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Teachers/Practitioners/Volunteers

Ally Zimmerman is an elementary school art teacher, artist, and illustrator of children’s books who lives in Youngstown, OH. She enjoys painting with watercolors, acrylics, and drawing. Ally has painted several murals for different organizations, including two wall murals at White Dove Circle. Ally loves spending time with her farm animals and volunteers for the local 4H. She is an avid traveler who has explored many places within the US mainland and Alaska. Ally looks forward to whatever adventure life will take her on in the future.

Arla Tannehill is a great listener, connector, and student of the universe for many years. She worked/volunteered at Hospice in the 1980s when it was just getting started in the United States. Arla cannot and will not be responsible for your happiness, but she will walk with you until you find your joy. Her favorite saying is ‘this too shall pass’ and “sometimes you need someone to be with you ‘til it does!”

Barbara “Mom” Markowski, a former accountant and travel agent, turned a long-time hobby into an adventure when Barbara began making gemstone jewelry as a fundraiser for White Dove Circle of Light and Love. She taught her first jewelry-making class in 2016, which was a success. All projects were completed beautifully, and it was a fun day for all. Barbara is a teacher, designer, and creator in life. She feels the Community of White Dove is a very special group; they are very caring for each other. 

Carol Debrot confirmed her mediumship and her ability to heal using her hands when she joined the Umbanda in Brazil in her 30's. Shortly after, Carol moved to the United States where she began studying at White Dove Circle where she is now a Life Coach/Wellness Advocate and healing practitioner. Carol is Brazilian and loves to dance, laugh, and spend time with her son. She loves people, as well as providing assistance to those in need.

Cathy Feinauer’s wellness journey began over a decade ago. Through self-study she developed the feeling that she was being called to do something more and began seeking her truth. That path led her to White Dove Circle to learn and to heal. Here Cathy is a teacher, Life Coach/Wellness Advocate, and a healing practitioner specializing in Access Bars (to unlock mental and emotional blockages) and Pressure Point Reiki (acupressure with Reiki). Cathy is honored to share her knowledge and gifts to help others find their paths to peace and happiness.

Charlotte Payne volunteers her time helping out at a local school. She is a student of life, growing and blossoming with each passing day.

Christy Garrett has been a student of natural healing most of her life. Her mother set the foundation with gardening, herbal and natural remedies. Always seeking to learn more, Christy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology to continue learning how to heal herself and others and how to live a better life. Christy is a Reiki Master and Life Coach/Wellness Advocate at White Dove Circle and is trained in Crystal Surgery, essential oils healing, tuning forks, and other healing services. She specializes in helping mothers of addicted children, grief, physical and emotional recovery.

Debra Venable listened and learned from her aunts and grandmothers as a child as they laid the foundation for her to have an interest in the world around her. Their ‘down home’ ways instilled in Debra to follow a path of holistic pursuit. A curiosity of the intricate balance of body and mind, lead her to self-study of the intertwining relationship with spirituality and emotions. After years of self-education, Debra trained and became certified in an array of services to empower others on their path in life. Debra offers clinical reflexology and personalized bodywork at White Dove Circle.

Donna and John Wilbers is a spiritual teacher and energy healing practitioner. Donna and her husband  John's spiritual journeys began in 1992, after the birth of their special needs son, Sean, who is the brightest blessing to their family and to the world. Through much life experience, and many lessons and blessings along the way, Donna and John have found Truth, healing, freedom, peace, joy, and immense gratitude. They are here to be of assistance to anyone who may need hope, encouragement, healing and peace. They consider themselves to be forever students of life...continuing to learn and grow as they journey back to Oneness. Donna and John are teachers and energy healers at White Dove Circle. Donna is also a Life Coach/Wellness Advocate.

Emma Luckiw has overcome many challenges in health and wellness. She understands how life really works and what it takes to heal. Emma is currently in college, working towards a bachelors degree in psychology. She is a true Indigo child and can be seen quite often around the wellness center with her adorable little dog, Levi. Emma is ready to share her knowledge and healing gifts with you!

Heather Bauer-Nilsen Throughout her career, Heather has always been in a position of counseling and empowering people to become a better version of themselves in their work and personal lives. Heather has always felt a sincere desire to assist others. She is a teacher, Life Coach/Wellness Advocate and healing practitioner at White Dove Circle specializing in Quantum Healing (Reiki combined with Breathwork) and Timeline Healing (to retrieve soul fragments and heal etheric imprints from past traumas).

Jim Wachter began his spiritual awakening journey in 1980 with reading and taking courses in personal mind control and the Silva UltraMind ESP System. He spent vacations at the Tom Brown Jr. Tracking, Nature and Wilderness Survival School, studying intense classes of nature awareness and spirituality, tracking, healing, philosophy and shamanism, classes and ceremonies with Native teachers, home study, and taking many classes in other metaphysical schools. Jim is an energy healer and active shamanic practitioner who teaches classes in awareness and healing at White Dove Circle. Jim is also an avid gardener and promoter of Native bee keeping.

Katrina Jarvis is an intuitive, Life Coach/Wellness Advocate, and energy practitioner (Reiki, Crystal Healing) who lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She can see energy, including auras. She has spent a lifetime of being in service in the workforce and now in the wholistic field, working with many different types of people. Her experiences in life have taught Katrina to always looks for the good in everyone and everything.

Kelly Sunny Rae is founder of Naturally by Nature located in Hillsboro, OH. She is a Reiki teacher, Yoga instructor, sound practitioner, and crystal therapist. Assisting others with their healing journey is her passion. Unwind, release, and reconnect in her Yin to Zen monthly classes at White Dove Circle where she creates a deeply relaxing experience that blends the stillness of Yin Yoga with the healing vibrations of sound meditation. Immersed yourself in a sound meditation as Kelly incorporates crystal singing bowls, Tibetan metal bowls, chimes, a gong, and other sacred instruments. These healing frequencies work to soothe the mind, balance energy, and promote a sense of deep peace and well-being. Whether you’re looking to unwind from your day, support your healing journey, or simply experience a deeper state of calm, Yin to Zen offers a nurturing space for stillness, surrender, and renewal.

Lindsey DiBlasi is a Life Coach/Wellness Advocate who is passionate about children, parenting, and overcoming adversity and trauma.  She holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and is earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.  She enjoys yoga, walking her dogs, and learning more about personal and spiritual development. Lindsey teaches White Dove Circle’s breathwork classes.

Lisa Schell received her bachelor’s degree in psychology because she felt drawn to counsel and heal mind and spirit in a heart-centered approach. Along her journey to build her life coaching skills, Lisa studied heart-centered healing and meditation, tarot, as well as earth-based spiritual practices for her spiritual side. She likes to combine both spiritual and practical applications and solutions in her coaching sessions. On her business side, she is a skilled and experienced teacher, as well as a change management specialist. Lisa teaches classes on the Wiccan Way, including the influences in Christian Holiday Traditions. She is an avid reader, ghost writer, and teaches a course on personal empowerment. Lisa is an energy healer, meditation coach, and intuitive reader at White Dove Circle as well.

Maureen Gammino is a Licensed Esthetician passionate about helping clients achieve healthy, radiant skin. She continues to expand her expertise and currently holds certifications in Life Coaching, Reiki, and Tuning Fork Therapy. Maureen specializes in customized holistic skincare treatments using stress-reducing and relaxation techniques to create a deeply-pampering service that provides long-lasting results while supporting overall well-being for her clients. 

Michael Blakemore is a dedicated videographer and photographer who has honed his craft through years of studying film lighting, sound recording, and filmmaking and editing techniques. Since 2006, Michael has worked freelance, capturing life’s moments and crafting compelling narratives through his lens. Alongside his creative pursuits, he has served his community as a full-time paramedic for 23 years, balancing the intensity of emergency medicine with his passion for visual storytelling. A Scorpio with a Virgo moon, Michael brings both depth and meticulous attention to detail to every project he undertakes.

Pat Zimmerman founded White Dove Circle of Light and Love in 2009…a unique, one-of-a-kind wellness center located in historic downtown Springboro where one can find true healing of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. She is also a published author of five books on self-improvement and self-empowerment. Pat has been in the energy healing field for forty years and teaches classes in energy healing, how to live life by looking at the “self” to bring about change, as well as what true healing is and how to achieve it. Her greatest teacher is life itself. Pat teaches an Advanced Course of study to become a Life Coach/Wellness Advocate at White Dove Circle. She is a teacher and energy practitioner at White Dove Circle, specializing in Crystal Surgery, Soul Connecting (a type of emotional healing), and Past-Life Regression.

Willa Wirth is a silversmith who forms, forges, and solders silver into beautiful, unique pieces of jewelry and sells them online (willawirth.com) and in her boutique store in Portland, ME. To design each piece, Willa taps into the beauty of life to articulate what she feels through each silver piece she personally designs and creates. Each piece names itself. The relationship she has with this process is sacred and intimate. Willa puts her heart and soul into her work, hoping to bring joy and light through her shiny memoirs to be worn close to the hearts of each traveler roaming the earth. It is Willa’s desire and mission to contribute this pure essence of life to the world through her work. Willa is also a yoga enthusiast, Life Coach/Wellness Advocate, and a very gifted pianist and photographer, capturing the best views of nature.