Meet Your Guides
Practitioners
Miki Bryant, LPC-S, NCC, ACHT, Owner
Miki is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) certified in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (ACHT) and a Personal Transformation Intensive Leader through The Wellness Institute in Washington state. Miki is also a student of subtle energy medicine, has completed Level 1 training in Integral Breath Therapy through Integration Concepts, and is certified as a Reiki Master.
Miki guides her clients through experiential and transpersonal development processes to recognize and change the negative thought patterns and limiting self-beliefs often found at the root of their emotional, mental, and physical difficulties. She works with clients individually, and she offers experiential classes that incorporate psychotherapy, hypnosis, breath, life force energy and spirit as therapeutic tools. Miki believes that integrating care of the mind, body, and soul is vital in achieving and maintaining optimal health, so she collaborates with a wide range of medical and holistic practitioners to assist clients with caring for all aspects of their well-being.
Miki is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) certified in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (ACHT) and a Personal Transformation Intensive Leader through The Wellness Institute in Washington state. Miki is also a student of subtle energy medicine, has completed Level 1 training in Integral Breath Therapy through Integration Concepts, and is certified as a Reiki Master.
Miki guides her clients through experiential and transpersonal development processes to recognize and change the negative thought patterns and limiting self-beliefs often found at the root of their emotional, mental, and physical difficulties. She works with clients individually, and she offers experiential classes that incorporate psychotherapy, hypnosis, breath, life force energy and spirit as therapeutic tools. Miki believes that integrating care of the mind, body, and soul is vital in achieving and maintaining optimal health, so she collaborates with a wide range of medical and holistic practitioners to assist clients with caring for all aspects of their well-being.
Dana Tate Bailey, M.ed., ICST, Earth Medicine Practitioner, LMT #519
Dana is an LGBTQ+ affirming, pre-licensed counselor and integrative CranioSacral therapist from Tupelo, MS. She blends evidence-based theory with Earth Medicine principles to create space for her clients to work with sensitive and often painful life material, cultivate embodiment practices, and restore lost power, so they can live their best lives. She specializes in nervous system dysfunction (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), vagus nerve resilience, psychospiritual issues, and recovery from religious maltreatment.
Dana also offers CranioSacral therapy sessions and training, Reiki sessions and training, and Earth Medicine workshops.
Dana is an LGBTQ+ affirming, pre-licensed counselor and integrative CranioSacral therapist from Tupelo, MS. She blends evidence-based theory with Earth Medicine principles to create space for her clients to work with sensitive and often painful life material, cultivate embodiment practices, and restore lost power, so they can live their best lives. She specializes in nervous system dysfunction (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), vagus nerve resilience, psychospiritual issues, and recovery from religious maltreatment.
Dana also offers CranioSacral therapy sessions and training, Reiki sessions and training, and Earth Medicine workshops.
Blair Snively, DVM, Veterinary Medicine, TCVM, Veterinary Acupuncture
Dr. Blair Snively grew up in Maryland and is a life-long horseman and animal lover. She was often found, even as young as age four, playing “vet” with her ponies and pets. Before veterinary school, Dr. Snively taught high school AG science, managed two horse farms, and coached the University of Maryland IHSA Equestrian Team. After graduating from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she spent three years as a small animal practitioner in Maryland. Called to offer a mobile, more personalized client/patient/doctor experience, Dr. Snively started Twelve Oaks Veterinary Services in 2018. The family returned to Starkville in the spring of 2019 and Twelve Oaks Veterinary Services put down roots in the Golden Triangle, seeing horses, small animals and the occasional exotic animal and farm animal. Her education consists of: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and Technology 2008, University of Maryland, College Park; Bachelor of Arts in Biology 2012, Hartwick College; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2016, Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine; Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2017, The Chi Institute.
Dr. Snively received her small animal and equine acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute in 2017. This training allowed her to expand her practice to include acupuncture and herbal therapies to provide a fully integrated approach to medicine. While Western medicine provides a vast array of options, sometimes owners want an alternative or different approach for their pets. Sometimes Western medicine can’t provide an answer and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is a fantastic tool to have in the proverbial medical toolbox. TCVM can treat unusual lameness, provide
adjunctive care for animals with metabolic disease, and improve quality of life for patients with non-surgical cancers, arthritis, and other diseases. Acupuncture, rehabilitation, and preventive medicine are Dr. Snively’s chief professional interests. In her spare time, Dr. Snively is an avid writer and singer. She enjoys working on her farm with her husband, Bryan, son, Wakem, seven horses, four rescue dogs, and cat. Dr. Snively has many years of experience practicing Reiki and is also an ordained minister through the Open Ministry.
Dr. Blair Snively grew up in Maryland and is a life-long horseman and animal lover. She was often found, even as young as age four, playing “vet” with her ponies and pets. Before veterinary school, Dr. Snively taught high school AG science, managed two horse farms, and coached the University of Maryland IHSA Equestrian Team. After graduating from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she spent three years as a small animal practitioner in Maryland. Called to offer a mobile, more personalized client/patient/doctor experience, Dr. Snively started Twelve Oaks Veterinary Services in 2018. The family returned to Starkville in the spring of 2019 and Twelve Oaks Veterinary Services put down roots in the Golden Triangle, seeing horses, small animals and the occasional exotic animal and farm animal. Her education consists of: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and Technology 2008, University of Maryland, College Park; Bachelor of Arts in Biology 2012, Hartwick College; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2016, Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine; Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2017, The Chi Institute.
Dr. Snively received her small animal and equine acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute in 2017. This training allowed her to expand her practice to include acupuncture and herbal therapies to provide a fully integrated approach to medicine. While Western medicine provides a vast array of options, sometimes owners want an alternative or different approach for their pets. Sometimes Western medicine can’t provide an answer and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is a fantastic tool to have in the proverbial medical toolbox. TCVM can treat unusual lameness, provide
adjunctive care for animals with metabolic disease, and improve quality of life for patients with non-surgical cancers, arthritis, and other diseases. Acupuncture, rehabilitation, and preventive medicine are Dr. Snively’s chief professional interests. In her spare time, Dr. Snively is an avid writer and singer. She enjoys working on her farm with her husband, Bryan, son, Wakem, seven horses, four rescue dogs, and cat. Dr. Snively has many years of experience practicing Reiki and is also an ordained minister through the Open Ministry.
Hilary Booker, Ph.D., Earth-Based Restoration Coach
Hilary helps people find balance, health and wholeness by re-claiming their relationships with their bodies, the Earth and the cosmic cycles that influence us all. She has an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England, an M.Phil in International Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin and a Certificate in Mediation from Mediation Northern Ireland. She started practicing Earth-based healing from the womb and has 20 years of national and international experience in grassroots social justice and environmental work, intuitive and creative practice, holistic health & plant-based nutrition, food system sustainability, community service, inter-faith dialogue and faith-based organizations, governmental collaborations, mediation & counseling people in crisis.
Working with her can be especially helpful for people who seek resolutions to identity crises, conflicts, major life transitions and who are trying to figure out how to accept the many realities of who they are. She loves warm humid days, the Moon, cooking, bright colors, every form of art and performance, liberation theories, watching people and plants grow, the Ocean and anything with EXTRA flavor.
Hilary is available for vitual sessions. To book a session with her, click here.
Hilary helps people find balance, health and wholeness by re-claiming their relationships with their bodies, the Earth and the cosmic cycles that influence us all. She has an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England, an M.Phil in International Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin and a Certificate in Mediation from Mediation Northern Ireland. She started practicing Earth-based healing from the womb and has 20 years of national and international experience in grassroots social justice and environmental work, intuitive and creative practice, holistic health & plant-based nutrition, food system sustainability, community service, inter-faith dialogue and faith-based organizations, governmental collaborations, mediation & counseling people in crisis.
Working with her can be especially helpful for people who seek resolutions to identity crises, conflicts, major life transitions and who are trying to figure out how to accept the many realities of who they are. She loves warm humid days, the Moon, cooking, bright colors, every form of art and performance, liberation theories, watching people and plants grow, the Ocean and anything with EXTRA flavor.
Hilary is available for vitual sessions. To book a session with her, click here.
Massage Therapist
Juan Corrigan, LMT #113
Juan states his philosophy in healing is that things are interconnected. While attending college for his bachelors and masters, he worked in the fitness field and physical therapy and learned how healing came from staying fit and rehabbing the injuries that came with life. Physical therapy opened the massage therapy world and that brought more awareness in how healing is performed. The body is designed to heal but it heals faster with mind and emotion working together. He is constantly learning how amazing our body is and when you actually start to know your awareness, things begin to change and miracles begin to happen.
Juan states his philosophy in healing is that things are interconnected. While attending college for his bachelors and masters, he worked in the fitness field and physical therapy and learned how healing came from staying fit and rehabbing the injuries that came with life. Physical therapy opened the massage therapy world and that brought more awareness in how healing is performed. The body is designed to heal but it heals faster with mind and emotion working together. He is constantly learning how amazing our body is and when you actually start to know your awareness, things begin to change and miracles begin to happen.
Office
Jennie Privett: Office Coordinator, Ionic Foot Baths, Reiki
Jennie and her family relocated to Starkville 4 years ago. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 14 years and is an ordained minister through Universal Life Church (ULC). Jennie is also a level two Reiki practitioner, leads a relaxing meditation at the Studio on the first Tuesday of every month, and offers various workshops such as soap making and other personal/spiritual crafts. Currently, Jennie is leading classes on the topic of Caring for Caregivers and is hosting a Caregiver Support Group on the third Thursday of each month (starting in Feb. 2020). In addition, Jennie also offers Ionic Foot Baths and mini Reiki sessions.
Jennie and her family relocated to Starkville 4 years ago. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 14 years and is an ordained minister through Universal Life Church (ULC). Jennie is also a level two Reiki practitioner, leads a relaxing meditation at the Studio on the first Tuesday of every month, and offers various workshops such as soap making and other personal/spiritual crafts. Currently, Jennie is leading classes on the topic of Caring for Caregivers and is hosting a Caregiver Support Group on the third Thursday of each month (starting in Feb. 2020). In addition, Jennie also offers Ionic Foot Baths and mini Reiki sessions.
Caitlin Perry: Insurance & Billing
Caitlin is the middle child of four. She grew up in Louisville, MS. She is married to Carmen and they have two beautiful children Essie and Mateo. She loves paperwork and is excited about being the new office boss. In her spare time Caitlin enjoys gardening and wrangling her chickens. She is looking forward to getting to know everyone in the community!
Caitlin is the middle child of four. She grew up in Louisville, MS. She is married to Carmen and they have two beautiful children Essie and Mateo. She loves paperwork and is excited about being the new office boss. In her spare time Caitlin enjoys gardening and wrangling her chickens. She is looking forward to getting to know everyone in the community!
Abby Owens: Event and Social Media Coordinator, Writing Instructor
Abby grew up in Ohio and moved to Starkville, MS in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mississippi State University and hopes to graduate by 2023. In the meantime, you can find her gardening, lounging with her two cats (Maude & Ramona), and listening to lots and lots of audiobooks.
Abby grew up in Ohio and moved to Starkville, MS in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mississippi State University and hopes to graduate by 2023. In the meantime, you can find her gardening, lounging with her two cats (Maude & Ramona), and listening to lots and lots of audiobooks.
Instructors
Di Wickam: Writing for Healing
Di Wickham, retired educator, is a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who embraces the many hats we all wear as we journey through life, navigating joys & tribulations, healing & hurting, wins & losses, together.
"I believe in the power of writing, not only as a tool to examine ourselves and awaken authentic responses, but also as a way to deeply connect with others in a creative, intentional way. So imagine how powerful writing alone, and yet together, can be! I invite you to come and create a writing circle with me!"
Di Wickham, retired educator, is a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who embraces the many hats we all wear as we journey through life, navigating joys & tribulations, healing & hurting, wins & losses, together.
"I believe in the power of writing, not only as a tool to examine ourselves and awaken authentic responses, but also as a way to deeply connect with others in a creative, intentional way. So imagine how powerful writing alone, and yet together, can be! I invite you to come and create a writing circle with me!"
Mandi Sanders: Red Tent
Mandi is a community herbalist with a focus on family care and women's health. She has studied plant medicines from various perspectives and teachers over the last 11 years and finds herself consistently in awe of this powerful medicine. She is passionate about holistic, conscious living and also serves in her community as a post-partum doula, children's yoga teacher, and facilitates Rites of Passage ceremonies.
Mandi is a community herbalist with a focus on family care and women's health. She has studied plant medicines from various perspectives and teachers over the last 11 years and finds herself consistently in awe of this powerful medicine. She is passionate about holistic, conscious living and also serves in her community as a post-partum doula, children's yoga teacher, and facilitates Rites of Passage ceremonies.
Ali Pinion: Red Tent, Meditation
Ali Pinion is a bee guardian/beekeeper who studies the healing nature of the sacred bee. She utilizes products from her treatment free bee hives to make candles, salves, balms, herbal honey, tinctures, and more. Ali teaches sexual and reproductive health with an emphasis on sacred sexuality. She has a master’s degree in Health Promotion where she worked on designing community based health education programs and access to healthy local foods. Ali loves to make wild fermented foods and beverages, and enjoys teaching others how to make their own ferments at home. Ali is also Red Tent facilitator and loves holding space for ritual and ceremony.
Ali Pinion is a bee guardian/beekeeper who studies the healing nature of the sacred bee. She utilizes products from her treatment free bee hives to make candles, salves, balms, herbal honey, tinctures, and more. Ali teaches sexual and reproductive health with an emphasis on sacred sexuality. She has a master’s degree in Health Promotion where she worked on designing community based health education programs and access to healthy local foods. Ali loves to make wild fermented foods and beverages, and enjoys teaching others how to make their own ferments at home. Ali is also Red Tent facilitator and loves holding space for ritual and ceremony.
C.T. Salazar: Poetry Workshops
C.T. Salazar is a Latinx poet, librarian, and activist from Mississippi. He's the author of This Might Have Meant Fire (Bull City Press), and American Cavewall Sonnets (forthcoming, 2021). His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in The Rumpus, Cincinnati Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, RHINO Poetry, 32 Poems, Grist, and elsewhere. He's currently a candidate for a Master's in Information and Archiving Science.
C.T. Salazar is a Latinx poet, librarian, and activist from Mississippi. He's the author of This Might Have Meant Fire (Bull City Press), and American Cavewall Sonnets (forthcoming, 2021). His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in The Rumpus, Cincinnati Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, RHINO Poetry, 32 Poems, Grist, and elsewhere. He's currently a candidate for a Master's in Information and Archiving Science.
Richard Bryant: Heart-Centered Hypnosis
Richard believes that “A man must go on a quest to discover the sacred fire in the sanctuary of his own belly, to ignite the flame in his heart, to fuel the blaze in the hearth, to rekindle his ardor for the earth.” Richard studies visions of manhood that go beyond the façade. He is on a journey to discover what lies ahead when men discover for themselves who they truly are. Richard practices mindfulness and meditation accessible to people from any or no spiritual traditions.
He holds a Master’s degree in education, and is currently completing certification requirements for Heart-Centered Hypnosis through The Wellness Institute in Issaquah, WA where he is continuing his studies in the use of hypnosis to address life challenges. Richard loves brewing beer, fermenting, charcuterie, and teaching others how to brew and make their own foods and beverages.
Richard believes that “A man must go on a quest to discover the sacred fire in the sanctuary of his own belly, to ignite the flame in his heart, to fuel the blaze in the hearth, to rekindle his ardor for the earth.” Richard studies visions of manhood that go beyond the façade. He is on a journey to discover what lies ahead when men discover for themselves who they truly are. Richard practices mindfulness and meditation accessible to people from any or no spiritual traditions.
He holds a Master’s degree in education, and is currently completing certification requirements for Heart-Centered Hypnosis through The Wellness Institute in Issaquah, WA where he is continuing his studies in the use of hypnosis to address life challenges. Richard loves brewing beer, fermenting, charcuterie, and teaching others how to brew and make their own foods and beverages.
Tawnya Blalock, CPC, ELI-MP: Life After Loss
Tawnya is a certified life coach specializing in transitions through loss and life changes. In her own journey, Tawnya has lost both parents, and her mother-in-law. Also, when she was only 40 years old, her husband of 18 years died very quickly following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Her twin sons were barely 15 years of age at the time of their father’s death.
She pushed her own grieving process aside to help her children through theirs, despite knowing how that can complicate grief, after her years of work in hospice, teaching and training Bereavement support. It took several years for her to find the time, energy, and help to process that painful loss. She was a widow for over 10 years when she happily met and married her second husband, five years ago. Tawnya accepts new clients though her own business at Lifehouse Coaching and facilitates a private Facebook group for people going through their own loss journey. She is excited about joining with Soulflower Healing Arts Studio to bring a twice-monthly support group to this area. All who are going through any type of loss are welcome, and encouraged, to come and share their story in a safe, supportive, place.
Tawnya is a certified life coach specializing in transitions through loss and life changes. In her own journey, Tawnya has lost both parents, and her mother-in-law. Also, when she was only 40 years old, her husband of 18 years died very quickly following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Her twin sons were barely 15 years of age at the time of their father’s death.
She pushed her own grieving process aside to help her children through theirs, despite knowing how that can complicate grief, after her years of work in hospice, teaching and training Bereavement support. It took several years for her to find the time, energy, and help to process that painful loss. She was a widow for over 10 years when she happily met and married her second husband, five years ago. Tawnya accepts new clients though her own business at Lifehouse Coaching and facilitates a private Facebook group for people going through their own loss journey. She is excited about joining with Soulflower Healing Arts Studio to bring a twice-monthly support group to this area. All who are going through any type of loss are welcome, and encouraged, to come and share their story in a safe, supportive, place.
Hunter Smith: Artist in Residence
In an increasingly intangible and impersonal world, the handmade challenges us to think, feel, and connect. It is the subtle variations and human irregularities of such objects that intrigue and attract. In truth, I feel that beauty is sometimes more a product of what is “imperfect” than what is “perfect.” My interest in clay is rooted in my love of tactility and the hope that I might better understand perfect imperfection.
I particularly enjoy making functional work because these pieces are meant to be handled and interacted with - having the potential to become an intimate part of someone’s day to day life. It is my belief that a well made cup or bowl can transform something as seemingly mundane as a simple meal or coffee break into something more ritual and meaningful.
In an increasingly intangible and impersonal world, the handmade challenges us to think, feel, and connect. It is the subtle variations and human irregularities of such objects that intrigue and attract. In truth, I feel that beauty is sometimes more a product of what is “imperfect” than what is “perfect.” My interest in clay is rooted in my love of tactility and the hope that I might better understand perfect imperfection.
I particularly enjoy making functional work because these pieces are meant to be handled and interacted with - having the potential to become an intimate part of someone’s day to day life. It is my belief that a well made cup or bowl can transform something as seemingly mundane as a simple meal or coffee break into something more ritual and meaningful.
Sujitha: Yoga Instructor
Sujitha is an Internationally certified traditional Yoga trainer. She graduated from Sri Sri School of Yoga. She strongly believes that Yoga is not just an exercise to the body, but it is a perfect balance of body, breath, and mind. She is also an active volunteer in Art of Living, a non-profit organization.
Sujitha has a Master's degree in Biotechnology and hails from India. She recently moved to Starkville with her husband. She is here leading us to dive deep into Happiness within oneself through Yoga. The simple and yet profound techniques are so well synchronized that they are suitable for different age groups.
In her spare time Sujitha loves to cook, serving her friends and family with spicy, delicious food. Sujitha also loves gardening and spending time with pets.
Sujitha is an Internationally certified traditional Yoga trainer. She graduated from Sri Sri School of Yoga. She strongly believes that Yoga is not just an exercise to the body, but it is a perfect balance of body, breath, and mind. She is also an active volunteer in Art of Living, a non-profit organization.
Sujitha has a Master's degree in Biotechnology and hails from India. She recently moved to Starkville with her husband. She is here leading us to dive deep into Happiness within oneself through Yoga. The simple and yet profound techniques are so well synchronized that they are suitable for different age groups.
In her spare time Sujitha loves to cook, serving her friends and family with spicy, delicious food. Sujitha also loves gardening and spending time with pets.
