Eliana combines three decades of Eastern and Western philosophical study with extensive leadership experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors. She specializes in social purpose, impact and culture and coaches professionals to discover meaningful career paths. ​​
A Certified Executive and Mindfulness Coach, Shiatsu Therapist, and Yoga and Meditation Teacher (300-RYS), Eliana was abundantly blessed with access to renowned mentors and teachers such as late Sri Krishan Mantriji, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Margaret Mahan, and Lama Tsultrim Allione.
She also has a graduate degree in Slavic Languages and Literature (Croatia), an associate degree in Libraries and Archival Sciences, Master's Degree in Information and Environmental Sciences (UofT) and several professional certificates related to advocacy for vulnerable populations, social justice, and social economy, impact, and purpose management (professional portfolio is here). Eliana offers consulting, speaking, and teaching opportunities in Toronto, Canada, Rijeka/ Zagreb, Croatia and online.
For close to three decades, Slaven has been dedicated to working as a therapist, coach, and educator. His ability to advice and guide toward better mental and physical health and wellness choices has established him as a respected authority in his field. A graduate of Toronto's Kikkawa Massage Therapy College, Slaven explored holistic healing that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit. Since 2012, he has taught certified courses in Hot Stone Therapy, Swedish Massage, and Perinatal Massage. Additionally, successfully operating out of the True Blue Therapy, a prenatal education practice and birthing pool rental service that assisted over 500 water-birthing mothers in Ontario.
Slaven co-facilitates wellness retreats located in the picturesque hills of Croatia's Kvarner Gulf providing a unique chance for personal development and rejuvenation.
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His focus recently is, however, mostly on his creative work and on completing several pieces of fiction including short stories, a novella, and refining themes, characters and resilient, compassionate narratives that challenge expectations
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