Presenter Sam Perry is a college student who loves to share her passion for yoga. After using yoga as a tool to heal from Lyme Disease, she became a 200HR RYT certified yoga instructor in March of 2018. Her philosophy of teaching is to use movement as a meditation to invigorate the body, calm the mind and awaken the soul.

Sam will also be presenting on her journey with lyme and her wellness routine to healing and recovery.

Andrea is the Founder and Executive Director of Oryoki Zendo, a 501(c)(3), non-profit, Zen Buddhist organization.  She is an ordained Priest in the Zen Buddhist tradition, a cognitive  behavioral-based Mindfulness Counselor, a professional member of The  Pennsylvania Counseling Association, and a Celebrant for weddings, blessing, and life transitions.

She teaches a wide array of workshops on stress management, health and wellness, and is a motivational speaker and a presenter for various organizations and groups on the practices and benefits of mindfulness and meditation.

Presenter Carrie Perry is a former tv correspondent & now the co-host of Chick2Chick, a “real talk” podcast supporting women’s voices! Carrie is a wife, a mother of 3 & stepmother of 2 and has a passion for something that has rocked her family – Lyme Disease. Having a step daughter and 2 daughters deeply affected by tick borne illnesses, Carrie and her family started the Sam’s Spoons Foundation for Lyme Education & Support. The foundation is named after daughter Sam, who was hit the hardest. Chick2Chick and Sam’s Spoons provides Carrie the platforms to talk about and share important issues and support her community!

Presenter Ford Brooks has been practicing martial arts for 18 years in the Fu-Xin Pai Bai Long Quan Fa system where he is a senior student of Shifu Cochran (owner of the Carlisle Kung Fu Center in Carlisle). Ford has also received Tai Chi and Qi Gong training from Dr. Yang Yang-author and martial arts master. Ford is also a professor and chair in the Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel at Shippensburg University.

Event participants will be given a handout with resources and information on Qi Gong as well as time to experience a variety of Qi Gong exercises which in turn can be used for energy developing routines throughout the day.

Presenter John Davis is a local Fine Artist and Educator. John has an art studio at The Millworks, in Midtown Harrisburg, and is an Art Educator and Visual Arts Coordinator at Milton Hershey School. He most enjoys helping individuals find their Life Passions through various Visual Arts practices, including facilitating various creative workshops in the community.

John will take participants on a curated artist walk and share how Expressive Visual Arts, including the concept of Art Therapy, has a great impact on soulful healing. In addition to an overview, specific pieces of individual art will be discussed, and participants will have opportunities for expressive interpretations and group discussion.

Lisa Geer is a local educator, wife, and mother of two young children. She uses Young Living oils and products in her classroom and home to promote the well being of her students and family in a safe and non-toxic manner. Stop by to learn more about Young Living and hear testimonials of how these oils and products have helped her students, family, and self. Samples and demos will be available on site.

Musician Nathan Merovich is an inspiring guitarist, singer and songwriter. This amazing young artist is a rising star in the country music scene. A Dillsburg native, Nathan found his passion for playing guitar at the age of 6. Nathan spends his time with those he loves most, family and friends.

Handpan Musician Shelba Purtle first heard a “hang” (pronounced hung) in 2008 when sitting in a coffee shop, drawn to the soothing hypnotic sound of the mix of melody and rhythm. She became inspired and began her journey of not only playing the handpan, a small spaceship looking instrument, but writing and creating her own distinctive form of handpan music.

“Hang music soothes your soul…” shares Purtle. “Each handpan is a crafted piece of artistry and is made by hand, one-at-a-time. This is what makes them truly special.” Shelba purchased her first handspan made in Bern, Switzerland by the originators. She now has four (two handcrafted in Switzerland, one in Nevada and the fourth from Brazil) and each is designed to create unique sounds from different tone fields, scales and notes. We are excited to hear her music as she shares more about the uniqueness of the handpan. She will also be doing a segment for the children’s portion of the event.