dynamics Training, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna Arizona 86336.
- Certified Practitioner Matrimatics Birth Professional - Cherokee Native American birth counselor private practice, 1994, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Certified Practitioner Matrimatics Herbalism - Cherokee Native American herbalism private practice, 1994, Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Certified Childbirth Educator pregnancy and postpartum fitness private practice, 1987, Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness, 51 Saltrock Road, Baltic, Connecticut 06330.
- International Certified Childbirth Educator ICEA - childbirth education classes private practice, 1987 International Childbirth Education Association, PO Box 20048, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant private practice and professional in-service, 1985, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 2315 Wickersham Cove, Germantown, Tennessee 38138.
- Certified Childbirth Educator, homebirth childbirth education classes private practice, 1983, Informed Homebirth, Box 3675, Ann Harbor, Michigan 48106.
- Certified Childbirth Educator, The Bradley Method childbirth education classes private practice, 1981, American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth, Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, California 91413.
- Breastfeeding Counselor and La Leche League Leader, 1976-1983, La Leche League, International, PO Box 1209, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131.
- Comprehensive Cherokee Native American Healing apprenticeship including herbalism, childbirth, education, energy dynamics, multidimensional healing, 1987-1998; Virginia Sandlin, Cherokee mystic, author, speaker, consultant, counselor; Sandlin Institute, 180 Flaming Arrow Way, Sedonna, Arizona 86336.
- Midwifery Apprenticeship, 1988; Sherry Willis - Traditional Midwife; 64 Box 85, Woodville, VA. 22749.
Continuing Education
- 2006 – Ailments and Natural Remedies
American Health Science University
National Institute of Nutritional Education
- 2005 – Balancing Moods for the Better
American Health Science University
National Institute of Nutritional Education
- 2004 – Metabolic Typing and Individualizing a Nutritional Plan
American Health Science University
National Institute of Nutritional Education
Publications
Booklets and eBooks
- Menopause: the Promise.
- Herbs and urinary tract infections.
- Seven basic herbs for home health care.
- Beating the cold and flu blues naturally.
- A Woman's Primer to Better Mood & Energy Management
- Brain Chemistry and Neurotransmitters: What they mean for you and your life
- Functional Medicine: Enter the culture of wellness
- Green Medicine and Traditional Herbal Healing
