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ABOUT FOREST CIRCLES
The dream
of Forest Circles was first conceived in a vision
Regina experienced in 2000. She was told to search for a sacred piece
of land that was waiting for her, waiting to be rediscovered. Having
experienced numerous solo pilgrimages, Regina used her "heart
compass" and the assistance of spiritual guidance to find the
land. In 2003 she found it. From the moment that her foot touched
the earth, she knew, that "this was it."
The 47 blessed
acres on which Forest Circles is located continues
to provide visitors with uniquely personal mystical experiences. Overnight
solo retreats in the forest are popular.
This land welcomes and
heals you! Come for a gathering, a retreat or
a walk. All are invited to experience this parcel of Earth that is
eager to communicate and teach you how to find you way back to your
heart!
Regina
Strongheart has a BA in biology and a Master's
Degree in the Art of Teaching from the University of New Hampshire.
She previously worked in the medical field for eight years and
as a high school chemistry and biology teacher for twenty-nine
years. An intuitive reader, medical intuitive and healer, she
uses various Shamanic techniques in her healing work. Regina
has participated in numerous health fairs, seminars and lectures.
Currently she has a healing practice and offers workshops and
classes out of her Center for Community and Healing, at Forest
Circles in Topsham, Maine. Contact Regina by telephone at (207)
776-3152, by email at rstrongheart@gmail.com,
or fill out a registration form on our Contact page.
Gail
Edgerly, RN (Certified Trager® Practitioner)
is teacher of the 5Rhythms™ Movement Practice. Gail has
been drawn toward movement as a healing modality for the past
20 years. She started as a Trager® Practitioner in 1987
using touch and rhythmic movement as a movement educator. In
1995 she discovered the 5Rhythms™ Movement Practice as
a tool for answering her passion for dance, music, personal
expression, self-exploration, and spiritual connection. In 2004
she completed the teacher training with Gabrielle Roth and now
teaches the 5Rhythms™ in Southern Maine. Gail uses both
modalities in her own healing journey and offers both in her
practice.
Chief
Oscar Mokeme (Traditional Arts Master: Traditional
Healer, Maine Arts Commission) founder & executive director
of The Museum of African Culture, Portland, ME, comes from a
long lineage of Igbo royal family of the healer practitioners
Umu-Dibia from Nigeria and is a direct inheritor of this ancient
wisdom. He has over 35 years experience as a healer practitioner.
Igbo traditional medicine includes: skill developments; creation
of vision; solving addiction issues; pluralistic cross-cultural-psychotherapy;
dealing with grief; Ill-Agwu-channeling of positive energy;
divination (afa) clearing and fertility issues. Oscar's background
include a BA in Humanities, New Hampshire College; an MA in
Psychology, Union Institute; and a 2001 Jefferson Award on Cultural
Diversity. Oscar is a Nigerian priest and teacher, internationally
known for his work as a healing practitioner and performer of
traditional African Mask Ceremonies.
Ray
Reitze Jr., Teacher, Naturalist, and Master Maine
Guide. Years ago, Ray was called to teach the skills and philosophy
of the elders that have shaped him since he was a boy. Founder
of Earthways, School of Wilderness Living, Ray brings to the
world a gentle and humble presence that draws all who meet him
towards the peace, light, and love that dwells within him. Ray
is author of And We Shall Cast Rainbows Upon the Land, a book
of wisdom and teachings from both Ray and Grandfather, a Mic
Mac elder who greatly influenced Ray's life direction and purpose.
He speaks on wilderness survival at numerous public schools
and organizations such as L. L. Beans's Outdoor Discovery Schools
and the Maine and New Hampshire Audubon Societies. Ray and Nancy
co-authored a series of articles on primitive skills entitled
"Grandfather's Teachings."
"Locate
the place where you can hear the Divine speaking to YOU!
Learn how to listen to and navigate, using your 'heart compass.'
Discover what you need to BE the great spirit that you are."
Regina
Strongheart has a BA in biology and a Master's
Degree in the Art of Teaching from the University of New Hampshire.
She previously worked in the medical field for eight years and
as a high school chemistry and biology teacher for twenty-nine
years. An intuitive reader, medical intuitive and healer, she
uses various Shamanic techniques in her healing work. Regina
has participated in numerous health fairs, seminars and lectures.
Currently she has a healing practice and offers workshops and
classes out of her Center for Community and Healing, at Forest
Circles in Topsham, Maine. Contact Regina by telephone at (207)
776-3152, by email at 
Gail
Edgerly, RN (Certified Trager® Practitioner)
is teacher of the 5Rhythms™ Movement Practice. Gail has
been drawn toward movement as a healing modality for the past
20 years. She started as a Trager® Practitioner in 1987
using touch and rhythmic movement as a movement educator. In
1995 she discovered the 5Rhythms™ Movement Practice as
a tool for answering her passion for dance, music, personal
expression, self-exploration, and spiritual connection. In 2004
she completed the teacher training with Gabrielle Roth and now
teaches the 5Rhythms™ in Southern Maine. Gail uses both
modalities in her own healing journey and offers both in her
practice.
Chief
Oscar Mokeme (Traditional Arts Master: Traditional
Healer, Maine Arts Commission) founder & executive director
of The Museum of African Culture, Portland, ME, comes from a
long lineage of Igbo royal family of the healer practitioners
Umu-Dibia from Nigeria and is a direct inheritor of this ancient
wisdom. He has over 35 years experience as a healer practitioner.
Igbo traditional medicine includes: skill developments; creation
of vision; solving addiction issues; pluralistic cross-cultural-psychotherapy;
dealing with grief; Ill-Agwu-channeling of positive energy;
divination (afa) clearing and fertility issues. Oscar's background
include a BA in Humanities, New Hampshire College; an MA in
Psychology, Union Institute; and a 2001 Jefferson Award on Cultural
Diversity. Oscar is a Nigerian priest and teacher, internationally
known for his work as a healing practitioner and performer of
traditional African Mask Ceremonies.
Ray
Reitze Jr., Teacher, Naturalist, and Master Maine
Guide. Years ago, Ray was called to teach the skills and philosophy
of the elders that have shaped him since he was a boy. Founder
of Earthways, School of Wilderness Living, Ray brings to the
world a gentle and humble presence that draws all who meet him
towards the peace, light, and love that dwells within him. Ray
is author of And We Shall Cast Rainbows Upon the Land, a book
of wisdom and teachings from both Ray and Grandfather, a Mic
Mac elder who greatly influenced Ray's life direction and purpose.
He speaks on wilderness survival at numerous public schools
and organizations such as L. L. Beans's Outdoor Discovery Schools
and the Maine and New Hampshire Audubon Societies. Ray and Nancy
co-authored a series of articles on primitive skills entitled
"Grandfather's Teachings."