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May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day. ~ Native American Proverb |
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 During their years as co-founders of Star Soleil Kat & Jenna have provided numerous lectures on holistic topics, facilitated personal growth classes and workshops and have successfully managed two thriving centers. Kat & Jenna have also seen and helped many individual clients over the years with Integrative Holistic Counseling Sessions. Through their sessions they have helped facilitate healing for anxiety, depression, grief and a variety of other disorders. Recently they became certified in Medicinal Aromatherapy bringing another beautiful healing element to their practice. They keep on ambitiously following their passions and hope to continue to help and inspire others on their journey! |
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| Kat Wynne-Brown (left): attended Lancaster University in the UK, majoring in Theatre Studies/English Literature and it was during her time here that she found not only her passion for the creative arts, but also holistic modalities. For over ten years now she has practiced spiritual well-being and studied a diverse range of holistic health therapies. In 2007 she successfully completed a three year certificate holistic healing program, which was an intensive course that consisted of hands on energy healing techniques, personal process work and two independent case studies. Kat soon after graduating from the holistic program decided to actively live her dream and opened with Jenna Marzullo, Soleil Healing & Arts. One year later they co-founded their second center Star Soleil with Kristina Berano of Star Yoga. Today Kat continues to inspire, and be inspired, and is earnest in helping others in any way she can. Her personal mantra is to be the best expression of herself she can be; she aspires to live her life to the absolute fullest with an abundance of creativity, joy, passion and laughter! |
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Jenna Marzullo (right): received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut with a major in Family Studies and a minor in Psychology. Her formal education was in traditional counseling but her true passion was always in holistic healing and the creative arts. Throughout her life she has immersed herself in a variety of holistic and artistic modalities such as dance, yoga, meditation and hand drumming. During college Jenna’s interest in the healing arts led her to receive her 3rd level certification in Reiki. After graduating college, she began a three year intensive certificate program in holistic studies, which trained her in a combination of hands on healing techniques, personal process work and one to one client interactions. After completing the course in 2007 Jenna chose to immerse herself fully in her life’s passion and co-founded Soleil Healing & the Arts with Kat Wynne-Brown. One year later they co-founded their second center Star Soleil with Kristina Berano of Star Yoga. Jenna is humbled and grateful for each moment she gets to do what she loves. Her personal goal is to help others find the same passion joy and peace that she feels on a daily basis. |
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Kristina Berano, BS, 500 RYT is a proud co-owner of Star Soleil Yoga, Healing & the Arts. She received her Basic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2005 and her Advanced Teacher Training Certificate in December 2008. She taught yoga at the Woodbury Yoga Center from 2005-2007. She was the Vice President on the Woodbury Yoga Center Board of Directors during that time. Kristina is a dedicated disciple of Shri Anandi Ma, the spiritual heir of the lineage of Kundalini Maha Yoga. Kristina received Shaktipat initiation from her beloved Guru in July 2003. She continues her training in this lineage as well as at Kripalu Center. Kristina is proud to announce that the Star Soleil studio is the newest Kripalu Affiliated Studio -one of only 35 other studios to receive this honor worldwide! Recently Kristina completed her Level 1 Medicinal Aromatherapy training through Wisdom of the Earth, which has been a great addition to her list of credentials. Check out Kristina’s personal website by clicking here: www.shootingstaryoga.org |
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Soleil was born when two creative minds whose vision was to impact the world decided to live courageously and act on their dreams…
Kat & Jenna, co-founders of Soleil Healing & the Arts met in 2004 through an intensive three-year holistic healing program and became fast friends. From young ages, the two girls had been keenly interested in spiritual growth & holistic modalities, spending much time learning about many creative and organic ways towards self improvement. However it wasn’t until after completing the three year healing program that they fully comprehended how much their perception of life had profoundly changed. Both girls recognized the importance of what they had learned and realized they could not go back to their “regular lives.” The two acknowledged how much holistic healing and creative expression had helped and inspired them over the years, and wanted to create a place for people to come together to explore and experience the same. So they decided to leave their respective jobs, and with very little money and a lot of passion they decided to take a huge leap of faith.
Within 3 months, after much planning, and synchronicity the two girls successfully created and opened their first center Soleil Healing & Arts, in Winsted CT. |
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Soleil flourished bringing in a variety of holistic modalities, and hosting many creative and inspiring workshops and classes.
Throughout their first year they met so many fantastic people and never for a second looked back, as they had found their path! Amazingly right before their one year anniversary celebration, an opportunity presented itself to merge with Star Yoga in Torrington, CT which was owned by Kristina Berano. As Kat and Jenna found kindred spirits in each other they quickly recognized the same in Berano. The three had formed a supportive friendship and decided to then combine their efforts in the spirit of co-creating community. So in November 2008 “Star Soleil” was born, a now flourishing community offering a variety of talented holistic practitioners, exciting classes, workshops and events with now two locations! Kat & Jenna’s story is living proof and truly illustrates the magic of when you have a dream and a lot of passion, follow your heart, and reach for the stars, anything is possible!
To bring the story to present day Kat & Jenna have now decided to take another leap branching out their efforts to a worldwide audience.
Stay Tuned!... |
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TORRINGTON Location |
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Sarah Mitchell has been involved with the Star Soleil family since their grand opening in 2007. Sarah has played several roles as the center evolved, but currently she operates as Star Soleil’s primary marketing assistant and event’s coordinator. Sarah contributes not only through hosting and organizing a variety of events but also by resourcefully promoting and advertising for the ever-expanding center. In addition, Sarah brings her enthusiasm and passion for the healing arts through dance. With 20 years of dance experience, Sarah has been able to use her training to help others connect and relate with their personal power centers on a deeper level. With much success, she has offered creative expression, belly dancing and burlesque dance classes at Star Soleil and hopes to continue with more in the future. |
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Stacielyn Rydingsward, member of Connecticut herb association, trained for over three years through WITW. She studied the Ingham method of reflexology at Northwestern Community College, and became a Reiki practitioner in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. She offers gourmet and medicinal teas, apothecary, and bulk herbs which are available at Star Soleil. She is also available by appointment for Reiki, Reflexology & Herbal Consultations at Star Soleil. |
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TORRINGTON Location - YOGA TEAM |
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Shawna Barber decided to delve deeper into her studies and become a teacher through Kripalu in 2007. She believes that being kind, gentle, and accepting of the physical body on the mat will lead to a more harmonious life off the mat. Through this deep connection with the physical body you can open to your true Self and to Spirit. She is thrilled to be part of the Star Soleil Team and that Star Sanctuary for Yoga is Kripalu affiliated and looks forward to being a part of this community and even more so to serving the members of this community. Shawna's website: http://journeythroughyoga.com and her blog link is: http://ayoginijourney.blogspot.com. |
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Sharon Fortier during her college years Sharon began her private practice in yoga. Sharing this passion with her friends and family became the beginning of her path as a yoga teacher. Continuing to grow personally with the help of her beloved yoga teacher Marilyn Mariani, Sharon also grew on a professional level studying myofascial release and transformational energy healing. In 2007 she began to pursue her 200 hour Yoga Alliance teacher training certification program. Sharon's website: bewelltherapeutic.net |
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Nancy Hirsch, RYT, is a 200 hour certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and member of Yoga Alliance. Her mixed level classes involve modifications, guided breath, stretching and strengthening. A slow, steady pace keeps focus on alignment. Postures flow from one to the next creating interplay of body and mind. Detailed guidance into the postures makes Nancy’s classes’ beginner friendly along with modifications offering a challenge for the more advanced student. |
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Mai J. Vo In April, 2004, Mai took her first yoga class for the physical benefit of further disciplining her body; adding yoga to her already active exercise schedule of light weight-lifting, cardio, and running. To her amazement, she felt true inner peace within herself during relaxation of that first class. She has been in love and dedicated to the beloved ancient Indian practice ever since. In October, 2005, Mai got certified through the American Aerobic Association International and the International Sports Medicine Association at Northwestern College in Winsted. However, Mai did not start teaching yoga until January, 2009. Currently, Mai is working on her 200-hour extensive yoga certification through Lotus Gardens, LLC. Mai believes true love for the self and inner peace is actualized with the help and practice of yoga. She is exuberant to be part of the Star Soleil team and is looking forward to learning from her students as well as her peers. |
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Pat Shelesky graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT in April 2005. She successfully passed her state boards and received her state of CT license in July of 2005. Since then Pat has improved her skill level over the years by working at spas, private businesses, and now her own business at Star Soleil. She is always looking to educate herself in order to help her clients to not only feel better about themselves, but also to deeply relax. Pat operates her full-time practice out of Star Soleil’s Main Street Winsted location. |
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Patti Sinclair is a talented psychic medium who can connect with loved ones in Spirit. She is housed full time at our Winsted location, where she is available for individual consults and group readings. Please refer to her website for a full bio and more information at www.pattisinclair.com |
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Integrative Holistic Counseling's is a wonderful avenue to self-growth. The foundation of this therapy is based in Energy Work as this is a powerful way to connect and intuit a client's state of being. We then personalize it by incorporating specific practices based on each individual’s needs.
A few samples of what may be included in a session are:
- Therapeutic discussion
- Sound healing
- Guided meditation
- Medicinal aromatherapy
In every session we provide a safe and sacred space to help the recipient to open up to their intuition and inner Truth. Our aim is to lovingly assist the client into a deep relaxed state, gently leading them to feel their inner world. We also hold the intention to bring awareness to any deep-seated beliefs held in the mind that could be holding the client back from living their full potential. Through energy work, guided visualization, medicinal essences, & sound healing we take you on a journey of profound inner self-reflection and exploration where healing on the deepest sub-conscious level can take place.
We trust every person who comes to us can bring their self-growth and awareness to a new level. By deeply re-connecting with their heart and intuition every individual can become a fully empowered and awakened expression of themselves.
Some benefits of Integrative Holistic Counseling:
- Aids in relieving pain, anxiety and depression
- Helps accelerate the body’s self-healing abilities
- Empowers you to take a proactive approach to your health and well-being
- Helps you to clarify and set attainable goals and intents to help reach your highest potential
- Breaks limiting patterns that are impeding personal or professional growth and transformation
The methods used in Integrative Holistic Counseling can help anyone with any background. If you are interested or would like to find out more about Integrative Holistic Counseling please contact us for details. |
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Jenna, Kat and Kristina are also available for Medicinal Aromatherapy Consults.
During these sessions we work with the wisdom of the plants and trees to help with a myriad of physical, emotional and spiritual issues. We use only the HIGEST GRADE medicinal essences, most of which are wild-crafted or bio-dynamically (in accordance with the natural rhythms of the Earth) farmed. This preparation of the plants and trees is superior to even organic methods. Every aspect of producing these essences is done with a sense of sacred ceremony, down to each bottle being hand poured with love.
Consults usually last 60-90 minutes and include a treatment in which essences are applied to the body, along with energy healing and recommendations for medicinal use of the essences at home.
Please contact us if you are interested in a consult or to place an order for these powerful essences. |
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