OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM OF HEALERS AT 4WINDS

BRIGETTE SCHABDACH
Co-Founder | Somatic Experiencing®, Brainspotting, SSP Therapist | Radical Forgiveness Coach | Jungian Archetypal & Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist

Brigette has been a Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Therapist since 2014, graduating from Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) in Boulder, Colorado. She co-founded 4Winds in 2015, driven by her passion for supporting women in healing trauma, reclaiming personal power, and fostering transformation through integrative, holistic therapies.

Her practice blends cutting-edge modalities with deep respect for traditional wisdom. Brigette is trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), an acoustic vagus nerve stimulator developed by Dr. Stephen Porges based on Polyvagal Theory, and she incorporates Jungian psychology and archetypal frameworks through the Organizational and Team Culture Indicator™ (OTCI™) to facilitate insight, healing, and personal transformation. She is also a certified Brainspotting® therapist under David Grand, PhD, and a Radical Forgiveness coach.

In addition to these contemporary therapeutic practices, Brigette honors and shares the traditional Indigenous and historical teachings of the horse nations, integrating this knowledge into her equine-assisted and somatic work to guide clients toward profound healing and reconnection. Her background in energy and mind-body practices includes a Qigong certification from the Shen Zheng International Qigong Society (2008) and a certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness (2022).

JOEL PROCTOR
Co-Founder | Doctor of Oriental Medicine | Equine Therapy & Spiritual Philosophy Teacher

Joel Proctor is a licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of 4Winds, dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to healing and personal growth. He earned his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1995, and holds national certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbology (NCCAOM), as well as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM).

For over 30 years, Joel has studied with esteemed masters in Chinese martial and cultivation arts, including Qigong, Taiji (Tai Chi), and Shaolin Five Animals Kung Fu. He founded the Mystic Warrior School of Integrative Arts, where he taught martial arts and medical Qigong, emphasizing their philosophical, cosmological, and healing aspects.

Joel’s work integrates these Eastern practices with traditional Indigenous and historical teachings of the horse nations, offering clients a unique blend of somatic, spiritual, and equine-assisted methods to foster deep healing, personal transformation, and connection to body, mind, and spirit.

DORA NEWLIN
Partner | Certified Professional Coach (IPEC) | Executive & Empowerment Mentor

Dora Newlin is a Certified Professional Coach through the International Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) program and a partner at 4Winds, dedicated to guiding women in discovering their power, purpose, and potential. With over 15 years of corporate experience, she helps clients navigate personal recovery while building confidence, resilience, and productivity in all areas of life.

A natural entrepreneur, Dora brings strong business, marketing, and financial expertise to her coaching practice. Her career spans roles in marketing and product management at Fortune 200 companies like P&G and Western Union, as well as launching her own direct-selling business—reaching the top 2% in rank in under seven months. Her mission is fueled by helping others become the best version of themselves, blending strategic guidance with compassionate, individualized support.

MARY BETH KEIL
Registered Nurse | Case Manager | Client Care Specialist

Mary Beth Keil, RN, brings over 20 years of nursing and client care experience to her role as Case Manager and Nurse at 4Winds. Having spent 25 years at Johns Hopkins, she offers a depth of clinical expertise and compassionate care that enhances every aspect of the client experience.

Living on-site at 4Winds, Mary Beth manages treatment plans and ensures each guest’s therapeutic journey is supported with attention, empathy, and professionalism. Her steady presence and wealth of experience help create an environment where holistic healing can truly take root.

MARY CATE HAUENSTEIN
Licensed Professional Counselor | Somatic Psychotherapist | Certified Clinical Psychedelic Guide

Mary Cate Hauenstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Psychedelic Guide with dual master’s degrees in Somatic Psychotherapy and Counseling. With decades of experience, she integrates evidence-based therapy with ancient wisdom traditions, drawing from yoga, meditation, Sri Vidya Tantra, and Ayurveda to support deep healing and transformation.

Guided by her dharma — “I create a way so that others can find theirs” — Mary Cate helps women move beyond survival into authentic growth and fulfillment. Her compassionate, integrative approach fosters alignment of mind, body, and spirit for lasting well-being.

JULIE DEVILBISS
Holistic Nurse | Certified Classical Homeopath | Flower Essence Specialist

Julie DeVilbiss, BSN, CCH, FES, is a holistic nurse dedicated to guiding women back into alignment with the innate healing intelligence of their bodies. Through her Quantum Nervous System framework, she integrates science and spirit to support nervous system regulation as the foundation for sustainable healing and personal freedom.

Honoring the body as both teacher and healer, Julie invites clients to explore the wisdom of felt sensation. With deep presence and compassion, she creates space for embodied transformation where energy, awareness, and physiology meet.

LYNETTE TWO BULLS
Indigenous Teaching | Historical & Cultural Trauma Therapy | Co-Founder, Yellow Bird

Lynette Two Bulls, Oglala Lakota, is the co-founder and Executive Director of Yellow Bird, a non-profit dedicated to honoring traditional principles of reciprocity and giving back to Native communities. She has traveled extensively, teaching and sharing her knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, and healing practices.

Under her leadership, Yellow Bird’s programs have evolved from the Annual Fort Robinson Outbreak Spiritual 400-Mile Run—a powerful venue addressing historical trauma, wellness, and youth leadership—into a comprehensive platform that includes Youth Leadership & Empowerment, Arts & Culture, Food Sovereignty, Wellness, Social and Environmental Justice, and Community Development.

Lynette’s work blends her extraordinary experiences in high finance, traditional dance, and workshop-based education with the arts of storytelling, song, dance, and horsemanship. She helps individuals and communities reconnect with their histories, cultures, and ways of being, fostering healing, empowerment, and cultural continuity.

MICHELLE BRANDON, DACM, Dipl OM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine | Holistic Healing Practitioner

Dr. Michelle Brandon is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. A graduate of the prestigious Pacific College of Health and Science in Chicago, Michelle blends her background in Western nutrition and dietetics with the deep, time-honored wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Michelle believes that passion is power, and that d

JENNIFER MCCALIB
Integrative & Functional Nutritionist | Neurodiverse Breathwork Practitioner

Jennifer McCalib holds a Master’s degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition and brings a functional, whole-body approach to her work with clients. She assesses how nutrients impact different body systems and creates personalized, practical food plans that support overall health—such as using healthy fats and amino acids for muscle building, ginger and garlic for immune support, or fermented foods to balance the microbiome. Her integrative approach ensures nutrition is part of a holistic health plan, coordinated with your healthcare providers.

Jennifer is also a certified Neurodiverse Breathwork Practitioner, using breathwork techniques to help regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and support mind-body healing. By combining functional nutrition with trauma-informed breathwork, she guides clients toward deeper resilience, vitality, and wellness.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer prepares all locally sourced, anti-inflammatory meals on the farm, teaches cooking classes, and spends time in the gardens, helping clients connect with food, nature, and the healing process from the ground up.

Discovering deep devotion can spark transformative healing for both individuals and the collective. Guided by the authentic flow of nature, wholesome foods, and earth-grown medicine, she integrates body, mind, and spirit in her approach, helping clients reconnect with their innate healing potential and the wisdom of the medicine wheel.

KATE CAREI-EAKINS
Massage Therapist | Wellness Coach | Yoga Teacher

Kate Carei-Eakins brings over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, blending bodywork, movement, and holistic coaching to guide clients toward healing and self-discovery. She is a Certified Massage Therapist, Hatha Yoga teacher, EFT practitioner, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Access Bars practitioner, and founder of Illuminating Wellness and Whole Being-Well Being Retreats.

Kate believes there is no single path to health—each person’s journey is unique. Through calming the “wheel-spinning” monkey mind, exploring individualized exercise, discovering your relationship to food, embracing self-love, and deepening spiritual connection, she helps clients uncover their personal path to well-being.

Whether through hands-on massage, coaching sessions, or wellness retreats, Kate listens deeply, provides guidance, and holds space for clients to tap into their intuition. Her approach empowers individuals to develop the tools and practices that support lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

JUDY SEIGFRIED
Healer | Herbalist | Reiki Master | Shamanic Practitioner

Judy Seigfried has devoted her life to the healing arts, beginning as a Registered Nurse and expanding into holistic practices as an herbalist, Reiki Master, and shamanic practitioner. Her work is shaped by her own journey through Lyme disease, trauma, and chronic pain, deepening her commitment to soul-level healing through soul retrieval, shadow work, and authentic self-reconnection.

A compassionate teacher and lifelong learner, Judy shares her wisdom to help others find wholeness and peace. She is also the mother of nine and has shared 37 years of partnership with her husband and closest friend.

MELANIE BURGDORF
Somatic Archery & Equine Therapist | Trauma-Informed Guide | Mind–Body Practitioner

Melanie Burgdorf integrates somatic archery and equine therapy to guide individuals on a journey of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery. Drawing from over 17 years of horsemanship and a deep personal practice in somatics, she helps clients reconnect with their inner strength and reorganize their experience around trauma through body-based awareness and presence.

Rooted in the Medicine Wheel model and a non-linear approach to healing, Melanie’s work honors the interconnected nature of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self. Her sessions—infused with mindfulness, nature, and intuitive guidance—invite balance, focus, and authentic transformation.

MARTHA HAMMEL, MS, CNS
Integrative & Functional Nutritionist | Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist | Neuro-Nutrient Recovery Specialist

Martha Ann Hammel is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, natural-food chef, and psychedelic educator committed to helping clients heal through integrative, science-based approaches. She earned her Master’s in Nutrition and Integrative Health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2016, with a thesis exploring the intersection of emotional trauma, addiction, and gut health.

Specializing in brain health, gut health, depression, eating disorders, addiction recovery, and stress response, Martha uses functional medicine and amino acid therapy to rebalance mood and neurotransmitter function. She is trained as a Neuro-Nutrient Recovery Specialist, supporting clients who are reducing pharmaceutical medications or substance use.

Martha has advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy through the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness and completed a practicum in Ketamine-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy. She also trains integration coaches on “Being True to You,” providing preparation and support for clients receiving ketamine therapy. Her work is further informed by collaboration with medical cannabis expert Dr. Joe Cohen, supporting dementia, autoimmune conditions, gut health, and eating disorders.

A passionate activist, Martha advocates for psychedelic policy reform and harm reduction in Colorado. She also integrates holistic food practices, preparing locally sourced, anti-inflammatory meals, teaching cooking classes, and connecting clients to the healing power of nature and nutrition.

ALEXANDRA WHITNEY, PH.D
Somatic Experiencing® Therapist | Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist

Alexandra Whitney is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist specializing in nervous system regulation, mind-body interventions, and East-West psychology. Her heart- and body-centered approach integrates biodynamic listening, Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness, and Western psychological practices to enhance heart-brain coherence, helping the body restore its natural ability to heal trauma, recover from addiction, and address stress-related mind-body conditions.

Since 2018, Alexandra has collaborated with Dr. Peter A. Levine’s Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and the Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) to develop effective SE-based protocols for combat and military service–related PTSD. She is also the Principal Investigator for the Returning Home Project, a research study based on the 2019 Returning Home retreat in Northport, Maine, which has demonstrated promising clinical outcomes in trauma recovery.