FACULTY & STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Adriana (Sarah) Zambrano Contreras
Executive Director of FLICAH – Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Health
Certified Public Accountant of the Universidad Santa María in Caracas, Venezuela.
Associate Founder of the accounting firm F. Zambrano & Asociados Auditores.
General Manager of Distribuidora 11 MEGA, C.A in Caracas, Venezuela, where she
held responsibilities and challenges related to commercial transactions, resources and administration, and importation/exportation of innovative electronic articles, as well as to teach courses about emerging technologies. This firm expanded its operations to the
United States later.
Administrative and Operations Supervisor of the Kabbalah Center in Venezuela, whose
philosophy has to do with the spiritual component of Judaism and the dynamics of giving and receiving.
While working for this center, she was in charge of the bookstore and warehouse, the volunteer management, import and documentation, collection, registration and organization of classes, events and festivities planning.
She took trainings in service and volunteering, team building, work strategies, and leadership by qualities and strengths, at the Kabbalah Center in Miami, FL.
She is a founding member of FLICAH, which is an institute that offers training services in the field of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, for over 6 years.
Our director has a variety of knowledge, with more than 15 years of experience in complementary and alternative medicine.
Certified astrologer of the Venezuelan Astrological Center, with a thesis on the relationship between the biological decoding of the disease with astrology.
Certified in CIEDIS (Center for Research and Studies in Social Dynamics). This center is related to group development, Family Constellations, Human Ecology, Decoding Biology of the disease, Psychology, Gestalt, Neuro Linguistic Programming, among others.
Student of the School of Cristian Fleche for 3 years, for training herself in Bio
decoding.
Studies in Clinical Hypnosis, Intuitive Energy Medicine, Neurolinguistic Programming,
Family Constellations, Sacred Geometry, among others, at the Florida Institute of
Complementary and Alternative Health – FLICAH.
Participation in practical and theoretical sessions with Brian Weiss, who is a Psychiatrist, Hypnotherapist, and the author of many books of past life regressions.
Volunteer member for special children (autism, mental retardation, handicapped).
Likewise, her devotion to social causes has driven her to collaborate in support activities for orphaned children.
Artist of Orgonites, which transform negative electromagnetic waves into balanced energy that goes in perfect harmony with Nature, benefiting the plants and increasing the
levels of vitality, optimism, etc.
Artist of plastic art and acrylic painting.
“People are like trees, Planted in healthy soil, produce healthy fruit.”
A. Zambrano
EDUCATIONAL STAFF
Carmen Bolívar
Professor of FLICAH in the area of Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Director
of Faculty.
Licensed Counselor in Mental Health
Marriage and Family Therapist graduated from Barry University, Miami
Her academic performance made her earn an Academic Performance Scholarship from Agnes Scott College.
Winner of an award for an international studies program in the topic of
oppression of women in China as part of a research led by Dr. Harry
Wistrand – Agnes Scott College
She has a double Master’s degree in Mental Health related to the individual, the family and marriage.
She also obtained a Master in Business Administration Diploma focused on Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.
She runs her own health wellness center in the Doral area of Miami, called
High Rise Wellness Services. This is a support center dedicated to the health, mind, body and soul improvement, and it is created for people who are looking for psychotherapy in topics related to emotional disorders, anxiety, depression, and other.
She leads a team of professionals such as: Licensed Therapists in Mental Health, Life Coaching, Health Coaching, Massage Therapy, and other fields.
Licenses & Certifications
– Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida
– Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Florida
– Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia
– National Certified Counselor
Activities & Affiliations
NBCC, National Board of Certified Counselors, Member
ACA, American Counseling Association, Member
FCA, Florida Counseling Association, Member
AFCC, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member
FCA, Florida Counseling Association, Member
Her three-year work experience was related to domestic violence. She worked with survival,
‘’No More Tears Miami’’, and also with children in poverty and at risk of losing their homes. Human trafficking has also been one of her work areas for two years, with the ‘’Success University Miami beach’’ organization.
She speaks two languages: English and Spanish.
She has a passion for activities that require synchronization, self-drive and teamwork.
She practices the Dragon Boat, that is an activity that reflects the way in which a team of 20 have to ‘’row’’ a canoe, while doing the same thing at the same time.
She also practices Scuba, which is an individual activity that depends on oneself, while finding the vitality that exists when creating a balance between two things.
“Sometimes it is necessary to assume a change, to explore
the different modalities of each person and the possibility
of having different answers.” C. Bolivar
Filiberto Arturo Medina
Professor of FLICAH in the areas of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coach, Virtual Bariatric Laparoscopy, Ethics and Laws in Hypnosis and Life Coach.
Psychologist graduated from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Venezuela. Homologated title of Psychologist in the Kingdom of Spain and the USA. Registered at the psychologist board in Spain and Venezuela. Specialist in psycho-social Geriatrics degree obtained at the University Of Las Palmas Of Gran Canarias in Spain. He has received a master’s degree in Business Administration at the Jose Maria Vargas University, Venezuela. Clinical Counselor Christian Board Certified by USACCC. Currently studying the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Hodges University. He has trained as a therapist at the Erick Berne Institute, Venezuela.
He has worked different positions as a psychologist in private practice, organizational psychology and business planning, life coach, hypnotherapist clinic, a Christian counselor and in the mental health professional area. He has a multicultural experience due to his has worked in Europe, South America and the United States.
Additionally, he has conducted Integrative Psychotherapy Studies, clinical hypnotherapy, transactional analysis, Gestalt techniques, NLP, sexology, among others.
He has three publications:
1- “Virtual Bariatric Laparoscopy” where he presents his research and perspectives for weight control through the use of hypnosis. A treatment plan of 8 sessions for three months of work. This text is used as a pedagogical support material for your clinical hypnosis classes in weight reduction.
2- “Drive Success, Overcome the obstacle” another of his achievements, is 112-page self-help writing where each person analyzes the factors that prevent achieving their goals.
3- “Life coaching skills development” A basic training manual for future coaches who want to incorporate techniques and a practical vision to help solve short-term problems for their clients.
From a very young age, he has had the restlessness in the exploration of spirituality and sense of life as well as the challenge of motivating others through interaction procedures to achieve goals, increase personal wellbeing.
“Accept and learn about all the good things and turbulence in our life to find the joy and peace” F. Medina.
Armando Matiz D.D.S.
Professor of FLICAH in the areas of Neuroscience: Nueroplasticity, Psychoneuroimmunology, Motivational Interview, Power Language, Imaginative Engineering, Connectivity.
Research associate in Latin American and Caribbean Center, he has a wealth of interdisciplinary experience which he brings to this class. Trained as a dentist from Colegio Odontologico Colombiano he also holds a Certificate in Psycho-social self-help from the Association of International Facilitators (IAF) and extensive training in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Clinical hypnosis and groups facilitation.
The main focus of Dr. Matiz’s work has been in CBPR specifically in the area of helping people living with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. This professional has devoted much of his career to helping economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized persons: the incarcerated, sex-workers, LGBT youth, and the homeless throughout Latin America and Caribbean. Most recently, has worked as part of research projects that explore training and education on issues of sexual health, violence, at-risk youth, and drug use. At the present time he is a Syndemics project director this is a research focus to explore the intersection of HIV, drug use migration and tourism, and he starting with LGTB/GNC population Heat Crime research.
He is the founder of “Intelligent Transformation” a resource for public health, work that combines different perspectives to strengthen the internal synergy of human beings on a fundamental level and providing the ability to break through previously-held, limiting beliefs. Dr. Matiz’s accumulated experience and knowledge is key in his professional work, enabling him to assist teachers, researchers, students, organizations, communities and their leaders in research processes, allowing for restructuration and improvement.
“When in the reason the options in complementary medicine are exhausted hopes are reborn “A. Matiz
Carmen Santana
Professor of FLICAH in the areas of Regressions: Bioenergy, Balance, Healing, Connectivity. Kinesiology, Structural energy, Chemical energy
A professional with studies from the University of Puerto Rico and the International University of Florida, she was born in Puerto Rico. Carmen is a clinical hypnotherapist, graduated from the Centro Latino, Miami, Florida in 1998, fluent in Spanish and English.
The scope of her work is on people who seek personal improvement using complementary medicine through the use of their own energy and body systems. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the field of Human Resources and Business Management at different levels with American and Latin American companies in relation to benefits, hiring, personnel evaluation, and administration. She currently focuses her work on areas of Complementary and Holistic Medicine.
Within the framework of her private practice one of her job prospects is to support the client to remember the trauma of the past to reconcile with the present. She uses a combination of regressive techniques with the purpose of increasing the positive conditions of the consultants to potentiate the change and also have an approach and understanding of the bioenergetic aspects that block and impede their progress.
Professional Studies include:
- Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR
- Human Resources at Florida International University in Miami, Fl
- Psychology at Broward Community College in Broward County, Fl
Complementary Certifications:
- Quantum healing techniques by regression, a training conducted at Dolores Cannon Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy, Eureka Springs, AK
- Certification in Clinical Hypnosis of the Centro Latino of Hypnotherapy, Miami, Fl
- Professional training program in Advanced Mind-Body Medicine at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.
- Certification in Access Consciousness for stress management with Access Consciousness –Dr. Gary Douglas and Dr. Dain Heir
- Certifications on “Touch for Health and “Tools of the Trade” a method of Applied Kinesiology to do muscle test in the body to make direct contact with all levels of awareness to balance physical, emotional and mental bodies – Gordon Stokes courses.
- Certification in Energy Psychology for body balance, at Heaven on Earth, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
- Certification in the Conscience Development Program with The International Institute of Projectiology in Miami.
Additionally Carmen is certified in:
- Reiki natural healing method
- Certification of training in Bach Flower Essences
- Studies on Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Further studies:
- Certification in Awakening The Iluminated Heart from School of Remembering by Drunvalo Melchizedek
- Kabbalah and Consciousness with Santiago Aranegui Center in Miami, Fl
“Identifying imbalances in the emotional and body energy facilitates improving the efficiency and performance of the human being”
C. Santana
Irwin Cadenas
Professor of FLICAH in the areas of Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Rapport, Perception, Metamodel, Metaphor, Communication channels, Belief systems
Public Accountant of the Andrés Bello Catholic University, Venezuela.
Master in International Taxation University of the Netherland Antilles, Curaçao.
Extensive International experience in Management Techniques and Taxes in the Corporate Industry of Consulting, Oil, Pharmaceutical and Insurance.
Studies in Neuro-linguistic Programming and advanced management of the Institute of Higher Studies of Administration in Caracas.
Training in successful leaders and entrepreneurs training, a program that emphasizes 7 habits of the highly effective person.
Graduated from School Voces de Marca in Miami where the rhythm, tone, frequencies, style, and use of the voice are highlighted.
Reiki Master, Hands of Gaia Center for Alternative and Holistic Health Services, Miami. Practitioner of Kundalini Yoga. California, United States
The talent of his relationships and interaction with the companies led him to the position of regional manager of the prestigious pharmaceutical industry and the regional management of Tax aspects for Central America and the Andean Pact. Much of the trajectory of his work has been highlighted by the leadership, permanence, and performance about the Optimization of resources.
With his experience in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, he has been Manager of innovative processes in the structuring of highly effective work teams in the Consultancy industry with Pricewaterhouse Cooper and creator of successful reference models for countries of the Andean Pact in fiscal terms. He was a member of the Venezuelan Association of Financial Law in the Value Added Tax Committee, supporting research into recommendations for the government of his country in tax matters.
She has a Diploma in Mental Health from the Institute of Alternative and Complementary Medicine of Florida and an extensive career in Social Work in which include:
Honorable mention and recognition for his work with people trafficking through his photography “Las Comadres”
Marketing committee member of the VIP Associates & Co., Inc. foundation for disabled people, homeless people, war veterans looking for work in Miami.
The Doral Business Council Committee recognized him as the photographer of the city of Doral for his work with documentation and images in different publications.
Volunteer of the Venezuelan Bussines Club institution for community work and support networks.
Photographer of Doral LifeStyle magazine, Luxury South Florida magazine of social activities and Cravings, printed magazines that document some of the problems, achievements, and successes of the community of Doral, Miami, and South Florida.
He speaks three languages, English, Spanish and Portuguese
“Perceptions determine results. Reprogramming attitudes and reconstructing language will improve results and change your reality “
I.Cadenas
Dr. María Isabel Limardo, PhD, CMIQP, CEHP
“Intuitive medicine opens previously unimagined alternatives for physical, spiritual and emotional healing.” M.Limardo
Dr. Maria Limardo a Geneticist, with extensive experience in clinical studies of the skin is a Medical Intuitive and Certified Quantum Practitioner (CMIQP), specializing in multidimensional holistic healing interventions such as; Releasing of Fractal Energetic Interferences, Holographic Bio-magnetism, Crystal Therapy, Flower Essence Therapy, and Dowsing, among others. An important facet of her work is assisting those who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases.
She is a great motivator, producer and consultant in medical issues for radio, television, film and print media, both in English and Spanish.
She graduated with honors from both Thomas Jefferson and Temple Universities of Philadelphia, PA. She subsequently became certified as a quantum practitioner by Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with Kim Seer. Through the Instituto Luz Dorada, she became certified in the area of healing through the electromagnetic centers, chakras and balance of the radiating circuits by Harold Moskovitz. She traveled to the Kinich Ahau Tradicion Maya Solar Institute, Mérida, Mexico to study Holographic Bio-magnetism with Prof. Alberto Arribalzaga and Venerable Abuela Nah Kin. A Mind Body Medicine scholarship was awarded to her by CMBM Institute of Mind Body Medicine founded by Dr. Jim Gordon. She also was certified by Drunvalo Melchizedek at ATIH, and is in the process of the certification offered by ACEP (Association Comprehensive Energy Psychology) in Energetic Healing Practices. She currently offers her certification to develop as a “Medical Intuitive Coach” at FLICAH (Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Health), Doral Fl.
At ACEP, She is part of the humanitarian committee and has received recognition for her contributions in assisting those who were traumatically affected in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Florida.
She is internationally recognized for her research work into different genodermatoses, describing one of the genes protein responsible for Epidermoliasis Bullosa (collagen 17/ 180kD), the so-called Butterfly Skin and the creator of the documentary “Butterfly Children: Chronicles of EB” (http://www.butterflychildrendocumentary.com in support of the DebRA Foundation), which reveals the entire process, achievements and scope of this lesser known disease.
She offers private consultations, especially to people with genetic disorders, cancer, addictions and victims of abuse looking to resolve these issues with energy practices.
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Luis Fernando Sosa Araque
Professor of FLICAH in the areas of Systemic Coach
Systemic Coach: History, systemic laws, process phenomenology, experience the systemic field, systemic thinking. TV producer and content for social networks. C.C.S Solutions Corp. Miami Social Communicator Andrés Bello University Caracas Venezuela Television and radio broadcaster One of his biggest concerns has been to massively disseminate messages related to human values, connection with life, family values, on radio and television for more than 20 years in Venezuela: Televen, Venevisión, América Tv, Galision, Canal 8 in Miami and social networks. He has extensive experience in the correct use of language and body management within communications as part of an added value to personal development by polishing the ability of good expression. He has participated in graphic design contests and has excelled for his designs related to the reference in communication. Shape and train people in the field of intuition development through talks, exercises, practices. “JIVA Energy in Harmony” in Miami. It has a writing “The sacred in Regueton’s time”; A contribution related to the studies of changes that occur in the planet directed to an awakening of conscience in humanity, is available in Amazon.
He completed studies as part of the Life Coach Degree thesis and following a meticulous process of research methods that included interviews, surveys, transcripts, analyzed the behavior of Catholic youth regarding the way they have migrated from a rigid or closed posture. broader and more flexible aspects of beliefs. Studies carried out by Life Coach / Personal and business mentoring Many of their interventions are given with the work of individuals individually in their shortcomings and weaknesses, to provide tools and work together to find alternatives to their needs. He also has important skills in the sales area, Technology, organizational development. His latest works have been related to the advice to business managers to know what is happening and what they want to achieve by reviewing the intra-business history to know elements that enhance connections or shortages that intervene in personal relationships. In his performance with Clinical Hypnosis his tendency is the support and assistance to people under stress, phobia conditions, fears, couple or health problems. His emphasis is on Systemic Coaching or work sessions with Family Constellations, a perspective created by Bert Hellinger; Theologian, German Pedagogue as a pseudoscientific approach that raises the way family members influence the health and behavior of a person. His training spectrum has been expanded through a training course in business constellations with Jan Jacabo Stam, director in the Netherlands, who seeks to advise the business sector to improve their work dynamics and performance. He has been recognized for the work done in relation to political campaign in Venezuela. For fun and health, he has a special sense for sports such as football and tennis, areas where he has taken his experience as a coaching, combining technique with values and where he has been recognized. He has experience of three years working in constellations and 6 years in the field of hypnosis Self-taught in studies of meditation, relaxation, breathing; a transversal methodology in its experience with alternative and complementary areas. Professor of integral systemic coaching, in Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Health FLICAH and an approach that allows you to understand the origins and what is part of your life to change what you do not want and achieve what you are looking for.
“Essential values and adversities contribute to the balance and sustainability of human processes” L. Sosa