Elyse Briggs, NCTMB, LMT, ERYT-500

Elyse is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a Licensed Massage Therapist, a registered THAI Therapist and a certified and nationally registered teacher of massage therapy for twenty years. Elyse has a private practice and is the owner of Yoga at the Village in Glendale, California. www.yogaatthevillage.com

Beth S. Marcus, M.D.

Dr. Marcus is a Family Doctor with Descanso Family Practice in Glendale, California and has been practicing in the Foothill area for 18 years. She completed a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and treats patients of all ages with a special interest in adolescents, women’s health, prevention and nutrition. descansofamilypractice.com

Jeffrey M. Ring, Ph.D.

Dr. Ring is the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Family Medicine Residency Program at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles. He teaches doctor-patient communication and mind-body medicine. Dr. Ring is the first author of a new book, the Curriculum for Culturally Responsive Health Care: The Step by Step Guide for Cultural Competence Training (Radcliffe Press, 2008). Contact Dr. Ring 323-226-1100.

Kris Sanders, RYT-500

Kris completed her teacher training program at Yoga at the Village and received her certification in Hatha yoga. She is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. In addition to teaching yoga, she along with her husband Jim, have a media production business in Pasadena, California. www.reelideas.com