Biography
Philip has a broad and unique background in the field of Whole Person Health. Over the years, he has studied, taught and counseled at the University of California, worked in natural health centres, psychiatric and general hospitals, coached business people, government officials, athletes, musicians, actors, etc; co-created and ran a wellness centre; taught hatha yoga and counseled foreign university students. His studies and work have taken him to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the U.S. and Mexico. Spiritual development has been an integral, essential part of his studies and work for over 45 years. He is an experienced meditator who pursued studies wherever he needed to go to receive authentic teachings, including 8 years in temples and monasteries in Asia.
His clientele ranges from those who are physically or emotionally hurting to those functioning on a relatively high level but who want to continue to grow. Since he sees those who come to him as whole people, lifestyle counselling and stress reduction training are central to his approach. Depending on the immediate needs of the group or individual, he might guide them to a more joyful, healthier life through nutritional changes, exercise, meditation, breath work, progressive relaxation, or coach and counsel them with regard to emotional and/or cognitive problem-solving. When appropriate, he does hands-on therapeutic energy work, employing a number of modalities.