Lorenna Bousquet-Kacera & Walter "Shantree" Kacera

Walter "Shantree" Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.

Walter is an Ayurvedic Live Food Nutritionist, Therapeutic & Shamanic Herbalist, and Constitutional Iridologist with over 30 years experience in the Natural Healing Arts. He is director of Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre, founded in 1983. Walter is well-known for his unique circular medicinal-wheel garden with over 500 species of herbs.

Walter received his doctorate in Nutritional Medicine and herbalism in the 70's. Since then he has been exploring the effect of food on one's physical, mental & emotional health. His passion and study has led him to explore the full benefits of live-foods and the energetics of a plant-based lifestyle, both in his private practice and in his own life.

He is a past Vice-President of the Ontario Herbalists' Association. Walter is dedicated to providing an integrated preventative approach to well being, applying the healing wisdom of the East and West. He formulates and dispenses his own herbal preparations known as"HerbSpirit Botanicals".

Walter has written and teaches the course textbook on Constitutional Ayurvedic Medicine. Presently Walter is writing a book on "The Healing Tastes" which is a workbook and exploration of the healing essence of tastes on body, mind, and emotions. It will be packed full of recipes, and practical and useful information that can be incorporated into one's daily life. He teaches at numerous centers in Canada, the U.S. and Costa Rica.

Walter's deep spiritual connection to the Earth has drawn him to an involvement with RainForest preservation and studies.

Lorenna Bousquet-Kacera

Lorenna is the co-director of Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre. Her life has been guided by the questions: Who am I? and Why am I here? Beginning in her 20's, with an exploration of esoteric forms of healing, she went on to be trained in Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Tai Chi, Acupressure and Energy Healing. The birth of her son added new dimensions of growth and openings in her heart, keeping her grounded in the practicality of spiritual expression. For 12 years Lorenna lived and served in intentional communities studying spiritual practices, teaching & offering natural healing therapies; guiding people in stress and lifestyle management.

A physical-spiritual healing crisis led her more deeply into her body, emotions and love affair with the Earth. The next 14 years were spent assisting others in discovering the Divine within through body and nature centered practices. She believes that as you reclaim what has been held apart, love for self & clarity emerge. Her wide spectrum of training ranges from physical and energetic healing practices, understanding the pathology of trauma, to a spiritually guided approach to living that is both practical and mystical. Her processes are rooted in Continuum, Sacred Dance, the 5 Rhythms, Healing Sounds, Breath-work, Meditation and "Nature as Healer" Therapeutic Practices. A total of two years spent in the rainforests of Central America, discovering the Earth as teacher/healer, and participating in shamanic traditions in Peru, enriches her life and work.
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Walter & Lorenna delight in blending their 30 years each experience to offer programs that support individuals in the practice of conscious living.

Spirit of the Earth ‘The Living Centre’
Eco-Spiritual Education & Retreat Sanctuary
5871 Bells Rd.
London, ON., N6P 1P3
(519) 652-9109
(519) 652-0230
Email: health@thelivingcentre.com
Website: www.thelivingcentre.com