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How did Cultivating Self start?

A pediatric trauma ICU nurse, deeply concerned by the limitations of traditional healthcare and the growing burnout among medical professionals, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the industry. Witnessing the toll that stress and exhaustion took on both patients and providers, she envisioned a healthcare system that embraced a more holistic approach, rooted in the wisdom of nature.

With a small but determined team, she founded this nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging ancient modalities with modern medicine. Their goal is to empower healthcare providers with the tools to reconnect with the natural world, harnessing the healing power of the elements and incorporating ancient wisdom into their practice. By fostering a deeper understanding of these concepts, they aim to equip healthcare professionals with the tools to address burnout, enhance their well-being, and ultimately improve patient care.

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Board Members

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Physician and Surgeon
Master's in Public Health
Medical Freedom advocate
Physician Scientist

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Registered Nurse

Herbal Therapy

Yoga Teacher

Trauma Resilience Educator

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Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Certified Reiki
Computer Engineer
Co-Founder of Cosmic Labyrinth

Advisory Board

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Pediatric Nurse
Public Health Nurse
OB Triage
Professional Mother of 4

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Clinical Physician
Ayurvedic Physician
Fulbright Scholar (Medical systems & global public health)
Professor
Writer

Executive Director

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Regenerative Farmer
Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Consultant
Hypnotherapy & NLP
Civic Educator

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Meet the Educators who share their medicine
(CME/CEU course educators)

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Violet Li

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Sara-Eleanor Yarbrough, MS Nutrition

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Merlin Foreman

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Shari Taylor, PhD, MSN, RN, RYT

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Ritu Riyat, MPH

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Rosie Brunin, NP, RYT

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Miriam King

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Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya

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Zoe Hippel, RN, BSN

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Caroline Cárdenas, MSN, MA, RN, CBCN

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Dr. Maysa Alavi

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Nikki Sund

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Mark Skellie, Psy.D

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Gus Klaus, CFP

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Kate Spacek

Cultivating Self healthcare service  recipients

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Be a part of making healthcare better for everyone involved
Please donate to support this movement. 501c3 EIN 85-3143079

Let's reimagine healthcare together!

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