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About The Center for Healing and Change

Mary A. Maynard, RN, CHTP, UZIT, PN, RM/T

For over 30 years, Mary Maynard has been dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to those facing cancer and other life challenges. As a registered nurse, holistic nurse and specialist in Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine, she draws on her extensive experience in nursing and integrative health to support her clients. Mary has worked with individuals dealing with a wide range of health issues, including heart and liver transplants, brain tumors, cancer treatments, grief and loss. Her private practice at the Center for Healing and Change in Arvada, Colorado, reflects her commitment to helping clients maximize their health and quality of life.

Mary’s approach is rooted in a holistic perspective, emphasizing the powerful interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit. She believes that true healing comes from a partnership based on equality, respect, and open communication. Mary works closely with her clients, teaching them to harness their self-awareness and self-care practices to enhance their current medical treatments. Her practice integrates the best of modern medicine with Mind-Body-Spirit therapies, empowering clients to navigate their unique healing paths.

Mary’s dedication to her work is deeply personal. Through her own life experiences, including facing sudden traumatic losses, she has witnessed the profound impact of innate wisdom and intuition in the healing process. Her personal journey, combined with decades of professional experience, has given her a deep understanding of the challenges her clients face, allowing her to guide them with empathy and expertise.

BACKGROUND

Mary is a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing.  Her clinical training in Mind-Body Medicine was at the Mind-Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education under the direction of Herbert Benson MD.  She also received her professional training in Mind Body Spirit Medicine at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. under the direction of James Gordon, MD.  She also completed specialized training as a CancerGuide® through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. In 2008 when she completed the Food as Medicine Program, again, at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Mary is fascinated by spirituality and healing and continues to study and learn more about it, often by attending Harvard’s Mind-Body Medical Institute’s Conference on Spirituality and Healing.

Mary completed her training in New York City as an Urban Zen Integrative Therapist (UZIT 500 hour) in March of 2012. As an Urban Zen Integrative Therapist, she is trained in specific interventions which are uniquely designed to treat the classic symptoms of illness:  Pain, Anxiety, Nausea, Insomnia and Constipation and exhaustion—PANIC.  This model is currently being used to specifically address these challenges with cancer patients who are in treatment at Beth Israel Hospital, Farber Center for Radiation Oncology (where she did her clinical rotation) and Hope House in New York City. Urban Zen Integrative Therapy is also being used at UCLA in Los Angeles and Boulder Community Hospital. The PANIC model also has great benefits for pain and distress from other illnesses and for everyday challenges including insomnia, anxiety and stress.

Mary is certified in Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster program which she combines with other techniques to prepare clients for surgery. Mary completed her training with Lissa Rankin MD, Martha Beck, PhD and Rachel Naomi Remen, MD in Mind over Medicine at the Whole Health Medicine Institute in 2014 and is a provider for WHMI.

Mary is also trained in HeartMath® Stress Management Systems FreezeFramer® and emWave®. She is also trained in the Relaxation Response (Benson).   She is also a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner, a Reiki Master as well as being trained in other energy medicine techniques.  She is a Patient Navigator (University of Colorado). She is trained in EFT Emotional Freedom Technique (Callahan, Ortner), Journaling and Writing for Healing (Adams, Pennebaker), Healing Presence (Remen), Nutrition (Hyman, Ornish, Gordon, Li ) Medical Intuition (Myss, Kasey) and many other Mind Body Medicine interventions. Mary has been an instructor at Red Rocks Community College in the Holistic Nursing/Integrative Health Practitioner Programs since 1997.  She has also taught at Front Range Community College.  She teaches the core curriculum in Holistic Nursing and Holistic Health Practitioner Program. She has also taught Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)—the science behind Mind-Body medicine.

She was a founding member of the Healing Buddies Program, now known as LifeSpark, a volunteer program which matches cancer patients with Healing Touch and Reike practitioners.  She served on the Board and was a trainer, mentor and Healing Buddy.

After the death of her best friend Kathy Bennett in April of 2009, she helped found the Kathleen Bennett Foundation of Hope for Ovarian Cancer which focuses on saving women’s lives through early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.  She served as a Board Member and Director of Education and Research.  The foundation has now merged with Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

 
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My Mission

"To help all clients experience the physical, mental and emotional benefits of Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine and improve the quality of their lives."
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What Makes The Center for Healing and Change Unique?

Client-Centered:

I place my clients at the core of everything I do, ensuring my services are tailored to their specific needs.
Personalized Care: 

Each of my services is designed to address the unique challenges and needs of every client, providing holistic care for the mind, body and spirit.
Integrated Approach: 

I blend the most effective healing modalities with your current medical treatments to provide comprehensive support.
Healing Partnership: 

I prioritize the relationship between practitioner and client, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the healing process.
Honoring Natural Healing: 

My services are designed to support and enhance the body's innate healing abilities.
Evidence-Based Treatments: 

All of my treatments are scientifically proven to be beneficial, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care.
Professional Excellence: 

I am a highly trained and experienced professional.
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"Life is not about finding yourself, Life is about creating yourself."
George Bernard Shaw

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