American Holistic Nurses Association
A community network for advocacy, research, and the educational expansion of intergrative health resources
Our Leaders and Contributors
Heidi has earned dual-doctorate degrees in Holistic Health and Naturopathy (PhDHH, N.D.) at Kingdom College of Natural Health. She has received a Master of Science degree in Homeopathy, a Bachelor of Science degree in Holistic Health as a Nutritional Consultant, Master Herbalist, and Holistic Health Practitioner, in addition to medical applications as Certified Hypnotherapist by the American Hypnosis Association (AHA). Other designations include the required qualifications as a Dementia Care Specialist from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), and an ordained non-denominational chaplain. She works in private practice, as founding owner of Vitae Pondera Institute of Natural Medicine. Professional services include medical hypnotherapy, consultation in naturopathic medicine, spiritual counseling, and educational seminars. Modalities offered include: orthomolecular nutrition, herbal therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, reflexology, iridology, and energy healing therapies, as she is a Master / Teacher in both Reiki and Chios bio-energetic healing modalities.
Heidi L. Hoke, PhDHH, ND, CHt
AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Foundering Leader
Contributor and Educational Adviser
PhDHH, Doctor of Philosophy, Holistic Health
ND, Doctor of Naturopathy
Board Certified by American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Cert. # 9034312
Board Certified by the American Council of Holistic Medicine, Diplomate, #20573399
MSHH: Master of Science, Holistic Health, Homeopathy
CHt. Certified Hypnotherapist, AHA, Union Local 472-2011
Stanford University Master Trainer: Pain Management, Chronic Conditions and Diabetes
Dementia Care Specialist, AFA, 2010-2016
Founder: Vitae Pondera Institute of Integrative Health (Vitae Pondera., LLC)
Nancy is currently an inpatient psychiatric provider in the Texas Prison System. In that role I prescribe medications and manage treatment of prison inmates with serious mental illnesses. I have also provided outpatient treatment in person and via the Telehealth System. Previously, she began as Director of Psychiatric Services at Trinity Valley Medical Center then at Palestine Regional Med Center after Merger. Later dropped to part-time as inpatient Nurse Manager to pursue private practice. As State Director of Operations, I supervised nine Nurse Program Coordinators, who each covered multiple nursing homes coordinating care by psychologists and providing inservice training to nursing home staffs.
Nancy C. Davenport, PMHCNS, MSN
AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Contributing Educational Adviser
PMHCNS: Advanced Physical Assessment & Advanced Pharmacology,
Limited Prescriptive Authority (LPA)
MSN: Master of Science, Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Dee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry from San Jose State University. During her 19-year career as an organic analytical chemist, she moved up the industry ladder from bench chemist to laboratory supervisor to ultimately managing the entire quality assurance program for one of the nation’s leading environmental testing laboratories.
During the years in which she practiced chemistry, Dee became intimately familiar with the chemical names and toxic properties of the majority of common environmental pollutants, particularly those used in and on America’s food supply. She made the connection that pesticides, preservatives, flavorings, colorings, and refined carbohydrates affect body chemistry in such a way that balanced health is difficult to sustain. It was this understanding that led to a dramatic transformation in her life—she overcame a decades long battle with obesity by eliminating processed foods from her diet.
In 2000, she returned to the classroom to become formally trained as a diet counselor and nutrition educator at Bauman College. The curriculum she studied focused on nutritional therapies for achieving optimal health, and on health-supportive cooking, which is based on preparing balanced meals using high-quality ingredients that are whole, natural (as opposed to man-made), unprocessed or minimally processed, fresh, in-season, and organic whenever possible.
Since earning her certification in nutrition and diet counseling, Dee has become a trailblazer, coining the term “processed-free” to describe her nutrition philosophy of moving away from processed foods to eating foods in their closest-to-natural form.
Dee McCaffrey, CDC, BS
AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Contributing Educational Adviser
CDC: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry
Processed Free America: Founder:
Author:
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The Science of Skinny
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Plan-D: The Amazing Anti-Diet That Will Change Your Life Forever
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Plan-D Cookbook: Flourless and Sugarless Cuisine
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NaRisa Waldo, PhD. MSN
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AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Nurse Planner
AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Contributing Educational Adviser
PhD: in Psychology
MSN: Master’s of Nursing
Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries Practitioner
Founder: The Waldo Way, LLC, Raw Milk Dairy
Dr. NaRisa Waldo, PhD, MSN, RN and CEO of The Waldo Way, LLC was born, raised and resides in East Texas.
NaRisa holds a Master’s of Nursing, PhD in Psychology and is a Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries Practitioner. From 2005 until 2013 she was honored to work with nursing students as a professor in the college of nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler. As a strength based holistic educator she was culturally aware, an effective lecturer, creative, and enjoyed a respectful rapport with students and peers. She is an accomplished writer and speaker who has published and presented her research nationwide.
In 2012 she began her journey of owning and operating an Agritourism business, which is located just outside of Mineola Texas. The Waldo Way is a 75-acre farm, which boasts of being the only Grade A Raw Milk Dairy Farm featuring Guernsey cows in the state of Texas. These cows were specifically chosen for their genetic makeup, docile disposition, A-2 protein, golden beta-carotene rich milk, protein to fat ratio and the just plain, natural, wonderful tasting milk. These magnificent cows are partners in her boutique dairy farm adventure.
She is passionate about educating others on the lost arts of home economics and living a holistic lifestyle. The Waldo Way follows organic farming principles and processed-free lifestyle. Her dairy farm boasts of creamy yogurt, butter, effervescent Kefir, and of course, the golden milk.
Her business plan was to feature other local farms and become a “central market” for Wood County. A place where customers could come and purchase a wide variety of fresh processed free products from local sustainable farms. The Waldo Way currently hosts six other farms in the store and is a seasonal farmer’s market. To date, the farm is a destination site with many coming from surrounding cities, other states, and other countries. The Waldo Way Dairy farm has a charming Gatehouse Inn for guests and is a venue for monthly events such as cooking classes, elegant five course dinners, Sunday brunches, and ladies spa day.
Her heart is blessed each morning, as cars line-up at the gate waiting to purchase quality foods and experience a touch of nostalgia. Please Facebook: The Waldo Way Dairy Farm.
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Sharon has worked in diverse areas of nursing including that of labor and delivery, maternal child nursing, medical surgical, orthopedics and oncology. Her three-year employment at Texas Oncology administering chemotherapy sparked an interested in a variety of evidence-based, aroma-therapeutic techniques for stress, anxiety and symptom management of chemotherapy patients. She has also worked with Dr. Pieter DeWet at Quantum Healing Institute (QHI Wellness). Sharon first joined the American Holistic Nurses Association as a charter member and founder of the AHNA of East Texas Chapter in 2013.
Sharon M. Siebenlist, RN, BSN
AHNA: Expanding Resources Chapter: Co-Leader / Nurse Planner
RN: Registered Nurse
BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Northwestern State University
Sharon specialized in multiple modalities as a Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master. and Mindfulness Training Courses by Jon Kabut Zinn facilitated by Scott Martin, MA. She presently works with Dr. Guy Danielson and Dr. Garland Glenn at Integrative Health Matters, continuing her quest to support and create the highest quality of life to those which she guides.