Elmira Powell

Physician Assistant, HEALTH educator and COUNSELOR

Elmira is a native of Raleigh, NC. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Education and graduate degree in Counseling at UNC-G. Her lifelong passion has been to serve as a healthcare provider. Thirty-eight years ago she attended Duke University Medical School and became a Physician Assistant which has fulfilled that quest. Her other interests include supporting others in their personal growth and development and complementary medical therapies. She is an avid golfer, amateur gardener, board game enthusiast and aspiring traveler.

Leslie E. Kausch

LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, MED, NCLCMHC, NCC

As a counselor, I've learned that using traditional and sometimes unexpected approaches when working with my clients, can yield very positive results. For some clients the philosophies and movement strategies of Aikido, a Japanese martial art, are a catalyst for moving beyond roadblocks and negative energy, to step toward the life they wish to lead.

Since 1995, I've been a National Certified Counselor and also a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My goal is to always apply my knowledge and experience as a counselor and martial artist to help my clients discover and use their strength, power and resources to find joy, fulfillment and purpose in their lives.

LESLIE E. KAUSCH, M.Ed., LCMHC, NCC

M.Ed., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

National Certified Counselor, since 1995

NC Licensed Professional Counselor since 1995 (#2073)

Leslie holds a fourth degree Black Belt in Aikido with the Aikikai Foundation and has been practicing since 1992.

Instructor: Greensboro Kokokan Aikido since 1998

Paul Olko

ND, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui Na Acupressure Therapist

Since the early 1970s, Paul has studied herbology, natural medicine, bodywork, and philosophy with a variety of luminaries including Viktoras Kulvinskas, Michio Kushi, Vasant Lad, Stan Malstrom, Hua Ching Ni, Swami Satchidananda, and Michael Tierra. He received his B.S. from Trenton State College in 1975. He received his degree in Naturopathy in 1982 from the Southeastern School of Naturopathy. In 1987 he received Tui Na certification from the Academy of Oriental Heritage in Vancouver, B.C. In 1988, Paul completed further training in Tui Na massage, Qigong, and Tai Chi at the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 1989 he completed his Masters and certification as an herbalist from East West Herbal School. Paul is certified by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Asian Bodywork Therapy and board certified as a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Karen Roberts

Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Specialist & Flow Advisor

KAREN ROBERTS is a resident of Greensboro, NC; a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Forks over Knives Instructor, a competitive bodybuilder, competition judge, trainer, motivational speaker/coach, and author. She has been in the fitness industry for over 40 years.

As a wellness coach and personal trainer, Karen uses a holistic approach to teach the importance of taking time, for spiritual growth, eating and drinking healthy, getting rest, working out, and having a meaningful social life, whether going to the movies or spending time with family and friends. And she also teaches that the body is self-healing given the right circumstances.

Karen has helped countless clients lose weight, tone up, build muscle, and come off of or reduce their medications (after consulting with their medical care specialists).

As a motivational speaker, Karen engages in events from churches to non-profit organic, holistic health and wellness organizations. She has had the honor of being a guest on Spectrum News (Raleigh, NC) as a fitness advisor. She has directed the NC A&T State University Alumni Fitness Bootcamp for the past six years.

Personal Background

Karen is a co-host with her husband, James, of “Living Fit with James and Karen Roberts.” A radio program [100.7 FM The Joy WLJF; (https://streema.com/radios/WLJF_LP)] that coaches a health and wellness lifestyle using spiritual principles from the bible. After doing this program for seven years, Karen was inspired to write a book, “Fitness Tips, A Practical And Biblically Based Guide To Live A Healthy Life.” which she hopes will keep people motivated and focused on their health and wellness goals.

When not working, Karen enjoys learning, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her husband, James, and their four sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. She also enjoys working out, lifting weights 5- 6 days a week, hiking, bike riding, and cooking healthy dishes.

Life Mission

I am here to exude depth and charisma based on heartfelt trust in Spirit working through me;
With balanced, compassionate wisdom, I am here to learn to trust Spirit in the form of other people and of life’s circumstances, which no matter how pleasurable or difficult, my experiences teach me;
I am committed to service and expressing universal wisdom rather than rigid opinions, and help inspire others through integrity and attunement to higher laws; and
Maintaining a feeling connection to the higher will within, I effectively serve others.