| Abundant Life Mission was founded by Robin Van Horn Schwoyer in the Philadelphia area in 2003. The purpose being to share healing techniques and wellness information with those seeking to create healthy and vibrant lives. Robin is an ordained minister in the Episcopal Church who has ministered to families in crisis, developed youth outreach programs, advocated for the disadvantaged, and been a chaplain to the Philadelphia police. Her experiences and observations led her to focusing on Healing as a way to best serve people. By working with persons to identify aspects of their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual make up, she could help them to bring healing and wholeness to their overall lives. Her spiritual framework has been from a Christian perspective, with additional studies including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Native American, Celtic, Tree of Life, to name a few. She has a great love for the sacred writings and traditions woven through the fabric of life in all cultures, expressing uniquely, and yet sharing common themes . Her studies on healing started with a childhood love of the healing stories of Jesus. As a child, it was recognized she was quite intuitive and empathic...often to the dismay of her parents and teachers. In college, she took numerous electives in psychology and sociology and extensively researched grief processes. Her healing journey continued as she became the primary caregiver to her mother who was diagnosed with Stage 3b breast cancer in 1990. They used conventional treatments for the cancer but also researched and used various complementary treatments, such as herbs, vitamins, laying on of hands and color therapy. These holistic alternatives did improve her quality of life. Robin's mother however did pass on in 1991, as it was her time. Robin continued to study and then began to share holistic care information with others through a support group she formed called Caring Circle®. Her studies expanded after receiving the diagnosis of Autism for her son. Pursuing energy modalities to help her son led her to seeking certification in various methods as well. All of this has come together in an integrated fashion for her own self care, the care of her family and friends, and the care of clients. Robin is a Spiritual Director, certified Reflexologist, Integrated Energy Therapy® Master Instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, Advanced DNA Theta Healing practitioner, Therapeutic Touch, Ama Deus and Touch for Health practitioner, American Red Cross certified Lifeguard, certified Children's Yoga Teacher, and Medical Intuitive. She uses Kinesiology and other intuitive tools in her practice. She is a popular inspirational speaker and retreat leader. Robin also teaches classes in spirituality and healing with her teaching partner, Veronica Parker, who is a Reiki Master and IET® Master Instructor. Together they lead workshops and seminars on introductions to energy, chakras, prayer and meditation, and quality of life topics, such as mothering and stress management. They teach classes in Reiki and Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of Integrated Energy Therapy® through the Liora Foundation. In 2005, they founded Special Moms...Special Moments as an instructional way to support mothers of various ages and stages on the journey of motherhood. Their hope is to provide mothers with soulful strategies and mindful awareness through a variety of workshops and retreats. In the Fall of 2005, HeARTs for Autism was founded as a way to help families dealing with Autism. visit: www.Heartsforautism.org In 2009, Robin founded Pink HeARTs Wellness for Women, a non-profit organization inspired to empower and promote vital health and wellness for women of all ages. Mind, Body, Spirit support is offered through holistic services, education and creative expression. Pink HeARTs Wellness for Women Robin is married to Ronald, and they have 3 young children. They reside in Bucks County, PA. Robin's great joy is sharing with people in their journey, by dialogue and healing energy work, to determine how they can release whatever ails them and pursue creative, passionate Abundant Lives. Abundant Life Mission...Holistic Consultations for Improving Your Well-th! © copyright ALM 2004-11 |

