After graduating with a masters degree in physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Danel Lombard worked for several years as a physical therapist in various settings. These include acute, sub-acute and outpatient rehab, as well as pediatric services, the majority of which was spent in adult outpatient rehab. She treated a variety of clinical diagnoses and musculoskeletal disorders. She enjoyed working one on one with people to help alleviate their pain and discomfort, and return to their desired lifestyles. "From personal experience as well as during my work as a physical therapist, I noticed how profoundly one's nutritional and emotional status influence a person's physical presentation of health and well-being. This left me with a desire to expand my knowledge in the areas of nutrition and energy work."

Danel received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods. "The foods we eat not only affect our physical bodies, it also affect our moods and emotions. Optimal nutrition is key to attain and maintain optimal health." Her certification is pending and will be completed in June 2008. For more information about her education, please go to www.integrativenutrition.com.

Danel is also a registered Yoga Instructor certified by the nationally recognized institution, Yoga Alliance. "I have found yoga to be essential to my physical and mental well-being and cannot imagine life without it. I find great joy in bringing this practice to my students, for the benefits of practicing yoga is immeasurable."

She is currently training in energy healing techniques and will receive her certification in Soul Directed Advanced Energy Healing from the Inner Focus energy healing school in 2010. "Everything in existence is energy, including the human body. How can we not incorporate energy work into the art of healing?"
For more information about the school go to www.innerfocus.org.

"I have a passion for helping people heal themselves and in that way contribe to a healthy planet and a conscious world."