Introduction

It is my privilege to introduce Dr. Carl Hammerschlag. Carl is a Yale-trained psychiatrist, speaker, internationally recognized author, grandfather, fly fisherman and healer. He is one of the early pioneer leaders in integrating today's popular mind-body-spirit medicine. He is an expert in rapidly changing cultures who understands the importance of sustaining connections and building community. His unique insights and visionary skills help people and organizations thrive.

His experience working with Native Americans for more than 20 years profoundly changed and enriched his life. He has shared his journey in his three critically acclaimed books, The Dancing Healers," (now in its 15th printing), The Theft of the Spirit, Healing Ceremonies, and two children's books. He holds the highest award in professional speaking, the CPAE Speaker's Hall of Fame Award, and is a 1998 recipient of the National Caring Award, selected by the Caring Institute of Washington D.C. from more than a quarter million nominations as "one of the 10 most caring adults in America." He is a bridge builder,
pathfinder and visionary who inspires people to reawaken their spirit and celebrate their choices, changes and connections.

Here is that rare combination of dreamer and doctor who will inspire you, challenging you to look at the familiar in new ways. Here to help us celebrate our choices, changes and connections -- is Dr. Carl Hammerschlag.

If you would like to hear more from Dr. Hammerschlag's he invites you to visit his website at www.healingdoc.com where you can sign up to receive his weekly commentary, "Schlag Bytes", each week via e-mail free of charge. Dr.
Hammerschlag will now be available to sign his books.