Leaders

The leadership team of Shalom Mountain Retreat and Study Center brings to their work a high degree of expertise from the fields of psychology, theology, education, medicine and business. They are process leaders, skilled in following and facilitating process rather than providing answers for others. They believe in the power of individual and global transformation.

Shalom Mountain Leadership

  Alex York is a process facilitator who is committed to bringing the skills and principles of loving to young adults and teens. He has trained at Shalom Mountain Retreat Center, completing the Intro Training, the SRLT, and the Internship. A recent graduate of Hampshire College, he studied mysticism, theology, and the anthropology of religion. Alex’s passion is with the concept of spirituality within Shalom Process and the universal truth of sacredness inherent in human community.
  Bonnie Moore is a Process Therapist with 11 years of experience in the Shalom Process. She has extensive training in process and retreat work and completed an Internship at Shalom Mountain. Bonnie has a private practice in individual therapy and has extensive experience in the areas of addiction and recovery and inner child work. She has led Shalom Retreats and Addiction and Recovery Retreats at Shalom Mountain and in Massachussetts, New Hampshire and Ledgehill Treatment Center in Nova Scotia.
  Cristian Graca is a man of the world. He has lived in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada and has a good understanding that home is where your soul is. He has found that no profession nor passion is stronger than the growth of the soul. He is a Shalom process leader and body worker. Cristian has completed two years of Gestalt training and the Shalom Retreat Leadership Training in 2006 and 2008. He is passionate about his journey and wants to call others to theirs.
  Gerry Rumold is a Certified Core Energetics therapist and an experienced facilitator in Leader Effectiveness Training and Conflict Resolution. He leads Shalom Retreats, Men’s work and with his wife Sandie, Couples’ Retreats. Gerry has a private practice and is deeply passionate about his own journey and being fully alive in a committed relationship.
  Jeff Hilliard is a counselor and retreat leader whose work with people is shaped by years of teaching and making art. He has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and works as a therapist in a community mental health agency in Boston. Part of the Shalom community since 1987, Jeff has trained extensively in Shalom Process, including six months living at the Mountain. Faithful to his own spiritual unfolding, Jeff holds a particular love for helping people awaken and integrate their psychological and spiritual lives.
  Joe Weston is an international workshop facilitator, author, consultant, personal life coach, creative social activist, and advocate for peace. He is the author of the fast selling Mastering Respectful Confrontation and the founder and presenter of Respectful Confrontation workshops and lectures. Joe brings a wealth of insight to his work based on many teachings, including Tai Chi Chuan and a variety of spiritual traditions—plus his experience in theater and various organizational trainings. His clients and students include the Dutch Consulate, NASA, political refugees in the Balkans, inmates at a California prison, corporate and non-profit employees from every continent, social activists, artists, middle school children, teachers, and parents. He also volunteers for the Liberation Prison Project, teaching Buddhism to inmates and is the founder of the Heartwalker Peace Project.
  John Bottone is a NYS licensed mental health counselor with a private practice on Long Island and New York City. He is a senior trainer at the Gestalt Center of LI and is trained in Internal Family Systems therapy. He attended his first Shalom Retreat in 1998 and has been leading Shalom Retreats for over 10 years. He is fascinated by the nature and evolution of consciousness and committed to the awakening process in his own life.
  Jon Terrell is a gifted intuitive, psychotherapist, energy healer, meditation teacher and retreat leader. He is an ordained minister, certified somatic therapist, mental health counselor and licensed massage therapist. Jon was president and training director of the School of Actualism where he started one of the first integral health centers in the US. He is a core faculty member of the Omega Institute and has led Shalom Retreats in California, Massachusetts and New York since 2001.  www.awakenment-wellness.com
  Joy Davey is a psychologist, Jungian analyst and retreat leader. Since leaving the leadership of Shalom Mountain, she has focused her curious mind and loving heart on the celebration of aging. Her passion for life and spiritual journey now moves in a profound YES, a deep stillness at her core, and an inner smile of recognition and generosity at the perfection of life unfolding. She lives on the edge of a northern lake with her life partner, Lawrence.
  Lawrence Stibbards has spent many years of living life out loud as a minister, therapist and retreat leader. At this time in his life, he is exploring inner silence, through meditation and reading, building a house, opening to new friends, and the simple pleasures of life with his beloved partner, Joy. He is finding stillness in the present moment, viewed from the perspective of whimsical curiosity about this thing called aging.
  LJ Wooden is a process leader who is deeply committed to the Skills and Principles of Loving. She has trained extensively at Shalom Mountain Retreat and Study Center, the Body Electric School, and as a massage therapist. LJ’s passion is with the Sacred Sexual connection and the journey to God. LJ leads retreats both on and off Shalom Mountain.
  LRae York is a leader of specialty retreats both on and off Shalom Mountain and is devoted to living the Skills and Principles and trusting the Process. She has completed numerous trainings including the Mentorship with Helen Kaufholz. LRae’s passions include the path of the Gender Outlaw and the Soul’s journey; especially our sacred, embodied and fluid connection with nature.
  Marc Gafni is an internationally recognized spiritual artist, teacher, scholar and social activist. He is the author of Soul Prints, The Mystery of Love and the audio series On The Erotic and the Holy. He is the co-founder and teacher in residence of iEvolve Global Practice Community, as well as the Director and a fellow at the Integral Life Spiritual Center of Integral Life, Inc. He is the Co-founder and Editor of Incorrect Inc. Publishing movement.
  Nance McGee, now serving as Shalom’s Director of Programs & Operations, is a body-centered, process-oriented therapist in private practice and has lead retreats and workshops at Shalom Mountain and in communities in the U.S. and abroad. Nance has extensive experience working with addictions recovery, family systems and has specialized training in the healing of complex trauma (Somatic Experiencing). She is passionate about the power of loving community, the joy of being a woman and in deepening the journey to God.
  Nina Swift is a process leader and energy worker in private practice who is passionate about the soul’s journey to embodiment. She is a seminary graduate who has trained at Shalom Mountain, the Process Therapy Institute in New York and the Crossroads Institute in Michigan.
  Roger Cramer is an Episcopal priest, in retirement, living in the wild lands of his life’s transitions. A self-professed Mystic wannabe, for more than 30 years Roger has led spiritual processes and rituals, has been a spiritual director to many people, writes poetry as well as being a talented studio potter by avocation. Roger is a long time member of the Mystics community at Shalom Mountain and is delighted to continue to participate in this community through his leadership.
  Stephanie Roy is a Process Therapist and Retreat Leader with 22 years of sobriety. She has a B.S. Degree in Human Services and extensive post-graduate training including two years of Process Therapy and two years of Retreat and Leadership Training at Shalom Mountain. She has facilitated workshops and retreats in the Northeast USA and Ireland and has maintained a private therapy practice since 1995.
  Sandie Rumold is a certified Core Energetics therapist and seasoned educator. She has trained in the Shalom process, EFT and Reiki. Sandie is deeply invested in the path of healing that comes from the body, mind, energy connection. Sandie has a private practice, leads Women’s work, Shalom Retreats and Couples’ process work along with her husband Gerry. She is committed to living fully and consciously.
  Shelly Reichenbach believes wholly in moving through the world with an open heart and has an insatiable curiosity for divine unfolding in community. She trained at Theravision Institute of Boston in the use of story to weave together the psychological and spiritual realms, has been a long time student of yoga and completed the Shalom Retreat Leadership Training while interning at the Mountain. Holding fiercely the truth that All is Well, she calls all people to live into their fullest expression.
  Tom Goddard holds a PhD in psychology and is President and CEO of The Integral Company, providing counseling and management consulting services. A member of the Shalom community since 1997, Tom is also a co-founder of the Community for Spiritual Living, a local Shalom community in Washington, DC. In 2010, Tom moved to Cattail Road, across the street from Shalom Mountain Retreat Center, where he holds focus for building local community.
  Vyana Bergen is an ordained UCC minister and experienced therapist. She leads retreats and trainings at Shalom Mountain, including Shalom Retreats, training in Tantric principles and Sacred Sexuality retreats. She has a private practice in individual counseling and spiritual development. She is passionate about releasing life energy for the healing of both the individual and the earth.