Dr. Sondra Education, Author, Fun Facts
Education & Certifications
- B.S.W. in Social Work
- M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- D.A. in Coaching and Counseling
- Hendricks Certified Body Centered Psychotherapist
- Certified Massage Therapist from The Boulder School of Massage Therapy
- Mentored by Dr. David Schnarch, author of The Passionate Marriage
- Certified with Dr Bruce Fisher, Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends
- Certified PAIRS facilitator (The Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills)
- Prepare/Enrich testing for relationship strengths and shortcomings
- Realtor with EXP real estate
- Protégé with Dominque Paul Fratkin, French architect, Feng Shui specialist
- Protégé with Jay Fiset, creator of Mastermind to Millions
- Protégé with Suzanne Evans, Thrive Business School
Professional Experiences
- First massage therapist & spa owner in Fort Collins, CO
- Speaker for the Professional Women’s Network & Chamber of Commerce
- Started the Colorado Wholistic Health Network
- Past director of the Whole Health Institute in a Five State Area
- International Speaker on European Tour for the Whole Health Institute
- Owner of Animas Square Commercial Property for Health Practitioners
Fun Facts
- Mom to Mr. Poe the cat
- Lives at Heartwood Ranch, a cohousing community she helped originate
- “Lost” 40 pounds in Mexico, never to be found!
- Gave birth to her son Joren at the age of 45
- Has touched the sand on 26 beaches in 17 countries
- Ran and completed the Durango marathon at age 50
- Climbed a 14,000 ft peak
- Participated in a Kava ceremony in the Fiji Islands
- Bought beach-front property in Belize – future retreat!
- Bought her first home at age 23
- High school Prom Queen (that was an after thought)
- Tropical Retreat Creator: Magical Midlife Mojo, Bury Your Weight in the Sand, Bliss by the Sea, She Who Remembers; _Co-creator with Dr, Avis Attaway of _Loving Hearts Adventures
- Mastermind Facilitator: The Unstoppable Spirit Mastermind, Thriving First Masterminds
- Author: Relationship Insurance and Why You Need It! _Contributing author in _“We Choose to Thrive” by Becky Norwood
- Speaker: Women’s Professional Network The Female Success Blueprint _What a Woman Wants You are Here to Thrive!
- Interviewed for Podcasts: Live, Love Engage _with Gloria Rand, Fabulous at 50 _with Joanne Neweduk
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