Dr. Stephanie Mines is the author of five books that reflect over three decades of research as a neuroscientist. She has investigated shock and trauma as a survivor, a professional, a clinical researcher, and healthcare provider. Her nonprofit The TARA Approach is instrumental in the systemic change she promotes as a Regenerative Health for A Climate Changing World paradigm.

Dr. Mines also developed Climate Change & Consciousness to facilitate inner transformation for grounded climate action. Climate Change & Consciousness serves an international and intergenerational community of visionary activists.

In addition, Dr. Mines is an award-winning poet. Dr. Mines’ latest books, The Secret of Resilience: Healing Personal and Planetary Trauma through Morphogenesis, and The Great Physician: Medicinal Poetry for the Anthropocene, have just been released from Inner Traditions and Kindred World Media respectively, in 2024.

For a complete look at Dr. Mines’ publications go to www.stephaniemines.com.

Courtney is an Ayurveda counselor, massage therapist, yogini, writer, and artist who is passionate about holistic healing. As part of the TARA & CCC team, she supports Dr. Mines in administration and design projects, as well as community engagement. She was introduced to the TARA Approach and Climate Change & Consciousness during a time of fear and uncertainty, and she is grateful for the profound support and healing received from the practices and teachings.

Since moving to the mountains of southeast USA, she has worked as a Wellness Facilitator for immersive nature-based therapy programs assisting young adults with addiction and psychological disabilities. She recently returned from India where she studied longevity practices with Ayurvedic doctors and professors. She is dedicated to exploring and sharing the path of mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, nutrition, herbalism, self-expression, and connection to Nature for mental health & optimal wellness.

To reach the TARA team directly, email her at thetara.approach@gmail.com

Dr. Spring Cheng is co-faculty, with Dr. Mines, for the Regenerative Health for A Climate Changing World MA/PHD program through Ubiquity University.

Dr. Spring Cheng is the co-Founder of Resonance Path Institute. She is an author, teacher, leadership coach and social innovator. Her work blazes a path through the uncharted territory between her native cultural roots in China and her adopted cultural home of North America. With her experience in both western science and traditional Chinese medicine, Spring created the Resonance Code, a re-imagination of the ancient complexity theory I Ching, the Book of Change, as a modern leadership development tool. Spring believes that our civilization can harness the tremendous complexity, chaos and uncertainty we are facing today and transform them into fuel for conscious evolution. In her personal life, Spring cultivates her life energy through Taoist practice, music and dance.

Nalini is a Doctor of Pharmaceutical Science. The TARA Approach is thrilled to welcome her to our team. Dr. Yadav will work closely with Dr. Mines to develop the Master’s in Regenerative Health for A Climate Changing World for Ubiquity University that will launch in 2023. Dr. Yadav is a Certified TARA Approach Practitioner, preparing to be a TARA Teacher at the Foundations level.