Embrace the future of prenatal and perinatal sciences as we proudly unveil the exceptional minds joining the Hall of Honor’s esteemed ranks in 2023.
Raymond Castellino, DC (retired 1997), BCPP, RPE, RCST® (born 1944, died on December 13, 2020), was a visionary luminary who harnessed over 50 years of expertise as a natural health care practitioner, consultant, and educator. A trailblazer in the realm of Pre and Perinatal therapy, he ingeniously fused energetic and somatic approaches to foster profound attachment and bonding. With an unwavering dedication, he unraveled the threads of prenatal, birth, and early traumas, infusing his practice with a quest to nurture families and adults through small-group support.
His illustrious journey encompassed the realms of Polarity Therapy, biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and Chiropractic practice, evolving into a symphony of methodologies. At the core of his contributions stand the Castellino 8 guiding Principles, a beacon of safety and growth for babies and children within their familial embrace. Embracing “Embryosophy,” he harnessed Goethean phenomenology to comprehend the dance of the embryo, unraveling the tapestry of human existence.
Beneath his tutelage, families and adults effortlessly embraced harmonic resonance and co-regulated states, nurturing their individuality. Together with home birth midwife Mary Jackson, he birthed a system that nurtures the needs of expecting parents, fostering an environment for birth from within. His legacy illuminated the realm of slow relational rhythms, birthing new dimensions of birth, bonding, and attachment.
Ray’s pioneering spirit surged beyond boundaries as he co-founded About Connections, breathing life into home births and resolving early imprints. He helmed BEBA, a sanctuary for building and enhancing bonding, elevating children’s development. The synergy with Anna Chitty gave birth to ‘Body into Being,’ a profound exploration of attachment through somatic and energetic pathways.
Raymond Castellino’s brilliance illuminated global stages, gracing conferences and transforming lives. From 1970 to 2020, his practice and teachings cast ripples, embedding his wisdom within the very fabric of health and healing.
He meticulously crafted a compendium of protocols designed to guide families and small groups through the labyrinth of “double bind” paradoxes, fostering harmonious connections even amidst complexity. These invaluable gems are woven into his professional training manual, an indispensable resource for trainees seeking to illuminate their path.
Ray delved into the intricacies of human behavior, unearthing the threads of “sequential behavioral patterns” woven through the tapestry of life. These patterns trace their origin to the echoes of “sequential imprinting,” reverberating through ancestral, conception, gestation, and birth experiences.
With a fusion of somatic and psychological wisdom, he curated an array of integrated approaches that invite individuals to explore the recesses of their souls, where the echoes of pre and perinatal experiences linger. Through facilitated movement, supported attachment, dynamic creative opposition, and dynamic squeeze, Ray’s pioneering methods ignite the journey of implicit remembrance.
“When I’m gone, I’m going to be gone. You will experience the void in my absence. I’m going beyond the beyond. Don’t try to hold me back, let me go. Let the void be there. You won’t be able to fill it. That void is God making space for love.”
― Ray Castellino, in conversation. December, 2020
Marti Glenn, PhD, radiates a passionate commitment to guiding people on their transformative journeys. As the co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of Ryzio Institute, she orchestrates international professional trainings and immersive retreats that transcend mere coping, propelling individuals into the realm of thriving. With an artistry that nurtures the brain, empowers the nervous system, and even reshapes the tapestry of DNA, Marti’s vision is a beacon of hope.
Infusing cutting-edge research from epigenetics, Polyvagal Theory, neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness, Marti and her team curate programs that infuse experiences and practices, granting participants the gift of living the lives they’ve yearned for. Amidst this labyrinth of knowledge, Marti has discovered the ultimate elixir: LOVE, the essence that weaves it all together.
Marti’s influence extends beyond her professional realms, as she’s been an integral part of national boards and the driving force behind international professional conferences. Her accomplishments include co-producing the compelling documentary “Trauma, Brain and Relationship,” featuring luminaries Daniel Siegel and Bruce Perry. From captivating talks at global conferences to cinematic appearances, Marti’s impact is far-reaching.
Nestled in Santa Barbara, California, Marti’s heart finds solace in harmonizing with her husband, Ken. Beyond her vocation, she revels in the rhythm of toe-tapping music festivals, unearths creativity in every project, and embarks on explorations alongside her beloved grandchildren.
“… “What our bodies want for best development is relationship. Every neuron in our brain develops most optimally through a loving relationship.” –Marti Glenn, PhD.
An esteemed professor and visionary psychotherapist, Marti’s accolades include founding and spearheading successful companies and non-profit organizations for over three decades.
But her most significant contribution to the field was the establishment of the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, renowned for its graduate programs in somatic psychology, prenatal and perinatal psychology, and clinical psychology.
As a tireless pioneer she continues to leave an indelible mark, no matters where she gets involved in.
Julie Gerland‘s resolute advocacy for the enduring influence of prenatal and perinatal experiences resonated at the United Nations, where she served as Chief UN representative for a prestigious NGO with nearly a decade of accreditation. Taking her mission to the 2012 RIO+20 Earth Summit, the largest global gathering of its kind, she championed the prenatal “solution” as a catalyst for global peace, happiness, and prosperity. Her dedication bore fruit through the revolutionary “Nurturing Care Framework,” a groundbreaking collaboration by UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank in 2018. Julie’s profound TEDx talk on prenatal life and her curated anthology “Womb to Thrive,” co-authored by 25 luminaries, further galvanized her impact. Presently, she collaborates with a prestigious Indian University to craft a doctoral program in Prenatal Clinical Psychology.
Julie’s holistic approach, an alchemical blend of scientific rigor and empathetic human experience, breathes life into research, inviting diverse perspectives and paving novel paths. Her efforts bridge the gap between academia and reality, rendering scientific insights accessible and implementable.
As a visionary co-founder of the Birthing the New Humanity global community, Julie orchestrates convergence between multidisciplinary experts and the public through global conferences, online Summits, live events, and the forthcoming BTNH App.
Julie’s leadership is synonymous with fostering inner peace, conscious collaboration, and empowerment. She champions inner peace as the cornerstone of a healthy, joyous global family and planet, catalyzing positive transformations through initiatives like the BirthTheChange transformation program. With a network that spans academia, youth, social, and professional spheres, she bolsters global cooperation.
Her mission? To usher in a love-driven paradigm shift across the period from preconception through early infancy, catalyzing humanity and the planet to thrive.
Championing the Wellbeing of the Unborn: Julie’s four-decade crusade champions the health and wellbeing of the conscious unborn. Her Holistic Parenting program, born in the early ’90s, prepares parents for pregnancy, natural birth, and beyond. Empowering women across the globe, she equips them with the tools for a harmonious journey into motherhood.
Community Impact and Program Development: A dedicated speaker, Julie imparts her wisdom through talks, workshops, and global events. As a visionary force behind Birthing the New Humanity, she crafts spaces that unify experts and the public, fostering shared knowledge and mutual growth. Her legacy shines through her unwavering commitment to community transformation.
Inspiring Awareness Through Influence: Julie’s anthology “Womb to Thrive” and her engagement with the BTNH App form conduits for disseminating PPN principles. She illuminates these principles through public talks, workshops, and the online sphere, infusing collective awareness with the power of informed understanding.
Dr. Jaap van der Wal, Ph.D., embarked on a captivating journey from medical practice to becoming an associate professor in Anatomy and Embryology at the University of Maastricht, Holland, until his retirement in 2012.
Beginning with his medical education in 1973, he ventured into the intricate landscape of functional anatomy, with a later focus on connective tissue, fascia, and their role in proprioception. While his expertise expanded to encompass Philosophy of Science and Medical Anthropology, his true passion remained rooted in the realms of human embryology.
Embracing the Goethean phenomenological approach, he unveiled the embryo’s dynamic movements and forms, unraveling the essence of our existence with reverence and insightful answers. Following retirement, he channeled his energy into the global ‘Embryo in Motion’ initiative, magnifying the teachings of ‘Embryosophy’ across continents, shaping the understanding of Craniosacral Therapy, Osteopathy, Prenatal Psychology, and beyond.
“… I learned from the embryo that our usual concepts as to growth and development are quantitative concepts which in fact are false and non-vital concepts and therefore might be or become pathological and dangerous for the health of social organisms like mankind on this planet”… JvdW
A Luminary in the Realm of Holistic Advancement, Championing Spiritual Human Potential and Relationships from Inception Forward.
As Co-founder and Core Faculty of esteemed graduate degree programs in prenatal and perinatal psychology, her impactful work resonates through transformative books like “Welcoming Consciousness” and over 30 pioneering publications.
Harnessing Innovation for Holistic Evolution, her revolutionary services such as Luminous Baby TM, Luminous Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond TM, and Love-Sourced Mothering TM ingeniously synthesize prenatal and perinatal psychology with her pioneering consciousness-centric developmental model. These offerings incorporate energy psychology healing, neurosciences, holographic theory, epigenetics, and evolutionary spirituality, heralding a groundbreaking multidimensional paradigm.
A Globally Recognized Trailblazer, her luminous presence illuminates international stages as a presenter, educator, and consultant. As a mentor to professionals, organizations, and families, she seamlessly integrates cutting-edge principles, practices, and discoveries into lives of all ages.
“… Babies are calling us to come into their multidimensional world and want to connect with us from pre-conception forward. Prenatal parenting is prime time for the magic of possibilities! Wendy Anne McCarty