Mindfulness Meditation

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Bill Epperly, PhD

Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating peace of mind and present moment awareness. It is a path to embodiment, healing, and awakening to oneness with all life. Mindfulness is easy to learn. If you can count and breathe, you can learn to meditate. 

In my work as a mindfulness meditation guide and teacher, I share practices that help clients cultivate freedom from afflictive emotions and unproductive mental habits. A typical session will include time for learning new tools and practicing them. When appropriate, I may suggest integrating Qigong and/or energy healing into a session. My process is holistic and intuitively guided with each session tailored to your needs.

I bring three decades of mindfulness practice to my work, including three years of residential training in Zen Buddhism. I offer mindfulness-based coaching and teach mindfulness meditation and “integral life practice” at DePaul University.

Credentials:

Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Adjunct Faculty, DePaul University
Interning Teacher, Trillium Awakening

Email | ‪773.318.8963 | Schedule a Session | Website

Nancy Floy
I am the founder and director of Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit and founder of the Heartwood Cancer Program. My vision, more than 20 years ago, was to create a refuge and sanctuary where people of all walks of life could come together in community to learn and grow and heal.  I have been practicing Asian Medicine for nearly 30 years and bring experience with both acupuncture and energy healing as well as mindfulness meditation.  Treatment sessions include time for the patient to speak about what is causing their suffering and allowing the treatment strategy to arise organically.  A session includes bodywork for relaxation, acupuncture to delve deeper into clearing and balancing the channels and guided meditation to soothe and settle the mind consciousness.  I am trained in Tibetan, Japanese and Chinese Medicine and seamlessly weave these beautiful modalities together to provide a path out of the suffering that comes with being human.  To schedule a treatment session call or text:  847-491-9858 email: nancyfloy@heartwoodcenter.com

Credentials: MA, LAc, Dipl Ac

847.491.9858 | Email

Hina Pitroda
Being still and centering with mindfulness opens up our wisdom and deepens our connection to ourselves, our lives, and all that is around us. Adding self-compassion fills your cup so the kindness within you is liberated.
I offer group classes in meditation and self-compassion, as well as one-on-one guidance options. My practices center on breath, body, thoughts, emotions, kindness, compassion, pain, fear, forgiveness, and more.
I hold the two-year mindfulness meditation teacher certification from Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and was trained by The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
As an Indian woman who immigrated to the U.S. in my youth, and has lived in three different countries, I am very conscientious of diversity, equity, and a multicultural focus. I am passionate about helping people cultivate practices that support them in achieving a higher self-awareness, leading them on a road to happiness.

Credentials:

  • Masters in Health and Wellness Coaching (Integrative Practices specialization). Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, The Awareness Institute, Greater Good Science Center at the University of California at Berekeley)
  • Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher-in-Training (Center for Mindful Self-Compassion) 
  • Certified Breath Coach (Yoga Teachers College)

312.380.9326 | Email | Website 

Rainer Huemer
My goal is to assist each of my clients in becoming more of the author of his or her life. Whether your aim is coping, healing or change and transformation, my intent is to invite all of who you are into the therapeutic relationship and to deepen your experience of yourself in our sessions and ultimately in everyday life. Regardless of the mental health issue you are dealing with or the difficulty you may experience with specific life transitions, together we can work on changing the tone and the quality of your life. We will discover what you can control, and I will help you to relate more optimally to what you can not.
My orientation in therapy is humanistic, existential, experiential and body-centered. If these brief lines speak to you in any way, please call. I accept BCBS IL PPO and offer sliding scale fees as well.
Credentials: LCSW

847.323.1663 | Email

David Johnson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with additional training in addictions, hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy and Self Acceptance Training. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and groups regarding issues including addictions and recovery work, identity, codependency, self-care, relationship issues, personal growth, and spiritual awareness. Recognizing that healing needs to take place in the mind, body, spirit and emotions, I utilize a holistic approach.  This includes special guided imagery techniques available for individuals with chronic illness. My available hours are Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.

Credentials: LCSW

847.475.3017 | Email | Website