Linda Putthoff Director of Plaza Wellspring Studio Trained in professional dance, yoga, and Pilates, Linda knows the power of movement. As a dancer, she performed for almost ten years and managed Kansas City's City in Motion Dance Theater for four years. She began studying Sivananda style yoga in 1978. She became certified as a Pilates instructor in 2002. She hopes to teach her students just how exquisite and elegant the body's design is. And if moved in a gentle, compassionate way, how resilient and strong it can be, despite the stresses of everyday life.
	Deb De Angeles Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Deb is a licensed physical therapist assistant in Missouri and Kansas. She has worked in physical therapy for 13 years, primarily with the elderly in hospital and long term care settings. She has also worked in a rehabilitation setting with children, from ages 1-18, diagnosed with brain injuries and neurological conditions. Deb believes life is meant to be a full experience of joy and ease balanced with the pain and sorrow we encounter. She works with people in a way that helps individuals come back to a sense that life is good, in spite of the set-backs and obstacles that come up. This is the goal of Somatic Experiencing. She is in the advanced level of the Somatic Experiencing training and will have my certification by the end of the year 2009.
	Shani Enns Energy Healing Born clinically dead, Shani Enns' body was being delivered to the morgue when life was suddenly and inexplicably breathed into her. This and other extraordinary experiences in early childhood endowed “The Miracle Baby” with sensitivities to subtle energy and realms beyond the third dimension. Shani was also instilled with a passion for helping people remember the true nature of their being - LOVE! Shani’s formal training began at age eight at the AUM Center in Southern California, where she studied for seven years. As an adult, she has studied and earned certifications in many healing modalities, but none were as unlimited as the gifts and lessons of spirit. In 2005, Shani found Joey Klein, and has been traveling and studying spirituality and healing with him ever since. Shani has also studied healing with Her Holiness Sai Maa Lakshmi Davi, the first female in over 5,000 years of lineage to receive the title Jagatguru, which means Master of the Universe.
	Jennifer Funk Nationally-Certified, Licensed Acupuncturist As a three-time, all-American athlete, Jennifer graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and health. She hoped to continue her running career, but illness reset her priorities and her future. In her own quest for health and fulfillment, she discovered the healing power of alternative medicine. She studied at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Ore., were she focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes Chinese Medical Theory of Acupuncture and Herbology, Qigong, Taiji, Shiatsu, Tuina.  Jennifer graduated with a master’s in acupuncture and oriental medicine in 2007.  She is a licensed acupuncturist and is Nationally-Certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture                      As a practitioner, Jennifer believes that everyone can enjoy good health. Sometimes one just needs a subtle nudge or reminder of the body’s incredible healing powers. Using a gentle style, Jennifer enjoys working with all kinds of clients and their diverse health and healing challenges.
	Jane Gotch Certified GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Instructor and Authorized Pre-Trainer Jane Gotch is originally from Omaha, NE. She studied dance at UMKC and University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she graduated with a BFA with honors in Dance Performance. After graduation she moved to New York to pursue a career in dance. While dancing professionally in New York, she was looking for a way to heal chronic injuries in her body, which led her to studying GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methodologies. Jane has been teaching sessions since 2001. She is a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® trainer and authorized pre-trainer. She has taught in New York, Tel-Aviv, Israel, and Chennai, India. Jane has studied with many Master Trainers including Juliu Horovath, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® creator. Jane has been back in Kansas City since 2006 and is very happy to have found a home for her practice at Plaza Wellspring. Contact Jane
	Becky Holsen Registered Yoga Teacher Hoping to relieve chronic pain caused by scoliosis, Becky began studying yoga in 1999. Her practice has not only led to a more peaceful body, but has also provided her the opportunity to personally understand the broad healing potential of yoga. She enjoys providing a compassionate space for students to explore greater freedom in the body, experience deep relaxation and discover their own healing potential. Becky is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance at the advanced (500-hour) level. She has studied with yoga masters such as Mukunda Stiles, Aadil Palkhivala, Judith Lasater, and Shiva Rea. She is a dedicated student of Mukunda's, studying yoga therapy, meditation, and spiritual yoga practices. Please visit Becky's website for more information.
	Skye Howard Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Certified Nutritionist Skye believes clients should actually “do” and “be” the life changes they seek. Her three-step approach toward changing unhealthy habits includes teaching, counseling, and coaching. If needed, she’ll coach clients in their kitchens, grocery stores, and restaurants. Her ten years of professional experience in social work and the mental health field and five years professional experience in nutrition cover several areas: weight loss/management, nutrition, metabolism enhancement, the stress cycle and physical responses to stress, vitamins/supplements, health planning, changing/enhancing patterns of thinking, and more.
	Lee Anne Jester Pilates instructor Pilates’ emphasis on the mind/body connection became Lee Anne’s passion after her own mind/body connection suffered in a 1995 car accident. Injuries left her in a wheel chair, and everyday tasks became impossible. Neurologically, she eventually healed, but suffering a head trauma showed her the importance of the mind/body relationship. Fascinated by the healing power of Pilates, she studied Pilates through the Physical Mind Institute and Personal Best Pilates Studio. She also became a Personal Trainer/Physical Fitness Specialist at the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. For the last eight years, she has taught students in a comfortable, fun, and relaxed atmosphere how perfectly the body operates when the mind listens, learns, and loves.
	Jamie Sussman Music Therapist and Pilates Instructor Partnering music and psychology was a natural for Jamie. From a young age, she loved creating music, and later, delighted in discovering the unique ways it can ease physical, mental, and emotional challenges. When developing music strategies for her clients, Jamie takes into consideration the unique needs of each client, in addition to the client's music preferences.  Jamie works with a variety of clients including children with development disabilities and learning disabilities, children and adults dealing with medical or psychological concerns, and healthy individuals looking for stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Jamie graduated with a master of arts in music therapy from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2006.  In addition to her work at Plaza Wellspring, she provides music therapy to students in the Olathe School District. Jamie also holds a Pilates personal training certificate and Pilates mat certificate from the Personal Best Pilates Instructor Academy in Overland Park, Kansas.  Jamie enjoys the variety and challenge of Pilates.  Each workout that she develops is tailored to the abilities and needs of her clients.  Jamie provides a supportive, relaxed, non-intimidating environment in her Pilates classes and music therapy sessions.
	Elisha Wampler Kung Fu Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner For Elisha, the ancient practice of Kung Fu is about more than just rank, competition, and a great workout.  It is a discipline that challenges not only the physical body, but also the mind and spirit.  It’s dynamic and insightful.  It’s an eternal path upon which learning never ends, and, as his students explore this path, Elisha hopes to be both guide and fellow scholar. His own journey began in 1995 when he began studying Xing Yong Chi Lu Chuan, a Shaolin 8 Animal Kung Fu style taught by the Shaolin monks of China.  Under the mentorship of Si Gung Scott Winokur, he became the Midwest Chinese Art Center’s highest-ranked Xing Yong Chi Lu Chuan student.  He has competed in, and now judges, several local and national tournaments.  He’s also taught Shaolin Kung Fu at the City in Motion Dance Theater since 2004 and is a member of the USA Xing Yong Chinese Martial Arts Association. Elisha earned his associate degree in massage therapy at Heritage College in Kansas City, Mo. in 2006 and believes massage also promotes self-discovery.  Elisha is now studying the Eastern practice of Reiki, a form of energy healing, under the tutelage of Sacred Earth Arts instructor Regina Compernolle.  Because Reiki, Kung Fu, and massage share a rich Eastern tradition, they combine easily to offer his clients an integrated and holistic approach to wellness.
	Andy Wolff Licensed Massage Therapist Andy’s technique includes Swedish massage, shiatsu, acupressure, facilitated stretching, and Shooji Kim (Korean hand acupressure). His use of these diverse skills enables him to help clients release tension and creates a unique, relaxing experience. Andy studied massage at the Utah College of Massage Therapy and the Awakening Heart School of Massage in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he gained an Associate Certificate from the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia. For twelve years, he has worked closely with his clients, building trusting relationships and striving to make a difference in their lives and the world around them. Schedule | Workshops | Practitioners | Testimonials | Links | Contact | Home