Johanna Bautzer

Johanna Bautzer is an artist that was born and raised in Southern California. She is currently residing in Palm Springs, California with her husband. They have a gallery and store mixed with contemporary and vintage furnishings where she exhibits some of her work. Johanna is consistently exploring different avenues of her art as a healing tool, both subjectively as an artist and on a deeper level as a means of meditation for the viewer. She also likes to be whimsical with her expression and plays with her use of color, texture, and subject matter.

Recently Johanna has become certified in Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Self-Healing / Theory and is a Qi Gong facilitator. She's excited about her future in combining the metaphysical aspects of Qi Gong with her art and using it to reach out to humanity.

Audrey Carmel

Singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, Audrey Carmel has single-handedly created one of the top promotional modeling agencies in the greater Coachella Valley. She is the songbird of the HCWC, bringing her sweet vitality and vivacious personality for all to share.

Alma Donato

Alma brings the concept of prosperity into reality. She is the HCWC's teacher on abundance and has been a part of the conference since it's inception in 2000. She is a licensed REALTOR and Oceanfront Specialist. She believes that one of the most important decisions when purchasing property is choosing the right agent. Alma is not a realtor who is afraid to set the precedence, and has consistently succeeded. Alma prides herself at excelling in every part of the real estate transaction. She hosts monthly healing circles in Santa Cruz, CA.

Hilary Engleman

My soul is continuously searching for a deeper knowledge of self and the universe. As I travel forward, I am often reminded of the need to further develop my senses of spirit and my understanding of the world around me. It is with love in my heart that I seek joy through the play and laughter I find in shared experiences and in all my relations.

Lynne Kasal

Lynne Kasal is a Spiritual teacher who has been working undercover for the past 19 years as a Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Yoga Instructor, Energetic Healer, and Aquatic Bodyworker. Lynne believes that spirituallity isn't necessarily taught, it's more of a process of awakening. You merely hold the space for people to experience their own connection.

Melody Kent

Melody Kent, ASID is a professional interior designer, creating sacred spaces for the inhabitants of homes though the use of color. As a new mother tired of the same clothing options, Melody created the new children's clothing line, Tiny Tikis. Melody comes from a family of psychics and is currently cultivating and honing her own metaphysical skills. She is dynamic and outgoing artist, bringing her fire and creativity to the HCWC.

William Kniceley

William works individually and in group settings to map one's personal journey as you transition into your authentic Self. William developed the Roadmap To Consciousness. For twenty-five years he has implemented its methods to assist you to move your four-body system- mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, into wholeness.

Barbara Lindsey

Barbara Lindsey is the visonary behind the Heart of the Cosmic Woman Conference. She is an internationally acclaimed psychic, channel, and speaker. Early in 1989, Barbara had a setback in her career as a professional psychic when she came down with a small case of death; a being from ancient Egypt forced itself into her body during a women's event, (in front of a live audience no less) collapsing her lungs. She flatlined twice upon her ambulance ride to the hospital. With help from newfound ancient cosmic guardians, Barbara pushed her way back into her body and literally fought for her life. From her Near-Death-Experience Barbara changed from being a suburban housewife of three children to a cosmically aware ambassador of the White Light.

Barbara has crossed the world over, learning and teaching: gatherings of laughter, fire walking, weekly teen meditation classes, holistic seminars and inspirational/healing weekend retreats. Her non-profit business, Casa Del Sol sponsors the Annual Heart of the Cosmic Woman Retreat; a conference that inspires, motivates, educates, heals and celebrates the Goddess. Barbara hosted the online program, “Barbara Lindsey, the Cosmic Oracle” on the NowLive Network and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs where she fielded questions from the audience about life, love, health, wealth, her personal journey and what it is like to be a spiritually aware person in today’s society. She has been in private practice as a psychic for over fifteen years.

Mika McDonald

Mika is honored to be a member of the staff for the “heart of the cosmic woman” this year. Like most other women she knows, Mika often forgets to give to herself and so she is so grateful to Barbara for producing this event once again so that we all can re-connect with our divine selves, our earth and universe as well as each other. Mika studied for over 20 years as an opera singer and attended The San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She is a Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef and recently started a new LLC called Fantasy Sugar. She is a sculptor and seamstress as well and enjoys making and creating new items for friends and family. Mika very much enjoys sharing what she knows if people are interested so just ask and she’ll be happy to share. Her life is a joyous experience of love and creativity and it’s mostly due the gift of her “dream come true husband” Ryan and her beloved and brilliant son Elliot as well as her wonderful family and friends who are such a blessing. She is eternally thankful to you all.

Trisha & Sarah Meredith

Growing up in a store specializing in gifts of nature fantasy, and spirit has it's benefits. The "Spectacular Sister" team of Trisha and Sarah Meredith are no strangers to the world of the metaphysical. They run the store, teach classes and even give readings. www.crystalfantasy.com

Denise Mills

Resident of Nevada, but a citizen of the earth, Denise Mills is a ritualist and ceremonialist, a keeper of rituals and sacred ceremonies. Her passion for all that is Egypt and all that is joyful exudes through her daily life and being. Denise has an extraordinary sense of empathy for animals, speaking fluent crow and raven and has been described as the St. Francis of Assisi (St. Denise-y) for her love of all things furry, winged and fuzzy. She has traveled the world’s sacred sites and brings her knowledge and understanding to the HCWC with her own whimsy and charm.

Katie Moran

Katie Moran is a movement teacher at a private school in Los Angeles. She is a student of Spacial Dynamics, the study of the interplay between the human being and space. She has been involved with Casa del Sol since 1999 and the HCWC since it's first event eight years ago. Katie has been the HCWC fire tender for many years and has a close relationship with the fire and, like a flame, she shares her light and warmth with all around her wherever she goes.

Jan Newall

Jan Newell has participated in healing circles since1985. She has been a participant and staff member at “Heart of the Cosmic Woman” annual conferences. While attending a healing circle on Mt. Shasta, Jan received an initiation from the masters of Mt. Shasta. Her kundalini was awakened thus catapulting her into a new state of consciousness. Jan is an ambassador of the sea, with a soul connection to dolphins and whales. Recently she has been guided to bring awareness to the plight of homelessness, particularly to that of our Vietnam Veterans and those veterans of combat.

Nickie Nicolas

In the Year 2007 Nickie began working at two different Country Clubs in the Desert as a Fitness Trainer and provided private fitness services for clients from the Enclave in La Quinta to Cardiac Rehabilitation at Desert Hospital. Most of her clients are over the age of fifty and are at various fitness levels. Through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Fitness Journal magazines Nickie has received certificates for “Women’s Health Issues”, “Nutrition”, “Business Ethics”, and “Mind-Body-Spirit Workout”. She was also a ‘boot camp’ participant, taught by Bravo’s Workout Jackie Warner.

Because Nickie believes in working the “whole” body, mind and spirit, she participates in New Moon Ceremony and Winter Solstice Celebration, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

Annette Sanders

Annette was born and raised in New Zealand and currently resides in London. Her spiritual journey has taken her all over the world and enabled her to pursue her passion for travel, adventure and "first times". She is a natural and intuitive energy healer and a qualified Massage and Aromatherapist. Annette also trained as a crystal sound therapist in Sicily, a raw food chef in Arizona and has studied Yoga in India. In between all things esoteric Annette is the Event & Communications Manager for a charity called LandAid that raises money to help vunerable young people in the UK build new lives and futures. Annette believes in walking the walk, dreaming the dream and that believing is the start of infinite possibility!

Marna Van Horn

My spiritual awakening journey began when I was 8 years old and has ebbed and flowed with the physical demands of life. Over the last 8 years I have made time to take my inward journey. Through the various people I am meeting and working with, angelic initiations, the study of Medical QiGong along with personal realizations, re-evaluations and revelations, I am experiencing a blessed leap in understanding, peacefulness and going with the flow of the Universe. I am honored to be invited to participate and to be asked to be Keeper of the Staff for this conference. Blessings to all.

Nancy Waite-O'Brien

Nancy Waite-O'Brien, PhD, vice president of clinical services at the Betty Ford Center is an educator, author, and psychologist. She has more than 20 years of experience in addiction treatment both in the United States and in the Caribbean. Nancy has co-authored texts on adolescent treatment and on women's treatment, taught at Chapman University and published research on shame and depression in early recovery.

Lara Walker

Lara has attended and helped facilitate the Heart Of The Cosmic Woman Conference since it's inception in 2001. Her mentorship with Reverend Barbara Lindsey began in 1998 when she was invited to live and work at Casa del Sol. During her time living at Casa del Sol she learned about meditaion, Lakota Sioux ceremonies including the Inipi ceremony and leadership skills. While she lived at Casa del Sol, Lara finished her masters degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in holistic studies. She continued to persue another dream to become a liscensed therapist so that she could work with teenagers. Lara currently lives and works in Northern California coordinating a counseling and school linked services program; while working to incorporate her spiritual practices in a public school setting. She is very grateful and honored to be apart of the Hearth of the Cosmic Woman Conference. "Each year this conference becomes our 'New Year' marking the intentions we set forth as a group of sisters and reuniting every year to share stories, grow, heal and celebrate the divine in each of us."

Bea Youngs-Paxson

Bea “The Voice of Paintball” brought something different to the paintball industry not just by being a female paintball player, but a vocal and knowledgeable promoter for the sport. Bea has experience providing news as a radio commentator and host. Bea debuted her first live event coverage at Paintball Expo 2004. She co-hosted the 2007 College Paintball Championships which aired on Fox College Sports in July of 2007. She got her start as a writer in 2001 providing articles and even some photography for Paintball2xtremes Magazine ("One-on-One"), Facefull Magazine (PROSpect), Paintball Sports Magazine (Interviews), and Paintball Games International (Event Coverage). Also starting in 2001, she had her own column at Paintball.com in October of 2007. Bea is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Paintball Sports Magazine and owner of the first all-female pro paintball team, Destiny.

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