Dr. Phoenix is a United States Army Reserve Veteran who served from 1985- 1993. She earned a Doctor of Natural Health Degree from Clayton College of Natural Health in Birmingham Alabama on June 23, 2006. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Administration from Spertus College of Jewish Studies and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Kentucky State University. She has over 25 years of Natural Health experience as a Holistic Consultant with community–based agencies and Chicago Public & Charter Schools. Her work includes Reiki, Mental health therapy, chakra balancing, yoga, social-emotional learning, and stress reduction. She has a specific interest in emotional health for the whole family.

“I am proud of training community residents to facilitate talking, peace-making and healing circles in their communities and supporting parents in becoming more involved in their children’s everyday life in school and after school.”