Every member of The Sanctuary Team is uniquely qualified by their practical skills, education and experience as well as their dedication, passion and heart. In addition to our core team listed below, The Sanctuary works directly with a variety of renowned healers, therapists and medical professionals based on the needs of each guest.
Our Team
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Dean Taraborelli, M.A.; Founder, Director, Energy Medicine Practitioner & Teacher: Dean graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Skidmore College. He also has a Degree in Divinity. For 20 years he worked as the CEO of a manufacturing company serving the nuclear and petrochemical businesses. Dean has traveled to sacred sites in over 30 countries to study and experience the wisdom of ancient cultures. Read more >> |
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Oliver Cooperman, M.D.; Psychiatrist, Addictionologist, Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Energy Medicine Practitioner: Oliver is a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture and in Addiction Psychiatry. Read more >> |
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Kelley Alexander; Director, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher: Ever since high school Kelley Alexander’s keen interest in esoteric, psychological and spiritual studies has evolved into becoming an integral part of her life today. In college she majored in world religions and studied psychology in graduate school. After extensive travel abroad, Kelley eventually went to law school, practicing intermittently for 10 years, in 3 states. Read more >> |
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Rich Schonberg, Psy.D.; Psychologist, Energy Medicine Practitioner: Rich is a graduate of Tufts University and received his Doctorate in Psychology in 1984. For the past 35 years he has been at the vanguard of the psycho-spiritual community, integrating neo-analytic theory with metaphysics to create a unique soul-based therapy that meets his clients at their growing edge. Read more >> |
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Jean Neesley; Energy Medicine Practitioner, Holistic Massage Therapist: In a time and culture that encourages suppression of emotion, Jean’s life work is that of a Feeling Facilitator. In addition to the psycho-spiritual relationship work she does with her husband, Rich Schonberg, Jean does a unique form of bodywork enabling the Sanctuary's guests to shed constrictive armoring and reconnect to their essential sacredness. Read more >> |
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Collette Colletta; Energy Medicine Practitioner, Holistic Massage Therapist, Life Coach: With over 30 years experience in mind/body therapies brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to The Sanctuary. Her extensive background includes Cranial Sacral Therapy, bio-aquatic, somatic emotional release, past life regression, advanced and clinical hypnosis training, advanced soul retrieval, and advanced energy healing training. Read more >> |
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Cynthia Montrose; Biodynamic Gardener, Chef: Cynthia, The Sanctuary’s biodynamic gardener and chef is a descendant of the Arawak Indians, who lived primarily in what is now Cuba. She has designed commercial gardens and micro farms throughout Northern Arizona. Located in the high desert climate, Cynthia has amazingly cultivated over 400 varieties of herbs, flowers and vegetables and seeds in The Sanctuary Garden. Read more >> |
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Sarah McLean; Meditation Teacher: Sarah McLean is passionate about teaching and sharing what she’s discovered about the modalities of mind/body health and self awareness. Her mission is to support those who seek fulfilling lives, better health, inner peace, and ways to manage their stress. Read more >> |
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Amalia Camateros; Energy Medicine Practitioner, Tantric Practitioner, Movement Therapist: Author of Spirit of the Stones is a naturopathic doctor who has managed her own natural holistic healing center with 14 practitioners for over 15 years. Amalia has worked in the field of health and consciousness for more than 30 years garnering a notable reputation as a ceremonial dancer and powerful facilitator of her shamanic based “EarthSpirit Dance™” workshops. Read more >> |
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Crystal Dawn Morris; Energy Medicine Practitioner, Tantric Facilitator, Reiki Master: Crystal is a certified SkyDancing Tantra Teacher, and founder of Tantra for Awakening. She was first introduced to Tantra in the late 1980's. She draws on a diverse background of 20 years, which includes experience as an RN, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Reiki Master, and a Shamanic Practitioner. Read more >> |
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Corrie Cooperman; Energy Medicine Practitioner, Astrologer: Corrie has a passion for astrology and sees the astrological chart as both a blueprint and a roadmap for one’s life. She was drawn to astrology because of its ability to help a person understand their talents, grasp the root source of their challenges, and most importantly, take advantage of cycles of personal growth. Read more >> |
