WHO WE ARE
Uniting ancient wisdom with modern wellness for a harmonious tomorrow.
LEADERSHIP
Jane Caplan, M.D.
Founder
As a Harvard trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist, I am deeply grateful for my mentors in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry during my residency and fellowship. Since that time, I have been working diligently to understand the integration of various healing modalities in order to best help people. Simply put, trauma passed down generationally affects all of us on the individual and collective level. The advent of ketamine assisted therapy and the MAPS training in MDMA demonstrated to me that there is a vast landscape of potential in the human psyche underneath all the defense mechanisms that both serve to protect us and to hold us back. Teachings with indigenous and skilled healers in other cultural contexts helped me to develop awareness that the greatest healing can occur when we remove the ego and allow for the flow of that which is greater. The question is how to integrate the neurobiology of science within an existential, spiritual and cultural context where together we are stronger.
Welcome to East West Global Healing.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greg Horne
Greg is a VP of Marketing & Midstream at Devon Energy, in oil and gas. He was educated at the University of Oklahoma, with a bachelor’s of science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering.
Greg was raised, one of three sons, of a father who flew H-53 rescue helicopters in Vietnam and retired after 27 years as a decorated Colonel from the United States Air Force. Greg and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 32 years and have two adult children.
The Board seat matches well with where his interests have been directed over the past several years.The idea of healing across two hemispheres, where in the west our culture is full of “doers, just doing” and in the east, the culture is one of seeking, deeply seeking, and discovering that many answers may already lie in nature, hidden through the complexities of our world, especially the western world.
While golf and travel have always been main areas of interest, Greg has embarked on a journey to discover and promote pathways to healing for those who suffer severe and complex PTSD. The world often thinks of healthy bodies and healthy minds with a little nod to one’s healthy spirit thrown in as a formula for attending to suffering. The journey has him questioning if it’s in fact a majority of the emphasis which should be placed on one’s spirit.
Eddie Williams
Eddie Williams is a former Marine and was recruited to PXG in Human Resources. He is also a life coach as the founder of Increase Your Value, LLC., a company he founded geared towards facilitating individuals looking to develop the skills necessary to make themselves more marketable and subsequently increasing their value!
Early in his Marine Corps career, he was challenged with the responsibility of developing hardened Marines to face the difficulties of war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Gaining the confidence of his leaders, he advanced rapidly through the ranks and was appointed to leadership positions in recruiting (Buffalo, NY), US Embassy security in Guatemala and Serbia, and Communications (South Korea/Japan/Spain/Iraq/Navy, USS Wasps).
With over 20 years of direct leadership experience in personal and professional development; he has guided, mentored, and coached young professionals to face life’s challenges with greater confidence, improved mental focus, and persistent discipline.
As a retired U.S. Marine, Eddie’s experiences have spanned over 30 countries, including 2 US Embassies, universities, colleges, and high schools around the country. Prior to retirement, he was the senior advisor to 400 citizens in the greater Phoenix, Arizona community. After retirement, he transitioned into the community working full-time in human resources with PXG, and additionally, he manages a non-profit that assists fellow former service members looking to find new confidence and improved quality of life after their faithful service to the United States of America by Increasing Their Value!!
Being on the Board of East West Global Healing is a continuation of Eddie’s leadership skills. His experience and expertise contributes to an understanding of the challenges that Marine’s (and others in the armed services) face in regard to combat and PTSD, as well as the possibility for resiliency and healing,
Joey Bellus
My name is Joey Bellus, and my foremost mission is to guide individuals on transformative journeys toward healthy living and becoming the best version of themselves. Addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Together, we pinpoint and tackle barriers, whether they are personal traumas or mindset hurdles, to foster balance and resilience. I emphasize the profound values of forgiveness, love, and compassion, guiding clients to understand how overcoming self-doubt and shame can lead to a deeper connection with these virtues. With a toolkit that encompasses fitness, breath-work, meditation, and traditional ceremonies with sacred plant medicines – the very practices that revolutionized my life – I provide a comprehensive approach to healing and self-transformation that improve all areas of a person's life.
The journey I've undertaken, adorned with challenges, achievements, and perpetual learning, has not only shaped me but has also prepared me to contribute significantly to the mission of East West Global Healing. My personal battles with addiction and trauma have sharpened my understanding of the transformative power of healing from within.
I am honored and very excited to be a part of " East West Global Healing" As a board member, my expertise, rooted in native wisdom and extensive experience with sacred plant medicine therapies, positions me uniquely to guide the nonprofit towards creating a positive, impactful, and healthy change. My approach emphasizes the synergy between indigenous wisdom and contemporary healing practices, ensuring that we honor and integrate sacred plant medicine therapies effectively. Through this work, I am committed to fostering an environment that bridges cultures, nurtures spiritual growth, and promotes holistic well-being, aligning with our collective vision of healing and empowerment for communities across the globe.
Dale Crogan
Dale has worked in the fire and medical service for the past 32 years 30 of which has been with Mesa Fire and medical department. He is currently a captain/paramedic, but in his tenure with the department he has held a number of different positions and roles. None of which he is more proud of than his current role as peer support coordinator for firefighters and all city of Mesa employees along with their families.For the past 13 years he has worked in and around the behavioral health system representing paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and nurses. As the peer support coordinator, Dale helps to find, develop and vet resources for all first responders and their families. Ranging from treatments for PTSD and substance abuse to family support and resiliency programs. Currently Dale is working with state lawmakers to help create new legislation to add more resources for first responders, their families and our community as a whole.Dale hopes to continue to benefit his community through his participation in the non-profit which is aligned with his values of service to others.
Dale’s community starts with his wife, Cindy and their three wonderful daughters Ruby, Lucy and Ivy.
PARTNERS
100 Club - Angela Harrolle
The 100 Club of Arizona offers financial assistance to be used for emotional wellness services for first responders struggling with the impact of their public safety profession.
Bear Lab - Candace Lewis
Our lab studies the interplay between our experiences and our biology. We are in a new era of understanding how the social environment “gets under the skin” by modifying epigenetic regulation of gene systems involved in brain development, function, and structure. Through this understanding, we can begin to unravel the complex relationships between experiences that shape cognition, mood, and behavior. This new paradigm allows us to investigate how stress, trauma, and lack of connection may lead to molecular changes that increase risk for mental disorders. Conversely, we can study how psychedelic-induced experiences of unity, connection, and insightfulness may lead to molecular changes that improve mental health.
Dragon Gate Sanctuary - Christopher Lee Matsuo
He is the living lineage holder of two pre-Taoist lineages that have been passed down each generation to a single holder who keeps the traditions alive. A lineage holder has been specifically entrusted with a living current of energy that contains sacred knowledge and ancient wisdom, including shamanic understanding around the holding of sacred space for healing. He has been extensively trained in Chinese medicine, accupuncture, massage, and is a Kung Fu Master. He is the owner of Dragon Gate Sanctuary, a closed martial arts school.
Hunkapi Farms - Terra Schaad
Hunkapi is a farm that teaches the world to fear less and love more. We create somatic experiences with our land and animals to connect all beings from their head to their toes. We believe that feeling is well-being and that you can plant, pick or trot your way to healing. We are the safe space to OPEN YOUR HEART.
Kumuola Hawaii - Kuki & Kali Navales
Kumuola Foundation is dedicated to expressing the traditions of Hawaii by embodying aloha as a value to be lived, and by farming edible, healing plants to teach, learn and live a healthier lifestyle.
Lewis-Roca - Laura Lo Bianco
Lewis Roca is a premier U.S.-based law firm serving clients globally in complex business transactions, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, gaming, labor and employment, and regulatory counseling. Laura Lo Bianco is a partner in Lewis Roca's business transactions group, bringing over 20 years of experience in corporate law and transactional matters. Her practice focuses on counseling various tax-exempt entities, including East West Global Healing, by guiding them through obtaining tax exemption as a 501c3, acquiring real property, and ongoing operational due diligence and compliance.
Menhune Film Academy - Pake' Salmon
Drawing from her rich Hawaiian heritage, Chaunnel “Pākē” Salmon stands as a beacon of inspiration, artistry, and resilience. Born amidst the rhythmic waves of Nanakuli & Makaha on O'ahu's Waianae coast, Pākē grew under the tutelage of Hawaiian surfing legends like Buffalo Keaulana and Rell Sunn. Her films and multimedia projects, displayed from Hawaii to New Zealand, meld the tales of these icons with the profound beauty of nature, presenting Hawaiian stories to a global audience. Pākē is not only an award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur but also a passionate mentor, instilling in Waianae's young the significance of the ocean, its resources, and the sacred ties that maintain the world's ecological balance. Through her works, she masterfully bridges the past with the present, transforming the legacy of abandonment into one of abundance, driven by the core Hawaiian values of Aloha Aina. With every frame she captures, Pākē Salmon redefines visual storytelling, illuminating the vibrant histories and possibilities of the vast Moananuiakea.
Nexus Strategy Group - Bettina Nava & Wes Gullett
We want to make the world a better place. Our team holds a deep-down belief that positive, lasting change begins with us. But the thing that sets us apart is the very thing that can’t be replicated, bottled, or reduced to a formula.
We are an innovative, dynamic, experienced team delivering exceptional service for clients with big ideas. We take on every challenge with absolute integrity. We know that time matters and we move at full throttle to achieve success today. And in a business like ours, this philosophy isn’t refreshing - it’s necessary.
Nexus strategy group helps to provide the roadmap to success through integrated strategic planning, communications, public affairs, and campaign management. Our commitment to innovation advances the limits of the industry.