HEALTHY PLANET 1

Dr Charles Bens has spoken in over 200 cities in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, primarily on organizational change and improvement as well as on wellness and health improvement. In both small and large group presentations, Charles uses solid research and creative delivery techniques to challenge and inform his audiences.

Charles has written 9 books and over 300 articles including Healthy at Work: Your Pocket Guide to Good Health, which is purchased by employers to give to their employees. Thousands of copies of this pocket guide have been purchased by public and private sector employers from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. His latest book is entitled The Healthy Smoker: How To Quit Smoking By Becoming Healthier First.

Charles has received numerous awards and recognition for his work to improve communities, organizations and the health of employees including: Letter of commendation from the President of the United States and speaking at the United Nations Habitat for Humanity Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. He as also been named Man of the Year in a Canadian community

Suzanne Gray has been practicing in the Bay Area for 30 year as a massage/colon therapist, life coach, and a therapist certified in Wolfe Deep Tissue and Non-Surgical Esthetics. She emphasizes the relationship of the colon to overall health.

Suzanne earned a M.Ed. from the USF and proceeded to follow her interests in holistic health after years of digestive issues. At her own practice, ReNew Life Wellness, she has taught colon hydrotherapy internationally.

She has served on the I-ACT Board for 8 years. She was the first colon therapist in a traditional GI’s office prepping for colonoscopies and fecal transplants.

Her unique approach in colon hydrotherapy has helped many lives.

Michele's a Professional Wellness Coach and Reverend

Working with the sciences of Astrologer, Numerologist, Psychology

Mindful Eating Solutions is a course she facilitates.

Clients benefit from her educational skills.

Michele is creative and builds balance within her clients; Body, Mind & Spirit.

She is the event chair for S.H. chamber, plus an Event Planner.

As a Licensed Rev. she offers Spiritual Guidance using ancient wisdom, current science, and self-care as lifestyle enrichment.

Her business experience as of today is working 41 years in the Natural Food Industry, both as a manufacture and in the field.

My commitment and service, working in my community has taught me that life is a team sport.

We are on a powerful mission building a better tribe and world together.

Hilary Dombroski is a seasoned financial professional with more than 20 years of experience in the retail and commercial banking sector. As a Branch Manager/Business Development Officer she enjoys the diverse responsibilities of her role that includes talent development, business development, Community involvement and the cultivation of client relationships. She is a relationship developer by nature, and she finds this piece of her career most rewarding.

Hilary is a graduate of the University of Maine where she studied Elementary Education with the future intention of becoming a fourth-grade teacher but not long after graduation accepted a position as a personal banker at a large financial institution and never returned to the classroom.

She has received numerous performance and achievement rewards throughout her banking career, but her career passion is teaching financial literacy to less fortunate youth and adults in her Community. Currently she sits on the Board for the Friends of the Selby Public Library whose mission is to develop services, provide free programs and raise funds for library resources at the Selby Public Library.

In her free time Hilary enjoys reading, tennis, kayaking, and spending time with her family.

Kristin Burton is a Medical Thermographer and Trainer in Central Florida. She owns Central Florida Medical Thermography and has over 15 locations in the state. She was raised in a holistic family that focused on nutrition. From an early age she knew she wanted to help people discover vibrant health.

Her college studies included pre-med, biology, medical technology and ultimately natural health. She has never stopped studying and learning and continues her education on a daily basis.

Kristin had been a successful Wellness Coach for over 20 years when she was invited to study under Dr. Carol Chandler – who is considered the Mother of Modern-day Thermography.

Soon, Kristin was imaging and training new Thermographers from all around the globe and became the principal Thermography Instructor and Trainer for Med-Hot Thermal Imaging – the most elite, professional brand of Thermography on the planet.

After several years of working with Dr. Carol, Kristin started her own thermal imaging business, Central Florida Medical Thermography, and continues to work with and train new thermographers for Dr. Carol to this day.

Kristin has grown her business to 10+ locations around the state of Florida and has three Thermographers working for her.

She is passionate about Thermography and educating the public on its benefits. She speaks to groups, emcees health events and has her own coaching business supporting other Thermographers from around the world!. Kristin is passionate about helping other Healthcare professionals harness the power of this amazing modality to more efficiently treat their patients. Her message is one of “Health Discovery” and how Thermography is the perfect vehicle for that message!

Kristin Burton is a Medical Thermographer and Trainer in Central Florida. She owns Central Florida Medical Thermography and has over 15 locations in the state. She was raised in a holistic family that focused on nutrition. From an early age she knew she wanted to help people discover vibrant health.

Her college studies included pre-med, biology, medical technology and ultimately natural health. She has never stopped studying and learning and continues her education on a daily basis.

Kristin had been a successful Wellness Coach for over 20 years when she was invited to study under Dr. Carol Chandler – who is considered the Mother of Modern-day Thermography.

Soon, Kristin was imaging and training new Thermographers from all around the globe and became the principal Thermography Instructor and Trainer for Med-Hot Thermal Imaging – the most elite, professional brand of Thermography on the planet.

After several years of working with Dr. Carol, Kristin started her own thermal imaging business, Central Florida Medical Thermography, and continues to work with and train new thermographers for Dr. Carol to this day.

Kristin has grown her business to 10+ locations around the state of Florida and has three Thermographers working for her.

She is passionate about Thermography and educating the public on its benefits. She speaks to groups, emcees health events and has her own coaching business supporting other Thermographers from around the world!. Kristin is passionate about helping other Healthcare professionals harness the power of this amazing modality to more efficiently treat their patients. Her message is one of “Health Discovery” and how Thermography is the perfect vehicle for that message!

Joy Pedersen is an international best-selling author, Founder and President of Express Success LLC, Doctor of Divinity, award-winning Licensed Spiritual Healer and Certified Spiritual Health Coach serving an international business and professional clientele helping them identify and solve the cause of their personal and business issues. As an intuitive and gifted healer, Dr. Joy tunes into the subconscious to identify and release the hidden causes of negative mindset and emotions to improve relationships, money, business, and wellbeing. She also shares messages from God, angels and others.

Rev. Jim Toole has devoted over 35 years as a medium, teacher, healer, counselor, inspirational speaker and writer to working with people in their exploration and discovery of their own spiritual truth, purpose and pathway in life. His personal and spiritual purpose is to be of service to support people to find their connection and relationship to God, Spirit, their higher purpose and inspiration.

Cheryl Chaffee, owner of Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, has been teaching yoga in Sarasota for the last 14 years. She is the first yoga teacher in FL certified to teach Ashaya Yoga, a beautiful style of yoga developed by Todd Norian, and is honored to bring these teachings to the Sarasota area. Cheryl is also passionate about chanting and she leads kirtan on Tuesday nights at the yoga center.

Kim Burns, OTR/L, CLT is the creator of Detox Yoga Lifestyle and Yoga for Circulation addressing lymphatic health and natural strategies. She is an occupational therapist with certifications in Lymphedema and Yoga Rehab. Kim also supports the local community through REAL Exclusive Magazine, print and online, educating the public about natural health benefits and Do It Yourself strategies for wellness. Finding ways to teach others about living healthy is a passion and she enjoys sharing her ideas and knowledge with the Sarasota Holistic Chamber of Commerce as the Media Chair.