Guest Speakers

Jerry Krizka has been on a spiritual journey throughout his entire life. Having studied several spiritual paths and recognizing truth in most, he has been a student and teacher of a course in miracles for the past 31 years. His core belief is healing through the mind with Spirit as guide and healer. While listening in meditation he was gifted with a healing process/meditation that according to some authors was also taught by Buddha. Following this inner guidance he helps others to open a space and connect with their own ability to heal. And with the help of Spirit as the actual healer, to wake up to our true nature in peace and joy. Contact Jerry at 847-275-7401 or by email:gikheal@gmail.com 

At almost 60 and a mother to 4 great adults and a grandma to 5 babies under 4; life finally makes sense. Life educated and a successful business owner I believe my greatest achievements are still to come. 
Do you ever wonder why life gives you so many lemons? Do you make lemonade or do you give up? I’ve been making lemonade my whole life although for awhile it wasn’t very sweet. With 32 years of recovery and a spiritual journey to discover my own self worth I can now authentically share my grief to help others share theirs. 

 Meridith is a fourth generation dancer who has grown up steeped in Hawaiian culture. Her Kumu Hula mother continuedteaching through the day of her birth- she has been dancing since before she was born. As is traditional, Meridith grew up in her mother's classroom. Her formal training began at the age of three, eventually encompassing not only Hula and greater polynesian dance forms, as well as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and contemporaty forms. Meridith grew up performing professionally in several touring Luau and polynesian revue companies, and studied under recognized masters of the art. Having been a lifelong dance practitioner and educater, Meridith teaches that dance has the power to heal our spirit and re-align our soul, regardless of skill or physical difference. Dance is for Every Body.

Jarett Sanchez is the instructor at Fox Valley Tai Chi where he has taught for over 3 years. He began his Tai Chi experience 9 years ago when he was introduced to the Chen Family Style of Tai Chi. From there he has practiced other styles of Tai Chi as well as Qi Gong, it's sister art. He brings a fresh look to his classes and explains esoteric Taoist concepts in a way that is easy to absorb with a modern day consciousness. Contact Jarett by email:  geniusmindlearning@gmail.com

Nikolaos Iatrides has always followed his passions.  The right people were popping up at the right time in his life, for the right reasons and he was introduced to an energy modality called Reiki.  By 2008 he’d been certified as a Master Practitioner/Teacher.  Meditating, practicing energy modalities daily and working with other practitioners and teachers allowed him to work through multiple levels of anger and emotional distress, guiding him to centeredness and attentiveness, naturally through breathing and inner reflection.  He aspires to shine brightly daily and to fully be present in his light without imposition or denial of it or its awareness and clarity.  The most unique by-product is that this light helps others find their own light and deep connection to the divine that is within them as well.  He has led several individual and group meditations and attunements.  He looks forward to serving for the highest and best of all involved whilst basking in the light that shines from within him!!! Contact Niko by email: lightworksbyniko@gmail.com

Leah Domrzalski combines a wide range of studies in science with extensive metaphysical trainings to support her clients in creating optimal 21st century living.​First and foremost, she is a compassion-based Holistic Hypnotist, addressing many problems from habits to fears to pain to health & beyond.  She is a Smoking Cessation Specialist, having earned the Guaranteed for Life Guzzo Certification. Complementing those, Leah is also a Life & Longevity Coach, Nutritionist, and Reiki Master, helping her clients to solve small to huge problems as well as to create the lives and vitality of their dreams. Leah and husband Mike have lived, loved, & worked together in Mount Prospect throughout their 45 years of marriage. They have one son.Leah’s favorite hobby is downhill snow skiing, and her favorite brag is having walked on fire with Tony Robbins!

Shelly Aristizabal is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading Community Commerce Executive. She is the mother of four amazing children, a Women’s Empowerment Coach, Healthy Living Concierge, Author, Speaker, and Leader in the professional and personal development space. As a product of the success principles she teaches, Shelly is committed to sharing the basic life skills of success with people of all ages and stages.  After experiencing God’s miracle allowing her to recover from a near fatal brain hemorrhage, is when Shelly refocused her purpose and passion to encourage others to design and pursue the life of their dreams. You can find inspiration and motivation through her speaking engagements, information and encouragement at her web sites ilystyles.com and ShellyAristizabal.com. You will be empowered to live your dream life through her newsletters, and her book “This Is Your Year...To Design and Live the Life of Your Dreams!" Contact Shelly at email:ShellyAristizabal@gmail.com

Pam is trained in various energy modalities including Sukyo Mahikari, Healing Touch & Reiki. In 2005 she became a licensed esthetician & educator and later that same year, she founded Sunyata Wellness. Her etheric, customized facials are designed to treat each client physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.

Pam abilities as an Empath have increased exponentially as a Healer to include seeing client’s solely for Spiritual Coaching. Starting in 2019, Pamela has been an active member of the 3Y Program with Julie M. Kramer studying the arts as a Shamanic Practitioner.

Her mission is to connect her clients with their own Inner Healer to find Peace and Fulfillment by being Centered and Empowered in their own Soul’s Mission. Contact Pam by

email:sunyatawellnessnow@gmail.com

Suzanne Scheller, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, who has worked in private practice, community mental health settings and university counseling centers. She has extensive experience working with both young adults and adults with issues of grief and loss, eating disorders, depression and trauma. Suzanne is an entrepreneur, owns a business and stating this fall will be hosting day long workshops. She is looking forward to sharing her personal journey through the recent loss of her husband in hopes of continuing to help heal people. She understands that loss encompasses a wide range of issues from the death of a spouse, divorce, transitioning to retirement, children leaving for college, and changes in identity that naturally occur as we age. Contact Suzanne by email:sscheller@comcast.net