MARYJOOSTEN LOPATA, RN, MA: Besides being a Registered Nurse for over three decades, Mary is certified as a hypnotherapist and a Reiki Master, and is a member of the American Holistic Nursing Association. She has taught and given health presentations in a variety of settings. Her intention is to empower people to rediscover the healer within and integrate that innate knowledge into daily practice so that healing can take place despite dysfunction in the healthcare system.