Co-HEARTS at large
Jul Bystrova (Founder) Boots on the Ground!
First of all, here's my disclaimer: I don't identify with being an "expert" or all the degrees, certifications, ordinations, initiations, skills, accomplishments and experiences I've accrued. I do have them, but I forget it all to live in this moment, here with you. Join me. This is what Era of Care is about. Not leaving our mind or abilities behind, but using them in service of a better world. Right now.
What I do identify with is how many heart and minds I can touch and have touched me. I identify with the beauty of Nature and protecting this amazing Earth and all her life. I identify with a Spirit of imminent and transcendent Intelligent Love and Caring and believe in our potential as a species, even in the bleak times. I am aware of the darkness and choose to love even more. I identify with the least among us, the child on the street, the elder left alone, the sick with no hope. I believe it is only in serving that we find who we really are
First of all, here's my disclaimer: I don't identify with being an "expert" or all the degrees, certifications, ordinations, initiations, skills, accomplishments and experiences I've accrued. I do have them, but I forget it all to live in this moment, here with you. Join me. This is what Era of Care is about. Not leaving our mind or abilities behind, but using them in service of a better world. Right now.
What I do identify with is how many heart and minds I can touch and have touched me. I identify with the beauty of Nature and protecting this amazing Earth and all her life. I identify with a Spirit of imminent and transcendent Intelligent Love and Caring and believe in our potential as a species, even in the bleak times. I am aware of the darkness and choose to love even more. I identify with the least among us, the child on the street, the elder left alone, the sick with no hope. I believe it is only in serving that we find who we really are
Advisors and Past Contributers
Barbara Sattler RN PhD is a Professor of Nursing at UCSF and the former Director of the Environmental Health Center at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Dr. Sattler is the principle investigator on several projects including a new "Healthy Homes Initiative" funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and an EPA-funded initiative with the American Nurses Association. Dr. Sattler is the PI for the EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center at John Hopkins University Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering in which the University of Maryland is a collaborator and she and staff are working with communities concerned about hazardous waste sites. Dr. Sattler is also the PI on a grant to create a graduate degree program in environmental health for nurses at the University of Maryland, the first in the country.
Gary Pace MD is a board certified physician at West County Health Centers in Sebastopol. He has an extensive background in integrative medicine and caring for the under-served population. Gary has been active in the community supporting environmental social causes. Well loved and respected by many, Dr Pace brings a caring, balanced and deep knowledge of medicine.
Gayle Swift RN is an advanced practice nurse, a clinical nurse specialist in integrative health practices. Her master's degree from UC Medical center was in cardiovascular disease focusing on mindbody medicine, stress management and the importance of social support in healing. She is considered a pioneer in holistic healing. Her model incorporates the whole person; body, mind, soul, our creative life purpose and our relationships. She has over 30 years of teaching experience in a wide range of health related subjects, clinical nursing, and the Masters program in Integrated Nursing at Dominican University. She currently heads the Integrative center at Sutter Health in Santa Rosa
Gayle Swift RN is an advanced practice nurse, a clinical nurse specialist in integrative health practices. Her master's degree from UC Medical center was in cardiovascular disease focusing on mindbody medicine, stress management and the importance of social support in healing. She is considered a pioneer in holistic healing. Her model incorporates the whole person; body, mind, soul, our creative life purpose and our relationships. She has over 30 years of teaching experience in a wide range of health related subjects, clinical nursing, and the Masters program in Integrated Nursing at Dominican University. She currently heads the Integrative center at Sutter Health in Santa Rosa
Dr. Loi C Medvin
Dr. Loi is a licensed psychologist , a mother, community organizer and Ecstatic Dance facilitator. Her clinical training spans multiple populations from pre-school aged victims of trauma, teens and young adults, couples and parents, to domestic violence perpetrators as well as postdoctoral training in neuropsychology (TBI). As a somatic, mindfulness-based psychologist, she assists clients into a more whole, empowered and emotionally resilient state where they can re-wire their brains for greater ease, vibrancy and connection with themselves and others. She integrates brain, body and energy psychology along with spiritual and heart-based practices to assist healing, reconnection and awakening.She has been seeing clients since 2005 and enjoys facilitating workshops and sharing information in both large and small groups. Her private practice is in Sonoma County, CA. Dr. Loi C Medvin PsyD #26392. She can be reached at: drloi@drloi.com
Dr. Loi is a licensed psychologist , a mother, community organizer and Ecstatic Dance facilitator. Her clinical training spans multiple populations from pre-school aged victims of trauma, teens and young adults, couples and parents, to domestic violence perpetrators as well as postdoctoral training in neuropsychology (TBI). As a somatic, mindfulness-based psychologist, she assists clients into a more whole, empowered and emotionally resilient state where they can re-wire their brains for greater ease, vibrancy and connection with themselves and others. She integrates brain, body and energy psychology along with spiritual and heart-based practices to assist healing, reconnection and awakening.She has been seeing clients since 2005 and enjoys facilitating workshops and sharing information in both large and small groups. Her private practice is in Sonoma County, CA. Dr. Loi C Medvin PsyD #26392. She can be reached at: drloi@drloi.com
Sheila Denton
Sheila served for 30 years as the beloved and pioneering CEO of Westminster Woods Camp & Conference Center, a nonprofit in Occidental CA. She helped to develop innovative environmental and educational programs which taught school age children about sustanibility and permaculture within a spiritually oriented organization. She has now moved on to work independently as a coach at Unique Self Coaching Collective and at Teamworks. Sheila is a graduate of the San Francisco Theological Seminary
Sheila served for 30 years as the beloved and pioneering CEO of Westminster Woods Camp & Conference Center, a nonprofit in Occidental CA. She helped to develop innovative environmental and educational programs which taught school age children about sustanibility and permaculture within a spiritually oriented organization. She has now moved on to work independently as a coach at Unique Self Coaching Collective and at Teamworks. Sheila is a graduate of the San Francisco Theological Seminary
