Our Staff Biographies
Our staff are among the most talented and educated in these industries. It is our pleasure to share our experience with you, and we look forward to demonstrating our passion and dedication to you!
Kytti St. Amand
Owner
Kytti has been on a spiritual journey for many years and has finally opened her dream..."The Enlightened Path". She envisions a place where people can expand their knowledge and continue finding the depths of their soul's purpose. Kytti has been managing and owning businesses for over 30 years and she is currently the owner of "Younger By Tonight" salon as well as the Enlightened Path. Kytti feels, very strongly , that as we develop our intuitive nature that God gave us, we will be a happier and a more giving society. The language of our spirit can be used in all aspects of our lives...engaging in classes and lectures which develop this, is the purpose behind The Enlightened Path!
Karla Denise BougheyDenise graduated cum laude from Arkansas State University with her Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. She completed her Master of Arts in philosophy at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She has a Ph.D. a.b.d in Philosophy from UCR. Her areas of study include philosophy of logic, philosophy of mathematics, epistemology, and metaphysics. For eight years, Denise taught philosophy, logic, and critical thinking courses at universities and junior colleges in Arkansas and California while tutoring privately. She developed and has headed the Interdisciplinary Arts program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy for the past nine years. Denise began her formal study of music at age twelve and studied double bass under private tutelage. She has recorded and performed extensively. She works in classical, jazz, contemporary and experimental music. She is a dedicated 9th generation student of the Wu Mei Kung Fu lineage. She has taught Wu Mei Kung for three years and Chi Gung for one year.
Dr. Ryan Byrne Dr. Ryan Byrne is an accomplished archaeologist and scholar of ancient religions, mysticism, Egyptology, Hebraica, and the Dead Sea scrolls. As an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, Ryan directed excavations at the site of Tel Dan where a 2900-year old Aramaic inscription with the earliest extra-biblical reference to the historical King David was discovered. Ryan has taught at the Johns Hopkins University, the University of Redlands, and the Smithsonian Institution. He is known as the "modern day Indiana Jones" and knows twenty different languages!
Doryan DeanDoryan Dean is a writer, yoga teacher, an astrologer and workshop leader with a wide range of education and experience. She has lived around the world, pursuing her vision of blending meaning and creativity in the arts and therapeutic venues. Contact Doryan @ (760) 799-2138 for more information about classes or readings. For the yoga class: Please join our group for yoga! Stay flexible and practice simple yoga stretches and breathing. Learn techniques that you can utilize anywhere-even while you drive! For Astrology: An Astrological reading is a conversation about YOU! Your chart shows what areas your soul has incarnated to focus on. In the reading we explore the opportunities and obstacles of your life path, as well as current trends and energy patterns to work with.
Robert Elias M.Ed and Ed.SRobert is a licensed professional clinical counselor, a licensed social worker, and a private Mental Health Professional for over 23 years. He specializes in self growth, self worth, self esteem, and all relationship issues. Robert brings his expertise to our Valley and we are proud to have him on staff! Robert brings a caring touch to his immense knowledge of Psychology and everyone will feel right at home having a conversation with Robert about the core of Women's difficulties... their self esteem. His contact information is (760) 494-4343.
Daryl FrazierDaryl’s business, Dragonfly Destiny Development, allows for all of his collective knowledge, talents and experience to be blended with a desire to help others discover their ultimate potential in whatever area of their life where they would like improvement. He is certified by the American Pacific University as a trainer and master in NLP, Time Empowerment and Hypnosis. His studies include courses in Huna (ancient Hawaiian wisdom), he is also certified in Theta Healing & Reiki. A few measurable moments with him will prove to be an enlightening, inspirational and an invaluable experience. To find out more visit http://www.darylfrazier.biz, contact information is daryl@darylfrazier.biz or 760.674.6070
Sherry Granader
Sherry Granader has over 25 years of experience as a Fitness Instructor in PIlates, Yoga, Body Sculpting, Aerobics, Step and more. She has worked with many celebrities including Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Chuck Norris, Evander Holyfield, Lenda Murray (Ms. Olympia) to name a few. Sherry serves as a National Spokesperson and Speaker, Nutrition Consultant and has written 2 cookbooks. For more information, visit www.sgfit.com or write to Sherry at sgfit12@aol.com
Dr. Reese HalterDr. Reese Halter is a Conservation Scientist boasting three degrees including a PhD form the University of Melbourne Australia. He has spoken at the United Nations, is the recipient of many distinguished medals and awards, is a syndicated science writer, best selling Author, and has press releases form Brazil to Nigeria! Dr. Reese is the founder of Global Forest Science, a charitable international forest research foundation that today, has over 165 international scientists. He is an amazing, young Biologist who believes that problem solving scientists are needed to identify and protect us from ecological disasters and as well as protecting our fragile ecosystem.
Fauna HodelFauna Hodel’s inspirational work in personal empowerment training utilizes profound techniques that gently, yet powerfully, facilitate deep lasting, personal transformation. Fauna will share with you her story and keys to actualizing your dreams. Fauna Hodel is with Celebrity Society Magazine and co-hosts the radio talk show Dare to Dream, and the executive producer of “Pretty Hattie’s Baby"; a feature film based on her life story. As a white child given away at birth to a black family in the 50’s, Fauna had a dream since she was a little girl to create a movie that would show how the power of love can transcend life’s circumstances. "One Day She'll Darken" the mysterious beginnings of Fauna Hodel, has been published after years of being halted due to conspiracy, and she also has a documentary feature in the works. Fauna’s determination to get her message out into the world is what has kept this film alive. Her life experiences have instilled in her a strong ability and desire to share with others how to manifest their dreams.
Donna King
Donna King is a UCLA certified drug and alcohol counselor. She maintain a private addiction counseling practice in Palm Desert. She is a professional member of the California Associations of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors and also specializes in interventions, sober living coaching and trauma/grief counseling. The stats on our community as it pertains to addiction are increasing. Her goal is to identify and address the issues, provide education on the topic, give professional support when possible, refer to the appropriate professional/agency for assistance as required, encourage 12 Step participation and most importantly provide a safe and nurturing environment within the walls of the Enlightened Path to face and embrace the disease of addiction and work toward developing tools to improve your quality of life.
Donna Sacks
For many lifetimes, Donna Sacks has been connected to the higher planes of existence. She has had many lives as a medicine woman and a Shaman. Through her own spiritual development, she has unfolded her powers of intuition and wisdom, and has come to learn that she was a Priestess in the Temple of Isis in Egypt and the Oracle at Delphi in ancient Greece. With Donna’s many gifts she can help you find what your rays of incarnation are, and assist you with finding out what your purpose is on Earth at this present moment. At this very special time on Earth, Donna comes to assist you with any blocked energy or unanswered questions. As an Akashic record reader, she is able to connect to the source to provide you with information that is needed in this incarnation. By helping connect you with past lives, she can heal by clearing blockages that affect the present day. She can connect you with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side and help connect you with your spirit guides. She is now a Certified Theta Practitioner.
Warren Sacks
Warren Sacks is a life long seeker of wisdom,a student of ancient and modern philosophies and disciplines. He has studied the masters and has developed his innate abilities as a healer. He is a certified Theta Healing practitioner as well as a Quantum Touch Healer. He is a credentialed Hypnotist and has trained in several other modalities. Warren has been able to synthesize these methods in a most effective way. He is also able and happy to answer questions concerning the nature of reality and the art of Meditation.
Kae SchreiberKae is a licensed Intuitive/Palmist/Medium/Teacher/
Author who believes in the ideal of serving our fellow man. She likes to help people and has a unique way of accessing Spirit. Her approach must be tried to be understood (she asks Spirit a lot of questions and gets answers). Her style is an informal "Chat" that is friendly, positive, uplifting, clear, concise, practical, and always for the highest good of her clients. When she is in the ZONE, it's amazing what comes to her accurately through her clear sight and clear hearing. Her palmistry classes help people understand their inherent gifts from Spirit. She has been a palmist for over 30 years and talks to the "other side" frequently. She has a BA in Counseling Psychology along with certificates for classes from the Alexandra Institute in San Diego. She has been on radio, t.v., psychic fairs, etc. and is working with haunted hotels to help return their spirits home. Her Flower Personality book will be coming out this summer. For more information, please go to her website at www.inspirationandhope.com or call her at (760)992-9197. She resides in Palm Springs with her husband Alex and 3 kitty cats. Testimonials upon request.
Joseph SheehanJoseph Sheehan studied western spirituality at St. Mary's U. in Texas and eastern spirituality at Vidyajoti Institute in New Delhi, India. He also trained in massage and body work at the National Holistic Institute in Berkeley. His interest in integrating body, mind, and spirit led to his Master's degree in Holistic Health. Currently he is immersed in the study of the New Consciousness. His inner quest led to his study of Astrology which he realized provided a profound tool for gaining insight into the soul's evolutionary journey. Joseph was a monk for 25 years and worked and taught in Peru, India, and Nepal.
Jeff SkormanJeff Skorman is originally from Cleveland, grew up in Los Angeles, and currently lives in Palm Springs. He graduated from Chapman University with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a second degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Jeff is a Certified Dual Diagnosis Counselor, a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor and a member of the California Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors. In 2006 he was certified as a Perfect Health Instructor from the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Carlsbad, California. He became a certified as a Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor in 2007 and as an Ayurvedic Lifestyles Instructor in 2008. He was certified in Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Instruction in 2009. Jeff has worked as a counselor in the Addictions and Mental Health field for 17 years. He currently teaches Perfect Health, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga to individuals and groups alike with a special skill in aiding those recovering from addictions, and psychological and physical problems. He conducts weekly meditation, Perfect Health, and yoga classes at a women's drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in addition to monthly workshops for cancer patients and their families.
Laura Svolos (Swami Adityananda)A seminary-trained spiritual teacher, a Swami of Kriya Yoga, a certified life coach, and a practitioner of sound and color therapy, Swami Adityananda teaches people to gain mastery over their consciousness by applying principles of spiritual wisdom and by developing self awareness and self discipline. As a teacher and coach, the focus of her work is to help people attain whatever it is they want and dissolve whatever may be getting in their way. By drawing on the laws of the universe, she teaches how to balance consciousness, overcome fear, and break free of karmic patterns of the past to create anew. An overarching theme of her work is to help people redefine the role of their ego, align their with their Spirit, and walk in their true power. Her teaching draws upon a wide variety of disciplines and integrates meditation and manifestation techniques, along with rituals for uniting conscious and subconscious mind. She has guided people from around the world and from all walks of life, and works with individuals and groups.
Lisa Trimarchi
Lisa is a third generation healer. She is also a medical intuitive and spiritual advisor. In her work, Lisa stresses the importance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit because the emotional health often affects the physical health. When she sits with a person to do a reading, often loved ones who have passed over come through to assist. She experiences a healing light and energy that she believes is God. Lisa often sees past and future events when working with a client and can advise on the proper path to take.
Her healing work incorporates Reiki, Clairvoyance, Mediumship, and Prayer. Many people feel relaxed after a session and those who suffer from pain often feel relief. Lisa uses touch as well as other modalities for healing....she also is a remote healer. If you are having problems with migranes, anxiety, back pain, nerve issues, etc. and you feel that nothing has worked, try the healing touch of Lisa....
As a physics major in college, Lisa is also well known for her ability to tutor people of all ages in mathmatics! Lisa can be reached by e-mailing....info@enlightenedpathcenter.com
Kristi VaughnKristi Vaughn is a gifted spiritual healer and teacher who works with, and teaches about, the angelic realm, as well as spiritual and universal laws. Over the past several years Kristi has helped thousands of people connect with their guardian angels and deceased loved ones in her workshops, private sessions, television and radio appearances. She is a Reiki Master, and is certified by Dr. Doreen Virtue as an ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER®, and has completed Dr. Virtue’s Mediumship Certification and other advanced courses. Kristi is a contributing author for the recently released book 'An Angel on my Shoulder: Divine Life Wisdom from the World’s Foremost Angel Experts'.
Cherie VerginiCherie is a skilled and gifted Pet Psychic and Intuitive who has always had a deep love and understanding for people and animals. Throughout her life, Cherie has always felt a special connection to animals. She has also had a strong desire to help people break free from their own limiting beliefs and achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. As a young adult, her abilities were simply a part of who she was and she never believed there was anything special about her. However, as she began her adult life, she came to understand that she possesses a special skill with animals and that they have amazing messages to share with all of us. Realizing she could combine her love for empowering people and her love for animals, she launched a career as a Pet Psychic & Intuitive. As a Pet Psychic, Intuitive, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator for over 10 years and having clients throughout the United States, Cherie has been on television and radio, sharing her psychic predictions and explaining her passion for animals. Communicating with animals and sharing their wisdom with humans has proven to be her life’s purpose, passion and a great joy.
Nancy Yeager
Nancy Yeager received her Master's of Education in English from Kutztown University in PA, where she taught secondary English and Gifted students for eleven years before moving to the desert. Along the way she has also been a wife, mother, a fitness instructor and cosmetologist. Raised in a large family, on ample doses of chaos and love, she learned early in life that sharing and communication are essential skills, and has been voraciously reading and writing ever since. Although she often chooses the solace of the fictional realm to our own, she looks to the Tao Te Ching, Toltec Wisdom, and great writers and poets for universal truths to keep her on the right path, and has learned that the creative process is a healing one that leads to a more complete self. She has been a selected to Who's Who Among American Woman, Whose Who Among American Teachers and National Honor Roll's Outstanding American Teachers. Nancy lives in La Quinta Cove with her Zen Buddhist husband, Con and her cat Jack, and sustains herself on a diet fused with large doses of sunshine, tea, dark chocolate and poetry.
Dr. Gary Lange, Ph. D., MFT
Gary Lange PhD.is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in treating individuals and families who have stress, addiction or gambling problems. He also works with anxiety, depression and relationship issues from a spiritual background. Dr. Lange has been a phychotherapist for over 20 years, has spoken internationally, presented many workshops and is a professor with CA State University, Palm Desert campus.
