Our Teachers
Introducing Our Community Partners
“To all the other dreamers out there, don’t ever stop or let the world’s negativity disenchant you or your spirit. If you surround yourself with love and the right people, anything is possible.”
~Adam Green
Michele Leach
Founder, Wide Open Heart Project, LLC, Reiki Master, Meditation Teacher, Believer in the healing power of LOVE
Michele’s healing journey began as she explored proven holistic methods for coping with untreated PTSD, anxiety and stress. Michele is a Reiki Master, trained by L.J. Groom of Chakra Balance Healing Arts, in the traditional Usui system of natural healing. Michele is also a certified meditation teacher, trained through Yoga on High in Columbus, Ohio.  For over 12 years, Michele has been assisting her clients and guests of the Wide Open Heart Project’s immersive retreats on their heart healing journeys.
Michele enjoys taking her camera on field trips, writing from the heart, hiking (especially in the mountains!) and spending time with her family, friends and loved ones, including her three dogs, Buddy (RIH), Gracie and Lilo.
As founder of the Wide Open Heart Project, Michele is taking her passion for holistic healing to others, creating a space where one can begin the journey to healing oneself in a positive, caring and compassionate environment.
Michele Leach
Founder, Wide Open Heart Project, LLC, Reiki Master, Meditation Teacher, Believer in the healing power of LOVE
Michele’s healing journey began as she explored proven holistic methods for coping with untreated PTSD, anxiety and stress. Michele is a Reiki Master, trained by L.J. Groom of Chakra Balance Healing Arts, in the traditional Usui system of natural healing. Michele is also a certified meditation teacher, trained through Yoga on High in Columbus, Ohio.  For over 12 years, Michele has been assisting her clients and guests of the Wide Open Heart Project’s immersive retreats on their heart healing journeys.
Michele enjoys taking her camera on field trips, writing from the heart, hiking (especially in the mountains!) and spending time with her family, friends and loved ones, including her three dogs, Buddy (RIH), Gracie and Lilo.
As founder of the Wide Open Heart Project, Michele is taking her passion for holistic healing to others, creating a space where one can begin the journey to healing oneself in a positive, caring and compassionate environment.
Luann Hoover
Certified Health Coach
Luann began her healing journey with a focus on protecting the environment as an environmental lawyer. She shifted her focus to protecting her 2-year-old daughter when she was diagnosed with autism. Luann learned that autism doesn’t just affect the brain, but it also affects the body. Through her journey with her daughter, Luann learned about digestion and toxins and used diets, supplements, and detoxification protocols to improve her daughter’s health, digestion, and ability to focus.Â
Luann began to focus on healing herself when her own health suffered from the continuous stress of helping her daughter. Luann researched detoxification, diet, and stress reduction protocols and adopted new habits to improve her health. Luann is a Level 2 Integrative Health Practitioner Institute Certified Health Coach specializing in integrative, functional, and Ayurvedic health practices. She has also been trained as a Positive Intelligence coach to help clients develop “mental fitness”–a way to handle life’s challenges with a more positive mindset and less
Monica Fox Doud
Reiki Master | Emotion Code Practitioner | Wellness Coordinator
Monica Fox Doud, the owner of Vixen Moon Energy Healing, in Westerville, OH, is dedicated to offering a unique blend of holistic healing practices. As a Reiki Master trained in traditional Usui Reiki, Monica provides energy healing sessions that aim to balance the body and mind. Her qualifications extend beyond Reiki, as she is also a certified practitioner in Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code.Â
In her role as the Wellness Coordinator at BioHealthOhio alongside Dr. David Siegel, she integrates alternative and holistic methods to support healing. Monica’s diverse background in the sciences and visual arts enriches her approach, allowing her to facilitate energy healing from a spiritual, visual, and scientific perspective. Her mission is to create a harmonious healing environment that encompasses both the art and science of energy work, helping clients achieve personal wellness and balance.
Heidi Card
Child of the Woods & Lover of Nature
Born and raised in Ashland County, Ohio on a small bird farm with a father that is an avid outdoorsman, Heidi grew to appreciate the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. In high school, Heidi was a member of the Envirothon team and was selected to attend Forestry Camp at Hidden Hollow Campgrounds, where her appreciation for the forest really deepened.
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In 2020, in addition to the stress of a global pandemic, Heidi was dealing with some very heavy personal struggles and on a weekend getaway to her Aunt Paula’s, her Aunt introduced her to Shinrin Yoku, more commonly known as Forest Bathing. Researching and practicing Forest Bathing has been an important addition to Heidi’s Self-care and Wellness journey, and she loves to introduce this practice to others.Â
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Heidi is a Licensed Massage Therapist and the owner of Chrysalis Healing LLC. She has been practicing massage for almost 25 years and enjoys exploring other healing modalities, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which she recently became certified in.Â
Heidi has 2 kids and her favorite outdoor activities are cycling, hiking and gardening. Heidi’s favorite element is water and her favorite form of self care is float therapy at Ebb & Float or snorkeling with her fishy friends in the ocean.