Meet The Facilitators
Of Rise Up & Thrive Holistic Heath and Welness Expo
Alida
"Inner Child Healing"
Alida was born into a long familial lineage of herbalists and spiritual healers in Peru. She is certified in Biomagnetism, Family Constellations, and Past Life Regression. Guided by her own intuitions and ancestral traditions, she combines modern knowledge and techniques with ancient wisdom and practices to provide a unique space for discovering the true roots of an affliction and the path forward to the pulling of those roots and the resolution of the afflictions. Alida also runs with her husband since 2009, a plant medicine Organization in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru where they lead ancestral healing ceremonies with plant medicine. Regarding Alida's expertise with Ancestral healing, she did one year of training in Family Constellations and the second year in Inherited Trauma and Psicogenealogy. She hosts groups in the United States as well as in her own country, Peru. She also offers one-on-one sessions. She has her own podcast on Spotify - Ancestral Healing with Alida, and is currently developing the design for her own Ancestral oracle cards. Website: www.ayamama.org
Jordan Grinstein
"What We Call Meditation"
Jordan is a visionary educator, meditation coach, and Ayurvedic practitioner dedicated to transforming schools and communities through mindfulness, equity, and holistic well-being. With a passion for empowering the next generation, he trains students to become meditation and wellness facilitators, equipping them with lifelong tools for self-awareness, resilience, and leadership.
As a yoga teacher trainer and school leader, Jordan pioneers culturally responsive, trauma-informed curricula that center authenticity, justice, and rest. For over 15 years, he has championed Train-the-Trainer models in schools nationwide, ensuring that both students and educators have access to sustainable, practical wellness practices that foster personal and collective healing.
Jordan is at the forefront of revamping the field of meditation and yoga, reminding practitioners that these ancient practices are totally natural, accessible, and deeply nourishing. He teaches meditation as an instinctive, life-affirming experience—one that embraces the full spectrum of human emotions, energy, and movement rather than enforcing rigid stillness, detachment, and self shaming.. His work redefines meditation and yoga as pathways to vitality, creativity, and radical self-trust, helping people reconnect with their innate rhythms of healing and renewal.
To explore more about his mission, visit [WholeSchoolMindfulness.org](https://wholeschoolmindfulness.org) & [IvyChild.org](https://ivychild.org).
Ashley Mosher
"Meet Yourself, Love Yourself, Go On An Advenure"
In a world that teaches us to run from ourselves, abandon ourselves, and put ourselves last, it’s no wonder most people don’t even know who they are, let alone love who they are. In this session, I will share my journey of coming back home to myself. It all started one night, standing in mountain pose on my yoga mat. I met myself for the first time and it was in that moment that I could begin to love all versions of myself. And in that moment, the Blueprint to Life message was spoken into my soul. Get ready for a deep dive into the powerful, life changing message of “Meet yourself Live yourself Go on an adventure”.
Kelly Hobson
"Staying Meno-Positve"
Certified Menopause Coach and in Neuropsychotherapy.
My professional journey in psychology started in 2006 and since then I’ve worked in a variety of settings such as community outpatient clinics, residential programs, a corrections facility, preschools, and currently in a private practice. I’ve been fortunate to be able to support people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Throughout my experiences, I’ve come to really appreciate the importance of holistic care, connecting mind and body, and really encouraging clients to explore different modalities to support them in becoming the best versions of themselves. Yoga has been a great way for clients, of all ages and abilities, to calm their mind and body and practice self-care and compassion. I also work from a cognitive-behavioral framework, which has been a great treatment modality for many mental health issues like depression and anxiety disorders. For the past several years, my passion has been around supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility issues, and loss. More recently, I’ve noticed a significant gap in support and education for women going through the stages of menopause. This time of a woman’s life can often feel overwhelming, stressful, frustrating, and exhausting. Many women who seek support may end up feeling dismissed or invalidated. It’s time to start filling that gap and make sure that women are receiving the support and education they need as they go through this stage of their life. I look forward to supporting women through this journey.
Terri Michaelson
"Holistic Tea Talk"
Owner of Herbs Make Sents, with over 20 years as an herbalist and aromatherapist, Terri has been sharing the art of health and wellness through tea a former Whole Foods healthy eating specialist, she blends her passion for nutrition, mindful living and organic teas to support well being. As the owner of a thriving wholesale tea and natural bodycare business, she loves traveling, connecting with like minded people and sharing her expertise in fun and simple ways so others can stay inspired to live their best.