Known as the “Voice Builder to the World,” – or simply “The Maestro” – Gary Catona has trained many of the worlds greatest singers and entertainers including:  Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Babyface, Gloria Estefan, Michael Mc Donald, Sade, Steven Tyler, Brian Wilson, Johnny Mathis, Usher, Robin Thicke, Shakira, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Annie Lennox, Toni Braxton, Seal, Boys II Men, Backstreet Boys, Pharrell Williams, Lenny Kravitz, Gino Vannelli, Draco Rosa, Andy Williams, Liza Minnelli, and Earth, Wind and Fire.  (Please go to garycatona.com for a complete list of students)

Originally, Catona was interested in a career as an opera singer, but he lost his voice as a result of formal study with fourteen different voice teachers.  Undaunted, he moved to Austin, Texas in 1980 to research the mechanics of voice production at the music libraries at the University of Texas.  Ultimately, he formulated his revolutionary “voice-building-system,” which is the systematic process for building the muscles of the voice.  Catona decided to forgo a singing career and instead focus on teaching his groundbreaking voice-building system to the world.  His first gained notoriety when he built back the voice of a popular Texan singer named, Johnny Bush, who had lost his speaking and singing voice fourteen years earlier because of a vocal disorder called spasmotic dysphonia.  When Bush’s voice made a startling recovery after only ten voice-building sessions, Catona’s name spread nationally.

Catona moved to Los Angeles in 1985 and quickly established himself as the world’s premier voice builder.  His many projects included preparing Liza Minnelli, Babyface, and Seal for their respective tours, and also coached them on the road.  Catona taught and toured with the Italian tenor superstar, Andrea Bocelli, and did the same for pop icon, Sade.  In recent years, he has added legends Whitney Houston, Johnny Mathis, Jackson Browne, and rock sensation, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith to his roster of artistic greats.  Over the past decade, Catona has appeared in many newspapers and magazines both nationally and internationally (e.g., New York Times; USA Today; People; Vanity Fair; London Times) and has been featured on the popular television shows Entertainment Tonight and CNN’s Anderson Cooper, in which his revolutionary work with celebrities was highlighted.  Over the past year, Catona has been the focus of intense media attention – internationally – for his role as the late Whitney Houston’s voice teacher.

Catona was born in Philadelphia to a traditional Italian/American family, and attended Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and a master’s degree in philosophy. His two passions – voice and philosophy – sustain his creative life.  Currently, Catona is committed to spreading his voice building system throughout the world, so everyone can benefit from his discoveries.  He has published two books: Thinking As Sport And Dance (philosophy book) and A Revolution In Singing.  He is currently preparing to release his third book called, Wisdom For Singers And Philosophers.  Catona has also released an iPhone/Pad app called: Voice Builder.

Angelic Whisperer Kathy Crosswell. Connecting To The Angels Kathy Brings Messages Of Inspiration And Enlightenment. She Is Well Known For Keeping It ‘Real’ And For Her Entertaining And Interactive Workshops and Talks. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from your guides and angels!

Aside from being founding director of the center, psychotherapist, author, public speaker and radio personality, I am a mother, a grandmother, a gardener, an artist and a playful spirit. I thank you for taking the time to visit my website. You will find a list of my services, experience and qualifications and select articles I have written. Also, please check out my book You're Not Finished Yet... the first chapter of which describes the effects of alcoholism on the family and how to deal with past traumas of living in a dysfunctional family. The last two chapters are about becoming more spiritual which is the final stage of recovery for a dysfunctional person. (Click here to read book reviews from Raymond Moody and Michael Tymn.) If you need more information please contact me at your convenience by either phone or email. Blessings, Karen.

• Masters Degree, Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work, New Brunswick, NJ. Specialization: Alcohol & Drug Studies

• Bachelors Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Art with specialization in Art Therapy, Jersey City State College

• Ordained, New York City, Interfaith Ministry. Interfaith is for people who want something above and beyond what normal religion gave them.

A psychotherapist for over 20 years, I care deeply about empowering people to reach their potential and lead happy, joyful lives--free from emotional pain and confusion.  Utilizing a variety of effective techniques and methods to assist you on your journey of healing, I have helped many people unlock their creativity, think beyond the box of emotional prison walls, and expand their awareness of new possibilities of relating to their inner and outer worlds.  I am committed to helping each individual discover his or her own uniqueness and contributions.

Finding the inner wisdom for effective change often requires guidance, and my unique style of holistic mind-body therapy can provide the inner strength and skills necessary for you to make real changes in your life.

Each person goes into therapy for different reasons, so each needs a personalized therapy plan.  Whether you have a sudden crisis, longstanding problems, childhood wounds, relationship issues, or simply want to feel more at peace, it is my belief that our healing work together will help you design your life's tapestry to:
 

• Maximize your potential to meet your goals
• Find meaning and purpose
• Increase your ability to cope and enjoy daily living
• Release regrets
• Develop a rich inner life
• Understand core beliefs and heal old wounds
• Discover strengths and inner resources

Cheryl Slay Carr is Associate Professor of music business at Belmont University. As a professor she has taught and designed courses including Copyright Law, Music Industry Contract Law, Legal Issues in the Entertainment Industry, and Understanding the Jazz Business.

Cheryl is co-author of  “Music Copyright Law”, and a contributing author to the ABA-BNA published book “Trademark Infringement Remedies”.

Ms Slay Carr has nearly 14 years of experience as an intellectual property and entertainment law attorney in representing independent and emerging filmmakers, novelists, record companies, musicians, technology companies, visual artists, technology, and business professionals.

Cheryl also has 17 years of experience in developing public policy through managing and advising public sector programs. She  received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, a Master of Public Administration from Atlanta University, and received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.

Cheryl completed the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers in International and Comparative Intellectual Property, ………is a member of the Board of Directors of Jazz Education Network, was selected as a Maryland Bar Foundation Fellow, and is an alumna of Leadership Music. Ms. Slay is also a jazz/gospel/R&B vocalist with 25+ years of performance experience, which augments her entertainment business expertise.

Audrey Barnes has spent the last two decades chasing news stories, and now she’s ready to make news.

She is a Multi-media Journalist for WUSA TV in Washington, DC. where she shoots videotape, edits on Avid, researches, writes, reports, Anchors newscasts, blogs, and posts stories and photos to the web. Working there is the realization of a goal she set while interning at the station when she was a student at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Audrey has been a Reporter and Anchor for television stations across the country, including in Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida and Salisbury, Maryland. She was the 6pm and 11pm Anchor for WJRT-TV in Flint, Michigan before returning to Washington, DC to be near her family.

Returning home put her in position to do what she considers her finest work. She was nominated for an Emmy for her numerous live reports outside the Pentagon with fleeing workers, worried relatives, and dedicated rescue personnel after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Audrey is particularly proud of the Emmy she won for a documentary she made in Flint, Michigan about a dancer who lands a dream contract at the Joffrey School of Ballet. She's now making her own dream come true with Audrey Barnes Media--and fulfilling a promise she made while working on her Master's degree at Northwestern University...to teach aspiring journalists and others how to make an unforgettable statement!

Nichole E. Jefferson is a graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI), in Washington DC. She is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. With 15 years of Medical experience including medical technology, cardiovascular invasive technology, and education. She is currently teaching massage therapy at PMTI, as well as the owner of Caressence Therapeutic Massage.

"My belief as a Massage Therapist is to offer support to an individual through T.O.U.C.H. (Truly Offering "U" Comforting Hands). We assist the client in leading them to their own pursuit of relief of tension in the body, calming of the mind, and nourishment of the soul." — Nichole E. Jefferson

With a wealth of knowledge in anatomy and physiological allopathic medicine, Jefferson treats clients from a holistic preventative approach. Through massage therapy she treats your body as a whole in order to create an inner balance so that your body can be better prepared to ward off ailments. From Reiki, to Swedish massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, pregnancy massage, CranioSacral Therapy, corporate chair massage, Raindrop Technique, and Vita-flex. Jefferson can bring your body into your own personal euphoria.

CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS:

•National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & BodyWork (NCBTMB)

•Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

•Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certified

•5 years of experience

•Licensed in DC and MD

Barry Goldstein’s musical experience spans many styles and genres from Co-Producing the Grammy Award winning track " 69 Freedom special with Les Paul for Best Rock Instrumental in 2005, to providing ambient music for Shirley Maclaine. Barry has composed and produced for Television, Film, Major record labels and Top Ten Recording artists and has worked with some of the hottest studio musicians in the industry!

Barry believes strongly in the healing aspects of music and is a translator of Sacred Sound and Inspirational Song. He is a musitarian whose passion is sharing music, or as he calls it, “The Universal Language of Love” to assist in improving quality of life on an individual and global level.

As a performer, Barry has shared music from his critically acclaimed series “Ambiology” and his inspirational album “The Moment” with audiences worldwide. He has opened up and shared space with New York Times Best-Selling Authors Wayne Dyer, Gregg Braden, Dannion Brinkley, Neale Donald Walsh, and James Van Praagh and has touched the audiences of Authors Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. Mr. Goldstein has hosted radio show’s, written articles and facilitates workshops on utilizing music, sound and vibration in the healing process.  He performs concerts internationally—touching people with “Music from the Heart.”

His music is being used globally as well as individually in hospitals, hospices, wellness centers, and individual practices. Barry has presented at Grand Rounds, a ritual of medical education, providing valuable information on utilizing music and mindfulness techniques to assist patients and doctors on improving quality of treatment.  Barry’s music is the first to be distributed by Natural Partners, one of the premiere one-stop shopping centers for medical professionals wishing to improve patient health.