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Dawn (Rothwell) Grey  is the President and founder of Reiki Rays Institute.  She holds a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in English Literature, and has completed graduate and post graduate studies in Holistic Health, Divinity, and Metaphysics.  Dawn is trained in several Traditional and Western Reiki traditions, and  holds certification in Yoga, Parapsychology, Hypnotherapy, and over two dozen holistic modalities.She is an ordained minister and a Licensed Spiritual Health Coach. A renowned Tarot consultant, she is recognized by the Tarot Certification Board of America as a Certified Tarot Master Instructor, an honor bestowed to only a handful of individuals worldwide. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book,  Insight Tarot.  Dawn is a second generation disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. She was given the name Aruna by  Swami Kriyananda soon after her Kriyaban initiation.  She continues to practice the teachings of the Great Guru as well as those of Osho and other teachers of spiritual awareness. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new wheat free vegan recipes, yoga, reading, being in nature, and relaxing at home with her ten cats. She is married and lives in Kansas with her husband, Mark. Cherie Nath Cherie Nath graduated with a degree in Biotechnology and worked 3.5 years doing various kinds of research (Liver, Breast Cancer, COPD).  Despite the lofty goals of these projects she found the work to be unfulfilling.  Her contribution was too small of a brick on too large of a wall.  As a result, Cherie wanted to be more involved in people’s health but not within the confines of the traditional medical establishment. Her journey lead her to enroll at Reiki Rays.  Upon completion of her holistic wellness programs, Cherie was  invited to join  RRI as our Spiritual Director, focusing on assisting our students  in blending their personal and spiritual lives. She specializes in Ayurvedic and Hindu studies, and conducts local and private workshops on behalf of Reiki Rays in Reiki, Yoga, Chakra Balancing, and Nutritional Consulting. Kerielle Wharton, CHHP Keri is a certified massage therapist and recognized as a holistic health practitioner for over twenty years. She began teaching in 2000 after the birth of her son, and continues to explore new avenues of learning.  She resides in PA where she enjoys time in her garden, working with essential oils, and time with her dogs.  Diane Swick, CHHP Diane Swick is the founder of Equine Endurance Training Systems in Illinois.  She is the renowned originator of the Muscle Freedom and Fitness Technique, which she has developed and tested over the last eighteen years on her own horses. Her remarkable research and experience with horses lead her on her own inner journey. As an ordained minister and Doctor of Divinity, she provides holistic services for horses as well as their owners, relying on  her Christian beliefs. Reflexology, Reiki/laying on of hands,  prayer, and Biblical study round out her practice. Diane credits all healing results to God alone and is passionate in sharing with others the Religious foundation of holistic modalities. Jo-Ann Escott, CHHP Jo-ann Escott is a holistic practitioner specializing in animal communication.  As a child, animals were always attracted to her energy.   Always a deep lover of animals, her journey with animal communication began when she her feline companions exhibited behavioral issues that her veterinarian determined were not due to a  possible physical/medical issue. She placed a call to an animal communicator who in turn spoke with her feline children.  The root of the behavioral issue was brought forth and through dialogue between the communicator and her “kids”, a resolution was found and the behavior ceased. That day marked the beginning of Jo-ann’s profound new journey.  After much research, classes, and practice, Jo-ann started her animal communication practice six years ago. Through her communication with animals, she is able to tap into their energy and can identify areas of discomfort, pain, and illness they share with her,  and provide guidance to their owners in how to assist in bringing their energies into balance.   In addition to being an accomplished animal communicator, Jo-ann is also a Reiki Master and Healing Touch for Animals Practitioner.  Nicole Lanning Nicole Lanning is a holistic practitioner specializing in new energy forms, angel work and children's development of their natural born abilities. As a child, Nicole knew she was different then others and could hear her guardian angels. She had her first experience with Reiki when she was in her teenage years, as well as worked on developing her clairaudient abilities. After speaking with a dear friend, who is also a Reiki Master and Shaman, Nicole worked on focusing more of her intent with Reiki and other modular healings as well as her intuitive readings. This marked the beginning of her new spiritual journey. She finally understood the differences and what she was here to do - help others, share and spread knowledge to as many as that wanted to learn.  After Nicole's two children were born, she started working more with children and their energies to help develop them more and bring more awareness to a new generation. In addition to being an accomplished Reiki Practitioner and Ordained Minister, Nicole also offers intuitive readings using various tools, Chakra Balancing, Aura Cleansing and Repair, as well as many other customized healings.