Terri Henry is the director and founder of natural wellness and
sustainability business, Onelove Livity. www.onelovelivity.com She is a natural health
practitioner, facilitator and educator whose work spans a variety of
professions. Terri has been involved in the Health and Wellness industry from
the age of 15 and has developed a strong network of pioneering leaders around
the world. Since moving to
Dominica
in 2004 she has actively contributed to developing this sector on the island.
More than just an occupation, health and wellness is her natural way of being
that she incorporates into her everyday lifestyle. Terri is a vibrant and
multifaceted individual who easily interacts with all levels of society. She is
the proud mother of a baby girl, born in July 2008.
ECOTOURISM
Land Planning Consultant
·Led
onsite workshops to inform the planning process enhance the development of master
plans for Ecolodge projects in
Dominica,
Belize and
Costa Rica.
·Specialized
in developing eco spa strategies with advice on specific wellness services that
are in harmony with the local environment for Ecolodges in
Belize and
Costa Rica.
Testimonials:
“This workshop is professionally run and Terri is an awesome
facilitator.”
Hitesh Mehta -
Ecolodge designer& Author of ‘International Ecolodge Guidelines’
“I believe that our guests are seeking a connection to nature and would
enjoy these type of activities”
Manager of the
‘Lodge at Chaa Creek’ Winner "Best Eco Lodge Award"
Caribbean
Travel & Life 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
Research for the ‘Authentic Ecolodges’
book
·Wrote
the book proposal for the upcoming book by Ecolodge and Sustainable Tourism
expert Hitesh Mehta and gained a publishing contract with Harper Collins.
·Conducted
web based and publications research on all Ecolodges around the world.
·Evaluated
each Ecolodge based on international criteria and compiled an extensive guide on
those selected for inclusion in the book.
·Visited
and researched Ecolodges in
Belize,
Saba,
St John,
Dominica,
Kenya and
Uganda.
Policy Development
·Participant
at the 9th Annual Conference onCaribbean
Sustainable Tourism in Cayman, May 2007
·In
2006 Terri wrote a white paper on Health
and Wellness tourism in
Dominica
based on what she felt was the urgent need to address the gaps in the industry
and make it a more profitable one. With her experience in multiple aspects of
this field she is well positioned to deliver high quality services that will
further enhance and develop this sector.
ECOPSYCHOLOGY – Reconnection to Nature
·Facilitator
for unique Ecotherapy workshops in
London,
Jamaica,
Belize,
Florida and in
Dominica with tour operator KHATTS.
These innovative and experiential practices give participants the opportunity
to enjoy genuine sensory connection with nature and inspire new perspectives on
personal fulfillment, social responsibility and environmental care.
Testimonials:
“I
realised how important our environment is and the need to protect it” Jeff ~ Vice
President, Industrial Bank, Veg Soul Retreat Participant
“I feel a sense of place and peacefulness, a respect of nature and all
Gods creation, a feeling of thankfulness for being alive.”
Chaa Creek workshop participant
“I was able to stop feeling my body aches and pains and totally relax.When I opened my eyes I was
reborn”
Arcadia
University MBA student
“This was brilliant and sets the
foundation for further natural perceptions and experiences”Ife Piankhi ~ Co-director Nubeing
Health Foundation,
London
WRITER & EDITOR
·BSc
Hons. Degree in ‘Media & Society’
·Freelance
writer and poet whose work has been published and performed internationally.
Recent Assignments:
·Articles
on Organic Agriculture and
Dominica’s
herbal industry forDominica Food and Drink Guide2009
·Creator
of a new blog ‘Child of the Nature Isle’which serves as a resource and forum for healthy pregnancy, natural
birthing and eco-parenting in
Dominica
and beyond.
·Online writer
and editor for
Caribbean
Land and Property
Lifestyle and Property blogs (32,000 website visitors per month)
·Press
Releases for
Caribbean
Land and Property (Avg.
10,000 hits per online submission)
·‘
Dominica the
Healing Island’ – Caribbean Homes and
Lifestyle, 2009
·‘Life Needs the
Caribbean : Ecotherapy in the Rainforests’ - Carib Pro Magazine
·‘The Ecopsychology
of Place: An Innovative Approach to
Planning and Development’- Carib Pro Magazine
·Poet
at DOMFESTA 2008 & 2007
·Performance
poetry for the opening of a Lululemon
yoga clothing company,
Florida,
2008
MASSAGE THERAPY
·ITEC
Diploma in Holistic Swedish Massage
·Certificate
in Deep Pressure Massage
·Worked
for several years in
Dominica
as a massage therapist.
·Creator
and facilitator of the one-day ‘Learn Massage’ workshop which teaches
participants the healing power of touch. Four successful programs hosted to
date.
·Massage
education delivered at the Health & Beauty symposium, 2005, ‘Kid’s Day
Dominica’ , 2006 and Natural Healing seminar with master herbalist Bobby
Olivacee, 2006
GLOBAL EVENTS FOR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.
·Presentation
on Ecopsychology for Broward Environment Group,
Florida, 2007
·Guest
facilitator at the ‘Veg Soul’ raw
food holistic health retreat in
Jamaica,
2004 and subsequently bought the program to
Dominica in 2006.
·Co-ordinator
for the 3-day Bioneers conference in
Atlanta,
Georgia, 2005
·Education Africa Teaching (E.A.T) - delivered 6 months of
holistic health education, and supported young people on a 3 week journey to
West Africa, 2002
·Schools of Unified Learning (SOUL) - participated and assisted
with a martial arts graduation programme in
Jamaica, 2001
·Employed
with several large-scale charities in the
UK including: The Children’s Society, WaterAid and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Organised national fundraising events, campaigns, and managed administration
and databases.
·Collaborated
with ‘Mothership Edutainment’to organised a venture that took inner city
groups of African Caribbean heritage for a 3 day visit to the Centre of
Alternative Technology in
Wales
·Completed
a Permaculture Design Course, 2002
and immediately dug up her concrete patio and planted a herb garden! Terri
continues to use the Permaculture principles of Earth Care, People Care &
Fair Share in all her projects and everyday life.
In
Dominica,
Terri is a member of the Dominica Organic Agriculture Movement (DOAM) The
Dominica Youth Environment Organisation (DYEO), The National Association of
Youth in Agriculture (NAYA), and the Sustainable Living Initiative Centre
(SLIC).
PERSONAL DEVLEPMENT
·Ongoing
yoga practice. Attends regular classes in
Dominica
and participated in an Omega Institute Yoga conference in
Florida, 2007.
·21
day Osho Dynamic Meditation, Florida 2007
·Landmark
Education – Landmark Forum, Atlanta 2005 & Advanced Course, London 2006
·10
day Vipassana silent meditation retreat,
England, 2001
