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Gateways Center was started in 2001 by six women, all of whom had all attended the gatherings of Gwendolyn Jansma, an extraordinary spiritual teacher

Guided by Gwen's example of great love for each person as an individual and acknowledging and appreciating the beauty and meaning of each event in our lives, Gateways Center was formed to support similar teachings and provide those teachings to the Ann Arbor area.

The six women are all spiritual teachers. Some offer workshops through Gateways. See "Gateways Center Staff".

Other facilitators are "Friends of Gateways Center" who enrich our offerings with workshops and other events.

Gateways Center Staff

Layla Ananda
Layla Ananda is the creator of SpiritSong, a program of songs, poetry, and experiential work to assist people in finding peace and self-acceptance. Layla also creates and leads workshops, ceremonies, and rituals. She is a gifted musician and psychotherapist, with an M.A. in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology, and over twenty years' experience as a clinician, teacher and performer. Visit Layla's website.

Lorna Brown
Lorna has been presenting seminars and workshops in relaxation, meditation, altered states, metaphysics, and the spiritual journey since 1972. She is also a Flower of Life Facilitator, Melchizedek priest, and teaches workshops that emphasize transformation and integration. Lorna serves as a spiritual coach and healer and creates & performs personalized ceremonies for weddings and other special occasions. Visit Lorna's website.

Ruby Dougherty
Ruby holds an MSW and a B.S. in Child Development. She has worked as a child and family therapist as well as a nursery school teacher and consultant, and has led women’s support workshops. Having been on a spiritual path for many years, Ruby has studied meditation, yoga, and other Eastern philosophies and is currently interested in a variety of alternative healing modalities.

Gloria Marshall

Gloria holds a B.A. in English & Sociology, worked for over 30 years in the corporate environment, and has been on a spiritual path since 1987. She has a keen interest in Native American spirituality and shamanism, and has studied with several shamanic teachers. Gloria is also trained in Reiki and animal communication and has offered Medicine Wheel and Dream-Catcher Workshops, as well as intuitive readings, called Elemental Magic, A Story –Telling Ritual.

Mary Elizabeth Nyies

Mary Elizabeth is a native of Chelsea , MI and is educated in Business and Art. She has had careers in custom framing, Real Estate, and worked with the U of M for 13 years. Mary Elizabeth holds a Master Gardener degree & has interests in astrology, jewelry making, sacred geometry, holistic healing and shamanism. She is also a member of The Sisters of the Emerald Fire and is a Flower of Life graduate.

Shirley Silvey

Shirley holds a B.S. Math and Economics and has been an office manager in the medical field for over 16 years. She has trained in Reiki, is a student of Yoga, and is a Flower of Life graduate. Shirley also participates in and facilitates ceremonial groups and has been actively pursuing the spiritual path for over 13 years.

For more information, or to register for an event, please contact:

Gateways Center for Life Enrichment

(734) 332-4666

info@gatewayscenter.org

Gateways Center for Life Enrichment, P.O. Box 2865, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-2865