Our Practitioners
The Healing Consciousness Foundation's goal is to provide healing services such as: Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Massage, Guided Imagery, etc to women and men diagnosed with or recovering from breast cancer.
Below are our practitioners who dedicate their time and services to the HCF to help our patients on their journey to healing.
Constant Craving Cafe
Constant Craving started as a personal chef service in 2003 with a simple concept of bringing families back to the dinner table. We prepared healthy meals for busy families throughout Bucks County. From there our business expanded to catering corporate and private events. In 2006 with the support of Dr. Dupree we opened our café, providing healthy meals for patients, family members & the public. We are excited to help you create simple and delicious meals for you and your families.
Brenda J. Sonnie
Reiki Master
Brenda J. Sonnie, a Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Reiki Master, has advanced training and certifications in the Advanced Management of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Mastectomy Massage, Healthy Breast Massage, Oncology Massage, Integrated Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy and Reflexology. Brenda has focused her skills as a Medical Massage Therapist for the therapeutic and compassionate care of individuals healing from and living with cancer. She uses a unique blend of massage and energy work to help her clients achieve the highest level of benefit from their personalized experience. Integrated Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy can be performed safely just three weeks post surgery and will “wake up” the lymphatic system, increase range of motion, address cording and scar tissue releases. Massage therapy can promote healing with benefits such as relief from pain, anxiety, depression, an increase in circulation and a boost to immune function, and can help alleviate the adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Clients who have received Brenda's gentle and yet powerful touch report such feelings as being, "reconnected, nurtured, and genuinely cared for”.
Brenda currently operates Energy to Heal, a private practice serving The Healing Consciousness Foundation as Medical Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner for their patients. Brenda is available for appointments every Tuesday from 9am to 7pm at the Southampton Office. Brenda is an active member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), and the Society for Oncology Massage. She is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
Mary Lou Gilmour
IET Master-Instructor Trainer
Specialties: “Healer” Reiki, IET, Guided Imagery
Mary Lou Gilmour is a certified traditional Usui Reiki MasterMary Lou Gilmour is a certified traditional Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapy Master-Instructor, Theta Healer, Reconnective Healer, and does The Reconnection. Mary Lou’s private practice serves The Healing Consciousness Foundation and helps individuals suffering from all illnesses, depression, and those seeking relaxation.
Mary Lou’s passion and soul’s mission is to help other find healing with her extraordinary Energy work. She offers healing sessions as a powerful modality for personal benefits, as well as helping cancer patients release tension and fear. These sessions support the patients with healing physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Joan McDevitt
Yoga Instructor
Joan McDevitt is a licensed pharmacist and experienced yoga teacher/practioner with advanced education in holistic integrative therapy. She is a registered Yoga therapist , certified Reiki practioner and Aromatherapist.
As a breast cancer survivor, Joan knows how essential and beneficial the inclusion of eastern healing therapies are in the prevention, treatment and recovery of serious illnesses and conditions. She is an advocate for integrating holistic healing therapies into the support and care of others.
Joan believes that imbalances inside and outside of us have a profound effect on our overall health and sense of well being. From a holistic perspective our symptoms are always attempting to teach us where we are out of balance. Learning to listen deeply to our bodies messages, while also addressing our emotional and spiritual imbalances, allows us to go beyond symptom relief to restore optimum health and vitality.
Yoga, Reiki and Aromatherapy are all modalities used to restore balance in the body, mind and spirit and thus can be used to treat a wide variety of issues within varying populations of people.
Joan is a recent graduate of Donna KaranÂ’'s groundbreaking Urban Zen Integrative Therapist Program (www.urbanzen.org) where eastern healing techniques are used in combination with western medicine in a holistic approach to patient care.
Joan has studied with many master teachers, including; RodneyYee, Colleen Saidman, John Friend, Naime Jezzeny and Roshi Joan Halifax. A longtime Bucks County resident, Joan is married and the mother of two teenage children Michael and Kelly.
Deb Soufleris
Deb has 17 years of experience within the nutrition and food safety industries, working in research organizations, corporations, and as a private consultant. In addition to working with Dr. Beth Dupree, Deb is currently a consultant for EcoSure specializing in Food Safety. Deb has held a number of other positions, including: consulting for the American Diabetes Association and working as a corporate dietitian and consultant for MultiCare Corporation, a long-term care provider.
Deb began her career at Bowman-Gray Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC and Highpoint Regional Hospital in Highpoint, NC where she worked as a research assistant and an acute care dietitian.
Deb graduated with a BS in Nutrition from Immaculata University and obtained her Registered Dietitian certification in 1993. She and her husband, Pete, live with their three active children in Bucks County, PA.
Donna Sullivan
Donna Sullivan has been an active member of the holistic healing community as a student, teacher and practitioner since the 1980’s. She is trained in mastectomy massage, lymphatic drain massage and myofascial release, which helps break down scar tissue.
Working through family health challenges led to her exposure to many of the pioneers in holistic healing. One of her earliest trainings began with Dr. Bernie Siegel, a pioneer in mind-body healing. He helped open up an interest in working from the heart with compassionate presence, focused intention and a firsthand understanding of the life changes a health crisis can bring.
Donna has had the opportunity to train with the Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. with their Cancer Guides program. These sessions assist patients to “Prepare For...” surgery, chemotherapy or radiation using a gentle process that promotes a sense of safety and well-being, allowing the mind to direct the body towards wellness.
With a deep respect and appreciation for the Healing Consciousness Foundation's goal to provide therapeutic services, Donna brings the broad range of her healing skills including massage, breathing techniques, guided imagery, hypnosis and energy work, to assist patients in their own healing journey.
Donna Greenberg
Traditional Acupuncture
Donna Greenberg has been practicing Five Element Acupuncture (the most ancient and holistic form) for 15 years and is nationally board-certified and licensed (registered) in PA. She received her Masters degree in acupuncture from Westbrook University, a holistic school. A member of Hartsville Holistic Health Center in Warminster, Bucks County, she focuses on helping patients achieve balance, harmony, and good health in their body, mind, and spirit.
Donna is a breast cancer survivor and went through treatment with Dr. Beth DuPree and Dr. William Scarlett.
She has a number of specialties but breast cancer is near and dear to her heart. When treating women with breast cancer, Donna helps them through every phase, from pre-diagnosis through post-treatment and recovery. Acupuncture assists with: calming and support; energy; depression and anxiety; pain; nausea; diarrhea; hot flashes; dry mouth; insomnia; shortness of breath; immune system; brain fog; body image; and trust.
Patients have commented that they appreciate her gentle technique, sympathetic listening skills, nurturing abilities, and dedication to helping them heal. Her office provides a safe, comfortable, and soothing environment.
