Jill Chiacchia
Jill Chiacchia is the Founder and Director of beHealthy Institute, a Certified Health Coach and a Member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Jill received her health and nutrition training in New York City at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school that integrates all the different dietary and lifestyle theories – combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts. She is a former CPA with a Masters in Finance and is also a NYS Licensed Insurance Broker. Jill was the Vice President of Finance & Human Resources at a mid-sized manufacturing facility before finding her true calling in health and nutrition. Jill works with individuals, families and groups to guide them toward a healthy lifestyle. Recognizing that there is no “one perfect way” of eating or living that works for everyone, she effectively coaches her clients to enjoyable lifestyle choices beyond calories, carbs, and fats. A wife and mother of four children, Jill understands the challenges of nourishing a family and living a healthy lifestyle in a busy world.
Arup Bhattacharya
Arup completed his BSc in Microbiology and MSc in Biophysics from the University of Bombay and PhD from Roswell Park Cancer Institute under SUNY at Buffalo, NY. He did his MA in psychology from Annamalai University. Arup studied at the British Institute of Homeopathy and at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (George Vithoulkas). From 1992 until 1999, he was Director and the main spirit behind the Centre for Homeopathic Cure, Dombivili, near Mumbai (Bombay), India. He was involved in training and teaching homeopathy and now continues that passion in North America. Currently he lives in Buffalo, NY, USA and he teaches and practices classical homeopathy. He conducts regular seminars on live case talking, follow-up and case management with advanced practitioners. He also holds a Research Faculty appointment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. More details about Arup can be seen at www.homeopathichealers.com
Julia Kress
Julia A Kress started her yoga practice with the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy in 1990. Soon she moved to the ashram in Honesdale, PA to intensify her studies through immersion of the life style. There she learned the subtle art of yoga therapy through working with various populations and the science of Ayurveda through working in the vegetarian kitchen and The Center for Health and Healing.
She has her E-RYT 500 hour certification, BA in Exercise Science, Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, and is currently working towards her advanced AYS program.
Linda Ellson
Linda Ellson, president and owner, of Feng Shui Your World is a Certified Classical Feng Shui Practitioner and Licensed Realtor®. She is a graduate of the American School of Classical Feng Shui and has been a student of metaphysical and spiritual studies for over 23 years. Having practiced both Western and Classical Feng Shui, Linda helps clients achieve enhanced results with the classical approach. Experienced in residential and workplace Feng Shui, Linda consults in a variety of settings and assists clients both in their existing spaces and in selecting a new home or office space, providing comprehensive services throughoutNorth America. She has appeared on television, radio and in newsprint.
Mary Dylik
Mary Dylik began her yoga journey more than 15 years ago, when she started practicing as a low-impact way to cross-train, and aid muscle recovery from long-distance cycling. She found much more than just a way to stretch! She found a way for anyone to maintain a strong body, but more importantly – a strong and flexible mind. In 2007, Mary completed a one semester class offered through Hilbert College and the Himalayan Institute, focusing on the philosophy of yoga. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Sivananda Ashram in Woodbourne, NY in 2013, and has taught regularly in East Aurora since graduation. She is currently enrolled in the 500-hour teacher training program at the Himalayan Institute in Buffalo, NY. Mary is also a graphic designer, and resides in Hamburg with her husband, Jason, and energetic dog, Mickey.
Sarah Sorci
Community Herbalist Sarah Sorci is the owner of Sweet Flag Herbs. She is a 2014 graduate of the Holistic Herbalism program at the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine (BRSHM), and is currently completing a Clinical Herbalism program through the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. For Sarah, the most exciting herbs to work with are those that grow wild or are easily cultivated locally.
Sarah is based in Buffalo’s south towns, where she offers educational events, wellness consultations, garden & property consultations, and therapeutic gardening sessions. Sarah is also a proud team member at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, where she offers student support. To learn more, visit her website at sweetflagherbs.com.