Dr. Heather Johnstone,
PhD. RN, BC, APN, AMP-C, RYT
Director
Chief Academic Officer
Faculty
Dr. Heather Johnstone has been working in the healing arts for over thirty years and maintains an active Holistic Wellness Consultancy practice. She is a Nursing Master’s level prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. Heather is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Holistic Nurses' Association. Her holistic health education includes a Doctorate in Metaphysics and a Diploma in Acupuncture. Additionally, Heather is a Yoga Instructor at the 500 hour level with the Yoga Alliance and has a specialization in Pranic Healing. Professionally, Heather finds the perfect balance in providing direct service to clients and facilitating the development of healing arts students.
Dr. Lynn Hardy,
N.D., C.N.C.
Founder
Dr. Hardy is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor and a Certified Nutritional Consultant. She is the Founder of the Global College of Natural Medicine and a devoted holistic mother to her ten-year-old son. She is an active member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the American Association for Nutritional Consultants, the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and the American Holistic Health Association. Her health articles have appeared in dozens of publications in nine different languages. Her expertise and experience includes authoring alternative-medicine textbooks, researching and evaluating new health products, designing custom dietary formulas, and educating employees in the natural health industry.
Alana Tressa, MH
Faculty
Alana brings a unique blend of abilities to her Faculty position with thirty years of experience in the corporate world, and ten years of study and working with natural medicines. Alana has earned Certification as a Master Herbalist with Global College of Natural Medicine, and loves to develop custom formulas tailored to meet specific client needs. She also has studies in aromatherapy, energy healing including Reiki, crystal healing, Bach flower remedies, and metaphysics. Alana enjoys sharing what she has learned with others, and finds tremendous rewards in helping GCNM students move forward on their holistic path.
Anita Sippy, NC
Faculty
Anita received certification as a Nutritional Consultant from Global College of Natural Medicine. In addition, Anita holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Diplomas in Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping, and Certificates in Automated Accounting and Writing. She lives in scenic Wisconsin where enjoys gardening during the warmer seasons, and preserves her wholesome bounty for the leaner winter times. Reading, writing, cooking, walking, and camping are also some of Anita’s favorite things. Although Anita is highly skilled with numbers, her greatest passion lies in holistic health and she is happiest when teaching others how to reach their full health potential through nutrition, exercise, supplementation, and alternative therapies. Anita especially welcomes the opportunity to help GCNM students learn more about holistic nutrition.
Dr. Larry Wilson
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Lawrence Wilson has a medical degree and 26 years experience as a nutrition consultant. He has specialized in the use of tissue mineral analysis to assess body chemistry, and now spends most of his time training practitioners in the use of the mineral analysis. Dr. Wilson is also experienced with sauna detoxification, and has written a book introducing the infrared lamp sauna as a powerful, safe and extremely low-cost method of releasing toxic metals, toxic chemicals and chronic infections from the body. Dr. Wilson has authored five books. They include Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis, Sauna Therapy, Legal Guidelines for Unlicensed Practitioners, Healing Ourselves and The Real Self. He has also written hundreds of articles for publication, many of which are available free of charge at www.drlwilson.com Contact Dr. Wilson at Larry@drlwilson.com.
Karamie Hellman
Student Support
Karamie has a passion for people and is delighted to be aligned with the Global College of Natural Medicine. She is a Certified Massage Therapist and embraces the unique healing approach a holistic lifestyle serves to body, mind, and spirit. Karamie welcomes the opportunity to provide support for students as they become familiar with their selected holistic programs and course materials. With compassion and humor, she shares her computer expertise with students by orienting them to the Online Library and Resource Center, and the Student Forum. Karamie is a devoted member of the administrative team as well as a valuable resource for GCNM students.
Paul Pinion
Student Support
Paul is dedicated to living a well balanced, healthy lifestyle which includes time outdoors in the fresh air, nature appreciation, exercise, reading and music. Paul serves his community through volunteer work, has studied karate and Tai kwon do, and looks forward to learning more about natural medicine. As a GCNM administrative team member, Paul gives his best to help students.
Sara Laskey
Student Support
Sara graduated from Boston Reed College with a Pharmacy Technician Certificate and is also a Certified First Responder. She expresses her love of animals with her work as a Certified Animal Behaviorist, Dog Trainer, and volunteer with the Animal Friends Rescue Project. In addition, Sara is a volunteer firefighter and Community Emergency Response Team member. She believes in living a holistic lifestyle that includes plenty of exercise, a healthy diet, and time spent outdoors close to nature. Sara’s interest in holistic health, tremendous energy, and excellent clerical skills make her a valuable asset for both GCNM students and the student support team.
Terry Davis
Student Support
As a young adult, Terry took courses in Mind Dynamics, Creative Dynamics, Music and Silva Mind Control. These courses worked to strengthen her interest in holistic living. Presently, she regularly practices Qi Gong. Most mornings you will find her walking along the ocean before she goes to work. And she enjoys spending time with her three granddaughers, showing them how to eat healthy meals. She is very happy to be working at GCNM providing student support, shipping out our programs and catalogs and providing help wherever necessary.
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Kathryn Marcinak, HHP, BA, C-PT
Faculty
Kathryn Marcinak is a graduate of GCNM’s Holistic Health Practitioner Program. To supplement her interest in physical fitness and health, she also earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a Personal Training Certification. She works one-on-one with clientele looking to improve their physical fitness. As well, Kate uses her knowledge from multiple sources to help individuals improve, not only their physical health, but their entire health from a holistic viewpoint. She especially enjoys sharing her health and fitness knowledge with GCNM students and staff. Kate personally expresses her interest in physical fitness by training and running marathons all over the world.
Jackie Christensen, BS, HHP
Faculty
Jackie has a passion for education, holistic health care, and people. Her many achievements include earning a Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma with Global College of Natural Medicine and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Community Health from Minnesota State University. Jackie understands the importance of holistic health and incorporates it in her own life daily through a healthy diet, yoga, and conscious living. She is a wonderful resource for GCNM students with her holistic focus, and additional strengths in both customer service and administration. Jackie is an enthusiastic member of the faculty student support team and greatly enjoys helping students learn more about holistic health.
Walaa Marafi, Bpharma, MH
TA
Walaa Marafi holds a bachelor degree in pharmacy and is a master herbalist. Her mission is to inform and educate as many people as possible about the benefits of natural health and the use of herbs to alleviate body imbalances. She maintains a holistic consulting practice. In her practice she educates about herbs, nutrition, diet and exercise to improve the wellness of her clients. As well she has developed a natural skin care product line. Personally she shares a passion for holistic cooking by preparing healthy, organic meals for her friends and family. Walaa enjoys sharing her skills and knowledge with GCNM students.
Michelle Montezon-Halaska,
BA, MT, Raw Chef
Adjunct Faculty
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, is a Licensed Body Worker, and a Certified Raw Food Chef and Instructor. She has been active in the healing arts for over two decades with extensive studies in body work, neurolinguistic programming, hypnotherapy, transcendental meditation, and the holistic benefits of raw foods. As Hippocrates encouraged, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”, it was Michelle’s passion for food as medicine that inspired her to become a Certified Raw Food Chef and Instructor from the International Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, IL. In her private practice, Michelle counsels clients concerning the benefits of an optimal diet that include lots of raw whole foods, meassage therapy, and meditation. She believes that a healthy diet establishes unity of the body—mind—spirit complex which maximizes the effects of other healing modalities. Besides educating others on the benefits of a raw whole foods diet and personal empowerment, Michelle emphasizes that it is equally important to have fun and create awesome tasting food!
Ryan N. Harrison,
MA, HHP, NC,
MH, EFT-ADV, QTP
Adjunct Faculty
As a board certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Nutritional Consultant, and Master Herbalist, Ryan has dedicated his life to serving others and helping them in the "personal business of transformation." His private practice allows him to serve people on an individual basis, offering holistic health consultations. Additionally, Ryan's energies are directed toward conducting forums and workshops on alternative therapies and meditation, and hosting gatherings for those interested in viewing and discussing movies with spiritual themes. As an Adjunct Faculty member, Ryan welcomes the opportunities of contributing to the holistic health studies of GCNM students.
Logan Booth
Admissions Advisor
Logan is a California native who first lived in the Santa Cruz area while attending high school. He spent several years traveling the US, spending the majority of his time in Wisconsin. While there, Logan served as program coordinator for the University of Wisconsin Extension system. He is an avid reader with a keen interest in science, metaphysics, and holistic health. Logan enthusiastically welcomes new students to the holistic programs at GCNM by combining his passion for holistic health with his strong background in academic administration.
Meg Wynne
Admissions Advisor
Meg brings numerous clerical and administrative skills to her Admissions Advisor position with the college. Besides her work experiences as a receptionist in a veterinary emergency hospital and research assistant for a non-profit institute, Meg has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern Literature from UCSC. During free time, she enjoys reading, singing, and Bollywood movies. Meg’s commitment to holistic living, gentle demeanor, and excellent communication skills enable her to effectively meet the diverse needs of students as they enroll in GCNM’s certificate, diploma, and degree programs.
Rae Levere
Admissions Advisor/Student Support
Rae has a strong interest in holistic medicine and is devoted to living a healthy lifestyle that includes nutritious food, regular workouts, and nurturing her family. She appreciates the holistic benefits of music therapy, massage therapy, and aromatherapy. As Rae is naturally a people person, she is an enthusiastic member of the administrative team and thoroughly enjoys assisting students with the holistic learning programs that GCNM offers.
Sharon Silk
Student Support
Sharon has over ten years of experience in the administrative field and owns her own administrative support business. She believes in living an intentional life and making time to savor the simple pleasures and experiences it has to offer. Sharon’s dream has come true with a career that allows her to apply her skills, expressing her fullest potential, while having the flexibility to spend time with her family. Sharon is a valuable member of the administrative team and is dedicated to assisting GCNM students and graduates.
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Deborah Malka, MD, PhD
Faculty
Dr. Deborah Malka is a holistic physician and wellness consultant specializing in naturally oriented processes of healing. She combined her love of science and healing, by earning an M.D. from the University of New Mexico, and has been practicing as a holistic physician since 1991. Besides her medical training, Deborah is educated in molecular biology and holds a doctorate in Human Genetics from Columbia University. Deborah’s interest in life energies compel her to look beyond the cellular to the whole being, and her training as a massage therapist and Natural Health Consultant enhance this focus. Currently she is the medical director of a holistic medical clinic, the Tree of Health, in Aptos, California where she specializes in subtle energy bodywork based on polarity therapy principles. Deborah has taught many vocational, college and university classes throughout her career, including chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and bodywork. She looks forward to further sharing her healing wisdom with GCNM students, alumni, staff, and guests. Deborah’s first book, discussing the healing practices of an extraordinary community in Italy, is in press.
Moira Khouri, NC
Faculty
From beautiful Vancouver BC, Moira enjoys cultivating culinary herbs, cooking ethnic cuisine, reading about the ancient world, walking, formerly distance running, and practicing Kundalini Yoga and Middle Eastern Dance. She received Certification as a Nutritional Consultant from the Global College of Natural Medicine. In addition, Moira has studied aromatherapy for over a decade, earned certification in two levels of Holistic Foot Reflexology, and Level 1 Certification in Sekhem Seichim Reiki. In her private practice, she offers holistic foot reflexology sessions and nutritional consultations. During quiet times, she enjoys spending time with her young granddaughter. With a life long passion for holistic health, Moira loves sharing with GCNM students regarding the beauty, simplicity, and many benefits of a natural approach to health and well being.
Sassan Behjat, BHMS, MPH
Adjunct Faculty
Sassan Behjat is an internationally known Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) consultant, specializing in homeopathic medicine. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Homeopathic Medicine (BHMS) from India and a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree from Boston University with an emphasis on Clinical Research and Health Services. Sassan has more than 20 years of experience with homeopathy and has a particular interest in helping clients with management of health conditions that have not shown to have a permanent and safe cure with conventional approaches. He serves on the CAM Policy and Regulatory Affairs Council for Dubai Healthcare City, a strategic partner of Harvard University; and has contributed to the CAM regulatory documents published and available as policy reference material, through the World Health Organization (WHO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. In July 2007 he was awarded the ‘Fellowship of Royal Counsul of Homeopathy’, by Lord Ward-Atherton, member of the House of Lords, UK. He provides homeopathic consultation in two locations in the Bay Area, for children and adult health problems across the spectrum of disorders. At the core of Sassan’s care and attention, is a commitment to enhancing the self-healing and regulatory powers of the body.
Dr. Jacob Swilling, PhD.
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Swilling holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition and has more than 25 years research experience in biochemistry with a specialization in chronic illness, degenerative disease and cancer, including 10 years with the GenesisWest Biomedical Center, of which he is the founder. He is internationally known for his advanced research in the fields of Integrated Health, Therapeutic Nutrition and Biological Medicine, and is a regularly featured presenter, speaker, and author. Dr. Swilling considers bringing people to natural biological medicine his life's mission. This has motivated him to develop a Self-Help Support Program -- a resource for Healthcare Practitioners and individuals, alike -- available throughout the country.
Theresa Pallanti
Admissions Advisor
Theresa has 15 years experience in marketing and public relations, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She is active in aquatic fitness classes, and enjoys swimming and biking with her children. Theresa’s additional interests include stained glass, genealogy, music, movies, and reading. Having personally experienced the effectiveness of holistic medicine, she readily shares her enthusiasm regarding its benefits with others. Theresa demonstrates her respect for GCNM students with her eagerness to assist them in the course selection and enrollment process.
Emilie Greenwell
Admissions Advisor
Emilie’s diverse background includes earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge and working in the areas of social work, sales and marketing. She is a holistic mother to her two young children, Chapter Leader for the Holistic Mom’s Network, and piano teacher. Emilie applies holistic principles in her own life by incorporating health promoting and environmentally friendly practices. She expresses her intense passion for organic food with her involvement in food co-ops and farm-to-consumer direct sales programs in her community as both a volunteer and a board member. Emilie gives her all to assist students as they begin the exciting adventure of learning the many aspects of natural medicine with their enrollment in one of GCNM’s holistic learning programs.
Chris Hirst
Registrar
Chris graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. His studies also encompassed music, physics, history, and Japanese. Chris’ broad interests include working with computers and his role with GCNM is expanding to involve graphic design. He currently resides in Santa Cruz where he enjoys gardening, bicycling, and yoga. As college registrar, Chris efficiently manages the details of processing and maintaining student records and providing student support.
Becky Laskey
Student Accounts Manager
Becky brings to GCNM a wealth of experience in office administration and serving the public. She is concerned about community health, safety, overall well-being, and has an active role with her Community Emergency Response Team. Becky has completed training in CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. She believes that optimal nutrition and regular exercise are essential to keeping fit at any age. As student accounts manager, Becky enjoys assisting students with financing their education and enrolling in their selected holistic health programs. Her dedication and superb organizational skills make her a tremendous asset to our student body.
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