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RebootAcademy.US is provided for First Responders and Law Enforcement by Earth Angels for Dementia, a 501(c3) Non Profit that "Cares for Caregivers" impacted by Dementia.

Although we continue to serve the Dementia Caregiver community, during the Covid-19 Crisis, focus shifted to the Caregivers of our Community, the First Responders, Law Enforcement and Healthcare Heroes. We recognize the importance self care for the First Responder, and the privacy issues attached when it comes to the mental health of those experiencing chronic operational stress, and that is why Reboot Academy.US was formed. You can “REBOOT” privately anytime, anywhere… on your computer, laptop, or phone! Whether it is a short two minute “Moments that Matter” that brings you back into the present… to a longer “Sleep it Off” meditation to help you relax after a long shift, these activities are designed to care for you, the Caregivers of our Community … and designed to calm you, build your immune system, and to keep YOU and YOUR family healthy!

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We have gathered a wide range of experienced professionals to create this website exclusively developed for our Frontline Heroes. Many of these practitioners conduct private sessions in their field of expertise. Here are a list of those who have contributed their individual talents especially for you!

Cheryl Caliri, Co-founder/CEO, Earth Angels for Dementia - A Volunteer Ambulance Nurse in Philadelphia in the 70’s taught Cheryl what it was like to experience operational stress at a very young age. After a diverse career as a Travel Industry Executive, she switched gears to owning a decorative glass company designing stained glass projects in residential, casino and church settings. Cheryl became a full time Caregiver in 2016 when her husband was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. With her Caregiver experience, she made it her life’s mission to Care for Caregivers. She and her daughter, Hilary Van Horn, Co-Founded Earth Angels for Dementia, a 501(c3) non-profit in memory of her late husband, Ralph Caliri in 2018. Since the Pandemic, the company has turned its major focus to First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Teachers and all other Caregivers of our Communities.

Michael Dougherty, Owner, Blunt Force Consulting - A digital marketing consultant, strategist, and designer with over 15 years experience working with small to large businesses and non-profits, Michael was instrumental in setting the tone from logo design to capturing the essence of stress relieving modalities through visuals created by his understanding of the needs of First Responders and Law Enforcement.

Colleen St. Michaels, Owner, Angel Wisdom and Lave Om - A renowned Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher, Intuitive Development Coach and Motivational Speaker, Colleen works with individuals and groups to teach tools to empower individuals in reaching their highest self emotionally, spiritually, professionally and physically. She has consulted with thousands of clients, including those from Law Enforcement and Healthcare, for over a decade and has watched the transformation of confusion to confidence offering insight to drive a new experience through healing, growth, inspiration and purpose.

Dustin McLaughlin, Professional Life Coach - Specializing in helping people resolve and overcome strong negative emotions, Dustin utilizes a broad range of modalities to serve his clients, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, having been trained and certified by some of the greats in their respective fields. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotherapists and passionately seeks to help his clients lead richer, more fulfilling lives while running a thriving practice online, serving clients including Law Enforcement and First Responders, while also teaching classes and speaking in group settings.

Jodie Emma Goff, Owner, Shanti Revolution Yoga Studio - A practitioner of multiple healing modalities, Jodie has healed herself from addiction and now operates a successful multifaceted studio with multiple practitioners in Tuckerton, NJ. Jodie spent time in Kenya doing charity work which inspired her to heal others as well as herself. She specializes and is certified in Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, Kirtan, Breath Work to relieve stress, Reiki Energy and Crystal Healing. She is also a talented musician, creating a better life for herself, helping others to heal and create happier lives through mind and body transformation.

Camilo Calderon, Acupressure Expert & Yoga Instructor - Integrating Acupressure Techniques, Stress Management, and Core Mobility, Camilo is also a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Instructor through the “illuminate” teacher training program. A native of Columbia, his extensive knowledge in functioning anatomy, meridians, and Ashtanga provides him the ability to work in a private or group setting with diverse groups people including multi-lingual meditation and acupressure teachings to the Spanish speaking communities.

Ginnie Roesch Brown, Owner, Ascend to Wellness, LLC - A Master Sound Healer and Holistic Integrative Health Coach, Ginnie currently works in an enlightened integrative medical practice utilizing vibrational acupressure and wellness techniques to sooth neuropathic nerve pain and calm the nervous system where medication has not proven effective. She has worked with Veterans and others to guide them through sound vibrational therapy, breath work and energy touch to calm and alleviate the effects of PTSD.

Lee Holden, Owner, Holden QiGong - Lee first discovered the healing power of Qi Gong after nearly losing his ability to walk when he was slide-tackled from behind by a rival soccer player that severely injured his tailbone.
Amazed to see how quickly these ancient energy practices healed his body, he returned to playing And he was hooked! He decided to devote his life to the study of ancient Chinese healing practices, so people in the West could benefit as well.
Lee is known as the “Accessible Qi Gong Teacher.” After 28 years of teaching, he has created a simplified system anyone can use to transform stress into vitality. He is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and author (7v Minutes of Magic, Penguin 2007).
Reboot Academy US is thrilled to have Lee as a contributor to our program! His popular library of Qi Gong DVDs have made him a regular on over 105 PBS stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lee's Qi Gong programs have been seen in over 50 million households.

Heather Keenan, Owner, Just Breathe Yoga, Reno, NV - Yoga has been a passion of Heather’s for the past 12 years. After completing her RYT-200 through YogaFit, she attended Yoga for PTSD training and realized the potential that trauma-sensitive yoga has, to be a tool in healing, while also seeing the lack of knowledge about and accessibility to it. She went on to complete the YogaFit for Warriors program, which is specifically trauma-sensitive yoga, and now is bringing awareness of it to the First Responder Community. A native of Reno, NV, she currently teaches at-risk youth In her hometown Community with the Urban Lotus Project, and strives to bring this model to adults in the community as well.

Eric Scheffler, Sheriff, Atlantic County, NJ - Eric practices various modalities to relieve stress himself and was an essential component in the development of Reboot Academy US. He believes that his First Responders are his greatest asset… and intends to honor that mantra by providing a safe environment for them to seek assistance and practice the stress relieving techniques and resources that Reboot Academy.US provides.
Immediately upon commencing his tenure as Atlantic County Sheriff, redirected the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office mission to focus on professional development programs that empower and emphasize leadership development and enhanced organizational efficiency and effectiveness. “Partnerships and problem solving” are at the foundation of his beliefs which stand as the pillars of a solid community oriented policing strategy.
One of the issues that Eric is passionate about is “post-traumatic stress” or “PTS(D)” experienced by First Responders and the importance of developing resiliency to deal with the cumulative trauma these professionals endure. The reality is that our First Responder community is one of the most underserved populations when it comes to mental health awareness and the effects of trauma/PTS. For many, it could be a “career ender” due to the stigma associated with coming forward to ask for help. This perspective needs to change in the public safety realm. Stress is a normal reaction to abnormal events and must be treated as such. First responders must know that there is help available and trauma is treatable.