ARC Practitioners
Canada: Alberta
Canada: British Columbia
United States
An ARC Practitioner is certified by The ARC Institute in recognition that he or she has satisfactorily met the standards and requirements to treat physical, emotional and personal lifestyle issues. The ARC Institute acknowledges that healing expression is highly individual, therefore each of the qualified practitioners below vary in their approaches, though each maintain the highest standard of quality and integrity.
All Certified ARC Health Practitioners offer one-on-one sessions. Many are skilled in long-distance sessions, some in therapeutic phone work. We invite you to experience ARC Energy Bodywork for yourself.
The practitioners as listed may be contacted personally. Alternatively, if you wish The ARC Institute can recommend a practitioner suited to your personal health goal. Email us at contactus@thearcinstitute.com and we will be glad to find a referral for you.
Canada: Alberta
Heather Faris, BFA
Compassion, Heart, Integrity
 Heather Faris is a Director for the ARC Institute and ARC Institute Instructor (see director/teacher page for extended bio). She is a Certified ARC Bodywork Therapist in private practice since 2003. Heather brings to her practice a wealth of experience evolving out of a commitment to her own creative healing process and spiritual journey. Over the last sixteen years she has studied and explored various healing arts including Hakomi, Reiki, Chi Gong, Kabbalah, Authentic Movement, Creative Visualization and Journey Work. She is passionate about working in circle and uses it as a creative vessel to offer workshops.
“Anyone who wishes to gain new awareness, a stronger sense of self, and more energy and vitality in their life can benefit from ARC. ARC can help you gain a new understanding of how your personal coping strategies cause stress to your body. Once you uncover patterns that keep you stuck you can learn to unhook yourself from energy-draining behaviors and transform your responses. By responding to life in a way that is in line with your being you have greater balance, health and vitality.”
I am passionate about art as well as the creative healing process and am deeply committed to both in my personal and professional life. I believe physical healing can be achieved through emotional exploration and awareness. Once you gain awareness and expression for the buried parts of yourself, the body will no longer need to express them for you.
Sessions with Heather:
I follow your process, recognizing that your body knows its way to wholeness. I create space with compassion and heart-felt presence and help you to deepen your relationship with all aspects of yourself. ARC work is a process of deepening and unfolding. With each session there is new awareness and you begin to live from a fuller place within your being and respond to life in a more dynamic, vital and creative way.
Location: Northwest Professional Building, Central-NW Calgary, AB
The Array of Services I offer:
- ARC Bodywork Therapy
- Past Life Regression
- Circle Workshops/Ceremonial Circles
Calgary, AB, Canada |
Phone (403)461-9153 |
arccalg@telus.net
Testimonials for Heather
“I’ve had other experiences with energy practitioners that were interesting, but not so profound, nor was I touched so deeply or able to access past experience. I was able to go deep into the emotions with such gentleness and non-intrusiveness. It was a very safe and gentle experience.”
- Sophia Lang, Psychologist
"I have experienced many forms of personal growth over a forty year period. I am impressed by Heather’s skill and sensitivity. She has the ability to gently guide me from a place of pain or incompleteness to the love and support that is closer to my true self. I recommend her to anyone who would like to let go of whatever conditioning no longer serves them."
- Joe Bally, Certified Advanced Rolfer
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Canada: British Columbia
April Inness
 "Everyone who is open to their own growth can benefit from ARC Energy Bodywork. Even if the opening to growth is very tiny, it will grow with this work. Life, itself, causes people to need ARC Energy Bodywork.
My specialty is helping others let go of old beliefs developed by life experiences that block the experience of the true self. I believe we are created in absolute perfection. This perfection never changes; we can, however lose sight of it through living and the beliefs we develop. I help my clients rediscover and shape their true selves."
Sessions with April: "I create a very calm, relaxed and open atmosphere, through soft music, soft lighting and color in my healing room. I portray a readiness to hear and follow a client's needs, offering other possibilities when I feel it's appropriate."
Location: A private, quiet healing room in my home, set up to ensure a therapeutic environment, with a softness to create safety and a loving presence.
The Array of Services I offer:
- ARC Bodywork
- Healing Touch
Powell River, BC | Phone: (604) 485-6611 | Email: ainness@telus.net
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Jo-Ann Svensson
Jo-Ann Svensson, in private practice since 2000, is also an ARC Instructor and a Director with The ARC Institute (see Staff page for an expanded bio). She has done research studying the effectiveness of ARC Bodywork with people in early recovery from a substance abuse and founded the Creative Codependence™ Workshops, a unique and compassionate way of rediscovering one’s wholeness.
Jo-Ann’s specialty is working in the emotional realm, but she has extensive experience with physical issues. Believing that most pain, disease and addictive behaviors have an emotional base, Jo-Ann uses ARC BodySpeak™, energy balancing, creative journeying and mindfulness to give expression to these issues and a safe space to resolve. She has used ARC in such diverse areas as a substance abuse detox center and a drop-in for street involved women.
Sessions with Jo-Ann: I generally work with clients as they lie on a massage table but sessions can be in the comfort of chairs or on the phone. If you choose to use the table, you lie fully clothed, face up. I place my hands on or above your body (client’s preference) and work with the energy that presents to me. While working with the energy I ask questions (BodySpeak™) that help you come into resolution of the presenting issue as well as facilitating a deeper connection with who you are, your authentic Self. I have successfully worked with grief, anger, chronic pain, abuse issues and addictive behaviours. I have great satisfaction in helping my clients come to a place where there is greater choice and abundance in life—of living life to its fullest.
www.jo-annsvensson.com
www.creativecodependence.com
www.creativecodependence.blogspot.com
Location: West Vancouver, BC.
The Array of Services I offer:
- ARC Bodywork
- Workshops and Presentations
Vancouver, BC | Phone: (604) 619-3904 | Email: earthandsky@telus.net
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Evie Wur
 "People benefit from ARC Bodywork when they desire a change in their life or want more understanding about their life situation. Each individual holds their own answers. ARC offers opportunities to explore, support and strengthen the self. Keys discovered can offer more freedom, consciousness and greater ability to make one's life choices.
My specialty is my sensitivity and creativity in helping others gain greater insight into themselves, their patterns of behavior, health and life style. My personal healing experience and my passion for this work inspire me to help my clients on their healing journey toward optimum health and well-being."
Sessions with Evie: "I provide a safe, supportive and respectful atmosphere. Using energetic techniques, I place my hands on certain locations on the body to evoke deep relaxation. Dialoguing occurs based on the client's needs. Together we explore what the body, mind or spirit reveals. Through this process the self is empowered with more clarity and understanding."
The Array of Services I offer:
- ARC Bodywork
- Reflexology
- Healing Touch
- Therapeutic Touch
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Combinations of the above techniques
Qualicum Beach, B.C. |
Phone:(250) 951-6387 |
Email: eviewur@shaw.ca
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Sandra MacLean
Spirit Wind Healing
 “With belief, love and awareness you can heal anything. I am guided to help clear clients of blocks that are restricting them on various levels.
I am an ARC Bodywork graduate, currently completing certification. I'm also an Angel Therapy Practitioner® with advanced training. My other training includes NLP & Hypnosis, Hawaiian Huna, Reiki, and Psycho Metric Aura Testing. I have worked with clients at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, utilizing ARC Bodywork and energetic healing techniques to help them with their process."
Sessions with Sandra: "I begin with a prayer for spiritual support, then I connect to your highest and most appropriate good. I channel specific energies for you throughout the session, guided by your angels and my empathic feelings. ARC dialogue can be added to address internal patterns and blocks that may be impinging on your life."
Location: My office space is in a new clinic with a variety of other healthcare practitioners. The clinic consists of a peaceful reception area, an infrared sauna, a dispensary, and three treatment rooms: www.vitalitypr.com
Array of Services Offered:
- ARC Bodywork
- Hawaiian Huna
- Timeline Therapy
- Psycho Metric Aura Testing
- Reiki
- Angel Therapist®
Vitality Natural Wellness Clinic |
#5- 4603 Marine Ave. |
Powell River, B.C. |
Phone: (604) 485-6161
Fax: (604) 487-4274 |
Website: www.spiritwindhealing.com | E-Mail Address: spiritwind@shaw.ca
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Amy Hanson
 Amy’s personal journey and passion in life has been to deepen her connection to spirit through a mind/body connection. In her personal life she spent many years practicing different art forms; Meditation, Hatha and Kundilini Yoga, Qi Gong, and Tae Kwon Do. For ten years she trained, competed and taught Olympic style Tae Kwon Do. She became National Champion in 1987 and went on to teach self defense for women. Professionally, she spent twenty years managing people and was a Certified Corporate Instructor. Throughout her life she focused on supporting and teaching people. Certifying as an ARC practitioner was the perfect match for her to combine the mind/body/spirit connection with her love of helping people.
There is profound change happening on Earth right now. The gift that we can give ourselves is to spend time reflecting inwardly to release the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that no longer align with who we are spiritually. The stresses we put on ourselves manifest as dis-ease in many forms. Inner growth brings new perspective to our outer world and allows opportunity for more positive choice. As transformation happens individually and we live in a more expanded state, we offer the world a chance to follow. ARC provides for the possibility of creating efficient and long-lasting change for you.
Sessions with Amy: "There are two options to choose in an ARC Bodywork Session. The first is to experience the deep relaxation process of an energy only session where I balance, replenish, and align the chakra system. I intuitively assess each person and then use energy and pressure point techniques that are specific to that person. Enjoy soft music, fine aromatherapy scents, and quiet time especially for you. The second option is to experience a combination of energy work and ARC BodySpeak™ dialogue. I provide a sacred space for you to authentically feel into the areas of your life that may be creating stress. I stand present, witness with compassion, and respect your unique process, asking key questions to help you discover your own innate wisdom. We co-adventure into the inner world of parts, exploring the parts that take away from your life force, look at the underlying issues, and gently release patterns that no longer serve you. I then support you to clarify your life direction and embrace new choices that lead to a more expanded way of life. "
Location: Inspirational Healing is situated near Shawnigan Lake in a dedicated area in my home. The space creates an atmosphere that encourages relaxation, self-reflection, and discovery.
Array of Services Offered in the Cowichan Valley:
- ARC Energy Work Session
- ARC BodySpeak™ Session
- Relaxation Workshops
Amy Hanson, Certified ARC Health Practitioner |
2842 Gregory Road |
Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
| V0R 2W1
Phone: (250)743-6126 |
Fax: (604) 743-6124 |
E-Mail Address: amy.hanson99@gmail.com
Testimonials for Amy
“ARC has the potential for being a very deep form of healing. It relies on the client’s own body-wisdom to self-heal, guided by the skilful facilitation of the practitioner. Amy is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and respectful. She has a gentle reassuring presence that instills confidence in me. My sessions with Amy enabled me to address not only the physical problem I was experiencing but also the underlying emotional aspects, which led to lasting change.”
- Judith Martin, Ph.D.
"Amy is a very intuitive and creative practitioner who excels in establishing a safe and respectful
space in which to explore personal issues. I appreciate her confidant, yet sensitive, and gentle manner
that quickly creates a deep trust to process feelings and life situations. I highly recommend Amy
for anyone who wishes to gain more insight as well as a stronger and more aware sense of Self."
- Teacher in Qualicum Beach
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United States
Anita McHarg
 "All can benefit from ARC Bodywork: from people who are depressed and feel like there is nothing to look forward to in life, to people who are comfortable with life but would just like to feel a bit more "alive", to those who have reached a higher state of consciousness and are ready to move to the next level of transformation.
I believe everything on the planet is connected through our energy patterns, both past and present. I believe we are all striving to re-integrate the parts of ourselves that have broken off from our Higher Self in the erroneous belief that Parts are necessary to cope with life."
Sessions with Anita: "I begin each session by chatting with the client to see where they are and what they want to work on. Then I do an energy scan, with the client fully clothed and lying on an extra-padded massage table. Using non-linear questioning and other techniques I follow the client to where they need to go to get insight into their particular issues, release blocks, and increase or decrease heat or energy."
Location:My comfortable home, filled with positive energy in Lake Forest Park.
The Array of Services I offer:
- ARC Bodywork dialogue sessions
Specialized techniques for:
- Phobias and addictions
- Menopause and menstrual difficulties
- Headaches
- Excess heat
Seattle, WA | Phone:(206)-367-3326 | Email: am3charg@comcast.net
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Robin Maynard-Dobbs
Aware Eating
 "As the founder of Aware Eating, I specialize in helping women overcome obsession with food. I created Aware Eating in 1991 as a unique blend of mindfulness, body awareness and connection to spirit as tools to create positive change. As an artist, I'm also passionate about guiding others to discover their creative expression. Inspired by a lifelong meditation practice, I teach other to look inside themselves for the wisdom they seek. I offer personal coaching both in person and over the phone."
Sessions with Robin: "In my 17 years in private practice and study of various healing modalities, I have discovered that ARC offers the greatest potential for the deepest healing. For those who are ready to experience lasting change, ARC bodywork therapy offers a gentle yet powerful path that allows the body’s innate wisdom to emerge. Using hands on healing combined with ARC BodySpeak™ dialogue, I follow the client’s process. Hidden parts that tend to sabotage us can safely emerge, express and be integrated back into wholeness..After a session, clients generally feel more grounded, balanced and energized. Clients leave ARC sessions equipped with specific tools to facilitate healthy change in their daily lives."
Location: My treatment room in the Greenwood area of Seattle. Session can take place fully clothed on the massage table, or sitting face to face. Phone sessions are also available.
The Array of Services I Offer:
- ARC Bodywork Therapy
- Aware Eating Personal Life Coaching
- Hypnosis
- Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Seattle, WA | Phone: (206) 789-1764 | Website: www.awareeating.com | E-mail robin@awareeating.com
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