mary beth janssen

mary beth janssen

cosmic den mother

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • the "goddess of green" radio host at matrix media
  • organic wellness and beauty blogger at www.thelohasian.com
  • "ask the organic beauty expert" columnist and blogger at organic spa magazine~organicspamagazine.com
  • chairperson at salonspa sustainability summit at america's beauty show
  • advisory board at biovision2020.org
  • author/educator--mindbody health, organic lifestyle/sustainability, beauty and wellness integration at the janssen source, inc (Sole Proprietorship)
Past
Education
  • the school of life...
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Websites

mary beth janssen’s Summary

Mary Beth’s company, The Janssen Source offers experiential mindbody healing seminars, workshops, retreats. She speaks at prestigious events worldwide—and has shared the same stage with the likes of Dr. Mehmet Oz, Bob Greene, and Suze Orman, amongst others.

Personally certified by Deepak Chopra as MindBody Health educator for The Chopra Center for Well-Being, she's also certified massage therapist, aromatherapist, herbalist, and registered yoga teacher. She writes and is beauty/wellness resource for several media outlets. Her fifth book Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices and Sacred Spa Rituals for Self Nurturing releases early 2009.

An organic beauty/ lifestyle expert Mary Beth’s been intimately involved in development/launch of organic beauty companies. As writer and educator, she speaks to organic, sustainable living in all its many facets~physical, environmental, spiritual.

“A passionate look at appreciating and enhancing inner and outer beauty. Mary Beth’s insight into integrating beauty and wellness is unique and refreshing, and her nurturing rituals and practices will help you rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. ~Deepak Chopra, M.D. about Radiant Beauty: Your Healthy and Organic Guide to Total Body Well-Being.

“Mary Beth Janssen is always a wonderful read, enlightening you to a much fuller and healthier lifestyle. ~Vidal Sassoon about Body of Knowledge: a Beauty and Wellness Professionals Guide to Self Care

Naturally Healthy Hair is chock full of practical and uplifting information to help all of us achieve more "good hair" days. I highly recommend Mary Beth's holistic and skilled approach. ~Christiane Northrup, M.D., about Naturally Healthy Hair: Herbal Treatments and Daily Care for Fabulous Hair


mary beth janssen’s Experience

  • the "goddess of green" radio host

    matrix media

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    March 2009Present (9 months)

  • organic wellness and beauty blogger

    www.thelohasian.com

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    June 2008Present (1 year 6 months)

    the lohasian explores the culture of the "conscious set," and defines what it means to live a lifestyle of health and sustainability (LOHAS).

  • "ask the organic beauty expert" columnist and blogger

    organic spa magazine~organicspamagazine.com

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    February 2008Present (1 year 10 months)

    organic beauty and wellness

  • chairperson

    salonspa sustainability summit at america's beauty show

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    2008Present (1 year )

    march 28, 2009~for more info or to register: http://www.americasbeautyshow.com

  • advisory board

    biovision2020.org

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    January 2006Present (3 years 11 months)

    BioVISION2020's mission is to unify concerned citizens, businesses and organizations who oppose the proliferation of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in crops and food, and their mounting detrimental effects on the health and integrity of human, animal, agricultural and environmental communities everywhere.

  • author/educator--mindbody health, organic lifestyle/sustainability, beauty and wellness integration

    the janssen source, inc (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    January 1997Present (12 years 11 months)

    presents highly experiential seminars/workshops/retreats based on books/writing--emphasis on mindbody healing. meditation/mindfulness practices, yoga, pranayama, nutrition, sensory modulation techniques and more...

  • adjunct faculty

    william rainey harper college

    (Higher Education industry)

    February 2001March 2006 (5 years 2 months)

    health and personal development track

  • organic beauty & wellness expert

    MOP~modern organic products

    (Cosmetics industry)

    19982001 (3 years )

    provided organic expertise during development and launch along with ongoing provision of r&d, marketing/sales support, educational programming, and importantly national spokesperson for company--educating audiences on organic lifestyle, beauty and wellness.

  • Creative and Education Director

    ISO--Innovative Styling Options--division of Shiseido

    (Public Company; Cosmetics industry)

    19931997 (4 years )

    Hands on in conceptualizing/producing all media/shows, educational programming/curriculum development, training national teams, developing/launching liquid line.

  • International Artistic Director

    Pivot Point International

    (Privately Held; Higher Education industry)

    19781993 (15 years )

    Produced/directed innovative, design-inspired, beauty/education media for international audience. Trained international teams. Founding/production team for Design Forum publication.


mary beth janssen’s Education

  • the school of life...

    my education...my mother--an extraordinary teacher, and father, lifelong organic farmer, nature, the wilderness, pivot point international/leo passage, the chopra center for well-being/drs. deepak chopra and david simon, university of illinois at urbana-champaign/master gardener, the chicago center for psychophysical healing/herbalist training, the integral massage institute of california/esalen massage, yoga teacher's training/rod stryker at para yoga, shamanistic healing/dr. michael harner, hospice volunteer training through dannion brinkley's compassion in action...


Additional Information

mary beth janssen’s Websites:

mary beth janssen’s Interests:

"being," soulful connections with all living sentient beings, mindbody healing, pyschoneuroimmunology, expanding consciousness, quantum physics, compassion, all things organic--spiritual and physical, mental health issues, helping eradicate homelessness and hunger, spreading the word about hospice, appreciation and deep love for the elderly and their incredible "sageness," animal communication, my pet companions, herbs, reading, long motorcycle rides across the broad swath of america, drumming, ecstatic dance...

mary beth janssen’s Groups:

the peace alliance, dept. of peace, yoga alliance, integrative practitioners, biovision2020, organic trade association, organic consumers association, wiser earth, women's earth alliance, alliance for climate protection, Society of Environmental Journalists, obama for america, conscious choice and gaiam, cosmetic executive women, bioneers, american holistic medical association, zrii, NCA, ISPA

  •    Women 2.0
  •    Linked n Chicago
  •    Worldwide Association of Professional Dreamers
  •    EEC Global Sustainable Development
  •    Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
  •    LinkEds & writers
  •    Health and Well-being
  •    The Miracle Foundation
  •    The-Green-Group.com
  •    The Yoga Network
  •    Food Lovers
  •    Speakers and Panelists
  •    Himalayan Institute
  •    Success Through Balance
  •    Urban Spa Group
  •    Spa Team International
  •    Yoga and Meditation
  •    Ladies Who Launch
  •    Slow Food
  •    Triathletes In Training - Triathlon
  •    Green & Sustainability Innovators & Innovation Network
  •    Ayurveda
  •    Fashion & Beauty
  •    American Holistic Medical Association
  •    Green
  •    ISES - International Special Event Society
  •    "NAMASTE"
  •    Ayurveda Fan Club
  •    Yoga Alliance
  •    Spas of America Network
  •    ♥ LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) 3000+ Members
  •    Organic Network
  •    Organic and Healthy
  •    Yoga Instructors & Practitioners
  •    Enviralmarketing
  •    The Spa Buzz
  •    Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers
  •    Green Festival SF DC Chicago Seattle Denver
  •    Living Yoga, Celebrating Life
  •    Wholistic Professionals
  •    Women on the Web (www.wowowow.com)
  •    Ayurveda - Live Healthy with Ayurveda
  •    Greening of Medicine
  •    Cosmetics and Beauty Network
  •    Alternative Healing Network
  •    Independent Salon & Spa Distributor Network
  •    GreenBiz.com -- Green Business Professionals
  •    Sustainability Brothers
  •    Organic Beauty

mary beth janssen’s Honors:

Rocco Bellino And LEO Awards for excellence in education


mary beth janssen’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests

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