Jo-Ann’s Bio
Jo-Ann Svensson is an advisory board member for The ARC Institute, an ARC Instructor (2007), a Certified ARC Health Practitioner (2000), and the founder of The Creative Living Workshops. Jo-Ann initiated a government contract for energy practitioners and conducted research studying the efficacy of ARC Bodywork with people in early recovery from substance abuse. Her work was documented in Massage Magazine and Vancouver's Georgia Straight. Jo-Ann is committed to helping others find safety and joy within, bringing to ARC a wealth of knowledge of how to begin this journey. She teaches throughout the west coast, is a published writer and has a private practice in West Vancouver.
ARC Certifications
Certified ARC Health Practitioner (two years) – July 2000
ARC Leadership Certificate (two years) – February 2006
Certified ARC Teacher (one year) – October 2007
Advanced Weekend Trainings with The ARC Institute:
March and November 2001
August 2002
April and December 2003
August 2004
February 2005
March 2006
July 2006
July 2007
February 2008
July 2008
March 2009
July 2009
April 2010
October 2010
November 2010
March 2011
Other Certifications and Trainings
* Addiction Counseling Strategies Certificate, October 1995
* Peer Defusing Workshop (5 days), Justice Institute, Spring 1998
* Loving Presence (Introduction), February 1999
* Reiki, Level 2, March 2001
* Healing Touch, Level 2b, October 2001
* Reflexology Certificate, March 2000
* Options for Sexual Health, Volunteer Counsellor Training, Fall 2008
