Brief Bio: Gina Tricamo holds a Degree from the University of San Diego in Psychology and Cultural Counseling

and an AA in Child Development, the Creator of Positive Choices through Yoga/Meditation (PCYM) Program for At-Risk Populations, former Juvenile Deputy Probation (Specialty Units) Officer with over 300 hours in Psycho-Therapy, Criminology, Combat Training and Substance Abuse Education. She holds a Masters in Holy Yoga Therapy, a certification in Warriors at Ease Trauma Sensitive Body/Mind/Meditation Techniques for working in military settings and certification in Prison Yoga Project for working with incarcerated population. After years of working in law enforcement she resigned her position to begin the process of inner healing and a desire to serve all communities from a more integrated holistic and spiritual prevention/intervention best practice. Reinventing towards a less punitive perspective and growing new hand was a slow, mindful process that led her to redesign her gifts into the arena of healing arts. Gina incorporated her previous professional knowledge to develop a combination of psycho-therapy; kinesthetic educations, art therapy, visualization therapy, breathe work, yoga and meditation for inclusive groups, espcially atrisk populations. Gina develops and implements Beyond Belief Holistic Wellness Education via webinar throughout the U.S. and Canada and facilitates private retreats. She has written several therapeutic writings; including teachings dealing with yoga therapy for Addictions, Health Opportunities (including HIV/AIDS), End of Life Journey and Grief Process, Brain Injury, Chronic Pain, Special Needs and Women with Issues. She continues to write extensively in areas regarding holistic and therapeutic approaches in order for all to live fully present in body/mind/spirit. Ms. Tricamo has a private practice as a Holistic and Spiritual Life Coach and Yoga Therapist. She presently teaches Yoga at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. and the Arizona Department of Health. WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MS. TRICAMO: Gina Tricamo is one of the most gifted presenters I have ever heard. She speaks from her heart with a great deal of sensitivity to the participants while imparting her practical knowledge in therapeutic ways that each person can experience and remember. It is my opinion that Gina's PCYM model has a great deal of potential to heal in real and lasting ways. Dr. Teeya Scholten, R. Psych., Calgary, Alberta Again, we see the pattern of deep ethical commitment to social justice and to the spirit of the traditions whether Christian or Hindu or Buddhistmany of us claim. Gina is not only sincere but charismatic, and many have been helped by her expertise in healing arts and by her positive spirit. Dr. Gail Prez, University of San Diego San Diego, California Ms. Tricamo brings to her role as a yoga therapist and teacher her many years of experience working as a Probation Officer in San Diego, California, developing innovative and highly-successful programs that brought hope and the possibility of self-renewal to countless incarcerated youth and their families. Ricardo D. Stanton-Salazar, Ph. D., Sociologist of Education