Amanda Gestetner

Background:

Amanda Gestetner is a Reiki Master, Sound Healer and Meditation Teacher. With over 25 years of experience in healing and transformational work, Amanda is passionate about helping others reconnect with their innate wisdom, cultivate inner peace, and create meaningful, lasting change. She believes that healing ourselves is one of the most powerful ways we contribute to healing the collective, and she fulfils this purpose through her work as an energy healer, teacher and guide.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Reiki

  • Sound Healing

  • Meditation

  • Energy Healing

WHY I TEACH MEDITATION:

I teach Meditation because I wholeheartedly believe that if every child was taught this from a very young age and it were normalised, the World would be a far more peaceful place. For me, to teach Meditation is to be the change I want to see and to contribute to The World. I end every single meditation with the reminder that when we meditate alone it’s profound and when we meditate in a group, heal our own Hearts from within and emit that higher frequency into the World, the energy is magnified exponentially and so we raise the vibration individually and collectively.

WHY I PRACTICE SOUND HEALING:

Practising meditation is the one way in which we truly meet all versions of ourselves. It’s the place I go to face my shadows and my bliss. I do this for self-awareness, healing and personal evolution. It’s confronting, soothing, surprising, calming, courageous and authentic. Without it, I wouldn’t know myself, and that to me, would be a travesty.

Instagram Handle:
@amanda_g_74

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Melissa Nadel

Background:

Melissa Nadel has spent many years in the music industry performing professionally as a singer-songwriter as well as teaching voice and piano in both NYC and LA. Along the way, she discovered sound healing and the positive benefits it has on the mind, body & soul as a result of experiencing profound loss in her personal life. She learned tools that helped her move through grief and felt called to a higher purpose.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Sound Healing

  • Yoga

  • Live Music

  • Guided Meditation

  • Private/Group Classes

WHY I PRACTICE & TEACH MEDITATION:

As an empath and intuitive, Melissa became a certified sound healer and has made it her mission to help others heal and find inner peace through music, sound & meditation. She helps those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, behavioral disorders, mental & physical illness as well as those undergoing end-of-life care with compassion, sensitivity and understanding. Not only does she work with adults, she also loves working with children and animals! Some would say her superpowers are relatability and the way she so inherently connects with others from all walks of life. Melissa is always grateful to hold space for her clients and helps to ensure they feel safe during her healing sessions.

Instagram Handle:
@melissanadel

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A.J. Mars

Background:

A.J. Mars is a teacher of breathwork, embodiment and sacred intimacy. A former Peabody Award-winning writer of film, TV & animation, A.J. has now devoted his life to teaching others how to live & love better. A.J.’s mastery comes from being a lifelong learner—studying depth psychology at Pacific Graduate Institute and completing teacher trainings in breathwork, sound healing, embodiment & sacred intimacy. A.J. is committed to helping everyone he teaches reclaim the power of their own spirit.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Breathwork

  • Masculine & Feminine Embodiment

  • Sacred Intimacy & Polarity

  • Spiritual Guidance & Life Coaching

  • Energy Healing

  • Meditation

WHY I TEACH MEDITATION:

At every low point in my life, my daily practice has always been the key for me to rediscover the deepest part of my self that I know can survive any storm. Seeing the enormous impact my daily practice has had on own my life has instilled in me a calling to be of service and share that great gift with the world.

WHY I PRACTICE SOUND HEALING:

When I do my daily practice, I embody the best, deepest version of my self. When I live from that place of depth, I feel more fully alive and present to connect with all the wonders of life—the people, places and experiences that light me up and leave me constantly in awe.

Instagram Handle:
@thebreathwork

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Axel Jordan

Background:

Axel Jordan is a Sound Therapy Practitioner, meditation facilitator, writer, musician, and wellness creative originally from New York City and currently based in Los Angeles. His work blends sound healing, mindfulness, guided meditation, music, and reflective writing to create grounding and emotionally restorative experiences that support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, creativity, and intentional release.

Drawing from his background as both an artist and author, Axel incorporates themes of emotional healing, self-empowerment, mindfulness, and human connection into his sessions and workshops. His approach to sound healing is rooted not in performance, but in presence and in creating a space for people to slow down, reconnect to themselves, process emotion, and return to a greater sense of balance and clarity.

In addition to sound baths and meditation, Axel often integrates journaling, guided reflection, and mindful writing prompts into his workshops to help participants access subconscious thoughts, emotional insight, and deeper personal awareness.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Sound Healing

  • Guided Meditation

  • Mindfulness Practices

  • Stress & Nervous System Reset

  • Journaling & Reflective Writing

  • Intentional Release Workshops

  • Creativity & Self-Connection Practices

WHY I PRACTICE MEDITATION:

As a creative mind born and raised in New York City, it would be an understatement to say my thoughts, emotions, and creativity are constantly in motion. Meditation taught me that peace does not come from trying to silence the mind or force thoughts away. Instead, it comes from learning how to sit with myself, stay grounded within movement, and choose how I allow those thoughts and emotions to move through me.

Meditation has helped me create more balance, emotional awareness, self-trust, and clarity in both my personal life and creative work. It continues to remind me that we do not need to become someone else in order to heal. Instead, we simply need to reconnect to ourselves more honestly.

WHY I PRACTICE SOUND HEALING:

Music and sound have been some of the greatest healing forces in my life. As a writer, musician, and creative, sound became a way for me to process emotion, reconnect to myself, and move through some of the most difficult moments of my life with greater compassion and awareness.

Sound healing allows me to combine creativity, mindfulness, music, and human connection in a way that feels deeply authentic to who I am. Through sound, I hope to create experiences that help others soften, release stress, reconnect to themselves, and remember that healing does not always have to come through force. Sometimes it begins simply by allowing ourselves to feel.

Instagram Handle:
@axeljordan_

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Alice Hu

Background:

Alice Hu is a Career & Business Astrologer and Meditation Guide. She blends astrology, mindfulness, and sound to facilitate clarity for those curious about what's next for them in their career and beyond. More than 20,000 people have received her free career astrology report through www.yoursaturn.com. Alice is also a RYT-200 vinyasa flow teacher with Reiki I & II certifications.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Sound Healing

  • Guided Meditation

  • Reiki Healing

  • Astrology

  • Private/Group Classes

Instagram Handle:
@woowooco

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Scott Cartmill

Background:

Scott Cartmill is a handpan musician, meditation facilitator, and sound practitioner with over four years of experience using sound as a tool for relaxation, focus, and nervous system regulation. He has led handpan meditations, sound baths, and group experiences across Australia, creating spaces that are welcoming, calming, and accessible to both beginners and seasoned meditators.

Now based in Los Angeles, Scott is an apprentice handpan builder, deepening his relationship with the instrument through craftsmanship as well as performance. His approach blends musicality, presence, and an intuitive sensitivity to group energy, while remaining grounded and practical.

Alongside his musical work, Scott is also a channeler and psychic reader, which informs his ability to read a room and guide experiences that feel supportive rather than abstract. He believes sound therapy is a powerful, non-invasive way to help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and invite a sense of ease back into the body.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Handpan Meditation

  • Sound Healing

  • Guided Meditation

  • Private/Group Classes

Instagram Handle:
@scott_plays_handpan

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Greg Peoples

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Greg Peoples is a breathwork and meditation teacher with over eight years of dedicated personal practice and six years guiding transformational group experiences. Certified in Transformative Breathwork under Marlize Joubert, Greg brings a grounded yet heart-opening approach that helps participants reconnect with their bodies, release stored tension, and rediscover calm clarity.

Known for creating compassionate, inclusive, and energetically safe spaces, Greg has facilitated weekly breathwork sessions across West LA, guiding both first-time participants and seasoned practitioners through conscious breathing techniques that regulate the nervous system and expand awareness.

Each class weaves together intentional breath, mindfulness, and visualization to help students access deeper presence, emotional release, and self-acceptance. Whether leading small groups or large community circles, Greg’s facilitation is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and a sincere belief that every breath is an invitation to return home to yourself.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Breathwork

  • Meditation

Instagram Handle:
@g_peoples

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Lindsey Benoit O’Connell

ABOUT LINDSEY BENOIT O’CONNELL:
Lindsey Benoit O’Connell is a meditation teacher, sound healer, breathwork facilitator, and the resident meditation columnist  for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also the founder of The LAB Wellness, a wellness company that makes meditation and mindful movement accessible to everyone—no matter where they are in life—and Elevate Mindfully, a modern editorial platform for mindful living, purpose, and inspired productivity.

With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness space, Lindsey's unique ability to translate science-backed mindfulness into accessible, real-life tools has led her to lead sessions for major companies including Meta, Bright Horizons, WeightWatchers, FitPros, Mammoth, Hearst, and The Travel Agency. She also serves as the resident sound healer for Wildflower Farms (an Auberge Resort), The Angel Cooperative, her own location - The Yurt Sanctuary, and other retreat centers and wellness spaces.

Before stepping into wellness full-time, Lindsey spent over two decades in the media industry, working as Entertainment Director for Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Health, worked with leading industry experts including Arianna Huffington and Gabby Bernstein, and partnered with top brands like Amazon and the Mall of America on editorial integrations. Her expertise in storytelling, audience connection, and content creation gives her a distinct edge in communicating wellness in a way that feels grounded and relatable.

Her meditations can be found on the Unplug App, Insight Timer,  and her Youtube channel, Elevate Mindfully. And her mission? To help people feel strong, calm, clear, and connected—mind, body, and soul.

WHY I PRACTICE MEDITATION: 
It’s my daily sanity check. A moment to pause, breathe, and not totally lose it.

WHY I TEACH MEDITATION: 

Because I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, and scared. I teach so people know they’re not alone—and there’s a way through.

Instagram Handle:  @thelab.wellness

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