Self-Care Retreats PLanning committee BIOS

Mary Ann Billerman

Mary Ann has a BA. Elmira College  MA. Georgian Court  University, Radical Self Care Practitioner and Coach, Multi-Dimensional Reiki Level 1 and 2. 

Mary Ann began her professional career as a passionate High School History teacher, driven by a desire to create a consciously caring world. After 30 years of teaching, she retired and pursued and completed a master's degree in Integrative Health at Georgian Court University. Since 2022, she has been with The Center for Conscious Care, where she currently teaches The Radical Self Care and Reiki For Self-Care. 

Contact Information
Email: mabillerman@gmail.com

Suzanne McMurray

Suzanne is a retired RN with a private practice as an integrative self-care coach, Reiki Master Teacher and Akashic Records Channel.  

She is a graduate and adjunct instructor in Georgian Court University’s Integrative Health Studies program and founding mother and co-director of The Center for Conscious Care, an integrative self care training, practice and healing center. Suzanne integrates an Akashic level energy perspective into her private healing/coaching practice guiding individuals to access their best caring selves.

Contact Information
Email: smmcmurray8@gmail.com



Mary Flynn

We are multi-dimensional beings navigating this human experience together! Mary sees life from an energetic perspective and has many skills and practices to share with those who desire to improve their quality of life, explore the path forward in fulfilling their life’s purpose and discovering their joy!

Mary is a Radical Self-Care Practitioner and Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Level 2 Akashic record reader, Yoga Teacher, Healing Rhythms Drum facilitator and Yoga Nidra facilitator. She is a graduate from Montclair State University and Georgian Court University. Mary is dedicated to The Center for Conscious Care’s mission of building a consciously caring world.

Contact Information
Email: mary.flynn@peacefulpathwaysyoga.com

Carol M Strelic

Carol is a founding mother of The Center For Conscious Care.  She is a dedicated Radical Self-Care Practitioner and Coach as well as a Reiki Master Teacher. Carol serves as an elder on TCFCC’s Elder Leadership Council. 

In her private practice, Carol offers individual and group coaching for those navigating grief, loss, and/or significant life changes.  Much of her massage therapy career was in service to those in hospice, igniting her passion to study and educate others about both conscious aging and end-of-life practices.  Carol has co-authored with her siblings, “The Spector-Friedman Family:  Deep Roots-Strong Branches” representing her deep interest in ancestors and the healing that lies there for us all.  

Carol graduated from Southern Illinois University and received her certification from Georgian Court University’s Integrative Health Studies Program. 

Information
Email: cmstrelic@hotmail.com

Marissa Winters

Marissa has diverse skills as a Reiki Master Teacher of Multidimensional Reiki, Holy Fire/Karuna Reiki and White Light Reiki,  Master Akashic Channeler, Astrologer, and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in The Center for Conscious Care’s Radical Self Care process. She co-directs The Center for Conscious Care, an integrative self care teaching, healing and practice center with a mission of fostering a consciously caring world. 

She holds a Masters Degree in  Holistic Health Studies from Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ where she is also an adjunct instructor in the Integrative Health Studies Department. Marissa is an author and speaker who focuses on Radical Self-Care integrating an energetic perspective. She partners with her clients and students to help empower them to create a life they love.

Contact Information
Email: mwinters358@gmail.com

Jean Elizabeth Hickman

Jean has a B.S. Exercise Science, Wellness and Sport. Holistic Health Certification, AFAA, NCSF-CPT, RMT, Radical Self Care Coach and Practitioner. 

Founder of “Jean Elizabeth Energy” ~Jean is an advocate in mind and body awareness, with a focus on balancing the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional energetic realms. With twenty years of experience as a physical fitness advocate, personal trainer and exercise instructor, Jean has incorporated the spiritual, mental and emotional aspects to these areas since graduating from GCU ten years ago. As a Reiki Master Teacher and Radical Self -Care Coach, Jean helps to guide others towards their fullest potential, energy mastery, and soul purpose.   She fully embodies a  path towards “Creating a consciously caring world inside and out”.

Contact Information
Email: jeanhickman1363@gmail.com


  • Begin with engaging breakout sessions led by certified self-care practitioners and coaches, where you’ll experience a variety of energy practices to discover simple, effective ways to restore balance.

  • In the afternoon, craft your personalized plan for well-being in our Introduction to Self-Care Planning class.

  • Take this special day to honor your strength, prioritize your needs, and celebrate the power of self-care.