Practitioners
Our licensed practitioners serve our spiritual community in affirmative prayer support.  They are licensed professionals available to meet with individuals and accept written requests for prayer.  They help us remember the Truth of ourselves and our relationship with and in Spirit both individually and collectively.

Johanne Bourgeois
jBourgeois@NamastePlace.com

Johanne has been a licensed Religious Science Practitioner since 1986. She has a lifetime's experience as an Educator, Counselor and Group Facilitator and keeps current a California Teaching Credential. Johanne has a Master's Degree in Applied Psychology and maintains an active private counseling practice, focusing on deep personal growth work. She is a Certified Mediator, and most recently has received the Advanced Certification as a Bereavement Facilitator and Counselor from the American Academy of Bereavement. Johanne is devoted to a deep spiritual practice and study.

 
 

Chuck Spencer
cSpencer@NamastePlace.com

Prior to becoming a practitioner, Chuck spent many years in the corporate world involved in accounting, systems development and management. Since being licensed in 1992, he been actively involved in the World Ministry of Prayer. Initially volunteering his time with the WMOP, Chuck became a full time member of the staff in 1998.

During his years associated with the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, Church has experienced many miracles in his life, as well as in others lives, as a direct result of prayer. He is now very happy to be a part of Namasté as of September 2004, and looks forward to serving and supporting our very special community.
(562) 533-6893

Sunny Daye
sDaye@Namasteplace.com
 

Joining our family from the Agape International Spiritual Center is Sunny Daye. She is a licensed Practitioner and has dedicated her life to the recognition and revelation of health and wholeness.

As a Practitioner and fitness trainer, she believes in transformation through the renewing of our minds, creating a new awareness & appreciation for our bodies and our lives!
 

I honor and support the willingness to experience a healthier way of affirming life!  I am grateful for our ever growing Namasté community, the support and the opportunity to be of loving service. Yee Haw!


Scott Olson
sOlson@NamastePlace.com

Kandis Stein
kStein@NamastePlace.com

Gary Takesian
gTakesian@NamastePlace.com

Gary Takesian discovered our spiritual community in 2002, after spending 15+ years with Metropolitan Community Churches. “It was like coming home,” he said, “a real breath of fresh air.” Gary dove right in to his study of the Science of Mind, and recently surfaced as a Licensed Practitioner in July of 2006.

Gary brings to Namasté a passion for new spiritual and philosophical understanding, a deeply rooted familiarity with Judeo-Christian tradition, and a love of teaching. He has a firm dedication to personal spiritual development – not only within himself, but in those with whom he serves, as well. Gary has a special affinity for the Religious Science motto: “Change your Thinking – Change your Life,” and firmly believes this to be the key that unlocks the door to transforming one’s life. He also has a life-long fascination with gadgets and all things digital.

Gary is available for personal consultation and spiritual mind treatment. He may be reached at 562.881.5422.


Valerie Day
vDay@NamastePlace.com

Valerie Day became a practitioner in 2003 at the Agape International Spiritual Center. She answered the call to serve the Namasté community when Spirit invited her here in September of 2006. She has a vibrant energy and love of life that you will experience through her infectious laugh and heartfelt prayers.

Valerie is available for spiritual counseling, sacred ritual, house clearing and blessings, visioning sessions and spiritual mind treatment. She can be reached at 310/344-4255.
 


Barbara Russell
bRussell@NamastePlace.com

Kim Hawkins
KimHawkins@NamastePlace.com

Kim has a diverse background in television news reporting, free-lance writing (documentaries and specials), teaching, coaching, and counseling. She has long been devoted to personal growth, in her own life and supporting others on their path. Kim earned her Master’s in Counseling from Arizona State University in 1998 and founded Live Your Dreams LLC, dedicated to personal counseling, coaching and sales training. She comes to us from New Vision Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she became a licensed Religious Science Practitioner in 2006.

Kim has a passion for life and learning. She exudes warmth and compassion, yet clearly challenges her clients to be the highest and best expression of Spirit they are meant to be.

She can be reached at 714-846-1970.


Craig Danley
cdanley@namasteplace.com
 
Craig is enthusiastic about life and has a deep love of God.  His spiritual path is rooted in Christianity.  It’s Craig’s hunger for self-discovery and spiritual growth, through relationships and study, which helped guide him and his wife to Religious Science and our spiritual community in September 2004. 
 
Craig is co-owner and CEO of a successful construction company since 1991. His entrepreneur spirit and business experiences have helped to develop his passion for working with people in the area of Abundance and Prosperity. 
 
Phone:  562-239-5563

Marty Mooneyham
mMooneyham@namasteplace.com