Menlha Bruneau

Founder & Lead Instructor

Menlha(Medicine Buddha) is the founder and main instructor of the school, which was founded in 1986.

She began doing bodywork in 1975, has trained in various forms of massage and psychotherapy work, and is a certified craniosacral practitioner.

Menlha trained in Rebalancing at Rajneeshpuram, Oregon, in 1984; she has a current Rebalancing practice.

About Rebalancing, Menlha says: "Rebalancing has an unlimited potential for skilled and creative bodywork which can produce magical results."

 

 

David Bruneau

Course Assistant
David was a student in the first Rebalancing course given by Menlha 1987-88 in Nelson, BC.  Thereafter he assisted in the yearly six-month courses for the next five years and maintained a private practice in Rebalancing in Nelson.  As well as helping with bodywork instruction he led the daily meditations that have become a core element of the Rebalancing program.  Meditation and the exploration of our true nature have been a deep interest for most of David's life and he has studied with numerous teachers and Masters in different parts of the world as well as consistently practising since his early twenties.  Also during the years in Nelson David was drawn to the Feldenkrais work (Awareness Through Movement) as taught by Brian Lynn from Victoria and has integrated this approach to the body into his life.  The Feldenkrais perspective is one of the foundations of Rebalancing and David shares his knowledge of it during the course.

Since the Rebalancing program has moved to Costa Rica David has been a teacher in seven courses, continuing to facilitate the meditation, Feldenkrais sessions, and to assist in teaching the bodywork.  He considers Rebalancing to be part of his "life meditation" and spiritual journey.

 

Peter Tebbutt

Course Assistant
I completed my traininig as a Rebalancing Bodyworker at Hacienda Del Sol in 2008. On completion I began offering this work to people in Powell River, Lund, and on Savary Island, all in British Columbia, Canada. I am amazed with this work and feel a strong dedication to it.

In 2009 I worked at the Hotel la Diosa and the associated Goddess Garden in Cahuita, Costa Rica from December 2008 through February 2009 offering Rebalancing Bodywork to hotel clients.

In 2009 I was initiated in first level Reiki and have been using this along with Rebalancing which I find offers a complimentary healing experience.

During the course of my life I have been trained as a professional mariner, have taken courses in conflict resolution & negotiaton at B.C.'s Justice Institute. I have built houses and boats, mostly of wood and am involved with my vibrant community. I have a special interest in local food production and am an avid gardener for food & beauty.

I have been living on a 40 acre co-operative for the past 18 years, am father of two daughters and have recently become a grandfather.

Michael Jacques

Course Assistant

Michael Delaney Jacques has been practicing Rebalancing Bodywork for over five years and is thrilled to be making the transition into teaching.

He was born in Powell River BC, and is currently residing and practicing in Vancouver. The 2009 program will be his second time taking part in the facillitation of the Rebalancing curriculum at Hacienda del Sol.

When Michael is not practicing bodywork he is commited to various taoist internal arts including three systems of kung fu, qigong, and meditation.

During the courses that Michael joins us for the program he will be sharing some basic qigong practices to those who are interested, that can enhance one's healing abilities. Michael is commited to evolving his practice and accumulating additional tools to use with his clients and to share with those he is teaching.

Claire Sauve

Course Assistant

Claire has been practicing Rebalancing Bodywork for 4 years, and when joining our program assists in facilitation and to teach anatomy.

She brings to Rebalancing a broad range of experiences including mathematics, education, science, music, art and healing. Expansively curious, she is continuously wondering and learning about the
mysteries of life and the universe.

Claire strives to build bridges between the various realms of healing and helping, a journey which has brought her most recently to Vancouver. As well as practicing Rebalancing bodywork, she is< studying the Hakomi method of body-centered psychotherapy.

Claire also works in the field of Physician Health, which has afforded her the opportunity to study and explore spirituality in healthcare and Non-Violent Communication.

During the courses that Claire joins us will be sharing her scientific and healing backgrounds as she integrates the anatomy lessons with the whole Rebalancing Bodywork course and way of being.

Brandy Dicks

Course Assistant

Brandy was called to study rebalancing in 2003, being attracted to it's unique process, creative possibilities, and variety of techniques. Having practiced rebalancing since then to varying capacities, and assisting in the course in 2008, she is excited to once again immerse in this wonderful healing art.

Outside of rebalancing she practices dance and movement expression, writing, and communing with nature. She is also a crafting queen who is always inspired and creating.

Brandy is excited to be returning to the Kootenay School of Rebalancing she is inspired as ever with this unique healing modality. Brandy has much to share in the realms of heartfelt communication, grounded presence, and family constellation work. Integral to the course is how we live together in community and build self awareness and awareness of others, a continuous life practice to which Brandy is devoted.