KATE HOLT, RN, ACCEP
Executive DirectorKate teaches Core Energetics internationally. She owns Holt Mentoring and Education Services, which includes her private practice, working with individuals, couples and groups, as well as integrated business mentoring for transformation-industry entrepreneurs. Kate has a deep love for the work of Core Energetics and its ripple effect in the world.
JIM JOHNSTON ACCEP
Academic DirectorIn Practice for 10 years, Jim began as a Core Energetics client and found tremendous personal transformation leading him to a practice in NYC, positions at ICE, NYC Living Core, Nyack Living Core, international teaching, and co-founding Corevolution NYC. He believes in the power of this work to change lives.
FERNANDO AGUIAR ACCEP
Faculty MemberFernando is a Brazilian Clinical Psychologist, Core Energetics therapist, Spiritual counselor (New York Region Pathwork), TRE provider, international facilitator, teacher and supervisor in Core Energetics, and author of the book Surrendering to the Flow of Life: beyond character defense structures. He enjoys researching energy and consciousness, sexuality and manhood.
SHERRI BROWN, ACCEP
Faculty MemberSherri has taught at Nyack Living Core and is the co-creator and co-facilitator of Corevolution: The Bridge Process, a 2-year personal transformation program. She has a full-time practice in NYC working with individuals, couples (EMM Certified), and facilitates group process. She approaches her work with intuition, creativity, passion and love.
BRIAN CAMERON, ACCEP
Faculty MemberBrian completed his certification in Core Energetics at the NY Institute of Core Energetics and has a private practice in NYC. He has held faculty positions with Corevolution and the Art of Intimacy programs, also in NYC. He has over 20 years of experience coaching and managing teams in business. He is dedicated to group process work, particularly creating space where men can find strength in their vulnerability.
CLARE CARR ACCEP
Faculty MemberClare Carr is an Advanced Certified Core Energetics and Helix Healing Works Practitioner in New York City. Clare helps individuals recognize and navigate the pathway to their lives' fullest potential. Clare's practice focuses on individual, couples and powerful group experiences. She specializes in helping with the challenges of self-acceptance and helps her clients evolve as they move through the stages and ages of life.
CHARLES CORLEY, LMHC, ACCEP
Faculty MemberCharles is a senior teacher at the Institute, teaches internationally and is Co-Director of Core Academy in Rhode Island. He has 30 years of experience facilitating groups in areas including substance abuse, actor support, and men’s and adolescents’ groups. He has a full-time private practice as a Core Energetics Practitioner in NYC.
BETH ELLIOTT ACCEP
Faculty InternBeth McKee Elliott is certified in Core Energetics, Laban/Bartinieff Movement Analysis, Restorative Yoga, and energy healing modalities. Her background as a dance professional informs her somatic work. She practices and promotes mindful creativity and advocates for women with Lipedema. Beth lives and works in the Hudson Valley, NY.
AIMEE FALCHUK, MPH, M.Ed., ACCEP
Faculty Member
AIDAN FISHER, ACCEP
Faculty MemberAidan is a certified Core Energetics Practitioner, Naturo-therapist, Radical Aliveness Process Leader and Exceptional Marriage Mentor. He is the Director of the Montreal Living Core 3-year program and Montreal Core Energetics Summer Retreat. In full time practice since 2009, Aidan works with individuals, couples and groups in Montreal, Canada. He loves this work.
JEREMY FULWILER LMSW, ACCEP, CTS, CPT
Faculty InternJeremy, is a body psychotherapist with extensive post-graduate training in Core Energetics, yoga, trauma recovery, pain management, personal training, aromatherapy and energy healing. He is founder of Wellness Beyond Words in Metro Detroit, focusing on embodied group and relational experiences for supporting individual and systemic evolution.
BRIAN GLEASON, CSW, ACCEP
Faculty MemberBrian is a licensed psychotherapist and has been in private practice for 20 years. With a special interest in working with individuals and couples around committed relationships, Brian and his wife Marcia have developed a process called Exceptional Marriage, which integrates Core Energetics into relationship therapy. Brian is a senior faculty member with a private practice in North Carolina.
KEN GOLDBERG MD, ACCEP
Faculty MemberKen is a preventative medicine specialist and educator with a private practice in Portland, OR. The main modalities in his practice of somatic psychotherapy are Core Energetics and the Pathwork. Ken enjoys working with the full spectrum of development and traversing from personal and psychosomatic issues to transpersonal, archetypal, and spiritual growth issues.
KIMI INCH ACCEP
Faculty Intern
BARRA KAHN, MA, ACCEP
Faculty MemberBarra maintains a practice in D.C. where she works with individuals, couples, and groups. She also leads workshops, has taught Yoga and body-work for 40 years, and teaches Nonverbal Communication at GMU. Formerly, she was Artistic Director at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
KARIN KNOBLICH, ACCEP, OSC
Faculty MemberKarin is certified in Core Energetics, Exceptional Marriage Mentoring and Radical Aliveness. She has studied Pathwork and has a background as a photographer. In private practice in NYC, Karin works with individuals, couples and groups. Her passion is supporting others deepen their capacity to love and to embody their full potential.
LYNN KREADEN, ACCEP
Faculty MemberLynn Kreaden is a senior faculty member of the Core Energetics Institute with over 25 years' experience working with intimacy and sexuality. She works with singles and couples, as well as survivors of sexual, cultural and generational trauma. She teaches internationally and is based in NYC where she has a private practice.
LISA LOUSTAUNAU ACCEP, OSC
Faculty MemberIn Core Energetics practice for more than 22 years, Lisa trained under Core’s founder, John Pierrakos MD. An international workshop leader, process facilitator, teacher and supervisor of Core Energetics practitioners, Lisa is also among the top one percent of most-endorsed American psychotherapists on LinkedIn and practices in Stamford, CT.
CAROL LUTTER ACCEP
Faculty InternCarol’s deep reverence for animals and the Earth informs her work with all humans, with a special sensitivity to the challenges and trauma often experienced by social change activists. Carol helps people to embrace authenticity and self-care, align with desires and purpose, increase capacity for love, live life more fully, and expand their impact.
ZESHAN MUSTAFA, JD, ACCEP
Faculty InternZeshan is a culturally responsive practitioner who works with the intersections of healing work and social transformation. Zeshan earned her law degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law where she focused on civil rights. She introduced curriculum at the Institute which teaches how to dismantle racial bias within the practitioner-client relationship and create more inclusive spaces.
JESSICA NYGREN, ACCEP, BHSP
Faculty MemberJessica has broad experience in community clinical services and private practice since 2010. She teaches internationally and offers Brennan Healing Science and Core Energetics services online and in-person out of Hoboken, NJ. She is passionate about supporting clients recover from trauma and unlock their potential for love and healing.
DAVID PHILLIPS, ACCEP MeD, BBA
Faculty MemberDavid is the Founder of Energetic Awakenings in Cleveland, OH. He is a workshop leader and group facilitator for organizations dealing with topics such as racism, conflict, & LGBTQ cultural competency. David holds his Master of Education in Adult Learning & Development. He is a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Certified Coach.
ANNA SMITH ACCEP
Faculty MemberAnna brings a deep loving heart and commitment to the sacred work of self-transformation. An Intuitive Energy Healer, in private practice, she leads groups, and teaches energy healing. Anna studied with the School of Conscious Healing, is certified in IET, and Essentials of Trauma Treatment
DOUG WIRTH ACCEP
Faculty MemberSince 1989, Doug has worked with individuals/couples/groups. He earned a BSW from UWGB, his masters from Hunter College, graduated from ICE in 2011 and joined the faculty in 2012. Previously, Doug was a senior faculty member of the American Psychological Association, served on Institute of Medicine workgroups, and was a senior health policy advisor to NYC Mayor’s Dinkins and Giuliani.
