Biographical Information
Monica D. Traystman, Ph.D.
Dr. Monica Traystman is the President of Healthy Spirit, Inc., a wellness
company that develops and presents seminars, workshops and retreats that promote
and maintain a balanced mind, body and spirit. Inner Light Coaching is a professional
coaching service that provides a combined program of coaching and wellness
activities for executive business professionals on an individual and group
basis.
Education
B.A. Biology St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg,NC
M.S. Psychometrics and Research The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Ph.D. Immunology & Infectious Diseases/Immunogenetics The Johns Hopkins
School of Hygiene & Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Post-doctoral Fellowship Human Molecular Genetics The Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, MD
Academic Medicine Career
Following her baccalaureate education, Dr. Traystman was trained as a cytotechnologist
at The Johns Hopkins School of Cytotechnology, and held both national and
international certifications. As a Senior Associate Cytotechnologist, she
contributed to the clinical diagnostic service and research, in addition to
pursuing her teaching duties as an Associate Educational Coordinator. During
this time she also obtained her Master's degree, and was chosen to become
a member of the Cytotechnology Certification Examination Committee of the
American Society of Clinical Pathology. She was active in the area of cytotechnology
for 15 years, until she returned to graduate school. At that time, Dr. Traystman
contributed to the development of a mouse model of heart disease that was
initiated by Coxsackie B3 virus. During this time she was chosen to become
a member of the Sigma Xi Research Honor Society. Following her Ph.D. degree,
Dr. Traystman received training in human molecular genetics for a variety
of single-gene disorders in the diagnostic laboratory of the Department of
Pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She continued this work when she
came to the University of Nebraska Medical Center as an Assistant Professor
in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology in 1989. Between 1989 and
1995, she established the first molecular diagnostic service for hemophilia
(Factor VIII), Factor V deficiency, muscular dystrophy, alpha-1 antitrypsin
deficiency, sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. From 1994 to 1999, she
developed an active research program in breast cancer. During this time she
was also the Focus Leader of the Molecular Studies in Breast Cancer Focus
Group in the Cancer Center and a LEAD faculty member for the National Breast
Cancer Coalition. In addition, she held courtesy appointments in the departments
of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Eppley Institute of Cancer
Research.
Business Career
In July of 1999, Dr. Traystman began a new career through Healthy Spirit,
Inc.. Her company offers seminars, workshops and retreats in the areas of
complementary/integrative medicine, wellness and professional coaching.. She
has been certified by Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the
Soul book series, as a Self Esteem and Peak Performance Seminar Facilitator.
She has been certified as a Primordial Sound Mediation Instructor by Drs.
Deepak Chopra and David Simon of The Chopra Center for Well Being in LaJolla,
CA. To complement her meditation practice, Dr. Traystman has been is a certified
as a Reiki Master in the Usui lineage by Joyce Swanson in Omaha, NE. Dr. Traystman
also studied with Jonathan Goldman, founder of the Sound Healers Association
and President of Spirit Music, in sound healing and music therapy, and with
Dr. Roy Martina in emotional integration techniques.
In August of 2000, Dr. Traystman was certified in Hatha yoga in the Svaroopa
style by Rama Berch, Founder and Director, Master Yoga Academy in La Jolla,
CA and past President of the Yoga Alliance. She is currently continuing her
studies in La Jolla to obtain an advanced teacher certificaiton and to become
a yoga therapist.
Another current interest of Dr. Traystman's is training in both Western and
Eastern astrology. She has studied Western astrology through an Internship
program with Linda Brady (Baltimore, MD), founder of the International Center
for Creative Choices and internationally recognized astologer, author and
holistic teacher. To complement these studies, she has completed training
in Levels I and II of Jyotish or Vedic astrology studying with Marc Boney
and Brent BecVar at The Chopra Center.
Another endeavor of Dr. Traystman involved her first book entitled, "Wise
Women Speak -- 20 Ways To Turn Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones."
Released in December 2001, this remarkable effort by 20 women to share their
incredible stories of challenge and triumph provides compelling and authentic
models of empowerment for all women. Each woman honestly shares experiences
straight from her heart to reach out to others and let them know that with
each of life's challenges, we grow wiser as we transform and smooth out stumbling
blocks into stepping stones.
In 2002, Inner Light Coaching, a new division of Healthy Spirit, Inc. was
established in La Jolla, CA. This new service provides professional coaching
to business executives and their employees. As an added benefit to a coaching
program, Dr. Traysman also designs integrated corporate spiritual wellness
programs. The synergistic effect of coaching and a weekly wellness program
have resulted in dramatic and health promoting benefits for her clients! Executives
have seen the results through improved productivity, self image, energy level
and dramatic changes in relationships among employees and in relationship
with their clients.
Dr. Traystman is a member of the Coach University community, Coachville community,
San Diego Professional Coaches Association, Professional Mentors and Coaches
Alliance, and Shared Vision Network.
For further information and descriptions of the Healthy Spirit, Inc. wellness
seminars, workshops and programs and Inner Light Coaching services, see the
"Programs and Services" tab.
Dr. Traystman's contact information:
Healthy Spirit, Inc.
Inner Light Coaching
P.O. Box 2365
La Jolla, CA 92038
Phone/Fax: 858-793-7646
E-mail: info@iamahealthyspirit.com
To obtain a complete copy of Dr. Traystman's curriculum vitae (resume),
please e-mail info@iamahealthyspirit.com.
