At the heart of our diverse and dynamic programs of different practices, traditions and belief systems, lies our comprehensive advanced trainings.
From our Certificate in the Art of Dying: Integrative Thanatology to The Integrative Sound and Music Institute (SMI) certificate program, these flagship trainings are designed to support your existing practice, help you launch a new business or change careers, or take your passions to the next level.
Learn more about faculty members, get answers to your program questions and see what alumni are saying about our long-term training below:
Spotlight on Jan Booth, AOD Faculty Facilitator:
Jan Booth MA, RN, has worked as a nurse for many years at the intersection of quality of life and end of life, as a hospice/palliative care nurse and as an end-of-life coach and educator. She serves as faculty for the International Nurse Coach Association and the Conscious Dying Institute, and is the author of Re-Imagining the End-of-Life: Self-Development & Reflective Practices for Nurse Coaches.
Jan Booth is the Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Facilitator. She will offer student support, counsel, community building ideas and creative collaborations. She will develop assignments and practices throughout the program including mid-term and final assignments. The facilitator will also be available for online/telephone advice and mentorship as well as creating opportunities for group meetings and creative collaborations outside the class—including study groups.
Read More about Jan and the AOD certificate program on the blog:
A New Leading Edge of End-of-Life Care by Jan Booth – CLICK HERE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Thanatology training program.
TESTIMONIAL:
“I loved the well roundedness of this program – the title perfectly describes what I loved, “Integrative Thanatology”. It truly was integrative, and each of the presenters were passionate about their topic. There was a good amount of interaction time to process the information with presenters, and also other participants in the program. I felt like there was a lot of intention put into this program, and I really appreciate that.” — Laurie Rhody, AOD Alumni
Spotlight on Silvia Nakkach, SMI Program Facilitator:
Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT, is a Grammy® nominated composer and a pioneer in the field of sound and consciousness transformation. A sought-after educator, vocal artist, author and a former music psychotherapist, Silvia has served on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies where she created the premier certificate program on Sound, Voice and Music in the Healing Arts offered by a major academic institution. She is also the founding director of the International Vox Mundi School of the Voice.
For more than 30 years, Silvia studied North Indian classical music under the direction of the late Maestro Ali Akbar Khan and various masters of the Art of Dhrupad singing. She is the author of Free Your Voice (Sounds True). Silvia has released 15 CDs and her music draws upon elements from contemporary avant-garde to ancient Indian ragas. She travels extensively and resides in the San Francisco Bay area. As program facilitator of the Sound and Music Institute Silvia works closely with the students throughout the course of the program.
Silvia is the SMI Program Facilitator. She will offer student support and counsel as well as community building ideas and creative collaborations. She will develop assignments and practices throughout the program including mid-term and final assignments. The facilitator will also be available for online/telephone advice and mentorship as well as creating opportunities for group meetings and creative collaborations outside the class—including music gatherings and study groups.
Learn more about Sylvia from her episode of Open Center LIVE, recorded last year. – VIEW HERE
SMI ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: THAIS TIOSI
Thais Tiosi is an alum of the most recent Integrative Sound & Music Institute (SMI) Certificate Program. Check out this video HERE to hear what she has to say about The Open Center’s SMI certificate program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the SMI training program.
TESTIMONIAL
“This program was pivotal—it completely shifted my perspective and relationship to sound. I gained new insights and a strong foundation rooted in sound therapy and also learned how to become a better listener.” — Nate Martinez, SMI Alumni
Integrative Sound and Music Training faculty member John Beaulieu:
Spotlight on Peeka Trenkle, MDiv, Featured Presenter:
Peeka Trenkle holds a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. With 40 years of experience as an intuitive healer, herbalist and homeopathic consultant, her deep interest lies in the integration of spiritual and physical healing and how our relationship with the natural world affects our well-being.
FACULTY INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES
- Click HERE to read Green Medicine: Nature’s Way an Interview with Peeka Trenkle.
- Click HERE to read Meet the Teacher: Peeka Trenkle.
- Click HERE to read Meet the Teacher: David Winston. David is a guest presenter for the Green Medicine Training.
- Click HERE to read Herbal Medicine: Treating People, Not Diseases.
TESTIMONIAL
“Peeka, the instructor, was always very wise, knowledgeable and kind while teaching classes. The content was always interesting and well explained.” – Nina, Green Medicine Alumni
Spotlight on Lead Presenters Drew DiVittorio, Richard Anton Diaz & Jessica Mullins:
Drew DiVittorio, Dipl, is a nutritional consultant who maintains a private practice in Chinese Medicine and the Taoist Healing. He is currently the founder and primary instructor at the New York Institute of Herbal Medicine & Nutrition, a one-year professional training program in classical Chinese herbology and nutrition. Drew was an adjunct associate professor at the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute for 10 years, is currently on the teaching staff at the The Open Center, and teaches in the Green Medicine program. MORE
Richard Anton Diaz is the director and co-founder of the Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Academy, a certified teacher in the Universal Tao system founded by Master Mantak Chia and a professional Health Coach and Practitioner certified with the Trinity School of Natural Health. He is the North American representative for Alphay, a Chinese-based world leader in organic medicinal mushrooms that are formulated in the Five Element system of Traditional Chinese Medicine for health, longevity and spiritual development. MORE
Jessica Mullins is a clinical herbalist, trained in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbalism; she is also a Reiki practitioner. Her other trainings include Cannabis Materia Medica; Wilderness First Aid; Depression, Anxiety, Autism and much more.
For details of the full program, check out the PROGRAM SYLLABUS HERE.
Learn more about the program from Drew DiVittorio, Richard Anton Diaz and recent graduates in the video below:
TESTIMONIAL
“The material was amazing! I loved the combination of learning about the Tao, Tai Chi and theories of Chinese Medicine. The presenters were wonderful!!!” – Jordan Rossetti, Chinese Healing Arts Training Alumni
DON’T MISS:
“The material was amazing! I loved the combination of learning about the Tao, Tai Chi and theories of Chinese Medicine. The presenters were wonderful!!!” – Jordan Rossetti, Chinese Healing Arts Training Alumni
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm ET
Traditional Chinese Medicine to Balance Excess, Deficiencies and Emotions in the Body: An Introduction
with Drew DiVittorio and Richard Anton Diaz
MORE INFO | REGISTER HERE
This full-day program is the first day of the training and can be taken individually without further commitment. If you decide to join the training after attending this one-day program, we will deduct the amount paid for this workshop from the overall training fee. Students who attend this program will have the option to skip or repeat Day 1 of the training (The training begins Saturday, November 13).
