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The author has spent most of her life learning about how humans function; what makes us behave and respond. At an early age she decided to become immersed in learning how to help herself and others tap into their own resources to more fully greet and express life. She has continued this exploration because she deeply believes in the resilience and power of the human spirit and our inherent wisdom. When a door closed, she simply opened another and another until she gained the understanding, information or insight she sought. Because of her tenacious persistence and commitment she has acquired a breadth of experience and knowledge far beyond that of the average professional.
Dr. Nell, as her clients like to call her, has served as a registered nurse, a psychotherapist, associate university faculty and as a doctor of chiropractic in her private holistic health practice. Her presence, skills, compassion and knowledge have made her a sought-after lecturer, mentor, clinician and consultant. The demand for her coaching and consultation skills have taken her throughout the United States and foreign countries. Those who work with her repeatedly speak of her kindness, sensitivity and giving spirit as she implements her down-to-earth practical programs of care and learning. Her willingness to do whatever is needed is prominent in her philosophy of life. Her suggestions and prescriptions for healing your body or your life are based in experience and a broad education combined with gentleness, honor and respect for others.
Early in her career, Nell was presented the 'Outstanding Nurse' medal, an award created by the hospital medical staff as a means of honoring her contributions. She never looked back and has continued in service to others for more than 50 years, receiving numerous tributes and acknowledgments. Her peers, her clients and her students admire her genuineness and recognize her wit and wisdom which is grounded in a deep faith in the human potential. She actively practices what she preaches and firmly believes that we are charged with the responsibility of fulfilling our potential, be it trash collector, multimillionaire or artist. In that regard, she has an uncanny ability to see the Essence of those she encounters and consistently takes the time to encourage individuals to believe in themselves.
Throughout her life, Dr. Nell has searched for inner clarity and life’s substance. At age 40, in order to scrutinize her purpose and connect with her deepest self, she left a prestigious career, sold her home along with most of her possessions and spent 14 months traveling, hiking, exploring and backpacking into wilderness areas. The adventures and intensity of her experiences, the people she met, the chosen isolation, her introspection and deep connection with her own spirit in the presence of nature dramatically altered her life. As she encountered, overcame, pushed through, meditated, stretched physical limits and basked in the sheer beauty of nature she was molded into a wiser and more authentic woman who exemplifies her expanded sense of self as she relates to the world and its inhabitants.
In Puppet or Puppeteer, the author combines her teaching skills, her knowledge and personal experiences to convey to the reader practical information which can be used to broaden personal resources and uncover limiting beliefs. Her ability to guide the reader through life-changing experiences becomes obvious.
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