Jerry Becker, HTCP/IT: Jerry is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) 2002. He has 12 years of healing experience using Chi Kung healing methods, 6 yrs experience using crystal healing techniques and 4 yrs. energetic readings. He teaches Healing Touch methods and Tai Chi for Health and Relaxation, Chi Kung, Chi Kung Healing, Push Hands, Self-Defense, Awareness Training, Meditation and Flow drill training. He has more than 22 years experience in the Martial Arts, holding ranks of 4th Dan - Ao Denkou Jitsu, 2nd Dan - Shinwa Uechi Budo Karate, 2nd Dan - Uechi Ryu Karate Do., Senior Instructor Yafu Kobudo, 12 years studying Eskrima, 13 yrs studying Tai.

Leo Goberman, LMT: Leo is a graduate of two massage schools, The Institute of Physical Training in Minsk, Russia and The Lakeside School of Massage in Milwaukee. While residing in Russia, Leo worked extensively with the Russian sports program at a time when the Russian government generously supported athletic programs. Since coming to the United States in 1991, he has worked at Le Club, as well as, with professionals and private clients in the fields of sports medicine, physical therapy, and chiropractic. Leo’s massage is efficient and effective as it is custom designed to quickly target each individual’s structural imbalances, leading the way to better posture and ease of movement.  He also shows concern for the diet, lifestyle, and stress management of his clients, making his work a perfect fit with the Ayurvedic and yogic philosophy of Kanyakumari.

"I loved working with Leo.  This was different than any body work I have ever experienced before.  I felt amazingly wonderful after the appointment, like my whole being was infused with a sweet balance, everything open and soft, especially in my neck where I hold so much tension.  He has such a gift and I'm so happy to have been recommended to him." ~Susan K.

Alyssa Gillespie graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1995. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist, and Natural Therapeutic specialist, in private practice for over 12 years. She is a certified Core Synchronism instructor, a form of Natural Therapy which works with the Cerebral Spinal Fluid to re-establish and maintain systemic balance. Alyssa has been teaching Core Synchronism classes to health care professionals since 2002, and is the co-developer of Core Synchronism for the Childbearing Year, a Core therapy specialization dedicated to both Mother and Child through the birthing process.

Alyssa also graduated from a 2 year Homeopathic College, and has been working with Vibrational Medicines for more than 10 years. Her experience with Nutritional Sciences, Alternative Therapies and Holistic Health, provides a thorough foundation in energetic healing.

Barbara Chernov is a certified panchakarma technician, as well as a practitioner of Ayurvedic massage, Healing Touch and Core Synchronism. She has had years of experience with healthy eating and is now teaching Vaidya Mishra's 7 week food plan, along with various cooking classes. She is also a trained grief counselor and will be offering a women's support group for patients and students of Kanyakumari. For over 20 years, Barbara has been directing a summer camp for girls where she shares her health and wellness training and nutrition knowledge with young women. She continues to travel to India for advanced study in Ayurvedic education.

Bryn Schumacher, CPT, CAP: Residential Panchakarma Coordinator ~ Bryn is a graduate of Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education Center as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Upon completion of her studies she traveled to India for advanced study and to experience Ayurveda at it's roots. Bryn has also been certified as a Panchakarma Technician (Kanyakumari) and has studied various types of pranic healing such as Reiki and Healing Touch. She has nine years of experience working in the health care field as a Health Technician and Phlebotomist which has given her deep insight into the world of modern medicine. Bryn enjoys gardening and time spent in nature. It is with love in her heart that she moves forward into a career of endless healing possibilities for fulfilling her dharma.

Maria Knier, CAP: Maria is a graduate of Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education and is on staff at Kanyakumari as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She has been acting as Kanyakumari's "Creative Eye" for the past 13 years by creating and maintaining Kanyakumari's website and other visual materials. Maria has enjoyed studying healing from a creative perspective. She has always had an interest in alternative healing practices and effectively combines her creative energy with her healing studies to address physical, emotional and spiritual growth for others. She enjoys teaching and working closely with the Creative Arts Team at her son's school, painting, Fair Trade and spending lots of time with family and friends.