Our Faculty
Our instructors are leaders and specialists in their fields and many are actively involved in the community and maintain their own private practices. We are committed to keeping abreast with the latest research and development and to expanding our professional skills.
Andrea Ashley, CCMA, teaches the Subtle Aromatherapy, Holistic Treatment Skills and assists with the Aromatherapy courses. She has diplomas in Organic Skin Care Formulation and Advanced Skin Care with extensive training in body treatments. Andrea is also certified in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Yoga and Aerial Yoga. She owns an Aromatherapy and D.I.Y Skin Care E-boutique, is the editor in chief of Holistic Beauty Magazine and is the creator and curator of the annual Expo; The Holistic Beauty Experience
Jennifer Drummond – is a graduate of York University in International Studies
and a graduate of the Spiritual Psychotherapy Program at Transformational Arts
College. She has an extensive background in the creation and implementation of
children’s programs. Jennifer joins the faculty as a specialist instructor in diversity,inclusion, and multi-culturalism. Jennifer is the Founder and President of RacialLens – a Client-centered consulting company creating safe spaces for difficult conversations about race. Jennifer’s work seeks not to shame, guilt or chastise anyone for the unconscious beliefs that so many hold about the races. Instead, she seeks to elevate through active discussions the inclusion of all in becoming anti-racial advocates.
Krys Jawlosewicz, BAA, CNHP, RIHR, is a Certified Natural Healthcare Practitioner, Certified Soul Coach®, Intuitive Counsellor, Spiritual Director, and Reiki Master. Krys teaches in the Holistic Health and Total Self programs. A graduate of the College’s Spiritual Psychotherapy, Holistic Health and Spiritual Director programs, Krys is a workshop facilitator and has a private healing and wellness practice.
Linda Kuschnir, RP, is the Registrar and Managing Director at the College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, Holistic Energy Work Practitioner, Reiki Master and Life Coach. She is a graduate of and teacher in the Total Self, Esoteric Spiritual Studies, Spiritual Psychotherapy, Spiritual Director and Holistic Programs. She is also the student advisor for all programs at Transformational Arts. Linda’s previous background was in publishing and association management.
Angela MacDonald, BBA-HR, CAE is a coach, learning and development consultant, author, and owner of The Center to Really Live Inc. Her mission is to help people discover their inner power and ability to heal, increase self-awareness, and live an authentic life. Through her coaching work and facilitating workshops, she is committed to helping people unleash their greatest potential and transform the impossible to “I’m-possible!”
Angela’s education includes: BBA in Human Resources Management, Post-Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology Health and Wellness Coaching, and a Diploma in Nutrition. Angela is a graduate of the Spiritual Psychotherapy Program, Spiritual Director Program, and Discovering the Total Self Modules at the Transformational Arts College. She is also certified in Adult Education, Adler Coaching, Creativity and Creative Problem Solving, Korn Ferry 360, and Mental Health First Aid, along with certification in a multitude of Psychometric Assessments for emotional intelligence, wellness, career, and leadership development.
She is a member of Human Resources Practitioner Association (HRPA) and International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Juliana Nogueira CNP, RH is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Registered Herbalist. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the art and science of herbal medicine, while nurturing a deeper connection to the natural world. Her private practice focuses on digestive wellness and women’s health. She believes in finding and treating the root cause of health imbalances in an individualized approach to health care. Her treatment tools involve in depth
dietary counseling and botanical medicine. Juliana is also a skilled handcrafter of herbal remedies with a special interest in topical formulations
Joe Palumbo, RMT, has been a massage therapist since 2000 and teaches Anatomy and Physiology and Swedish Basics in the Holistic program. His focus in his private massage practice is on structural reintegration and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries based on the osteopathic principle of “structure governs function.”
Alex Pereklita is a Tao Shiatsu instructor and therapist, leading workshops, and classes in Canada and internationally. He teaches Shiatsu Basics in the Holistic Program. He is also a guest lecturer on Buddhism in the Spiritual Director program. He is also a Buddhist priest, loves Aikido, and finds great peace in the practice of tea ceremony and sumi-e. Alex started the Tao Sangha Centre in Toronto over 14 years ago with the wish to build a stronger community where people’s lives become richer through the heart of giving.
Pat Rigby is the Financial and Holistic Coordinator for the College. She is a graduate of the Holistic Health program and owns and designs her own natural products line. Pat manages student accounts and assists students with program tuition payment plans.
Ara Wiseman, R.N.C.P., R.I.H.N., is a leading nutritional expert, author and teaches the Nutrition course in Holistic Studies. Her private practice is focused on nutrition counselling for addictions, weight loss, detoxification, hormonal imbalances, cancer and heart disease. She has written and published three books: Feed Your Body, Feed Your Soul, Skin Deep-How to Diminish Cellulite and The Healing Option.
With Gratitude
We thank our many guest facilitators, specialty teachers, dedicated teaching assistants, volunteers and supporting staff members for the invaluable services they provide to our students and the College.
With Gratitude to the volunteers of the Compassion Energy Circle