Practitioners

Andrea-Marie Stark is an intuitive practitioner, holistic counselor and Reiki Master with several lineages. She is a professional member of the International Center for Reiki Training, and she studied and teaches Reiki with a Shamanic Master. She uses intuition and energy healing techniques and studies forms of energy work, Hakomi Therapy, Dream Work, Chakras, Tarot, Reiki, Bach flower remedies, mindfulness, Mystic Shamanism, Animal Wisdom, The Sacred Feminine, and body/mind holism to help clients discover ways to alleviate suffering and create positive change. Please visit her website for more information. Andrea-Marie can be reached at 818-568-6983, Info@AndreaMarieStark.com.

Chris Tickner, PhD, MFT has been blending body, mind and spirit for over 25 years. With both Master's and Doctoral degrees in Somatic Psychology, Dr. Tickner is passionate about bringing the inherent wisdom and healing potential of the body/mind connection to his clients and the community. He blends together cutting-edge research on the brain, ancient meditation and mindfulness practices, along with deep compassion and a sense of humor to form a powerful and safe healing space. Dr. Tickner works with a wide variety of clients and has specialties in working with trauma (both acute and complex), children/teens, and couples. He also runs several groups including groups focusing on men's issues, building resilience, stress reduction, and relational intimacy. You can learn more at www.bodymindpsych.com. Chris can be reached at 818-568-6982, Info@BodyMindPsych.com.

Sandi Bohle, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#112620). Sandi has found that
personal change and growth come from creating an encouraging, supportive, safe, compassionate, and
empathetic environment where an individual can discover oneself and grow. Specializing in complex
trauma, she works from a Psychodynamic approach synthesized with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and
EMDR while incorporating humor, play, and somatic modalities to help individuals address the various
challenges that life and relationships often bring. Her goal is to work collaboratively with her clients to
help them find healthier ways of being and heal mind, body, and soul. Learn more at www.sandibohletherapy.com. Sandi can be reached at 424.341.1977 or sandibohle@gmail.com.
personal change and growth come from creating an encouraging, supportive, safe, compassionate, and
empathetic environment where an individual can discover oneself and grow. Specializing in complex
trauma, she works from a Psychodynamic approach synthesized with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and
EMDR while incorporating humor, play, and somatic modalities to help individuals address the various
challenges that life and relationships often bring. Her goal is to work collaboratively with her clients to
help them find healthier ways of being and heal mind, body, and soul. Learn more at www.sandibohletherapy.com. Sandi can be reached at 424.341.1977 or sandibohle@gmail.com.
Sara Kang, Registered Marriage and Family Associate, practices holistic psychotherapy. Sara’s holistic approach weaves together Western psychological theory with Eastern traditions of spirituality in order to promote balance and harmony in the lives of her clients. Sara guides clients during life transitions with compassion, mindfulness, and hope. Specialties include women in transitional life phases, children and families, individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD, men experiencing intimacy/relational issues, new and expectant parents. Individuals of all ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and sexual/gender identities are welcomed. Sara can be reached at 626.221.9883 or sarajkang@gmail.com.
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Charles Zeng, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#117616) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#7379), specializes in depth psychology and affirmative psychotherapy. After working in non-profit community mental health, Charles has experience with a diverse population of adults, adolescents, couples, and has facilitated process groups with folks around issues of vulnerability and self-acceptance. With a non-judgmental approach, Charles wants to stay curious in getting to know his clients so that they can feel safe about asking for what they need. There is often so much shame around not knowing who we are, Charles is here to help tame that shame, and work together to uncover our deeper sense of self. Finding the right therapist can be a daunting experience. You have already taken a brave first step in being here and asking for what you need. Charles also provides therapy in Cantonese and Mandarin. For more information, please visit TamingShame.com. Charles can be reached at (323)208-9890 and TamingShame@gmail.com.

Nathan Maffin (NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Starrett System Movement and Mobility, CrossFit Level One Certified) Nathan is Tree of Life Healing’s personal trainer! With over 15 years of experience, Nathan regularly collaborates with psychotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, doulas and birthing teachers, and many other local alternative healing professionals. It is quite common for a Tree of Life Healing client, already working with one of our practitioners, to start seeing Nathan to deepen their work. Nathan works individually, with couples and groups, and can be contacted at nathanmaffin@gmail.com or by calling 626-644-7623.