Diane Kurtz Calabrese

What inspired Diane to draft this book was her 30 years working as a recreational therapist. Diane wanted to share special self-help information and holistic healing modalities that not only helped her patients, but herself through life. Recognizing one’s strengths and gifts doesn’t come easy to most. We are forever changing and evolving into a more magnificent soul each day. Diane Calabrese has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. Ms. Calabrese obtained a Bachelor of Science in therapeutic recreation from Saint Joseph’s College and a Master of Science in health care policy and management from Stony Brook University. While at Stony Brook University Diane served on various boards including the Mental Health Advisory board, and the Healthier U board including the programming and budget subcommittee. Ms. Calabrese gained valuable expertise in the field of recreational therapy working as a recreational therapist for 30+ years in hospitals, nonprofit agencies, public schools, and universities. In recent years, Diane worked in higher Education for FIU, and as a recreational therapist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, from which she recently retired. While Ms. Calabrese continued to excel as an adjunct professor for Florida International University––she certified two courses through Quality Matters––(LEI3542: Principles of Parks, Recreation and Sports Management, and LEI3723 Assistive Technology Lab course.) Diane has also taught LEI4705: Program Planning in Recreational Therapy, and currently teaches LEI4720/6726 Trends, Issues, and Managerial Aspects of Recreational Therapy as well as two holistic healing labs: LEI3723 Reiki Lab and LEI3723 Aromatherapy Lab. Ms. Calabrese also has an Aromatherapy course open to the public through Udemy Virtual E Learning: https://www.udemy.com/course/aromatherapy-for-holistic-therapy-interventions/ Ms. Calabrese continues to work as a therapist through a virtual platform with Well Me Right. She is a contributing writer for the Journal of Modern Healing, IPHA, Integrative Pain Healers Alliance. She is also a member of the Long Island Author Group. You can find her at many holistic and wellness fairs across Long Island, NY. Due to her considerable breadth of knowledge, having written two books: “Meditations for the Mind-Body-Spirit” and “Mind, Body, Spirit and Discovering the Purpose of Life, she has been interviewed on podcasts, radio and T.V. regarding her publications. More can be found about her written works at https://www.dianecalabrese.com.