Deana Paqua, MA, LMT is a teacher and practitioner of contemporary shamanism, cross-cultural energy medicine and holistic mind/body wellness, who has served the community for over 20 years. She is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master teacher, and an adjunct professor in the department of health promotion studies at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, CT. She offers private sessions, classes and training programs for those looking to transform overwhelm, trauma and stress through spiritual and natural healing methods that complement conventional Western medicine.

Akilah Barr is a Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leader (Y12SR), and Imani Breakthrough Project Facilitator. She's a passionate Yoga instructor, Shamanic Practitioner, and Reiki Master. She motivates individuals to discover their authentic and healthiest selves, incorporating her knowledge of the conventional and unconventional healing modalities.