Mental Health, Meditation, Group Facilitation, Staff and Support, Operations, Yoga & Movement, Yoga
Noel Coakley
Noel Coakley, MEd, LMHC

For those seeking an alternative to traditional psychotherapy, Noel offers a unique approach rooted in Buddhist psychology and meditation practices.

For those seeking support in their meditation practice, Noel offers an approach established in lineage traditions that is balanced with trauma-informed Western psychology.

Noel is an independently licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master's degree in Counseling from Lesley University and Special Education from UMass Boston.

He is also a certified yoga instructor, supporting a holistic, mind & body approach to wellness. His experience from years as a special education teacher benefits his ability to support differentiated learning styles and needs.

Noel has been practicing meditation since 1996, beginning initially with the Indo-Tibetan traditions and then the Yundrung Bön tradition since 2013. Over the years, Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.

HIs first teacher was Lama Tsering Ngodup Yodsampa, from the Karma Kagyu lineage. He later studied with the psychologist and meditation teacher, Dan P. Brown, who introduced him to Mahamudra, Dzogchen, and a Rime a style of practice.

Noel’s main practice lineage is currently the Yundgrung Bön tradition, with his root lama, Geshe Tenzin Gelek Rinpoche, studying Bonpo Dzogchen from the Zhangzhung Nyengyud.

In addition, Noel is a student of David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, with whom Noel works as an assistant director for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program.

As the founder and director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, Noel has created a welcoming space where individuals can explore their own paths to healing, recovery, development, and flourishing.

Beyond his professional life, Noel is a loving father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to his dog, Clementine.

Noel Coakley, MEd, LMHC

Yoga

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Cori Purcell, LICSW, RYT

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Cori Purcell, LICSW, RYT

Bio:

Cori is passionate about the impact Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as yogic and meditative practices, can have on one’s pursuit of inner peace. She has employed these techniques both personally and professionally and has experienced first hand the restorative influence they can have on an individual.

Cori is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She received her master's degree in social work from the University of New England, bachelor's degree in sociology from Gettysburg College, and she has extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings.

Her personal interests include vinyasa and kundalini yoga, traveling, being surrounded by the peace of the mountains and the ocean, and spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog, Stan.

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Brittaney Valentino E-RYT 200, YACEP

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Brittaney Valentino E-RYT 200, YACEP

Brittaney started her yoga journey in 2012, not knowing that by the end of her first class she would be hooked. What started as awkward curiosity, rapidly transformed into passion and a self-discovery. Whether it is through mental or physical strength, buried emotion, or stress relief with every practice she learns something new about herself. Finding yoga started a new life and new path for her.

Brittaney’s new sense of self made her realize that she wanted to share and help others. She received her 200-hour certification through Empowered Yoga in March 2015 and went on to get a certification in Balanced Athlete 1 & 2 in January 2016. She is also a certified Meditation teacher under the guidance of her teacher David Nichtern and is currently pursuing her 300-hour certification through Shala Ananda.

Through her pregnancy and the birth of her son in May 2016, she once again found a new beginning through yoga. She found mommy and baby classes, to aid in finding new ways to move a new mom in a “new” body. Through this she found that she also wanted to share this gift with children. She completed a yoga for kids workshop in 2016 with Le Petit Yogi and has been leading youth classes, workshops and programs through the city of Wilmington, Delaware in collaboration with Flyogi.

Through her teaching in different populations and environments, she recognized a need to shift her focus to working to bringing communities together. In 2019 Brittaney opened Root Nest LLC., a home-based studio, where she can do just that. In her efforts to work towards this goal she has begun to expand her reach and has started collaborating with The Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, offering Family Yoga classes.

When not teaching or learning Brittaney enjoys making memories with her family, traveling, cooking, and gardening.

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Dominique Malebranche, PhD

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Dominique Malebranche, PhD

Dominique Malebranche, PhD, RYT-200 is new to The BCCP Collaborative and excited to offer trauma sensitive yoga classes for the community. She completed her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and a 200-hour Vinyasa yoga certification in the Bay Area. She is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship specializing in mind-body interventions for complex trauma and PTSD at the Trauma Center at JRI and a 300-hour certification in the Evidence Based Practice of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY). She brings authentic presence and a passion for social justice issues and access to mindful healing, wellness and body-based practices for diverse populations. She is a mindfulness meditation and yoga practitioner, with special interest in Ayurveda and traditional healing practices.

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Sarah Jane Shangraw

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Sarah Jane Shangraw

A lifelong interest in Chinese philosophy, arts and medicine led Geralyn (Geri) to study at the New England School of Acupuncture. Along with her Master's degree in acupuncture, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Boston University, has studied Five Element style acupuncture in a post-graduate clinical integration program, is a third level Reiki practitioner, and an End of Life Doula. 


Geralyn focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit in each treatment, striving to bring about a fully holistic picture of health. She hopes to bring relief to those who are suffering; whether with physical pain or mental and emotional issues. She believes meditation plays an important role in healing.


When not treating, her personal interests include: meditation, needlework, studying/developing her knowledge of holistic medicines, and, of course, spending time with her family!


Geralyn can be reached at 617-433-8298 and via email at info@bluewillowacupuncture.com.

Online scheduling: www.bluewillowacupuncture.com

Geralyn Hughes, Lic. Ac.

Blue Willow Acupuncture

617.433.8298

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Keyona Aviles, LMHC

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Keyona Aviles, LMHC

Keyona Aviles, LMHC, earned her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in holistic practice from Lesley University. Her belief in the body as instrumental in mental and emotional healing led her to become an ACE certified personal trainer in 2003, AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor in 2006​, Vinyasa Yoga instructor in 2009, and to train with Project Adventure in Adventure Based Counseling

When she is not counseling or guiding workshops, Keyona enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and creating expressive art pieces.

Keyona Aviles, LMHC, founder of Inspired Release, recently opened a home-based wellness boutique / private practice where she provides therapy and treatment to women, youth, and their families. She has integrated her 15 years of clinical mental health experience with what she knows to be true for herself and so many others: awareness of the body, movement, and curiosity are crucial to emotional/mental well being and soul level healing.

“I am Keyona Aviles, LMHC ~ an actively healing daughter, sister, mother, friend, wife, and healer. I consider it the highest honor to be invited into the vulnerable, static, and sometimes dark, places of people’s lives. With earned permission, I help everyday people touch the places where the possibility for exploration, change, and understanding has often been overlooked. Through my wellness boutique and private practice, Inspired Release, I help everyday people to put in the work necessary to allow healing and fullness of life to flow free. “

“By truly integrating contemplative, holistic practices into our everyday lives we allow healing and fullness of life to flow free.”

Practices like mindful movement & dance

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“In my family movement/dance was how we expressed our deepest emotions, how we praised our God, how we shared ourselves when words failed. So when vinyasa yoga came to me, a practice that joins breath, movement, and creates reflective space, it felt both foreign and very familiar. It was a new way to access the healing available within myself; a way into mySelf through simple body movements.

“The way I teach is heavily influenced by the shapes, sizes, and flows found in my large family, the many forms of water around our New England and island homes, and my own body. I am grateful for gifts gained from learning with Rolf Gates, Micheline Berry, Leslie Salmon Jones, Carrie Tyler, Sue Jones, Tom Myers, Antigravity and Aerial yoga.”

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Ling Beisecker, MS, E-RYT 200

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Ling Beisecker, MS, E-RYT 200

Ling Beisecker is a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and fitness consultant. She offers individual, couples, and group therapy. With a supportive and accepting style that help her clients feel warm, welcomed, and lighter, she specializes in sports psychology, anxiety management, relationship dynamics, and wellness choices. Her sessions can expand beyond traditional talk therapy to include techniques influenced by yoga and meditation.

From her feminist collective roots, she has a deep appreciation and understanding of the needs specific to women and members of the transgender communities. She respects it can be intimidating to start something new and invites you to be brave.

www.summit-wellness.com

labeisecker@gmail.com

540.302.2719

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Jada Willard, MA, LMHC

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Jada Willard, MA, LMHC

Jada has offered therapeutic support to adolescents and adults across a continuum of mental healthcare settings in the Boston area over the past decade, including outpatient community mental health, university counseling and consultation,

public school systems, residential treatment, and in-home therapy.

As a holistic psychotherapist in private practice, Jada draws from evidenced-based therapeutic practices as well as insight and physiological approaches to health and healing to support integrated wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Her practice is further informed by nearly two decades of studies in meditation, yoga, music, and visual art.

Jada works collaboratively with her clients to engage a healing process that is sustained by growing insight, understanding, and compassion. She views each person within the context of their environment and circumstance, while distinguishing the illnesses present in society from one's own. She strives to empower individuals, families, and groups to transform their relationship to their pain in order to reduce suffering and experience lasting healing. Jada will meet you where you are in your process and compassionately assist in building upon your inherent strengths to increase your capacity for growth and connection.

She offers Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches, relaxation strategies, guided meditation, and creative arts-based therapy for clients interested in healing through artistic expression.

https://www.jadawillard.com/connect
jada@jadawillard.com

617.863.2533

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Liz Elia

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Liz Elia

My name is Liz Elia. I am a certified advanced Crossinology Brain Integration Technique (BIT) practitioner, yoga teacher, reiki master, and shamanic healing meditation facilitator. I practice in Cambridge and Newton, MA.

Crossinology Brain Integration Technique (BIT) Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, and Shamanic Healing Meditation Facilitator

Available Mondays and Fridays

To schedule appts:

wholemindedhealth@gmail.com

617-869-0479

 I am here to help you, your child, or your loved one to reach your innate potential by providing safe holistic options for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Discover how Brain Integration can help you to become more clear focused, and grounded- at any age. Improve your ability to learn with ease, problem-solve, and maintain self-confidence wherever your life brings you!

https://www.wholemindedhealth.com/

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Nancy Loedy

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Nancy Loedy

Nancy practices a form of Specialized Kinesiology called Crossinology. Nancy was certified in 2011, holds advanced certifications in BIT, is Reiki Level 1 attuned, and 200RYT yoga teacher. Nancy holds a BM in Music Performance
and it a composer and musical director.
"I am a dedicated caregiver with a serious penchant for actively changing the world. I believe that we are all here to help eachother and I take it as my duty to help those who reach out to me. "

Crossinology Brain Integration Technique (BIT) is a cutting edge technique, based in kinesiology, that improves the functioning of the brain. BIT combines kinesiology, physiology, and the acupressure meridian system to make miracles possible. Crossinology Brain Integration Technique uses a complete protocol addressing 20 different areas, identifying and relieving stress in the brain to improve the way you think, behave, feel, and the way your body moves.

www.nancyloedy.com

nancy@nancyloedy.com
617.599.2954

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Noel Coakley, MEd, LMHC

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Noel Coakley, MEd, LMHC

For those seeking an alternative to traditional psychotherapy, Noel offers a unique approach rooted in Buddhist psychology and meditation practices.

For those seeking support in their meditation practice, Noel offers an approach established in lineage traditions that is balanced with trauma-informed Western psychology.

Noel is an independently licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master's degree in Counseling from Lesley University and Special Education from UMass Boston.

He is also a certified yoga instructor, supporting a holistic, mind & body approach to wellness. His experience from years as a special education teacher benefits his ability to support differentiated learning styles and needs.

Noel has been practicing meditation since 1996, beginning initially with the Indo-Tibetan traditions and then the Yundrung Bön tradition since 2013. Over the years, Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.

HIs first teacher was Lama Tsering Ngodup Yodsampa, from the Karma Kagyu lineage. He later studied with the psychologist and meditation teacher, Dan P. Brown, who introduced him to Mahamudra, Dzogchen, and a Rime a style of practice.

Noel’s main practice lineage is currently the Yundgrung Bön tradition, with his root lama, Geshe Tenzin Gelek Rinpoche, studying Bonpo Dzogchen from the Zhangzhung Nyengyud.

In addition, Noel is a student of David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, with whom Noel works as an assistant director for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program.

As the founder and director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, Noel has created a welcoming space where individuals can explore their own paths to healing, recovery, development, and flourishing.

Beyond his professional life, Noel is a loving father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to his dog, Clementine.