Five Body Wisdom

Anabelle Scarborough is a movement artist, choreographer, yoga and dance instructor, arts producer, and visual artist based in Carrboro, NC, and New York City. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and enjoys spending time in nature and with good friends 🌟

Andrea Beaman, HHC, Chef, Herbalist

 Andrea Beaman is an author, Natural Foods Chef, thyroid expert, holistic health coach, herbalist, and educator dedicated to natural healing and sustainable eating and living. She teaches preventative healing techniques using ancient, time-tested wisdom.

 As Executive Producer, Andrea created the Fed Up and Wise Up television series, plus The Healthy View Radio Show and the Andrea Beaman Speaks Out Podcast.      

As a keynote speaker and educator, Andrea inspires audiences to take action on their health. She also teaches engaging health and wellness online programs that reach audiences around the world.   

Anita lives in the Balearic Islands with her three dogs and surrounded by the beauty of Ibiza. She is a trusted advisor and confidante for many individuals whose lives have been improved by her counseling. 

Christina was born and educated in North Yorkshire, England. She met and married an American who was living in London, and they moved to the United States with their baby daughter in 1979.

Born not wanting to eat, health-compromised, and struggling in her body for most of her childhood, then flirting with death both consciously and unconsciously, Christina was eventually and most fortunately guided to a whole new way of living and eating that has gifted her ever since with an abundance of great good health, humil-ity, and gratitude for all.

She has had a very diversified career as a chef with a great variety of styles, transitioning from cordon bleu to macrobiotics. Christina also enjoys designing clothing, is a gifted seamstress, and has assisted in a few different national and international aid programs.

Christina now resides in the lower Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. 

Debra Fernandez is a dancer, choreographer, and educator whose work has been presented in museums, opera houses, and numerous dance venues, as well as in many productions at the Williamstown Theater Festival.  

Debra joined the Skidmore College dance faculty in 1991, served as Chair from 2009 to 2021, and was promoted to Full Professor, holding the David H. Porter Endowed Chair for five years.

Since retiring, she has focused on visual art, particularly collage and mixed media, and has actively sold her work. Additionally, she developed a unique yoga practice tailored for the aging body and teaches classes online. She enjoys helping others uncover their bodies' potential resilience and is equally dedicated to her own ongoing spiritual growth.

Creative Innovator

With over 15 years as the Marketing Director for one of Southwest Florida’s leading independent real estate brokerages, she contributed to the company’s impressive growth from $150 million to $2.4 billion in sales. Known for her innovative strategies, Janet’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch her own advertising agency, JBassettMarketing.com, where she gained an in-depth understanding of residential real estate.

 Her research, negotiation, and strategic planning expertise allowed her to deliver personalized solutions, ensuring her clients' needs were met with precision and care. Later, as a top sales associate, she became recognized for her exceptional ability to drive results and exceed expectations.

Whether through the art of dance or real estate, Janet brings passion, creativity, and energy to everything she does—transforming visions into impactful experiences.

Kristi Meng lives in Stillwater, New Jersey. She is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher, a level two Reiki practitioner, and Healing Touch level one. She owns a quaint little yoga studio in the town of Stillwater. She resides in a log cabin with her husband, daughter, and three amazing dogs. She loves being outdoors and working with her horses. 

Sikh Punjabi by heritage, British (baby boomer) by birth, and American (dream) by destiny, Kuldip’s journey has been full of twists and turns. She describes it as having been on, “The universal road of lifelong learning!” 

An astrologer, an aesthetician, an entrepreneur, a mother, a yoga teacher, a global traveler, an author, and a life coach, to name just a few of the many hats she has worn along the way. Kuldip is currently combining her diverse talents, particularly her passion as an astrologer, and is building an international travel coaching platform to help mature women make their global travel dreams a reality. 

If you’d love to learn a bit about your travel style, Kuldip is offering a free 15-minute astro-cartography session. She can be reached at: Kuldip.coach@gmail.com

Discover a sanctuary of wellness with Linda Helms. She is a Himalayan Sound Bowl Specialist and Biofield Tuning Practitioner with 20 years of experience in intentional sound healing. Her expertise also includes the transformative power of intuitive channeling and Oracle card insights. 

These methods have been refined over 40 years to provide practical wisdom and guidance. Together, they create a holistic path to well-being. This path blends ancient practices with intuitive wisdom, guiding you toward a life that is balanced and vibrant. 

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Every vibration and insight offers the possibility to unlock new doors. These lead to a life enriched with deeper understanding, wellness, and peace.

Linda Welles resides on a charming little patch of land in Stillwater, NJ. She is a lifelong learner with a multitude of interests, talents, and passions. Linda is an enthusiastic gardener, cook, and reader. She has a deep appreciation for art, music, and Westies. 

Linda worked as a special education teacher for many years while also engaging extensively with food, giving demonstrations, classes, and workshops, catering, and serving as a private chef. 

These days, most of her culinary talents are enjoyed by family and friends. 
 

Lisa is a dedicated mother, wife, and active member of her community. A kind, generous, hard-working woman who loves chocolate and volunteering for the St. Jude's parish church. 

The headshot features Lisa and her 21-year-old daughter, about whom she shares her story in Episode 8: When Women Pray.

Lynn Goodman is a Shiatsu/Shin Tai practitioner and instructor with nearly 30 years of experience. She became involved in touch therapies after enduring years of serious illness. Lynn also shares a unique system of meditative work called "Light Body Activation," developed by her husband, Saul Goodman. She manages the website design, the online teaching classroom, and the Light Body Activation Podcast.

Marcia Ward, recovered professional ballet dancer, Soma Structural Integration practitioner, somatic educator, has explored the human embodiment process for over 60 years. She co-directed and served as core faculty of the Soma Institute for 17 years (1989 - 2006) and expanded her training and movement experience becoming a Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst (CLMA) in 2001. (CLMA is an advanced system of movement study that encompasses the full range of human movement from function to expression). Since that time, her teaching and work with individual clients in private practice have served to deepen her respect for our shared human experience and unique individual expression. 

Pat Fenda received a master's degree in dance, which introduced her to the art of pantomime & performing with the Mad Mountain Mime Troupe. She moved to Tampa & met Stewart Lippe,  juggler & filmmaker. Together, they created the Franzini Family Chamber CIrcus. In their 43-year career, they traveled the world performing with the USO. 

After 5 years on the road, Pat returned to Tampa, belly dancing at Busch Gardens & giving birth to Strictly Entertainment, Inc. She was the Big Boss of that company for 36 years. Knowing retirement was on the horizon, she looked for another focus. She transitioned from a horizontal to a vertical stage as she pursued the art of pastels. Her artwork has received several awards, and she is not done yet!

Polly Pitchford is a Sarasota-based educator, motivational speaker, and cooking instructor with over 40 years of experience in the wellness field. She is the founder of Wellness Journeys, offering engaging in-person and virtual wellness programs on nutrition, stress management, and movement to corporations, county governments, and the Florida school system.
 
 As a Senior Wellness Analyst with Sarasota County Government, Polly developed and delivered trainings such as The Success Principles, HeartMath, and a peer-reviewed Positivity Program featured in JOEM. Her past roles include chef at Whole Foods Market, co-host of two cooking shows, and co-author of two health cookbooks. Polly holds certifications in wellness coaching, yoga, fitness, and nutrition behavior change.

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Veronica Rockwitz supports her clients in becoming the best version of themselves through personalized strategies that empower growth and well-being. As a Certified Health and Life Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Registered Dental Hygienist with over 30 years of healthcare experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. Her passion lies in inspiring and guiding others in their personal development, rooted in the belief that meaningful life changes begin with health. Her own wellness journey began in college when she discovered yoga as a way to manage stress, which sparked a lifelong dedication to holistic well-being.

Throughout her dental career, she has educated patients on the important connection between oral and systemic health. Now, as a coach, she partners with individuals to uncover their strengths, set meaningful goals, and build actionable plans—with accountability and support every step of the way.