Meet Your Hosts!
Amy Benedetto
“Go forth and set the world on fire.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Yoga, Meditation and High School English Teacher; Sound bowl and Reiki Healer
Email: risingflamemindfullness@gmail.com
Amy Benedetto is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher who passionately integrates mindfulness practices into the high school English curriculum. Her commitment to nurturing holistic education led her to become SEL/F certified and receive her Reiki II attunement, enhancing her ability to cultivate emotional intelligence and well-being in both educational and non-academic settings. Amy is fulfilling her lifelong dream of hosting transformative retreats, creating spaces where individuals can immerse themselves in self-discovery and inner growth through the powerful practices of yoga and meditation. She is working to build a loving and supportive conscious community through Rising Flame Mindfulness and Meditation to lead women’s circles and other experiences that make the magic of retreats more easily accessible.
Cristina D’Amelio
“Honoring my own journey empowers me to care for others with an open heart.” – Cristina
Behavior Analyst, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Healer
Email: Cristina.damelio@gmail.com
Cristina is a dedicated individual, a practicing board-certified behavior analyst in NJ public schools, specializing in supporting children with special needs from a trauma informed lens. Alongside professional certification, she is SEL/F, RYT-200 and Reiki Level 1 certified. She finds joy in arts and crafts and indulging in a comforting cup of coffee or tea. Her passions extend to walking mindfully in nature, finding solace in yoga practices, delving into books, and cherishing moments with her husband and pets while fostering a balanced and fulfilling life.
Kim Levin
“We are souls having a human experience.” – Kim
Founder of Kim Levin Coaching, LLC; Reiki & Energy Healer
Email: kimlevincoaching@gmail.com
Kim Levin is a life coach, certified sound bowl healer, and Reiki master practitioner who supports humans who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck going through the motions of life. With a background spanning corporate environments, education, mental health, and holistic healing, Kim brings a grounded and compassionate approach to transformation. Through coaching, sound bowl healing, and nervous-system-informed practices, she creates spaces where humans can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and intentionally design lives rooted in balance, joy, and self-trust. She runs a 90 minute monthly healing sound bath experience at the Sound Lounge in Wanderlust Wellness Studio in Haddonfield, NJ. Kim refers to herself as The Princess of the Universe.
Among other things, Kim facilitates free community nature walks in the Magic Forest, inviting connection, presence, and remembrance that we are part of the same living world.
Kim’s work is rooted in the belief that we are not broken—we are simply remembering who we are – ENERGY ⚡️ LIGHT 💫 & LOVE 💗.
