GUEST SPEAKERS

Higher Ground offers Guest Speakers on a regular basis (check our Calendar for upcoming Speakers). We have had acupuncturists, lawyers, reflexologists, insurance specialists, chiropractors, nutritionists and financial planners among others. All of these people provide expert information to help those living with HIV / AIDS and continue their healing process.

Dave Krajovic - Mon, Jun 28th

Dave Krajovic, MBA, CPA, NCTMB is a Master Breather, Certified Breath Facilitator, Senior Trainer for the Transformational Breath Foundation and co-founder of the Global Breath Institute. As an international speaker and trainer he has helped thousands restore well-being, renew their passion for life and connect to Oneness through Transformational Breathing Breathwork.

Chris Turkaly - Mon, Jul 5th

Chris Turkaly has been in the field of holistic healing for 20 years. He is an accomplished yoga teacher, massage therapist and Reiki Master. He holds a B.A. in Spanish and a teaching credential. His trainings include formal as well as experiential learning environments. Throughout his studies he began to see the inter-relatedness between various modalities which assists in well-being and healing. This is what he brings to each session with a client. Chris is co-owner of Integrative Healing Unlimited, LLC where the focus is on providing healing sessions that transform body, mind, and spirit through CranioSacral Therapy. CranioSacral Therapy is a relaxing form of bodywork that reduces stress and enhances the immune system. In his spare time he loves to shop, read, and knit.

Christine Wells - Mon, Sep 13th

Christine Wells is an MSW that works at Visiting Nurse Association in the Ryan White department. She has been working with HIV+ individuals for over 6 years. She is currently running a program called SAFE, which is a prevention program for positives. It involves 1-3 screenings and six individual prevention sessions that are arranged to your convenience. The program is designed to reduce incidences of transmission, re-infection, and STD acquisition. A wide variety of safer sex supplies are available to assist participants in finding what works for them. Any HIV+ individual struggling with safe sex and/or disclosure could greatly benefit from this program.

Dr. Farkas - Mon, Oct 11th

About Dr. Farkas…

Born August 28, 1975, Dr. Daniel Farkas is a native Metro-Detroiter. He attended Life University of Marietta, Georgia and graduated on the Dean’s List with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. When not serving Chiropractic, Dr. Farkas spends his time working with and for his favorite local charities such as Society for Peace and his non-profit fitness center called “Innergetics.”

“I am fortunate to have found that the key to peace and success is service to others. By deciding to take care of people and patients that need my help, I have decided to embrace the true rewards life has to offer.”

Dr. Farkas is also an avid recruiter for his alma mater Life University. “Recruiting young minds for service in the field of Chiropractic is of paramount importance. There is a dire shortage of Chiropractors properly trained in the delivery and communication of Chiropractic. I feel that all practicing doctors owe it to the world to encourage the growth and development of our natural healing profession.”

Dr. Farkas discovered Chiropractic after he was injured at the age of 20 and was unable to walk for over 30 days. “I was scared! I thought life was over for me but then I called a distant relative of mine who happened to be a Chiropractor. I was literally carried into his office. He examined and adjusted me and I walked out. I was amazed and I asked him how I could develop this type of healing power. He invited me to apply to the school and the rest is history.”

Dr. Farkas developed the Farkas Chiropractic Wellness Center out of a need for the health of the Metro area to improve in order to overcome recent challenges. “If we are to recover from setbacks in our region, we need to increase the overall physical, social and spiritual well-being of the people living here and now. I believe that with effective, natural health care being utilized by the people where we live that we can overcome any hardships placed on us. Without health, there can never be wealth. Health is the most valuable thing there is and I am pleased and grateful to be able to offer a Wellness Center that delivers.”

REIKI HEALING

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that could promote healing. It is a safe, gentle, non-invasive treatment that is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's “life force energy” is low, we are more likely to feel sick or stressed, and if it is high we are more capable of being healthy and happy.

Higher Ground currently offers the healing abilities of a Reiki Master during its weekly support group meetings. Experience the healing touch of Reiki at Higher Ground.