·   Licensed by Georgia Composite Medical Board

·   Licensed by Texas Medical Board

·   Diplomat in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Cathy is a passionate and experienced acupuncturist with a heart for helping people achieve optimal health and well-being. Originally from China, Cathy grew up with a strong appreciation for Traditional Chinese Medicine. After moving to the United States in 2015, she obtained her master degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

• Licensed in Georgia, California, Florida, and Rhode Island, with specialties in addictions, relationships, families, depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ+, gender identity, open relationships, and sexuality.
• Over 30 years of experience in schools, hospitals, prisons, foster care, residential care, and private practice.
• Clinical Director at Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Buckhead/Atlanta.
• Former instructor of art therapy at Philips Graduate University, RISD, and the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.
• Noted speaker and author with a BFA from Parsons School of Design and a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy & Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Helping individuals and families thrive through compassionate care and art therapy.

Happy Tails volunteer teams provide physical, social, emotional, and cognitive therapy to people of all ages. Their teams visit hospitals, assisted living, schools and behavioral facilities in the metro Atlanta area offering companionship, conversation, stimulation, sensory gratification and comfort to the patients, caretakers and family members.

Regular team visits can be arranged on weekdays, weeknights or weekends, seven days a week. Happy Tails also provides reoccurring quarterly or one-time special visits upon request and based on availability at no cost thanks to their dedicated volunteers.

•  Passionate about teaching money management & budgeting skills to people who relate to her journey.
• Grew up in a household where financial discipline & credit protection were the norm—but knows that’s not the case for everyone.
• A full-time entrepreneur since 2006, she’s experienced financial ups & downs but always relied on strong money management skills.
• On a mission to help you BUDGET PAST THE WEEKEND! 💡
• Believes that if you can’t manage $100, you won’t manage $1,000 any better.
• Lives by the mantra: "Let me help you, you help them, and they help them!"

Born in Guyana, Heidi cherished her childhood memories of blackouts and the warmth of family moments, where scent played a key role in special occasions. Inspired by her mother’s parfum gifts from the USA and the connection fragrance brought to their lives, Heidi realized the power of scent in evoking memories, emotions, and communication. Her family's candle-making tradition during power outages further deepened her connection to the power of scent in bringing light and warmth to their lives.

In memory of her late mother, Lot 23 Chandler Co. offers a unique eau de parfum experience that encapsulates childhood love, resilience, and community. Their mission is to forge meaningful olfactory experiences that celebrate nostalgia, growth, and connection.

• Woman-owned and dedicated to sustainability with handcrafted, high-quality candles.
• Committed to reducing waste by offering wax refills for concrete candles.
• More than just candles—we host candle-making classes & parties for individuals and groups.
• Proudly supports the local community by sourcing materials from local suppliers.
• Believes in the power of collaboration and giving back.

Lighting up spaces while protecting the planet—one candle at a time.

• Works with the Cobb County Extension FACS team to educate the community on food, health, nutrition, and financial wellness.
• Earned a Master’s in Nutrition from North Carolina State University in 2016 and has been with UGA Extension for 7 years.
• Passionate about the outdoors, exploring Georgia’s natural beauty, and enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with her puppy, Lola.
• Loves educating people on healthy eating and living in a fun, non-traditional way.

Helping individuals and families lead healthier, more fulfilling lives!

• Joined CCPLS & Accessibility Services in February 2023.
• Former high school special education teacher, teaching 10th-grade social studies and 9th-grade algebra.
• Veteran of theatre with over 20 years of performance experience.
• Graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2016 and is currently an MLIS student at UNC Greensboro.
• Passionate about making accessibility services a standard in all libraries and beyond.
• Believes access to information is the key to opportunity and representation for all.

Proud to be part of the Cobb County team and committed to opening doors for everyone.

• Inspired by a childhood of homemade skincare, long before it was trendy.
• Struggled to find effective, great-smelling products for sensitive skin—so decided to make her own.
• Fell in love with soapmaking after taking a class seven years ago.
• Creates soaps that cleanse gently while delivering delightful scents.
• Launched Scentivity Soap Company in 2021 and has been on a bubbly journey ever since.

Crafting skincare with care, one bar at a time.

Maria is a lifetime student of Tai Chi & Qigong internal arts - learning never ends and this is her journey. She had been a practitioner for several years when she decided to become an instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute under Dr. Lam and the ATCQA. Maria is a firm believer that one must practice the art of Tai Chi & Qigong regularly to see the best results.

• Focused on the power of nutrition and holistic health to nourish the body and support healing.
• Specializes in cold-pressed juices, delivering essential nutrients in a convenient, effective way.
• Launched in 2019 to share the benefits of juicing with the community.
• Joined the Farmer’s Market circuit in 2021, bringing wellness to the Greater Atlanta area and beyond.

Sip, nourish, and transform—one juice at a time!

• Holds a BS in Exercise Sport Science from Ursinus University and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
• Joined Cobb County in 2014 as the Employee Wellness Coordinator, overseeing the county’s health and wellness program.
• Originally from Shickshinny, PA, Keith moved to Georgia in 2014 with his wife, Amanda.
• Enjoys staying active and spending quality time with his family in his free time.

Committed to promoting health and wellness in the community!

• Offers a range of services including voice lessons, parent coaching, teacher training, intuitive readings, life coaching, and more.
• Creator of the Heart & Soul Calibration™️ method, fostering self-love, emotional freedom, and spiritual grounding through creativity and authentic self-expression.
• Holds a Bachelor of Music and various mind-body-spirit certifications (sound healing, Zen mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and more).
• Specializes in mental health, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism, using her knowledge to support both her own wellness and her daughter’s.

Combining modern psychology, ancient philosophies, and creativity to heal and empower with love and laughter.

• Originally from New York and raised in Atlanta, a proud mom of 5 and grandmother of two.
• Developed a passion for rocks and crystals as a child, learning their significance.
• Struggled with acne and sensitive skin, which inspired the creation of Saitiva Healing Health and Wellness in 2020.
• Combines natural healing ingredients like soap and milk baths with crystals to protect the spirit and promote overall well-being.

Dedicated to blending natural care for the body with spiritual healing.

Dr. Anita August is a distinguished academic, writer, and independent scholar whose research illuminates the rhetorical practices of 19th-century women, with a particular focus on influential figures such as Ida B. Wells and Frances Willard. After earning her PhD in Rhetoric and Writing from the University of Texas, she established herself as a leader in writing education at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she served as both the Director of Writing Programs and the Assistant Director of the Creative Writing Program.

With over two decades of experience as a tenured professor, Dr. August has shaped the academic journeys of countless students through her expertise in short story and novel writing, creative writing pedagogy, rhetoric and writing studies, and visual culture rhetoric. Her scholarly work exploring the rhetorical strategies of 19th-century women has contributed valuable insights to our understanding of historical feminist discourse and activism. Her impact extends beyond the classroom through her award-winning publications, including books and journal articles, and her success in screenplay competitions demonstrates her versatility as a writer across different mediums.