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NEW YORK TRI STATE METRO REGION
Manhattan
Robert Blaustein: Body Electric trained energetic healer, certified massage therapist. I work to develop somatic and emotional literacy, enhance erotic energy, release the heart and body into healing, celebration and wholeness. The work may be effective in addressing sexual trauma and dysfunction. bodybreathandbeyond@hotmail.com. www.bodybreathandbeyond.com. 212.255.4963
Marta Helliesen: Ph.D., MS, LMT, Interdisciplinary Sex Therapy/Coaching. Sexual trauma, dysfunction, addiction, intimacy problems. All genders. 212.358.9301, marta@mkhelliesen.com
Michael Picucci: PhD, MAC, psychologist, researcher, author and private practitioner. Cofounder, The Institute for Authentic Process Healing Facilitates individuals, couples and groups in sexual challenges, as well as addictions and trauma resolution. Author of The Journey Toward Complete Recovery: Reclaiming Your Emotional, Spiritual-Sexual Wholeness. 212.242.5052, michael@theintstitute.org, www.theinstitute.org
Ken Kinghorn: Coordinator of SkyDancing Tantra metro NY regional community, workshop facilitator. Available for workshops and personal consultation on tantra and relationships and referral work. NY area and on the road. ken@tantriclife.com, 646.283.2004
Nan Wise, LCSW, ACSW: licensed psychotherapist, life, love and happiness coach. Internationally recognized expert on intimacy and new models for relationship. Short-term interventions with powerful results. Developer of the Course in Exceptional Intimacy. Certified Relationship Specialist, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association, Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Featured on Penn and Teller's Episode "Family Values," The Discovery Channel's The Sex Files; and in The New York Post, The London Observer, BBC's The World Today. Author of the upcoming book, Beyond the Bedroom. Presenter of Negotiated Non-Monogamy at the 2006 national conference of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Phone sessions available. New Jersey and New York locations. 973.632.0625. TheLoveCoach@aol.com, http://www.outrageousintimacy.com.
Richard White: Believing that the body/mind/spirit are one thing, I offer movement-based bodywork, including Trager, 212.982.1680; rw4trager@yahoo.com
Melissa Zwanger: MA, Spiritual Psychotherapist and Tantra Instructor. Compassionate, intuitive, body-centered approach integrating tantra, huna, NLP, hypnosis, and astrology. Experience profound personal transformation and manifest passionate, loving relationships of infinite potential. NYC and by phone. 212.769.6407, mzwanger@transformnow.com, www.transformnow.com
Anton: Founder of Sexy Spirits, Classes, Workshops, Playshops, and Play Parties in the cultivation and celebration of the erotic spirit, certified Healing Tao teacher of Master Mantak Chia, 212.581.2640, Anton@SexySpirits.com. www.SexySpirits.com
NY Metro - Outside Manhattan
Rudy Ballentine: MD, Tantric yoga and mentorships in Living Tantra for healers and those who aim to live the integration of sexuality and spirituality. Author of Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine, Private sessions or mentorship programs, Radicalhlg@aol.com, radicalhealing.com
Jeffrey Marker: Rabbi, certified chaplain, combines tradition and creativity, Kabbalah and Reiki, chanting and song, in teaching and counseling, serving the Shekhina and Creator. Brooklyn. 718.972.2236, Rabjeff@echonyc.com. www.echonyc.com/~rabjeff
Richard A. Gourley: Doctor of Human Sexuality candidate. I offer Sex Coaching as well as experienced Bodywork to men. My signature massage offering is EROS. City Island. 646.483.9021 or malecoach@aol.com
Jack Loghry: Reiki 3, Shaman practitioner and ritual healer. "Men's Journey" writer for the Spirituality&Sexuality publication. Actively involved in men's workshops and gatherings. 914.472.2786. Email: ritualman37@yahoo.com Westchester County
Connecticut
Debra W. Haffner: MPH, MDiv, provides speeches and training workshops on religion and sexuality. A sexologist for over 25 years. Debra Haffner is an ordained UU minister. She is available for weddings and commitment ceremonies.203.840.1148, haffner@religiousinstitute.org
Jacqueline Lapa Sussman: MS, LPC, Eidetic Imagery Psychology. Author of Images of Desire: Finding your natural sensual self in today's image-filled society. Psychotherapist, teacher and workshop leader. Holistic body-mind mental imagery techniques help shift, heal and unleash your potential. This work is particularly potent when it comes to sexuality. Jackielsus@aol.com. www.images-of-desire.com, Weston, 203.544.8409
New Jersey
Nan Wise: LCSW, ACSW, licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, NLP, yoga, Tantra and meditation teacher. Nationally recognized expert in healing for the alternative community. Holistic approach individualized to the unique needs of the person/s. As pioneer in the field of sex and spirit and expert on polyamory, I am a workshop leader for the pagan, BDSM and poly communities. Specialties include relationship healing and stress-related issues. 973.632.0625. TheWiseClan@aol.com
NEW YORK STATE
Nancy Casey: CSW and author of many articles (Loving More Magazine) offers coaching and/or counseling services in poly/relationship issues and women's sexuality. Sliding scale. 727.868.2524 (Hudson, Fl) Nov.-April, 585.322.9949 (Bliss, NY) May-Oct., polynan@aol.com
NEW ENGLAND REGION
Maine
Alfred DePew: MA, CPCC, Personal and Professional Life Coach, writer, educator, workshop leader, author of A Wild n' Wooly Journal Writer's Workbook available upon request. Portland, 207. 775.3708.
MASSACHUSETTS
Yhanna Coffin: art therapist and trained process leader. I help you remove creative blocks and release your anger so your passion can flow. When you find inner guidance, your sexuality and spirituality can bloom. I work with children, adults and the elderly. I live in Gloucester because my artist soul thrives in this sea coast environment. 978.281.4808, Yhannac@earthlink.net
Ani Colt: Intuitive Energy Therapy, Art of Touch Workshops, Self-Love and Spiritual Coaching, and Reiki. Private and group sessions. Author of Self-Love as Spiritual Practice: Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. The soul work I do with my clients and in workshops creates healing shifts and growth. Newton, MA. 617.527.8272 AniColt@aol.com, www.anicolt.com
Gina Ogden: PhD, LMFT, AASECT certified sex therapist. I am writing a book based on my nationwide survey on sexuality and spirituality. I lead workshops on sexuality and spirituality for women. Author of The Heart and Soul of Sex: Making the ISIS Connection and Women Who Love Sex: An Inquiry into the Expanding Spirit of Women's Erotic Experience. Cambridge, 617.491.0603, womanspirit@earthlink.net. www.ginaogden.com
Linda Marks: MSM. Heart-centered, body-centered psychospiritual therapy for individuals, couples and groups. Founder, Institute for Emotional-Kinesthetic Psychotherapy. Soul level healing, rewiring, activating and cultivating our life energy circuitry. Sexuality, spirituality and gender work. Author of Living with Vision: Reclaiming The Power of The Heart and Healing the War Between the Genders: The Power Of The Soul-Centered Relationship. Newton, 617.965.7846. lsmheart@aol.com
GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA
Doris Jeanette: PsyD, trained sex therapist since 1976, licensed psychologist, alternative approach-physical, emotional, spiritual energy awareness. Sex & Love Groups, workshops, couples and private consults, phone sessions. Dr. Jeanette's Natural Process for Opening the Heart, three audiotapes, is highly recommended by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Call 215.732.619, Philadelphia. drjeanette@aol.com www.drjeanette.com
Karen Henninger: Cultural Environmentalist Consultant, Promoting and educating for an environmentalist understanding and approach to social and personal issues. Maxatawny. 610.366.1821, karendee57@hotmail.com
Susan Lamprecht: MAc, Dipl. Ac. Registered Acupuncturist. My treatments are designed to support spiritual growth as well as assist people in dealing with life challenges. All sexual persuasions welcomed. Plymouth Meeting. 215.419.4190
Carol Morotti-Meeker: MS, MLSP, ACSW. Spiritually focused relationship therapist/coach offering services for individuals, families and children living any alternative lifestyle to help to clear the obstacles for more love and less hurt in relationships. Travel possible. alchemist48@hotmail.com and 215.233.0227
Carol Morotti-Meeker: MS, ACSW, CMT - Body Worker: Allow me to guide you to open your 'stuck spots' in your body - mind leading to healing of emotional and sexual wounds. Recipients can feel a greater openness and vitality with increasing personal satisfaction with their bodies, inner harmony, and greater comfort being inside your skin with greater psycho-sexual harmony. Travel possible. alchemist48@hotmail.com and 215.233.0227
WASHINGTON, DC AND SURROUNDING AREA
Loraine Hutchins: PhD -- Lecturer/Researcher/Sex Coach; especially for women, aging, LGBT and people w/disabilities. Bisexuality and sacred sexualities workshops. Dissertation, Erotic Rites: A Cultural Analysis of Contemporary U.S. Sacred Sexuality Traditions and Trends available for purchase. 301.650.9058, lorainehutchins@starpower.net, www.lorainehutchins.com
Gene Freeheart Long: Workshops in DC metropolitan area including group massage, body acceptance, sexual secrets, inner transformation, and compassionate communication. Individual/couple counseling. Also founder of an Intimate Community. www. freeheart.net, info@freeheart.net, 703.242.6072
Maichael William Kirk: L.M.T. Deirdre Limoges C.M.T. Body Temple Healing Arts: Private sessions, classes, and workshops in yoga, tantra, sacred touch, and sacred union for couples. Creating oneness through touch in sessions of Tantric Breathwork, Ayurvedic Massage, Goddess Massage, TMJ Throat Release, Reiki, Cranial Yoga, and Lomi-Lomi Massage. Greater Washington DC area, WV, VA, MD. 304/258-9555 Tantrika@bigfoot.com
SOUTH EAST
Florida Nancy Casey: CSW and author of many articles (Loving More Magazine) offers coaching and/or counseling services in poly/relationship issues and women's sexuality. Sliding fee scale. 727.868.2524 (Hudson, FL) Nov.-April; 585.322.9949 (Bliss, NY) May-Oct., www.becomelove.com, polynan@aol.com, Diana & Richard Daffner: Certified Sexologists. Creators of Tantra Tai Chi, Reiki Teachers. Background in Aikido, meditation and massage. Body-centered practices, movement and communication to blend sexual energy, love and spiritual joy. 877.282.4244, www.IntimacyRetreats.com
Karen E Engebretsen-Larash: PsyD, DABPS, DNBAE, DAPA, FACAPP, FAAIM, CDVC, DAC, CHT, Psychologist and certified sex therapist. Practice includes working sexuality/relationship conflicts using a trauma-based model with emphasis on healing mind, body, and spirit. Special attention on men's issues and emotional needs. Continuing education opportunities. Plantation, FL, 954.779.2855. www.drkaren.com, drkaren@earthlink.net
BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST COASTS
Arizona
Cheryl Townsend: Transformational Body Work. Ten years offering authentic connection, self-discovery, and a safe haven to explore being sexually alive and healing the sexual-spiritual split. Tucson 520.954.0909, reggit200@hotmail.com
Louisiana
Peter B. Anderson: Ph.D. Professor & Graduate Coordinator, Dept. of Human Performance & Health Promotion, Faculty, Program in Women's Studies U. of New Orleans-Lakefront Campus. Specializing in human sexuality and health education. Executive Director of Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. 504.280.7061
NORTH WEST
Washington
Jay Craver: Trained with Body Electric School of Massage in Taoist Erotic Massage with further training in methods for integrating sexuality and spirituality. I work with men in a holistic way, using breath, movement and touch to awaken and balance spirit and body energy. Seattle, WA. 206.799.4148, JCRAVER007@aol.com
Oregon
Isaac George: intuitive spiritual counselor, healer, workshop facilitator. Assisting others in dissolving old belief systems and patterns that block the natural connection to Divine sensuality and deliberate, ecstatic living. Eugene, OR. 800.891.8044, 541.338.8674, spiritlife444@hotmail.com, www.archangelariel.com
California
Margot Anand: the world's foremost teacher of Tantra, founder of SkyDancing Tantra and author of 4 best selling books including The Art of Sexual Ecstasy. 877.982.6872 www.ecstaticliving.com or www.margotanand.com
Deborah Taj Anapol: PhD clinical psychology, Director of Sacred Space Institute, author of Polyamory: The New Love Without Limits. San Francisco Bay Area and international retreats on sex and spirit, tantra, pelvic heart integration, and conscious relating. I work with individuals and partners in person or by telephone. 415.507.1739, taj@lovewithoutlimits.com, www.lovewithoutlimits.com
Dossie Easton: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, co-author of The Ethical Slut. Private practice in San Francisco, serving communities of sexual minorities and with special focus on including spiritual awareness in therapy process. 415.752.7455. mzdossie@earthlink.net
Ellen Eatough: MA, East-West Psychology, Certified Hypnotherapist, founder of Extatica.com. Release sexual trauma and past relationships with the use of innovative technologies designed to release cellular memory, emotional blocks and harmonize subtle energies. Mill Valley, www.extatica.com, ellen@extatica.com, 415-388-6766
Jorge N. Ferrer: PhD, Core Faculty at the East-West Psychology of the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco. Author of Revisioning Transpersonal Theory: A Participatory Vision of Human. I teach sexuality and spirituality at CIIS, help facilitate workshops and retreats on Holistic Sexuality at CIIS, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, and Esalen Institute, (with Ramon V. Albareda and Marina T. Romero). Associate Faculty at ESTEL School of Integral Studies, Barcelona. 415.575.6100 x416, JFerrer@ciis.edu. www.ciis.edu, www.estel.es
Linda Savage: PhD, MFT, psychologist, AASECT certified sex educator and Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology. I treat individuals and couples with sexual/marital issues. Author of Reclaiming Goddess Sexuality, Vista, CA., 760.758.3308, lindasavagephd@goddesstherapy.com, see www.goddesstherapy.com
HAWAII
Sasha Lessin: PhD, Dean, School of Tantra, Relationship Counselor, Polyamory Advisor, Certified Holotropic, Hypnotherapy and Jungian Pastlife Therapist and Viniyoga Instructor. Wife Janet and I counsel individuals, couples, triads and moresomes in multiparter loving, compassionate communication and tantra. We Co-authored How to Really Love a Woman and The Polytantra Puja, Sacred Sexuality Celebration for Polyamorous Lovers. Maui, 808.244.4103. alessin@aloha.net. www.schooloftantra.com
Janet Lessin: President, World Tantra Association, Director, School of Tantra. Co-counsel, with Dr. Sasha Lessin, communication, tantra and alternate relationships. Maui, 808.244.4103. Co-author of How to Really Love a Woman and The Polytantra Puja, Sacred Sexuality Celebration for Polyamorous Lovers and numerous articles in Loving More Magazine. Planetsexy@aol.com. www.schooloftantra.com
PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico-Cabo Rojo: Bi-Poly support and social group. Serena 787 254 6374 (home); email serena1@centennialpr.net
CANADA
Pat Parisi: MEd, psychotherapist and retreat leader. Working compassionately with people on issues related to sexuality, sexual trauma, depression and body awareness. I also lead groups/retreats celebrating the renewal of sexuality and spirituality. Toronto, Canada. 416.854-6223 pat@windhorseworkshops.ca For more information, www.windhorseworkshops.ca
SPAIN
Ramon V. Albareda: clinical psychologist, theologian, and sexologist. Founder/director of ESTEL Center of Personal Growth and School of Integral Studies in Barcelona, and co-creator of Holistic Sexuality, an integral approach to psychospiritual healing and transformation that works experientially with the body, sexuality, and nature. Co-author of Nacidos de la Tierra: Sexualidad, Origen del Ser Humano. I teach workshops and seminars on Holistic Sexuality in Spain, Finland, and California (Esalen Institute). Ramond@estel.es, www.estel.es
Marina T. Romero: therapist and teacher. Director of ESTEL Center of Personal Growth and School of Integral Studies in Barcelona, and co-creator of Holistic Sexuality, an integral approach to psychospiritual healing and transformation that works experientially with the body, sexuality, and nature. Co-author of Nacidos de la Tierra: Sexualidad, Origen del Ser Humano. Adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. I teach workshops and seminars on Holistic Sexuality in Spain, Finland, and California (Esalen Institute). Marina@estel.es, www.estel.es
NON GEOGRAPHICALLY SENSITIVE AND PROFESSIONALS WHO TRAVEL
Steve & Lokita Carter: pioneers in the art of ecstatic living, and renowned for their Timeless Loving and Tantric Massage workshops. They are the creators of the best-selling DVDs "Tantric Massage for Lovers" and "The Breath of Tantric Love". Their teachings are the result of their passion for life, love, spirituality and each other and are founded on years of study, practice and teaching of Tantra, Eastern spirituality, massage therapy, group facilitation and breath work. They are advocates for living ecstatically every moment of our lives. Based in California, Steve & Lokita teach all over the USA, Costa Rica and Mexico. 877.982.6872, http://www.ecstaticliving.com/. info@ecstaticliving.com.
Daphne Rose Kingma: teacher of relationships as a spiritual art form, author of ten books about love, men and relationships, including The Future of Love, selected by Neale Donald Walsh as "one of ten books that could change the world." Available for speaking, consultation, and workshops. For schedule: www.daphnekingma.com. Contact Molly Stuart 9l6.498.1455, Daphne@daphnekingma.com
Joseph Kramer: PhD, I offer video and hands-on education to sex coaches and erotic bodyworkers through the New School of Erotic Touch (www.eroticmassage.com) and through the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (www.iashs.edu). kramer@erospirit.org
Joseph Kramer: PhD, Introduction to Masturbation Coaching E-Mail Class. Begin anytime. This five-session e-class can be helpful for anyone exploring masturbation as spiritual practice or for those who wish to assist others. kramer@erospirit.org
Christine VanCoughnett: Tantra teacher using energy, massage, breath, movement, yoga, dance and stretching to open awareness and the embodied life force energy. Couples, singles, group work provides the release of stuck patterns and emotions in the physical. You become more balanced, open, alive and clear. 845.797.7086, myapearl@hotmail.com
GROUPS
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): designed to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful. Other resources of human diversity. Chapters meet in 460 locations. see www.pflag.org for local chapters
Institute for 21st Century Relationships: Annual Building Bridges conference features networking, experiential, and interactive learning opportunities for researchers, participants in, and other interested parties, regarding all aspects of nontraditional intimate relationships. 703.561.8136, www.lovethatworks.org, institute@lovethatworks.org
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Sexual Freedom Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.: a 501(c)3 (tax exempt) corporation. Provides attorney and expert witness fees, in cases involving alternative sexual expression. Valerie White, executive director, 156 Massapoag Ave. Sharon, MA 02067, 781.784.6114, 781.784.7949 fax, valerie@forevermail.com, www.sfldef.org
The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing: an organization of more than 2200 clergy, theologians, and religious educators who affirm a progressive vision of religion and sexuality. www.religiousinstitute.org Their guidebook, A Time To Build: Creating Sexually Healthy Faith Communities is available for $12.95 prepaid from: The Religious Institute, 302 Main Avenue # 335, Norwalk, CT 06851
DIRECTORIES/MEDIA
Loving More: the only magazine on new models for relationships - polyamory, open couples, triads & moresomes, sharing a lover, expanded family, sexual healing, jealousy, sacred sex, coparenting, community, and other topics of interest to those who want to explore love outside the box. Plus local groups, resources, events and personal ads. Contact: 303-543-7540. Or see www.LoveMore.com. lovingmore@lovemore.com
David Steinberg: writes a monthly column on sex and gender issues. Comes Naturally is online, free and confidential. He does reviews, interviews, and other features. To be added to his list, send your name and email address to eronat@aol.com. David has three books: Erotic by Nature: A Celebration of Life, of Love, and of Our Wonderful Bodies, and The Erotic Impulse: Honoring the Sensual Self, and Photo Sex: Fine Art Sexual Photography Comes of Age. eronat@aol.com, www.sexuality/org/l/davids/ps.html, www.davidsteinberg.us. 831.426.7082
Bisexuality Aware Professionals Directory: psychologists, pastoral counselors, doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, massage workers, writers, speakers, educators and others. Visit www.bizone.org/bap/joining.html to find resources or to submit your free listing.
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