The idea
for The Santa Barbara Wellness Directory
was born a few years ago when we first started our web
design business. We have so many friends that are Massage
Therapists, acupuncturists,
environmentalists,
Yogis, Musicians,
Artists, etc. and needed a web presence,
so we thought "why not put everyone in one place?"
Empower
those doing good work and create a business for ourselves. The
idea simmered, got re-affirmed often and started to take shape,
so we embarked.
We
believe that now more than ever there is a need for healing, a
need for people to connect with each other and to share the information
necessary to make a better world. This site is a medium for these
ideals to manifest.
Blessings
Al
et al
"Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world;
indeed it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Who
We Are
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Al Marcelline - President
I
know I was born, this time, to help bridge the seeming gap
between Spiritual, Physical and Monetary.
I've
done a magically diverse tour to arrive right here, right
now, having been a successful professional stock trader,
ditch digger, magazine editor, bulk-mail driver, web conceiver
and more in that order, all the while being a musician.
Each of these experiences help me daily to help further
the vision of The Directory.
There
is a reason why the Seers, Healers, Poets and Jesters were
always next to the Queen and King. The Santa Barbara
Wellness Directory is our pro-sponse to our collective
need to re-empower an aspect that must re-assume its vital
role and potential now.
I
know that all is vibrational, cyclical and perfect, and
I am very optimistic about what we will accomplish when
we organize and synergize.
Vision, Faith, Commitment and Magic have brought together
this incredible Team. |
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Suzanne Riordan - Community
Suzanne founded the Santa Barbara Single Parent Alliance
and co-founded Santa Barbara Homeless Coalition and Families
ACT! (FACT), a community of families advocating for a more
effective and compassionate approach to healing emotional/mental
imbalance and substance abuse.
She has a Masters Degree in Education.
Suzanne
has been the fire in the belly that has kept The Directory
buzzing since soon after its inception. A networker, published
writer, dance instructor, massage therapist, community advocate
and much more, she tirelessly turns over the rocks traditionally
deemed uncomfortable and inconvenient. Avant-Garde is an
understatement. |
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Cindy Kennedy - Designer
& Co-creator, Secretary
I
am very proud to have helped conceptualize and develop The
Santa Barbara Wellness Directory. This is a project
dedicated to the healing of us all, from the successful
promotion of each member's business, to the health achieved
in those receiving the wellness products and services. We
are changing the world!
I
also own and operate Artemis
Studios, a Santa Barbara-based Web and Graphic Design
Company. I love design, art, communication, information,
all that the web encompasses and enables. The ability to
share ourselves and to create business is a powerful one
and I am enjoying the experience.
I am an artist and also promote a directory of Santa Barbara
artists. There is so much amazing art right here in our
community, have a look! www.sbartists.com
My personal art can also be seen at cynthiakennedy.com.
I
hold a Bachelors Degree from the University of California
at Santa Barbara and have done extensive post graduation
course work in design, art and multi-media. |
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