Founder & CEO
Meet the Team
Janice Taylor
Oprah Winfrey top 150, tech pioneer, social tech entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, online safety advocate, healing mentor, investor, mother, and advisor. From her teen years into adulthood, Janice’s specialty has constantly been uncovering the root cause of emotional pain to create an innovative and disruptive healing process. After more than two decades of research and practice, uniquely qualified in the fields of psychology, tech start-up, business, motivational speaking, and entrepreneurism; Janice Taylor created Ah-ha Healing.
Staff
Matt Johnston
President of Ah-ha Healing
Head of Franchise Development
Head of Franchise Development
Matt has practiced architecture for two decades, working with some of North America’s most innovative firms, including Art Huber Architect Inc., Busby, Perkins & Will (formerly Busby & Associates Architect), the Ventin Group, and Pye & Richards. As part of his education and training, Matt was fortunate to participate in the first design studios at the Bauhaus in Dessau, Germany following the demise of the Berlin Wall. Matt continues to invest in education and training (most recently obtaining his Certified Passive House Design designation) to ensure he is leading the team at LIME in a way that includes employing current techniques and providing up-to-date design solutions for every project.
Daniela Concheso Giron
Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Daniela Concheso graduated as a Business Engineer with a minor in Operation Management from Universidad Francisco Marroquin in 2019. She then proceeded to get her Master’s degree in International Marketing with a specialization in Management from Hult International Business School in Boston, MA. Daniela worked in the finance and marketing department of the multinational company Colgate Palmolive for a few years. Also, she labored as a Social Media Marketing Coordinator for different marketing agencies across the US. Determined to follow her calling of being part of something big and meaningful for the world, she joined Ah-ha Healing.
Christina Dostie
Coach Concierge
Christina Dostie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. a certified dōTERRA Essential Oil educator and a graduate of the AHAVA program. Christina is passionate about sharing the wisdom gained in her professional studies and personal journeys through life and seeks to touch lives and empower others. She believes in a holistic approach to personal growth, incorporating mind, body, and spirit. Her personal discoveries and experiences have allowed her to gain a deeper insight into the connection between emotional trauma and physical ailments.
Donna Cheung
Creative Producer
Encourager, exhorter, leader, mother of two boys, and co-founder of a video storytelling agency for the last 12 years, Donna makes things happen. Speaking wherever helpful, Donna bridges vision to action, making ideas become real. With her arrangement skills bringing chaos into order, she helps rally the team and move things forward.
Nouver Cheung
Creative Director
Gathering, synthesizing, crystallizing. In Nouver’s world, coherent and concise storytelling makes the world go round. Or gets the point across in a compelling way. Nouver hopes to awaken the world with moving stories, like the stories of people healing. And saying it as concisely as possible.
Coaches
Chelsey Trout
Chelsey Trout completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology, has graduate-level psychology education, a master’s degree in medicine, and is a certified physician assistant. She has a passion for bringing out the true inner light within people and helping them recover from trauma experiences to bring peace and contentment while finding their inner identity and purpose. Her spiritual life is important to her purpose and trauma work. Chelsey has abundant experience in didactic teaching, hands-on kinetic teaching, and health care education. Her work as a clinician has been in family practice and comprehensive pain management.
Roshni Sharma-Fleming
Roshni Sharma-Fleming has a Bachelor of Business Administration as well as a Master's and a Bachelor of Education. As an Empath, Roshni is a sensitive soul who is an Educator, Writer, Lightworker, Healer, and Reiki Master. Given these souls’ gifts, Roshni loves and deeply understands that universal energy can be directed in the highest form to help and heal others. She believes people can essentially heal themselves from trauma and pain when given the right balance of energy, modality, and guidance. Roshni's journey with emotional pain, illness, and triumph has motivated her to seek the positive in everything, even when faced with challenges.
Stephanie McGuire
Stephanie McGuire is a passionate and driven individual who values creativity and learning. By connecting with God, she seeks to increase her faith and love. Stephanie inspires others to see their potential and appreciate their unique qualities. She enjoys exploring new ideas, finding connections between them, and turning thoughts into action. Stephanie is a hard worker who takes satisfaction in completing tasks that align with her purpose. Her dedication and willingness to learn to make her an invaluable asset to any team. Stephanie's infectious enthusiasm and positive attitude make her a pleasure to work with.
Sarah Umlauf
Sarah earned her bachelors in Criminal Justice and Psychology. In 2018 she became a Mental Health practitioner. Sarah is a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor. Her background in Criminal Justice and Psychology has guided her through many career paths, including juvenile rehabilitation, working within the justice system, non-profit organizations, and behavioral interventions in local school districts. Her purpose on this earth is to help others heal and find happiness on their journey. Sarah is grateful for each connection she makes and the services she can provide for those in need.
Nora Young
Nora is a soul-preneur, 800+ hours Certified Yoga Teacher, Therapist, and Energy Medicine through Reiki. Nora began her yoga journey in 2009. After experiencing the many benefits the practice had to offer, Nora knew it was her calling to teach from experience. Currently, she runs a home-based yoga studio and most recently created offerings in the virtual space. Nora is highly intuitive and passionate about sharing the teachings of yoga, meditation, energy, mindset, and essential oils. Nora’s purpose is to empower, educate and inspire healing on & off the mat to live a more balanced, enriched, and joyful life.
Adrienne Smiley
Adrienne is a Certified Health Coach and a Yoga Instructor, RYT-200. Her desire to help others led her to dive into the study and practice of meditation, mindfulness, positive psychology, breathwork, energy work, and Reiki. Having been coaching people for most of her life, her calling to be of service to others and help them heal had only been increasing. This led her to search for something that she felt was missing in the healing process. That something was the Ahava Method. As an Ah-ha Healing Coach, she will walk people through their healing journey and help them unlock their gift, ultimately finding the purpose of their life.
Kristy Kilcup
Kristy is a certified Hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists and a Professional Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Having worked in the Health, Fitness, and Wellness industry for over 28 years, Kristy has been featured in Apple News, the California Harold, US Insider, and CEO Weekly; and was awarded the Brainz 500 Global list of 2021. Kristy helps her clients overcome the obstacles that consistently stand in their way of experiencing health, wellness, and lasting change. She believes that "while the journey may not be easy, you are always worth the effort.”
Leila Gail
Leila has a Master's degree and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, and a Master’s degree in behavioral interventions. She works as an adolescent and family therapist, therapeutic coach, and psychological consultant. Leila’s greatest passion is helping others find their sparkle, their purpose, and meaning in their life so that they can show up as their best shelf! She loves the mountains and the beach, traveling, and being with family and close friends; and overall loves life.
Jennifer Beam
After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Social and Applied Human Sciences, she received a diploma in Advanced Aesthetics and became certified as a Yoga Teacher RYT200HR and Reiki Practioner. Jenn has worked in a variety of roles from providing administrative support to creating programming for children with autism to assist with the development of life skills and socialization to working in the health and wellness industry focusing on yoga, mindfulness, meditation, self-reflection, and group discussion. She is passionate about supporting people by providing a safe space for them to discover, evolve and grow into their most authentic selves so that they can live a purpose-filled and joyful life.
Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Albany State University, Albany NY. For three decades he has devoted himself to breaking through performance ceilings, taking a wondrous introspective journey on the road to self-discovery, and sharing his experiences and lessons with all those who afford him the privilege of serving as their coach and mentor. Michael relies upon equal parts intuition, experience, and learned knowledge, harnessing physical and mental energy as a means of achieving personal breakthroughs in all areas of life. He takes an empathic approach to heal, drawing upon lessons learned as a competitive bodybuilder, triathlete, spartan racer, and Muay Thai combatant, as well as the life lessons learned/taught as a husband, father, and business leader.
Cherie Burton
Cherie Burton is a Soul Work Practitioner who specializes in the science and spirituality of multi sensory healing and feminine empowerment, having journeyed through several Sacred Feminine Wisdom Tradition apprenticeships and Mystery Schools. She is a certified Perfect Healing© Practitioner, a Holistic Health Detective©, and an Essential Emotions© Master Coach and Breakthrough Trainer. Cherie has been a life coach for over 20 years, holds a psychology degree, and has worked in clinical settings as a mental health counselor. Running an international wellness-based biz as a dōTERRA Presidential Diamond leader, as well as her STAND SPEAK SHINE podcast, online programs, and retreats, guide women to connect to their authentic essence and experience deep transformation and inner awakening.
Kalli Wilson
Kalli Wilson is a seasoned integrative life coach and founder of the Life ReLaunch Project. She specializes in working with leaders, influencers, and high achievers who desire to have a more inspired, meaningful impact. She aims to help clients set and achieve Soul-Synced goals and create systems to get all aspects of life working in their favor. Kalli is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Integrative Wellness Academy. She also has a B.A. from Brigham Young University in international studies with an emphasis on development. An essential oil enthusiast, she hosts the Essential Oil Coach Podcast and is a doTERRA Presidential Diamond Wellness Advocate leading a multi-million dollar sales team.
Vicki Powers
Vicki’s academic start earned her a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It quickly became apparent that her passion to support true healing and well-being required engagements embodying a holistic and proactive approach. She transitioned to alternative and integrative healing modalities to promote more authentic whole-life practices for effective and enduring change. She became licensed as a Therapeutic and Medical Massage Therapist, holds certifications as both a Yoga and Meditation Instructor, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Master’s in Health Services and Wellness Promotion. She has seen that when life is approached with balance and mindful attention, well-being takes on a proactive flow and living becomes more fulfilling.
Karina Campos-Orta
Karina Campos majored in Sociology Organizational Studies and in Communication and has a master’s degree in Business Administration. She has worked with detained youth. During this, she identified youth’s goals by encouraging them to face their obstacles while enlightening their true potential and providing a foundation for them to fulfill their objectives. Karina was raised in an agricultural town, amongst blossoming flowers. That’s where her calling to plant seeds that illuminate a new perspective in people, was born. She enjoys the journey of “waking people up” and guides them towards their most authentic purpose to live a more fulfilling life.