Heather Anderson's background includes multiple higher education degrees and decades of experience in the healing arts. This includes training and certifications under both Reiki masters and world champions in the Martial Arts. She has received multiple professional awards and recognition for her results-producing programs. She has also has led and participated worldwide in programs creating hope for youth in need.  Her many training, service and spiritual quests have taken her across North America, western and eastern Europe, southeast Asia, and India.

Professional Training:

 
Includes training with world-reknowned Tai Chi Experts from Asia, Australia, eastern Europe, Canada and the United States of America.

Phoenix Longevity Arts - Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Master Jake Mace

Tai Chi Healthways:
Master Jesse Tsao

Tai Chi for Health Institute:
Dr Paul Lam

Master Trainer Martial Arts, Mediation, Yoga: Dr.Teodor Vasile

Achievements:
 

• Hold Higher education degrees, experience and awards in Art Education, Art Therapy and Social Work.
• Achieved a Reiki Master Certification under the study of Dr. Theodore Vasile from Bucharest, Romania.
• Studied more than ten forms of martial and healing arts under masters of the arts.
• Trained under USKBA World Champion Kickboxer, Dan Lucas.
• Was the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Slatery Award, given to only one student out of millions for both lifelong achievements in academic performance and community service.
• Active worldwide in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) benefiting youth.
• President and CEO of the World Genesis Foundation, operating internationally with a mission to "Leave no child without hope for the future."
• Appointed Secretary General of the United Nations Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations for America.
• Founder and President of Wisdom Art LLC, as New Mexico-based company that brings together sciences, arts and spirituality to create unique and personal art that is inspired by the universe.
• Former Associate Professor with Arizona Western College as an instructor for courses spanning psychology, sociology, the arts, and wellness.

Selected Published Works

Heather Anderson (Caton} has brought more than 20 years of very unique skills, experience and success into the creation of Wisdom Art™ programs.

Her achievements span the arts, social work, global community service and leadership and also include formal training in multiple healing and martial arts.

Heather Anderson's formal academic studies include a degree in Art Education with a focus in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work with a specialization in Creative Arts Therapy from Nazareth College.

Her training in the healing and martial arts includes Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Tai Chi Chuan, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kung Fu, and others.

She has achieved a Reiki Master certification under world-reknown Reiki Master Dr. Theodore Vasile of Bucharest, Romania.  In the martial arts she has studied and trained under multiple masters including USKBA World Heavyweight Champion Dan Lucas.

In Art Therapy and Social Work Heather has been active in the field of Brain Injury and working with people with many types of disabilities. She has and continues to serve as an advocate, speaker and instructor with published works, sharing the power of art, as vehicle for healing and discovery. In this role she has received multiple awards, recognition and memberships for outstanding achievements in academics, Social Work, and Creative Arts Therapy. 

She was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Jamesetta Slatery Award, an award given to only one of millions of potential recipients based on a combination of lifelong achievements in academic performance and community service.

Since 2006 Heather became active in the mission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, focusing on bringing educational programs to youth in need. Since then she has served as an Advisor, Senior Director, and Worldwide Director of Education for the World Genesis Foundation. 

In 2011 Heather was elected to lead the World Genesis Foundation as their new President and CEO to expand their worldwide mission to "Leave no child without hope for the future." 

Later In 2013, Heather was appointed as the Secretary General of the United Nations Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations for the United States of America (www.UNESCOUSA.org). She continues in this role today leading the successful launch and development of the organization of multiple global projects and programs, including the management of the prestigious annual UNESCO worldwide youth multimedia competition. She has received multiple awards from government officials and agencies for her accomplishments and commitment to youth.

She is a recognized expert in the world of crystals, gemstones, minerals, and holistic healing. Heather continues to actively pursue her studies through travel, learning, practicing and connecting with experts in many disciplines from around the world.

She is the President and founder of Wisdom Art LLC. This unique company brings together the Sciences, Arts and Spirituality creating unique and personal art that is inspired by the universe. It began with a seed that it is within the Sciences and the Arts, the bridging of disciplines and the connecting of minds, that great things can happen. Wisdom Art operates with a primary focus to raise awareness and support for educational projects that create new opportunities and hope for youth.

Today Heather continues to focus on teaching with a continued commitment to multiple worldwide projects that benefit healthy living and youth in need in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Genesis Foundation.

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• Tai ChiA gentle form of exercise developed from an ancient Chinese martial art used in maintaining and enhancing health and well-being as well as preventing, treating and rehabilitation of a wide range of health issues.
• Breath WorkBreath work is taking a pause from the business of life. Not only to connect to your inner self but to the universe around you. Breath work has many forms. It can be a time to recharge, find balance, or clear and enhance your mind, body and spirit.
• YogaWhether you're new to the mat or an experienced yogi, join us for yoga that provides incredible mind and body benefits, builds strength, restores flexibility and helps to de-stress both the body and the mind. Yoga classes are structured for any fitness level and ability and can be done with or without a chair.
• Wisdom Art:  Forever FitGet moving and have fun with this gentle class that uses light weights and movement to increase strength, keep joints mobile and increase flexibility. This Class can be done with or without a chair.
• AromatherapyAromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant, flower and stem extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes know as essential oil therapy, aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of your body, mind and spirit and is both an art and science.