email: denise@mindbodypotential.com

Sancta Sophia Seminary, Masters of Divinity, Sept. 2001
University of Oklahoma, Psychology 1973, Liberal Studies 1995-97,         Norman, OK
College of Metaphysics, 1984-1991, Masters equiv., Springfield, MO
Institute for Human Potential and Mind/Body Medicine, Sharp         Healthcare Facilities, 1994 San Diego, CA. Deepak Chopra, M.D.         and David Simon, M.D.
InnerVision Training Institute, Tulsa, OK, Hypnotherapy Certification,         Tulsa, OK, 1996

1984-91. Formal study in developing the mind's potential at School of Metaphysics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institute. Served as secretary of Board of Directors and National Field Director from 1987-91. supervising educational instruction at locations in Chicago, Detroit, Little Rock, Madison, Des Moines, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
1991. Began private practice offering classes in Tulsa, OK utilizing mind/body approaches for health. Founded Association for Development of Mind/Body Potential, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to research, develop and offer complementary therapies for the treatment of chronic illnesses. Since that time has served as Executive Director.
1993-94. Organized and directed pilot study in cooperation with University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center and Tulsa Regional Medical Center for 27 patients with Multiple Sclerosis utilizing a psycho-spiritual approach (see published results).
1994-95. Directed and successfully completed second developmental study for 16 patients with
M.S. utilizing psycho-spiritual technique plus adjunctive therapies of chiropractic, massage and nutrition.
1996-97. Developed and successfully conducted a 24 week psycho-spiritual program for cancer. (see presentations and abstract in publications).
1998. Offered 12 and 18 week Mind, Body, Spirit Programs for breast cancer survivors at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK.
1999. Created and presented workshops entitled "Beyond Hospice" for nurses and social workers
at Saint Francis Hospice, Tulsa, OK.
1998-2001. Developed and consulted on research project evaluating a 12-week Mind, Body & Spirit program for breast cancer survivors, a collaboration with University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Nursing, Galveston TX, Saint David's Hospital, Austin TX and Saint Francis Hospital/Warren Cancer Research Foundation, Tulsa OK.
1999-2000. 12-week Mind, Body & Spirit self-empowerment program offered at UTMB as a special
topics course for elective credit towards Ph.D. in Nursing. Program incorporated meditation, visualization, guided imagery and dream analysis.
2001. Masters Thesis "Beyond Hospice", a therapeutic approach to enhance the work with the dying.
2001-2003. Consultant to companion dissertation projects at UTMB's SON, modifying Mind, Body & Spirit program for at-risk adolescents ("MPower Program"). Fall 2001, pilot projects implemented in Galveston County Public School District.
2001-2002. Delivered 12-week Mind, Body, Spirit Self-Empowerment Program to Superintendents,
Administrators, and Principals of Galveston Independent School District.
2002. Mind, Body, & Spirit Self-Empowerment Program for Breast Cancer Survivors funded by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Houston Affiliate, including a facilitator training program.
2003. Implementation of 12-week Mind, Body, & Spirit Self-Empowerment Wellness Program at Houston Northwest Medical Center, Women's Health Center.
2004. Mind, Body, & Spirit Self-Empowerment Programs offered at Austin Community College.
2005. Funding received by Austin affiliate of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to provide services to breast cancer survivors in Bastrop County.

1. Rodgers, D.M., Micozzi, Marc M.D./Ph.D. (editor), Fundamentals of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 3rd Edition. (textbook for medical/nursing students and alternative practitioners). Mind & Body Interventions. Elsevier. (In press) for release Nov. 2005.
2. Kinney CK, Rodgers DM, Bray CO, Nash KA. Holistic Healing for Women with Breast Cancer through a Mind, Body, and Spirit Self-Empowerment Program. Journal of Holistic Nursing, Sept. 2003).
3. Micozzi, Marc M.D./Ph.D. (editor), Doctors' Advice on Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Integrative Medicine Consultants, Rodgers: Chapter on Mind & Body Medicine, Summer 2001.
4. Micozzi, Marc M.D./Ph.D. (editor), Fundamentals of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2nd Edition. (textbook for medical/nursing students and alternative practitioners). Rodgers, D.M., chapter on Mind & Body medicine. Churchill Livingston-Harcourt Health Sciences: Winter 2000.
5. Micozzi M.S., Baccus A. (eds) Physicians Guide to Alternative Medicine. Rodgers D.M., Chapter on Complementary Therapies for Treatment of Cancer. Society for Integrative Medicine: Fall 1998.
   
6. Rodgers D.M., Beltz G.W, Oven MM, Psycho-Spiritual Therapy as Adjunct Treatment for Cancer, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Symposium Abstract, July 1997.
7. Rodgers D.M., Beatty W.W., Collins T.M., Psycho-Spiritual Therapy for M.S., Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Abstract, July 1996.
   
8. Rodgers D.M., Beatty W.W., MacEachen M.E., Oven M.M., Cognitive Therapy for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Sept. 96.

• February, 2004. Body, Mind, & Spirit Expo. "Dreams: Language of the Soul." Austin, TX.
• June, 2003. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Mission Conference. Presentations by Funded Research Projects. "Mind, Body, & Spirit for Breast Cancer." Washington, D.C.
• April, 2003. National Institutes of Health - Center for the Integration of Healthcare & Spirituality. "Mind, Body, & Spirit Self-Empowerment Wellness Programs." Washington, D.C.
• March, 2002. International Society for the Study of Humanistic Medicine. "Mind, Body, & Spirit for Breast Cancer Survivors." Key-Note presentation. Breckenridge, CO.
  
• February, 2002. 2002 Susan G. Komen Affiliate Conference - Power of a Promise. "Mind, Body, & Spirit for Breast Cancer Survivors." Keynote presentation. St. Louis, MO.
  
• January, 2002. International Wellness Conference. "Mind, Body, & Spirit for Breast Cancer." Galveston, TX.
• April, 2001. American Foundry Society, Spousal Program. "Dreams and the Healing Power of the Mind." Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX.
  
• April, 2001. American Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association, Spousal Program. "Dreams & The Healing Power of the Mind." Westin-Stonebriar Resort, Frisco, TX.
• January, 2001. Junior League of Tulsa University. Tulsa, OK. Two-hour workshop entitled "Mind/Body Awareness and Its Power."
• January, 2000, Moody Gardens Resort & Spa. Galveston, TX. Half-day workshop for doctoral students and faculty of UTMB, School of Nursing. Topic: "Mind, Body & Spirit Healing."
• October, 1999, American Association of Anesthesiologists. Marriott Hotel, Dallas, TX. Lecture on the topic of "Dreams: Language of the Soul."
• April, 1999, International Conference for Integrative Medicine. Seattle, WA. Presentation on "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy for Cancer."
• May, 1999, Saint Francis Hospice. Tulsa, OK. Half-day workshop for nurses and social workers entitled "Beyond Hospice."
• November, 1998, University of Texas School of Nursing. Galveston, TX. One-Day Intensive for Faculty and Doctoral Students entitled "Healing the Spirit."
• July, 1998, Healing Journeys, 7th Annual Conference of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Kansas City, MO. Poster Presentation: "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy for Cancer."
• June, 1998, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Nursing. Galveston, TX Three Hour Workshop for Masters level and above. Topic: "Integrating Psycho-Spiritual Therapy as Adjunct Treatment for Cancer."
• January, 1998, Integrating Complementary Therapies for Cancer, Cambridge Health, Atlanta, GA. Chair: Dan Labriola, N.D. Pre-conference workshop: "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy for Cancer."
• April, 1997, 2nd Annual Alternative Therapies Symposium: Creating Integrated Healthcare, Orlando, FL. Chair: Larry Dossey, M.D. Poster Presentation. Topic: "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy as Adjunctive Treatment for Cancer."
• October, 1996, Oklahoma State Nurses Convention, Tulsa, OK
  Keynote. Topic: "Alternative/Complementary Medicine in the Mainstream."
• August, 1996, 1997, 1st and 2nd Annual Mind/Body Symposium, Tulsa, OK Keynote. Topics: "Complementary Therapies" and "The Healing Power Within."
• June, 1996, Second Annual Congress on Alternative and Complementary Medicine Washington, D.C., Chair: Andrew Weil, M.D. Research Presentation. Topic: "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis."
• January, 1996, Alternative Therapies Symposium: Creating Integrated Healthcare San Diego, CA, Chair: Larry Dossey, M.D. Research Presentation. Topic: "Psycho-Spiritual Therapy as Adjunctive Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis."
• December, 1995, Women's Health Group, Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK. Topic: "The Healing Power of Dreams."
• March, 1995, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Oklahoma City, OK. Topic: "Mind/Body Medicine."
• November, 1994, Southwest Psychological Association, Oklahoma City, OK, Chair: William Beatty, Ph.D. Topic: "Alternative Medicine - The Hidden Mainstream."
• August, 1993, Center for Holistic Health, Adelaide, Australia. Chair: Reza Samvat, OMD, DC. Topic: "The Mind's Role in Healing".

Funded Reasearch:

Carolyn K. Kinney, Ph.D., Doctoral Faculty, University of Texas School         of Nursing, Galveston.
Marc Micozzi, M.D., Ph.D., Exec. Director, College of Physicians &         Surgeons of Philadelphia.
Elliott Dacher, M.D., Martha's Vineyard, MS.