Sherry Schmidt, MSN, Yoga Instructor
Sherry has worked as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 42 years and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1996. Her passion has been giving people the information they need to be well. She has experience helping clients with diabetes, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, and other chronic and stress-related conditions. She is a Holistic Nurse who includes energy therapies, massage, yoga, stress reduction methods, whole foods diet and exercise in every client's care plan.
Sherry has worked as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 42 years and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1996. Her passion has been giving people the information they need to be well. She has experience helping clients with diabetes, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, and other chronic and stress-related conditions. She is a Holistic Nurse who includes energy therapies, massage, yoga, stress reduction methods, whole foods diet and exercise in every client's care plan.
Brenda Pardy, OTR/L
In her more than thirty years as an Occupational Therapist, Brenda has experience treating adults and children with neurologic, orthopedic, and developmental issues. Since taking her first courses in John Barnes’ method of Myofascial Release, she has changed the focus of her treatment to include these techniques along with more traditional modalities Therapy. Brenda has found that the addition of this innovative whole-body approach has increased the rate of improvement and the longevity of the results for her patients. She has resolved her own neck and back pain with Myofascial Release Treatment and Myofascial Stretching. She has taken all of John Barnes’ Seminars for Health Care Professionals, repeated some and serves as an assistant instructor. She has co-authored a book entitled Myofascial Stretching: A Guide to Self-Treatment. In addition, Brenda’s repertoire of treatment approaches includes CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Quantum Touch and High Touch Jin Shin.
In her more than thirty years as an Occupational Therapist, Brenda has experience treating adults and children with neurologic, orthopedic, and developmental issues. Since taking her first courses in John Barnes’ method of Myofascial Release, she has changed the focus of her treatment to include these techniques along with more traditional modalities Therapy. Brenda has found that the addition of this innovative whole-body approach has increased the rate of improvement and the longevity of the results for her patients. She has resolved her own neck and back pain with Myofascial Release Treatment and Myofascial Stretching. She has taken all of John Barnes’ Seminars for Health Care Professionals, repeated some and serves as an assistant instructor. She has co-authored a book entitled Myofascial Stretching: A Guide to Self-Treatment. In addition, Brenda’s repertoire of treatment approaches includes CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Quantum Touch and High Touch Jin Shin.
Alice Wooton, ZUMBA Instructor
My name is Alice Wootton. I love to ZUMBA! It has kept me feeling fit and strong. ZUMBA is so enjoyable that I don't feel as if I'm exercising. I enjoy moving to the fun music. At the end of the hour-long class, I'm totally soaked, feeling great, happy and relaxed, and then, all of a sudden, I realize that I've had one heck of a super workout. Join me as I lead ZUMBA classes at the Healing Arts Center of Southern Indiana. I was born in 1956. I'll let you do the math ;-)
My name is Alice Wootton. I love to ZUMBA! It has kept me feeling fit and strong. ZUMBA is so enjoyable that I don't feel as if I'm exercising. I enjoy moving to the fun music. At the end of the hour-long class, I'm totally soaked, feeling great, happy and relaxed, and then, all of a sudden, I realize that I've had one heck of a super workout. Join me as I lead ZUMBA classes at the Healing Arts Center of Southern Indiana. I was born in 1956. I'll let you do the math ;-)
Kara Schmidt, Yoga Instructor
I began practicing yoga in 1997 and taught my first classes in 2001. After studying Kripalu Yoga for several years, I was introduced to both Vinyasa (a dynamic, flow-style yoga) and Anusara Yoga (alignment-based style) in 2002. In addition to these styles, my current classes are inspired by Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, AcroYoga, Iyengar Yoga, as well as other types of mindful movement. I include my love of anatomy and safe-alignment of poses in my classes, but I also believe that each body is unique and that no exercise/wellness program is ever one-size-fits-all. So my intention in classes is to give precise, clear instructions while also giving space and encouragement to each student to trust their body and themselves in finding what works for them in each pose. I have particular interest in educating about and advocating for Women’s Pelvic Health/Healing through relaxation, yoga poses, intentional strengthening, and breathing techniques. I am an ERYT-500, and have developed and taught Yoga Teacher Trainings and Mentoring Programs in Goshen, IN, Chicago, IL and Paoli, IN. Yoga is not the end-all-be-all, but I believe it can be an incredible tool on many levels, including bringing balance to your fitness regime and promoting mental/emotional awareness and wellness. I would love to do some yoga with you...join me for a class, a workshop or a private session.
I began practicing yoga in 1997 and taught my first classes in 2001. After studying Kripalu Yoga for several years, I was introduced to both Vinyasa (a dynamic, flow-style yoga) and Anusara Yoga (alignment-based style) in 2002. In addition to these styles, my current classes are inspired by Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, AcroYoga, Iyengar Yoga, as well as other types of mindful movement. I include my love of anatomy and safe-alignment of poses in my classes, but I also believe that each body is unique and that no exercise/wellness program is ever one-size-fits-all. So my intention in classes is to give precise, clear instructions while also giving space and encouragement to each student to trust their body and themselves in finding what works for them in each pose. I have particular interest in educating about and advocating for Women’s Pelvic Health/Healing through relaxation, yoga poses, intentional strengthening, and breathing techniques. I am an ERYT-500, and have developed and taught Yoga Teacher Trainings and Mentoring Programs in Goshen, IN, Chicago, IL and Paoli, IN. Yoga is not the end-all-be-all, but I believe it can be an incredible tool on many levels, including bringing balance to your fitness regime and promoting mental/emotional awareness and wellness. I would love to do some yoga with you...join me for a class, a workshop or a private session.
Joanna Receveur-Woodsmall, Massage Therapist , Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master
Joanna’s interest in massage and body work began in 1989 when she received training in Reiki I and Reiki II. She then began a six month apprenticeship in the fall of 1991 with a massage therapist who trained at the Esalan Institute. For the next couple of years she studied Human Anatomy, and Physiology at JCC in Louisville and at Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana in preparation of opening a practice. In 1996 she joined Bloomington Massage Therapy where she practiced until the fall of 1999. She then took a decade off to raise a family and in 2009 began researching how to get back into the massage and bodywork field. After a few years of continuing education she is now a licensed massage and bodywork therapist and back in business at HAC! She specializes in spa treatments, reflexology, Reiki, relaxation massage and injury treatment massage employing the use of stretching and muscle energy techniques.
Joanna’s interest in massage and body work began in 1989 when she received training in Reiki I and Reiki II. She then began a six month apprenticeship in the fall of 1991 with a massage therapist who trained at the Esalan Institute. For the next couple of years she studied Human Anatomy, and Physiology at JCC in Louisville and at Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana in preparation of opening a practice. In 1996 she joined Bloomington Massage Therapy where she practiced until the fall of 1999. She then took a decade off to raise a family and in 2009 began researching how to get back into the massage and bodywork field. After a few years of continuing education she is now a licensed massage and bodywork therapist and back in business at HAC! She specializes in spa treatments, reflexology, Reiki, relaxation massage and injury treatment massage employing the use of stretching and muscle energy techniques.
Tim Hellner, Yoga Instructor
I am a passionate student of the world's spiritual traditions and their methods which, through the ages, have guided people to explore their own depths and to realize their potentials. At the Healing Arts Center, I am honored to teach Gentle/Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Wednesday Evenings from 6-7:30pm. Restorative yoga is a gentle approach toward rejuvenating, loosening and strengthening our bodies. Its emphasis is ease and relaxation, and it is my goal to help to demonstrate that anyone, regardless of age or physical infirmity, can practice yoga. In restorative yoga, we make use of blankets, bolsters, blocks and even chairs to support us in achieving gentle poses which quickly yield obvious benefits. Each hourly session is followed by a simple form of meditation which helps us to experience the balance of body, heart and mind. My practice has benefited from the teachings of many exceptional persons, but here I wish to acknowledge those generous souls with whom I have worked in recent years: Kari Nolan, Peggy Cappy, Kara Schmidt and Russill Paul. It is my prayer that my students gain as much benefit from our sessions together, as I do. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to share a little of what has so captivated me in my life, and given me so much pleasure and such a sense of purpose. My enduring inspiration in this work is my dear, departed wife, Karen James, with whom I had the great good fortune to walk hand-in-hand along this path for many years.
If you have questions, please call 502.645.1270 or email me at thellner@consciouscontents.com.
I am a passionate student of the world's spiritual traditions and their methods which, through the ages, have guided people to explore their own depths and to realize their potentials. At the Healing Arts Center, I am honored to teach Gentle/Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Wednesday Evenings from 6-7:30pm. Restorative yoga is a gentle approach toward rejuvenating, loosening and strengthening our bodies. Its emphasis is ease and relaxation, and it is my goal to help to demonstrate that anyone, regardless of age or physical infirmity, can practice yoga. In restorative yoga, we make use of blankets, bolsters, blocks and even chairs to support us in achieving gentle poses which quickly yield obvious benefits. Each hourly session is followed by a simple form of meditation which helps us to experience the balance of body, heart and mind. My practice has benefited from the teachings of many exceptional persons, but here I wish to acknowledge those generous souls with whom I have worked in recent years: Kari Nolan, Peggy Cappy, Kara Schmidt and Russill Paul. It is my prayer that my students gain as much benefit from our sessions together, as I do. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to share a little of what has so captivated me in my life, and given me so much pleasure and such a sense of purpose. My enduring inspiration in this work is my dear, departed wife, Karen James, with whom I had the great good fortune to walk hand-in-hand along this path for many years.
If you have questions, please call 502.645.1270 or email me at thellner@consciouscontents.com.