Reverend Elaine D. Thomas, M.S., Co-Founder & Director
Elaine has worked in the metaphysical field for 38 years as a medium, healer, spiritual counselor and teacher. Elaine was a student of Rev. Edith Sandy Wendling, renowned medium and teacher, who herself was a student of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Lady Doyle. Elaine received training that was rich in the traditions of Spiritualism's foremost early thinkers. Ordained in 1974 as a Spiritualist minister, her commitment as a student of spiritual truth is an ongoing process. In 1988, Elaine co-founded and became co-director of The School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy.

In 1975, Elaine completed her undergraduate program in education at the University of Buffalo. Seven years in teaching gave Elaine experience in developing creative education strategies, based upon the individual needs and abilities of her students. This led her to create an educational environment where students of all ages could again become aware of their spiritual gifts and how to use them every day, for themselves and others. In 1981, Elaine completed her Masters degree in counseling at Canisius College, in Buffalo, NY. She focused her studies upon the integration of death and dying issues, grief counseling, and her personal experience with the transformative gifts that mediumship and spiritual healing can bring to all.

Tom Cratsley, B.S., Assistant Director
A dynamic healer and teacher, Tom has developed innovative methods for healing which achieve consistent results. His ability to combine the gifts of left and right brain abilities for healing have inspired his students for many years. Tom's joyful approach opens the hearts of all who work with him. Tom's education includes a B.S. from University of Buffalo. He has also studied psychology and religion at Harvard Divinity School. He has traveled extensively for over 37 years, teaching and healing throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Rev. Ron Thornton, Co-Trainer, Spiritual Insight Training
Ron is a certified practitioner of both Erickson hypnosis and Neurolin-guistic Programming, having studied under John Grinder, co-founder of NLP(TM). Ron has integrated his 31 years of experience in managerial and staff training with his prophetic and healing talents to bring a unique blend of teaching, healing and counseling to groups and churches in both Canada and the United States. Ron established his formal ministry in Toronto, Ontario, after graduating from the School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy.

Rev. Jessie C. Furst, B.A., Spiritual Insight Training Faculty
Jessie Furst is an ordained minister of Fellowships Of The Spirit with a B.A. in Human Resource Admin-istration. She has studied mediumship, psychic and spiritual development at the Arthur Findlay College in England. Jessie has appeared on radio & TV, is a certified Professional Seminar Leader, Hypnotherapist, Astrologer, NLP(TM) Practitioner, registered Medium in Lily Dale. She is a volunteer for the Domestic Violence Program & Hospice, & inspiring teacher & intuitive consultant for over 28 years.

Rev. Barbara Sanson
Graduate of the School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy, she has studied and worked in this field since 1970. She is a certified NLP(TM) practitioner, is certified in Therapeutic Touch, and has worked extensively with the hospice movement. Barbara is a powerful model of the successful integration of healing and prophecy. She combines both aspects of her spiritual gifts with ease. Barbara is currently the President of the Lily Dale Healing Association, and has served as the chairperson of Lily Dale's Healing Temple since the 1992.

Master Robert Peng
Robert Peng is an internationally renowned Qigong Master. At age seven he apprenticed under the personal guidance of the legendary Ye Xiaoyao, an enlightened Buddhist monk. At 17, he began his healing practice. In his late twenties he began to teach publicly. Within three years he had taught over 150,000 students. Robert graduated from university in Changsha, with a degree in English Literature and worked as a professor. Robert attends to a busy private healing practice in New York City and travels extensively with his teaching and healing. www.robertpeng.com

Caroline Boddie
Caroline has traveled throughout the world working as a healer, intuitive counselor, author and metaphysical teacher for 29 years. She is a Reiki Master, Vice President and Supervising Teacher for the American Reiki Master Association. Caroline's extensive knowledge in the use of gems and crystals for spiritual evolution and healing has made her a leader in the field.

Dr. Kenneth Koles, Ph.D.
For over 36 years Ken has been a practitioner, teacher, and author in the fields of wholistic health, complementary medicine and spiritual growth. His work experience includes: Instructor for the Upledger Institute, Visiting Lecturer at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Director of Cleveland Healing Arts Institute, Instructor of Tai Chi Chuan & Yoga. Along with Ken's numerous teaching commitments, he maintains a busy private practice in Shaker Heights, OH.

Karin Schlüeter Lonegren
Karin is a gifted healer and artist. She has studied alternative healing with the famous MacManaway family in Strathmiglo, Scotland. Karin's teachings provide tools that are meant to be used and incorporated with other techniques. Karin studied art with several Dutch painters. Her contemporary abstract paintings are the result of her intuitive visions. Karin lives in Glastonbury, England, where she paints and does her healing work.

Rev. Sharon A. Kestler, M.S., NCC
Sharon is a 1996 graduate of the School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy. For the past 33 years she has worked with "at risk" youth as a counselor and educator. Sharon maintains a private practice for counseling and spiritual healing, works with Clowning, Hospice and Prison Ministries in Erie, PA. Sharon has also brought her gifts to mission work in Central America in a number of Mayan communities.

Sharon A. Klingler
With a B.A. in psychology and postgraduate work in transpersonal studies, Sharon was originally inspired to investigate greater consciousness as a result of her profound experiences as an identical twin. Her book, Intuition and Beyond, published by Rider Books of Random House, provides clear and insightful steps to access the inner source of ingenuity, creativity, success and vitality. Travel Into Your Past Lives, her audio regression, was published by The Recorded Book Co. of Sydney, Australia. Sharon lectures throughout the U.S., Europe and Australia. As a medium, she has maintained a private practice for more than 30 years with high profile clients from all around the world.

Shirley Calkins Smith
Shirley founded the Rochester Center for the Healing Arts, and the Spiritual Awareness Retreat Center in 1984, to assist individuals in seeking their Higher Selves. She is also the former director of the University of Science and Philosophy in Virginia. She is an evolutionary tutor, psychic, and healer using Healing Breath and Breathwork for personal transformation. Shirley is currently enjoying her work as a Registered Medium in Lily Dale, NY.

Rev. Gregory Kehn
Acclaimed 4th generation Spiritualist medium and compassionate counselor, he has dedicated himself to spiritual work since his ordination in 1980. Greg's highly detailed and accurate work has made him a regular guest throughout the U.S. on radio and T.V. He maintains offices in Lily Dale, NY and Florida.

Rev. Neal Rzepkowski, M.D.
Dr. Neal Rzepkowski has been interested in Spiritualism since he came to Lily Dale when he was 16 and received his first reading. That started a spiritual journey of adventure. He was ordained as a Spiritualist minister in June of 1978, one month after graduating as an "M.D.", and is also a registered medium in Lily Dale. Spirit led him to begin doing sweat lodges in Lily Dale 15 yrs. ago, and he continues to do them. As a medical doctor, his specialties include HIV Medicine and Family Practice with a holistic approach. He himself has been HIV positive for over 24 yrs., and in part credits the healing vibrations around Lily Dale to his continuing good health.

Sig Lonegren, M.A.
Sig is an international author, teacher, and researcher of ancient sacred sites, and an authority on the use of dowsing and labyrinths for intuitional problem-solving. He blends mythology and wisdom of the ancients from around the world to enrich our experience of the world today. Sig is a Trustee Emeritus of the American Society of Dowsers and headed their Dowsing School for several years. He is the author of Spiritual Dowsing, The Pendulum Kit, and Labyrinths: Ancient Myths and Modern Uses, and founded a school for the Construction & Uses of Sacred Space in Vermont. He is an ordained Fellowships minister, and presently lives in Glastonbury, England, where he continues his writing and cyberspace ministry. www.geomancy.org

Dr. Rocco A. Errico, Ph.D, Th.D
Rocco A. Errico, Ph.D, Th.D, is the founder and president of the Noohra Foundation of Smyrna, GA. Dr. Errico is an ordained Unity minister, lecturer, author, Bible authority, translator, Aramaic instructor, educator and spiritual counselor. He is a gifted and brilliant teacher and author and is one of the most dynamic and sought-after speakers. He offers keys which unlock mystical and metaphysical meanings in Scripture. Dr. Errico's books include: And There Was Light, Setting a Trap for God: The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus, Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys, The Mysteries of Creation: The Genesis Story, The Message of Mathew, 7 volume set on Aramaic Light on the New Testament, The Aramaic Light on Genesis.

Rev. Penny Donovan
Penny has been a naturally gifted channel since childhood. After being ordained in 1960 by Rev. Edith Sandy Wendling, she founded the Trinity Temple of the Holy Spirit Church in Albany, NY, where she served as Pastor for 37 years. She is the author of several books on spirituality and is currently working on another. Penny resides in Albany, NY, and travels extensively with her teaching schedule.

Barbara Hand Clow & Gerry Clow
Barbara Hand Clow, M.A., author of eight popular books, including Catastrophobia, The Pleiadian Agenda, Liquid Light of Sex, Alchemy of Nine Dimensions & The Mayan Code. She has received international acclaim for her work on past-life regression, initiatic journeys, and astrological counseling. She co-founded Bear & Company Publishers, with her husband Gerry Clow in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Gerry is a Registered Polarity Practitioner (RPP) and a Craniosacral Therapist (CST) and Spiritual Healer. Barbara and Gerry live in Vancouver, BC.

Rev. Dorothy McCarthy, RN
For 36 years Dorothy's healing ministry has been in Mental Health Counseling. Her work with clients as a Psychiatric Nurse, a Therapist, her work with female and male inmates in Forensic Mental Health, and a meditation instructor has been on the cutting edge. Dorothy is a graduate of the School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy's first graduating class and served as President and Board Member of Fellowships Of The Spirit for 17 years.