Meet The Armstrong Experts

Michelle Armstrong is the author of Manage Your Mind, Master Your Life, and creator of The Armstrong Method™. She is a contributing writer for Bliss Magazine and a contributing author for the newly released book series Thank God I. Michelle is the owner of an LA based company called Mind Management LLC which she founded in 2004. Michelle holds a Masters Degree in Metaphysics, is a certified Results Coach & Workplace Trainer, a university trained Mental-Health Counselor accredited in Australia, a Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Trainer. She is currently completing her PhD and a certification through ACE as a personal Fitness Trainer. Originally from down-under, Michelle has coached and trained thousands worldwide in the areas of human effectiveness, money management, self-esteem and performance issues, spiritual development, relationships and health challenges. Michelle has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows in both Canada and the US. To learn more about Michelle click here.

Specialty: self-sabotaging habits & behaviors / depression / spiritual counseling / performance

Luke Reichle is a renowned costume designer and authority on style, fashion and image. Every week, more that twenty million viewers are treated to his work on Jerry Bruckheimer’s hit TV series Without A Trace. His work in film, television and theater was preceded by a successful stint in New York and Europe where he designed men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Alexander Julian, Levi-Strauss, Arrow Shirts, Bjorn Borg Design Group and Harley Davidson. Through his Secrets of the Red Carpet programs he has shepherded numerous private clients through the process of creating their own personal of style, has taken “the stressing out of dressing,” and by teaching them “how to do it for themselves,” has set them on the road to becoming “their own celebrity stylist.”

Specialty: style/image/self-esteem/fashion

Alana Pratt, a captivating storyteller and gifted Coach, is authentically interested in people. Sexy Mom Expert on TV & Radio, International Speaker, and On Air talent, Pratt received her training from the most qualified sources-Ivy League education, celebrity interviews and foreign venues. Her composure and ability to handle the unpredictable landed her coveted assignments at CNN, roles as spokesperson for prestigious companies like Sanyo, Canon and Toyota and as a correspondent for NHK-TV Japan, for the Ginza Update to promote Japanese fashion internationally.

Specialty: relationships/motherhood/sensuality

Sam Visnic is a Level 3 CHEK Practitioner, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, licensed Massage Therapist, intern in the St. John method of Neuromuscular Therapy and a Top Strength & Conditioning Professional. Through his studies and internships with top rehabilitation and strength training experts, Sam has learned to integrate various healing modalities into his practice with outstanding success. His in-depth physical assessments and individualized programs deliver results to even the most “difficult” case clients.

Specialty: alternative health/back pain/nutrition/hormone balancing

As a Certified Hypnotherapist, Rosanne MacDonald is a highly respected expert in Hypnotherapy, NLP Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Therapeutic Guided Imagery, Time Line Therapy™, Aroma Hypnotherapy, Handwriting Analysis, Life Coaching, Health, Fitness, and more.

Specialty: addictions/weight loss/health/self-esteem

Michael Kidwell has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Communications. He graduated with honors and was inducted into the PsiChi National Honors Society for Psychology Majors in May of 2003 as a lifetime member. Michael has appeared in numerous publications and has been featured on many local TV shows for his speaking, training & coaching. He has worked for the Anthony Robbins Companies & has been personally mentored by World-Renowned speaker and author Les Brown's protégé Kevin Bracy.

Specialty: business/human effectiveness/performance
 

Jim Mills-Winkler is a District Manager & Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed. He is a Registered Investment Advisor, has a series 7 and 66 and a CMFC designation. Jim joined Waddell & Reed in 2004 having experienced their services first hand as a client for more than 8 years. Jim serves on the board of directors for his local chamber of commerce & teaches a pre-marital readiness class on “Financial Planning for Couples” through his church. Having experienced what it’s like to work for a large corporation, face numerous downsizings as well as suffering a divorce, Jim is well equipped to help others learn how to prepare for the unexpected and plan for a successful financial future. Jim has lived in Long Beach with his wife Suzanne since 1993. He enjoys playing golf, going to live theater, & watching murder mysteries.

Specialty: Teaching couples how to work as a team to secure their financial freedom/wealth creation

Melissa Mata is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has over 14 years of experience in helping others change their lives through health and fitness. She is a motivational speaker, currently achieving her B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal State San Bernardino.

Specialty: weight loss/body sculpting/pre & postnatal training

Julie Thong PhD.c, MBA, a dynamic speaker, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and life-changer shares the secrets and strategies she employed during a daring escape from the Cambodian communist regime that helped her achieve great health, time and the American dream. Julie teaches people how possible it is to overcome any obstacle through taming one fear at-a-time.

Specialty: trauma/fear

Matt Kahn is a compassionate spiritual teacher and profound intuitive healer who invites seekers of all faiths, to discover their true divine nature. His desire to serve global peace leads him around the world, offering non-dual teachings that invite human consciousness into the joy of peaceful existence. At retreats or in sacred gatherings, he provides a space for spontaneous awakenings to occur, and speaks about the many aspects of living from the awakened state. These timeless teachings transmit healing wisdom, and offer loving support for the path of self-realization.

Specialty: spiritual awakening/inner peace/living in the moment

 

Deborah Stern has had a passion for healthy eating her whole life. Starting at the age of three, Deborah danced her way through high school. Being aware of the mind body connection she developed the passion for movement and strived for a body full of lean muscle mass and low body fat. As Deborah spent more time in the gym, she realized that all of her hard work would not pay off unless she ate the proper foods, full of nutrients, to achieve her goals. At the age of thirty, Deborah went back to College and got her degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Nutrition from Depaul University in Chicago Illinois. Deborah realizes that eating healthy is not everyone’s desire and she knows how hard it is to sift through the thousands of scam diets to find the truth. By focusing on educating her clients and being realistic in finding foods that taste great, have good healthy ingredients and that are easy and convenient, she has helped to transform many lives into healthy mind bodies and souls.

Specialty: nutrition/easy & healthy snack ideas for professionals on the run