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Diane Dean, RN-BC, LPC, CEG
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Ms. Diane Dean has dedicated her efforts to both clinical work and education. She began her career as a staff nurse and psychiatric nurse educator at St. Francis Medical Center, has developed and refined various intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults, and has worked extensively with clients with eating disorders and addictions. Ms. Diane Dean has taught at many colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, La Roche College and the Community College of Allegheny County.
Ms. Dean has been the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards, including the U.S. National Merit Leadership Award, and she has been named in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. In 2011, Diane was awarded the Make Mine a Million $ Business award from Count Me In, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education, and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises.
Ms. Dean speaks and writes on various conventional and non-conventional health topics. Her work has been published in the Allegheny Medical Society’s Bulletin, Nursing Spectrum, and on Livestrong.com. She has guided and coordinated medical, nursing, and counseling student experiences for the duration of her career.
Ms. Dean has training and interest in non-conventional treatments such as therapeutic touch, Reiki, and acupressure. In the late 1990s, she spent several years working alongside Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, at the UPMC Shadyside Center for Complementary Medicine. She has also completed her intensive training with Caroline Myss, author of bestsellers The Creation of Health and Sacred Contracts.
Ms. Diane Dean is a life-long resident of Pittsburgh and has two adult children. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, photography and traveling.
Ms. Dean has been the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards, including the U.S. National Merit Leadership Award, and she has been named in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. In 2011, Diane was awarded the Make Mine a Million $ Business award from Count Me In, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education, and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises.
Ms. Dean speaks and writes on various conventional and non-conventional health topics. Her work has been published in the Allegheny Medical Society’s Bulletin, Nursing Spectrum, and on Livestrong.com. She has guided and coordinated medical, nursing, and counseling student experiences for the duration of her career.
Ms. Dean has training and interest in non-conventional treatments such as therapeutic touch, Reiki, and acupressure. In the late 1990s, she spent several years working alongside Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, at the UPMC Shadyside Center for Complementary Medicine. She has also completed her intensive training with Caroline Myss, author of bestsellers The Creation of Health and Sacred Contracts.
Ms. Diane Dean is a life-long resident of Pittsburgh and has two adult children. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, photography and traveling.
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Hope Peters, LPC
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Hope has experience treating depression, anxiety, psychotic and personality disorders. She specializes in treating anxiety, trauma and perinatal depression and anxiety. Hope also able to assists clients in addressing life issues including grief/loss, divorce, relationship issues, self-esteem, GLBT, career/vocational exploration, anger management, eating disorders and substance abuse. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals for therapy and utilizes an eclectic approach that matches interventions to clients’ needs. Interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness and skills training, among others.
Hope received her Masters Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Westminster College. She has worked in community mental health agencies, substance abuse programs and college counseling centers. Further, Hope completed Peace Corps service in Uganda, East Africa (2007-2009) where she provided counseling services to orphans, coordinated a camp for children living with HIV/AIDS, and established agricultural projects.
In her spare time, Hope enjoys spending time with her family and friends. When she is not busy taking care of her toddler, she enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, cooking, reading, yoga, meditation, and art.
Hope received her Masters Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Westminster College. She has worked in community mental health agencies, substance abuse programs and college counseling centers. Further, Hope completed Peace Corps service in Uganda, East Africa (2007-2009) where she provided counseling services to orphans, coordinated a camp for children living with HIV/AIDS, and established agricultural projects.
In her spare time, Hope enjoys spending time with her family and friends. When she is not busy taking care of her toddler, she enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, cooking, reading, yoga, meditation, and art.
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Sheldon Ingram, CHHC, CPN
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Understanding why and how a client is challenged with weight and health issues is critical in Sheldon's coaching program. Sharing his coaching principle of self-love is a vital component in helping his clients achieve success physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Sheldon is well-known throughout western Pennsylvania as a television reporter for WTAE-TV. However, he also realizes that reaching the masses about the food we eat is a critical task that must be addressed.
Sheldon is a former collegiate and semi-pro football player, maintaining a strong devotion to nutrition and fitness.
Sheldon is well-known throughout western Pennsylvania as a television reporter for WTAE-TV. However, he also realizes that reaching the masses about the food we eat is a critical task that must be addressed.
Sheldon is a former collegiate and semi-pro football player, maintaining a strong devotion to nutrition and fitness.
