Aundraya is an Indigo Child, whose purpose is developing a deeper personal connection with the Divine, and to inspire others do the same.
Aziza Young, also known as Chef Z, is a culinary artist and a passionate advocate for mental health. Her journey began with a deep love for cooking, inspired by her father, and has since evolved into a multifaceted career. Aziza holds a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Science and is on the path to obtaining licensure in neuropsychology, aiming to integrate spiritual insights with neurological principles to promote holistic healing.
Aziza has made significant contributions to the culinary world, from founding The People’s Kitchen to co-founding Everybody Eats Philly, initiatives that address food insecurity and promote healthy eating. She is also the culinary director for The Community Grocer, a project dedicated to providing nutritious food options to underserved communities.
Beyond her culinary achievements, Aziza is dedicated to supporting mental health, inspired by her personal experiences and her daughter’s journey. She envisions establishing a mental health center for children and teenagers, focusing on creating safe spaces for emotional expression and healing. Through her work, Aziza continues to make a profound impact, blending her culinary expertise with her commitment to mental well-being.
Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, offering Homeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies, Reiki Therapy, Tuning Fork Therapy® and Spiritual Counseling.
Barbara Z. Lindberg, Doctor of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling, works as a medical intuitive in Vancouver, Washington. She works with people and animals as a medium and energy healer.
There is much more to life than meets the eye. Every human on planet Earth is much more as only be human. We are all evolving to our true potential by learning to know one’s true self, which will lead in awakening our true consciousness. As an illumined light bearer and spiritual teacher, I teach, support, and assist in the initiation of the expansion of awareness and the awakening of consciousness.
Let the Wisdom of the Logos awake.
NAMASTE.
Basia Christ is an Orange County resident, originally from Chicago, and author of "From Ash to Flame: 27 Women Who Saved My Life" that will be available on Amazon as an e-book by June 2013. Christ is working on a new book, "The Up Side of Down: Embracing Life's Challenges." She has written for "Today’s Woman," "Beach Cities Style" and "Empowering Women," and "Radiance" magazines and the "OC Register" about women’s rights and triumphs. Because she believes we are all connected, she donated her kidney anonymously on November 3, 2010. Christ has advocated for human trafficking victims, worked with the OC Human Trafficking Task Force, and raised money for the Somaly Mam Foundation by doing a parachute jump in 2011. She is available for presentations on gender equality, living kidney donations, presentation and communication skills as well as marketing your small business.
Bertena, a former college professor, holds master's degrees in sociology, criminology, history, and education. With over two decades of teaching experience, she applies her wealth of knowledge and pedagogical skills to her metaphysical classes. You can discover her various certifications and training details on her website.
In addition to her academic background, Bertena is a priestess, a skilled communicator with spirit guides, and an expert in divination and energy healing. She has authored numerous books and journals designed to assist individuals in discovering their spiritual journeys.
Her passion lies in working with celestial beings, including angels and figures like Mary Magdalene, and a wide array of spirit guides. She can be found at bertena.org.
Beth Ann Erickson is a freelance writer and author living in Minnesota. She's the author of five titles and manages one of the largest online e-zines for freelance writers. She also calls herself the "Queen Bee" of Filbert Publishing, the umbrella company she formed to house all her publishing activities. More than anything, Beth enjoys her role as a "Light Worker," helping others awaken to their talents and life purpose.
After over 30 years in the high tech industry in Silicon Valley I decided to learn about holistic health. Even went to Naturopathic and Acupuncture medical schools. Then I realized I wanted to do more and that pulling together all I had learned in various disciplines like shamanic studies, energy healing, hypnotherapy that a degree in Metaphysical Sciences would help me with that part of my journey to reach new goals and be able to help others on their path.
www.DBHealingCenter.com
www.DancingBearWay.com
Blythe Metz hosts a natural lifestyle show called Blythe Natural Living, educating her viewers on the consciousness of food, and how to eat for optimal health and vitality. Tuning into source energy and sharing with others how to do so is her favorite thing to do. Google search Blythe Natural Living to find her show and all kinds of health and vitality information. Sign up for her email updates!
I was a founding member of the Coven of the Appalachian Mountains, the first Coven to be recognized as a denominational organization in the state of Virginia. We received that distinction, as well as federal recognition as a 501c3 religious nonprofit, in April of 2022. Currently, I sit as High Priestess and President for this council. Additionally, I am the President of the Virginia Black Hat Society and an Affiliate Chair for the National Black Hat Society.
My goal in all of these roles is to provide a safe community for people of all faiths to gather, respectfully discuss ideas and beliefs, and work towards achieving religious understanding and equality.
Rev. Brenda J. Holland-Page, Doctor of Divinity in Metaphysical Counseling, D. Div. Rev. Dr. Brenda J. Holland-Page is a Minister, Counselor, Coach and Metaphysical Teacher of Ancient Wisdom and New Thought philosophies. She holds several complimentary certifications including: Graphoanalyst®, Master Life Coach, and Numerologist II. Through her Spiritual, Metaphysical Counseling and Coaching Ministry, she facilitates connecting the essential puzzle pieces of life in the areas of Life Path, Work and Spiritual Parenting, to live a more spiritually empowered and authentic life.
I am a graduate of University of Metaphysical Sciences earning a B.MSc., M.Sc. and Philosopher of Parapsychology and Paranormal Sciences, Ph.D. I am professionally trained in a variety of treatment modalities; my counseling approach is determined by my client's preference and personal goals. Generally my approach is based on positive psychology with a mixture of other modalities. I approach counseling and psychotherapy from an empathetic, logical, person-centered perspective and nonjudgmental perspective. My approach incorporates a patient’s focus and level of motivation for personal growth and a need to change.
Cara Lynn Grandolfo, Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling, Ph.D., resides with her family in Southern California. There, Ms. Grandolfo maintains a private practice where she offers spiritu-educational programs and counseling for individuals and groups. Her passion as well as her professional practice, research and writing focuses principally on the spiritual development of children, women's spirituality as well as the role of spirituality in those recovering from addiction.
Caranagaran Naicker is a Philosopher of Holistic Life Coaching, Ph.D. He has been a life coach for the past 6 years and his life work and passion is bring about a synergy of harmony in the mind, body and soul connection. He has a passion for working with people and creating a space for individuals to bring out their highest consciousness and potential.
Carla G. Pearce is a Reiki Master and a graduate of UMS with a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Counseling. It has been a wonderful journey filled with healing and knowledge.
Carla Presley, D.HLc., helps people handle the difficulties of life transitions, primarily with the use of life regression/ progression. Her specialty is in managing the death transition and the grief that often accompanies the loss of a loved one.
Carla 'CeeJay' Adams has her Philosopher of Transpersonal Counseling from UMS and is a spiritual visioneer, relationship coach and transformational author. She has more than 20-years’ experience in spiritual leadership, public and private executive leadership, hot-button mediation, crisis communications and public relations, human development and psychology, relationship and success education, metaphysics and the esoteric sciences. Through her innovative, edutainment strategies she promotes strong relationships through authenticity, intimacy and core psycho-social skills necessary for success.
Carla Van Walsum was trained in the Netherlands in Clinical Psychology, Holistic Therapies, and Family Constellations, and owns Heartbased Solutions, a thriving holistic practice for individuals, parents, and families.
For over 20 years, Carla has been an internationally recognized teacher, therapist and facilitator in the areas of relationships, heart-based parenting, women empowerment, trans-generational trauma, and emotional healing. She is the creator of Awaken to Your Happiest Life!, Happy Children, Happy Home, Success Acceleration and Feminine Soul Expansion.
Carla has helped many clients create quantum progress through her unique combination of psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical approaches. Her extensive study of proven healing modalities from Europe, America, and Eastern countries provide the foundation for her work. Carla is a master in healing acute and life-long patterns of emotional pain, struggling family relationships, in clearing blocks, limiting beliefs, non-violent communication and inherited ancestral traumas. She teaches others how to develop the relationships and life they desire. Her methods work, as evidenced by her happy clients and their testimonies.
Find out more: carlavanwalsum.com and heartbasedmindfulparenting.com.
Carol Nicholson holds advanced certifications as a Psychic Medium, Trance Medium, Astrologer, Hypnotherapist, and Accessing the Akashic Records. She has been counseling people professionally for over thirty years and has appeared on radio and television numerous times. Owner of ImagineSpirit.com, Carol now devotes her time teaching others and has a successful on-line training school with many distance learning classes available. Author of two extensive home study courses in Mediumship and Clairvoyance training. She also spends her time facilitating numerous training events in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has taught weekend intensives nationally for the last ten years. Carol is an avid paranormal enthusiast and shares many spirit voice recordings with the public for those interested in listening to spirits communicate back to the world of the living offering proof of life after death.
Carolyn M. Cervantes is a graduate of the UMS with a Philosopher of Metaphysics, Ph.D.
Catherine is an Intuitive Spiritual Counselor and uses several healing modalities in her practice. She has certifications as a Reiki Master and DoTerra Aromatouch Therapy Practitioner. She also holds a certification in a suicide prevention training called QPR. She works with the Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Alliance in Blount County, Tennessee where she lives and has her practice called Willow Pond.
Catherine is writing a book where she shares her journey as a mental health consumer in the medical system and how she changed unconscious beliefs and behaviors using the modalities she now teaches to uncover the person she was meant to be. Her purpose in this life is to show wonderful caring individuals that struggle with their feelings and behavior patterns how to become emotionally integrated while living a life of grace and peace.
Channa Bromley, PhD, is an Ordained Minister, and international, award-winning Matchmaker, Dating & Relationship Coach, who has been featured as a LOVE EXPERT on New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine to name a few. With over 17 years of experience providing personalized, custom coaching in the realm of personal, relationship and Spiritual development, she is a seasoned professional and boasts a high success rate and outstanding client satisfaction. Channa has helped thousands of men and women meet their personal and relationship goals through transformational healing work. www.ChannaBromley.com
Charlene resonates with her inner Atlantean and her love of crystals, for crystal healing/therapy.
After many years, I am finally achieving my lifelong goal of having a Ph.D. And doing my life’s work. Helping others achieve and accept themselves as they are is how I spend my days. With UMS I am able to continue to progress and serve through transpersonal counseling.
I started my journey with UMS approximately 12 years ago. My interest has always been in the field of the brain and why we do and think the way we do. My passion has always been in self-improvement and helping myself as well as others with personal development. my continued passion is in development of several programs designed to help eliminate addiction, depression and over all helping people to get to our natural state of internal peace and joy. .
Life Coach, Spiritual Counselor
For many years, I have walked the path of a scientist and holistic therapist, devoted to the integrative wisdom of holistic medicine as well as the traditions of TCM and TTM. My academic journey spanning from my Bachelor’s studies through my Master’s degree and ultimately my PhD at UMS University has been nothing short of transformative. Each stage offered not only knowledge but profound inner growth, shaping the practitioner and researcher I am today.
Through this unique and deeply inspiring educational journey, I have gained a rich, multidimensional repertoire of skills and insights. This foundation now fuels my motivation to embark on yet another dissertation. Life, after all, is a flowing river ever-changing, endlessly teaching. A continuous, luminous journey filled with wonders waiting to be seen, understood, and honored.
I carry deep gratitude for having been able to complete such a supportive and well-structured program. It has influenced and elevated my life in countless ways, guiding me along every path I have taken and will continue to take.
Christina Taylor is a wife and mother, poetess and metaphysician residing in West Virginia. Her ongoing research focuses on healing-related dynamics between the home and its inhabitants. She published her first book on the subject (Healing Home: Especially for Mothers of Children with Special Needs) in 2021.