Latham Thomas is a graduate of both Columbia University, where she earned a degree in Visual arts and Environmental Science, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is a certified holistic health counselor, and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She studied as an herbal apprentice, under a master herbalist in California beginning at age 7, learning about medicinal herbs and wild edibles.

Today Latham mixes her passions of plant physiology, botany, holistic wellness, fitness, yoga, and cuisine into a lifestyle program that supports the various needs of her clients. Specializing in maternal and child wellness, Latham served as Program coordinator and head instructor for the Healthy Moms-Healthy Babies project for the B-Healthy organization. She has been featured on Fox 5 news as an expert on organic foods and kid’s health.

She was a chef at a downtown yoga studio, where she prepared vegetarian, vegan, and raw food for yogis. Latham was a featured chef at the North American Vegetarian Society’s Summerfest this July. She has taught culinary education to youth at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health in NYC, and guest teaches at the Natural Kitchen Cooking School in New Jersey. She is passion- ate about educating others about food.

Latham is also certified Vinyasa Yoga tradition, she teaches yoga and Mindful Eating workshops at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. Her favorite dish is sauteed brussel sprout greens with garlic and olive oil. Visit her website: www.panelaproductions.com


Dr. Edward Belbruno is a graduate of the Courant Institute of New York University, where his advisor was Juergen Moser. He is a Visiting Research Collaborator in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University. His areas of interest are celestial mechanics, dynamical systems, dynamical astronomy, and aerospace engineering.

He has always loved outer space, and his work led to the first application of chaos theory to space travel--spectacularly demonstrated in 1991 when his calculations rescued a Japanese spacecraft that would have missed the Moon without the assistance of his theoretical work applied to this immediate problem.

Belbruno is president and founder of the company Innovative Orbital Design, Inc. and he holds many international patents on routes in space. He has published numerous papers in the fields of mathematics, aerospace engineering, dynamical astronomy and he has three books in process. Capture Dynamics and Chaotic Motions in Celestial Mechanics is his latest book. He consults regularly with NASA, and recently has appeared on NBC's Today Show twice to discuss space related issues.

He is also a professional artist who has held many one-man shows worldwide, including in Paris, Rome, Turin, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Boston, and Washington. His oil paintings are in major collections, including NASA headquarters' executive collection in Washington. He loves sports, particularly fixed spin cycling and boxing, which he says keeps him on his toes. Visit his website: www.edbelbruno.com


Carol Anne Wasserman is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She is a New York University graduate, Cum Laude, Dean's Circle, and has attended the Kushi Institute of Macrobiotics. Visit her website: www.macrobioticmagic.com









Patrick M. Riley has been an advocate of natural health care since 1978. A graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia, Patrick pursued studies in macrobiotics, shiatsu and related health subjects at the Kushi Institutes in London, England and Boston, MA.

In 1982 following a brief employment in the natural food industry, Patrick co-founded the Bucks County Macrobiotic Center in Langhorne, PA. It was here at the community level that Patrick refined his skills as a teacher, therapist and counselor. The success of the center was largely due to his enthusiasm for a comprehensive learning experience. The multi-dimensional educational program he helped develop and sponsor attracted countless participants to the center, a dynamic full service macrobiotic facility.

In 1990 he established the Pennsylvania School of Shiatsu, a 350 hour certification program that prepared students for careers in shiatsu therapy. Recognized as an expert in the art of shiatsu, Patrick has presented workshops and seminars throughout the United States and Europe. He currently teaches at the Strengthening Health Institute. Patrick devotes his professional time to working with individuals assisting them to restore their natural healing ability through the use of diet and common sense living. In addition to his professional travel schedule, which includes regular visits to New Jersey, he maintains offices in Philadelphia and Lancaster, PA. Patrick hopes to publish his first book in the near future. Visit his website: www.patrickmriley.com


Amy Connelly is a graduate of La Salle University and founder of the company centered spaces. As certified feng shui practitioner, Amy teaches how to create balanced environments (including kitchens) that are supportive of the individuals who live and work in that space.

Amy has a background in organizing and enjoys bringing a practical eye to energetic work. Her training at the Feng Shui Alliance School exposed her to varied professionals and theories, providing a combination of feng shui tools such as form, compass, and 5 element theory among others. It is this diverse background that sets the tone for her integrative, personalized style of feng shui.

For more information about feng shui, visit www.centeredspaces.com.