Our team is a circle of curious, thoughtful souls—each on their own unique path—rooted in shared purpose and inspired by what’s possible when we grow together.
Nancy Herrick
Director of Reiki Center of the Western Reserve at Shadybrook, Reiki Master Teacher, & Board Chair
A longtime educator and Reiki Master Teacher, Nancy brings decades of wisdom, heart, and grounded leadership to Shadybrook. She supports others in reconnecting with their energy, purpose, and power to create change.
Laura Christian Imbornoni
Shadybrook Yoga Teacher & Board Vice Chair
Laura leads yoga classes and expressive movement workshops. Laura is an RYT-500 Yoga Alliance registered instructor. She is also an Integrative Yoga Therapist and a Somatic Expressive Movement Therapist.
Diane T. Kopp
Metaphysician, Energy Practitioner, Teacher,
& Board Secretary
Diane focused on energy healing, channeling, teaching and facilitating workshops for more than 25 years. Following a career in business, she donned the mantel of her true nature and calling – energy healing, channeling and teaching. Her love of the Divine, the Universe, the natural world and people propels her towards this enriching life of love, heart-centeredness and service.
Sarah Widener
Shadybrook Executive Director
Sarah brings over 15 years of experience in values-driven nonprofit work and a passion for weaving strategy with spirit. At Shadybrook, she helps shape a vision rooted in transformation, healing, and community connection. She believes business can be a spiritual practice — and that good leadership listens deeply.
Alsie Clay
Shadybrook Teaching Artist, Kinetic Energy Worker, & Board Trustee
Alsie Clay is a certified Teaching Artist. She owns "Artisan's Treasure, Studio of Exquisite Designs, Jewelry, and Healing Through the Creative Arts, Symposia" at The Shore Cultural Centre, Euclid. She creates multimedia artwork, and conducts classes and community level art experiences.
Sharon Vrettas
Shadybrook Astrologer, Facilitator,
& Board Trustee
Sharon has had a life-long interest in metaphysics and healing. This calling has inspired her to pursue study in many areas including Reiki, Astrology, Metaphysics, A Course in Miracles (ACIM), and more. Sharon believes that we humans are experiencing a major shift in consciousness and owe it to ourselves and others to allow and embrace the profound transformation we are called to embody.
Valerie Behrens
Shadybrook Facilitator & Board Trustee
Valerie is an avid reader, driven by curiosity, and has delved deeply into many topics including minimalism, self-help, neurodivergence and all things metaphysical. She has an undergraduate degree in economics and business, and a master’s degree in Information Science. Valerie also shares workshops on the power of decluttering.