Linda Smith RN, MS, HN-BC, HTCP, CHHP, HTSM-CP/I, CCA Linda is a board-certified holistic nurse, healer and teacher. She comes to this work with a rich background in clinical nursing, education and administration. She is the founder and director of both the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry and the Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy programs. Linda has a private healing practice in the Denver, CO area where she helps clients reduce stress, manage pain and improve the quality of their life. She teaches nationally and internationally and is sought after as a national inspirational speaker for many organizations. Linda is passionate about following the Spirit’s guidance to restore healing to Christianity. She is the author of Called into Healing, Reclaiming our Judeo-Christian Legacy of Healing Touch 2nd Revised Ed., (2006), Healing Oils Healing Hands, Discovering the Power of Prayer,Hands On Healing and Anointing, 2nd Revised Ed.,(2008), Essential Oils for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health, 2nd edition (2009). LindaSmith@ISHAhealing.com
		Claramae Weber RN, HN-BC, CHTP/I, HTSM-CP/I, CCA Claramae is a nurse with a wide variety of experiences. She is a certified Healing Touch practitioner/instructor, a certified clinical aromatherapist and a board-certified holistic nurse with a private practice in holistic healing. She served for 7 years as a board member of Healing Touch International. Claramae lived for extended times in Japan, Central America and Brazil. Her own spiritual quest led her to study and experience the religions of these countries. Fluent in Spanish, she has learned to speak Portuguese and Japanese. As an instructor in both the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program and the Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy program, Claramae teaches laying-on of hands, prayer and anointing with oils in her various workshops. Her work reflects her ability to support each person's discovery of their own spiritual healing energy. Claramae also volunteers to bring this work to the island nation of Trinidad in the West Indies. clarityweb@ISHAhealing.com
		Debra Reis RN, MSN, HN-BC, CHTP/I, HTSM-CP/I, CCA Debra is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in holistic health. She also holds certifications in holistic nursing from the American Association of Holistic Nursing and in Healing Touch as a practitioner and instructor from Healing Touch International, Inc. Deb has given many presentations on energy therapy and complementary health practices and is excited to be a part of a program aimed at restoring healing ministry to the Christian church. In addition, Deb is a NIA instructor, which is a form of holistic movement therapy. Spiritual ministry, Guided imagery and clinical aromatherapy are integral in her private healing practice. She recently obtained certification in aromatherapy and continues her studies in the healing use of essential oils. Deb is an active member in her Lutheran Church. DReis@HTSpiritualMinistry.com
		Jan Halbach OSF, RN, BSN, NCTMB, CHTP/I, HTSM-CP/I  Jan has been a Franciscan Sister for over 40 years and has always been involved in healing ministries. At St. Mary's Hospital-Mayo Medical Center in Rochester, MN, she ministered as a nurse clinician, educator and manager for many years. For over 19 years, she has maintained a private practice in holistic bodywork and Healing Touch in Minneapolis, MN. She is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, is a certified Healing Touch practitioner and instructor and is a pioneering instructor in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Program. Jan concentrates her expertise in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Program. JanHalbach@HTSpiritualMinistry.com
		Patricia Springer RN, BSN, MA, CHTP/I, HTSM-CP/I, CCA  Pat Is a certified healing touch practitioner. As a holistic nurse she has over 40 years of experience specializing in Pediatrics, Cardiology, Critical Care and Emergency Room. She maintains a private practice in which spiritual ministry and aromatherapy are an integral part as well as continuing her studies in the healing art of essential oils. She holds a Masters Degree in Religious Studies, is a certified labyrinth facilitator and most recently, is a certified clinical aromatherapist. Volunteer time is spent as a parish nurse and Stephen's Minister. Professional membership includes Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing Honor Society. Pat uses her talents in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program. PSpringer@ISHAhealing.com
		Jeanne Clark, MA, RN-C, CHTP, HTSM-CP/I  Jeanne has coordinated Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry classes in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2000. For the past forty-five years, she has  served numerous faith communities in a variety of roles including religious education, parish council,  campus ministry executive board and liturgical ministry. By profession, Jeanne is a nurse and anthropologist and has been involved in energy work for over twenty-five years. She has incorporated Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry into her clinical practice in a variety of nursing specialties, including ICU burn care, college health, inpatient hospice care and maintains a small private practice. Jeanne is in the process of completing coursework for the ISHA CCA program and is also completing the fifth and final year of the Diocese of Las Vegas Advanced Ministry Program. She recently co-taught a five week course on Catholic Social Teaching for the diocese. Jeanne has served on the ISHA Foundations Scholarship COmmittee since 2007. JeanneClark@HTSpiritualMinistry.com
		Beth Jahncke BA, CHTP, HTSM-CP/I Beth works with individuals and groups in private practice and as a community liaison to hospitals, universities and churches. She is a certified Healing Touch practitioner and has been a teacher for 30 years. Underlying her activities is a passionate desire to empower others on their spiritual journey. Her personal philosophy is that one's Divine purpose is learning fully and compassionately to love - God, oneself and others. Family is important to Beth. Her other interests include yoga, the labyrinth, gardening and sculpting. Beth is a world traveler and a student of historical sacred sites. Her expertise lies in her ability to meld healing energy principles with real life experience providing guidance to others as they explore their healing path. Beth focuses her teaching in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program. Jahncke@htspiritualministry.com
		Margaret E. Leslie, MS, CHTP/I, LMT, HTSM-CP/I, CCA Margaret is a certified Healing Touch practitioner/instructor with 25 years experience as a School Psychologist. Since 1995 she has been coordinating Healing Touch and Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry classes in the Knoxville area. Throughout her life she has been active in her church and is currently involved in The Order of St. Luke. For the past several years she has had a private practice at Well by Nature wellness center in Knoxville and also in Dandridge. She has an article published in the Bountiful Health magazine on Healing Touch in the treatment of breast cancer. Currently she is working on her certification as an aromatherapist. Margaret specializes her teaching in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program. She also volunteers to teach this work in India. margaretleslie@htspiritualministry.com
		Barbara Salage CMT, HTSM-CP/I, HTCP, CCA Barbara has been with the HTSM program since its inception first as a coordinator, then as an instructor. She presently is teaching in our certification in clinical aromatherapy program where she is also one of the certification reviewers. She has an active massage and Healing Touch practice in Arvada, CO.
		Gayle Mohr, RN, CHTP, LMT, HTSM-CP/I Gayle is a nurse with over 40 years experience in orthopedics, labor and delivery, and complementary and alternative therapies. She has a private practice in healing that includes massage, aromatherapy, trigger point therapy and Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry. Gayle is a certified Healing Touch practitioner, has her certificate as a healing practitioner in HTSM and has been coordinating classes in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program since 2003. She has always been active in her Lutheran church and enjoys giving presentations and demonstrations on healing to community groups, healthcare providers and at health fairs. Gayle specializes in teaching in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program. GayleMohr@ISHAhealing.com
		Kate Petree BME, LMT, CCA, HTSM-CP/I: Kate has a degree in Music Education with endorsement in Elementary Education and is a certified Montessori Directress. Her 28 years of teaching covered everything from preschool to college. In 2002 she became a Licensed Massage Therapist and discovered Healing Touch. She became a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and an Advanced Practitioner of HTSM in 2007 and a Certified Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Practitioner and Instructor in 2008. She has a private practice in Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Kate blends massage, HTSM techniques, aromatherapy and music for the highest good of her clients. Her memberships include Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Healing Touch Professional Association and Healing Touch East TN. She is active in her church and is working to develop a HTSM outreach program there. Taking HTSM to other countries is her dream.KPetree@ISHAhealing.com
		Yvonne Garcia Denbina BFA, HTSM-CP is an artist and Instructor in Training with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree. As a child, members of her family shared healing through touch, so she was naturally drawn to explore this work thorugh Healing Touch Spriitual Ministry. In 2005, she opened The Garden of the Dragonfly Art Gallery and Healing Touch Studio in Old Town Spring, a northern suburb of Houston, Texas, where she now has a private healing practice. Yvonne is fluent in Spanish, has traveled to many countries and enjoys traveling with her large family. Her unique contribuiton is in blending art and healing through her website. www.gotdragonfly.com and with visitors and clients at her gallery and studio. In addition, Yvonne has affliliations with art and healing organizations throughout the greater Houston area. Yvonne coordinates Raindrop Technique and Healing Touch Sprinitual Ministry classes in Spring, TX and is a speaker for groups and organizations about the ministry of healing.
		Yolanda E. Heath BS,HTSM-CP Yolanda and her family own and operate a health food store in Paducah, KY. Using her background in nursing along with prayer and spiritual guidance, she helps minister to the needs of all who visit. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and is in the process of completing her certification in clinical aromatherapy. Yolanda has her certificate as an advanced healing practitioner in HTSM and has been coordinating classes in the Healing Touch Spritual Ministry program since 2006. She also teaches introductory classes on natural health and wellness through holistic means including essential oils, flower remedies, nutrition and supplements. Her ministry is to pursue and share with others the health and wholeness afforded through alignment with the will fo God as witnessed through the example of Christ Jesus.