Kate Cronan Sawert, M.A.
		Self Health, Inc.

Phone: (212) 947-7039

Email: katiecs@attglobal.net

Educational Background:

Following a twenty year career as a health professional, Kate Cronan Sawert, M.A. is now the owner of Self-Health, Inc.  Self Health is a  company devoted to personal growth and development, workplace health and longevity and conscious communication skills in the home, office and community.  

Drawing on her background in theater, film and music, Kate is a dynamic professional speaker whose seminars and workshops both educate and entertain. A facilitator and wellness educator since 1988, Kate travels across the country with her specialized programs designed to balance the body and calm the mind. As a personal coach, Kate works one-on-one with individuals who wish to maximize their health, vitality and decision-making skills. As a consultant, she creates customized interactive workshops for business clients, and offers worksite evaluations to optimize both balance and performance in the workplace. Since 2004, she has delivered a series of specialized Stress Management seminars to the New York City Police Department. Her first book, Self Health, was published and released in the summer of 2008.

Selected Presentations

"Sleep Strategies," Getting to the Heart, October 22, 2011, Cottonwood, AZ.

"Radical Self-Care...The Ongoing Conversation." October 25, 2011, Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ.

"Unconditional Positive Regard; Cultivating Empathy as Health Professionals," November 15-19, 2010, Franklin Pierce University, Goodyear, AZ.

"Career Longevity and Life Purpose," October 26, 2010, Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ.

"Strategies for Happiness, Health and Healing," Getting to the Heart, October 22-24, 2010, Sedona, AZ.

"Self Care Strategies for Physicians," April 2, 2010, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.

"Self Care Strategies," October 18, 2009, Getting to the Heart, Sedona, AZ.

"Radical Self-Care,"  September 4, 2009, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.

"Self Care Strategies for the Health Professional," November 19, 20, 2008, Verde Valley Medical Center Med/Surg, Cottonwood, AZ.

"Self Health: Making Better Choices," November 15, 2008, Healing Fair, Cliff Castle Lodge, Camp Verde, AZ.

"The Lumbar Spine Dilemma; Solutions for Primary Care Providers," September 9, 2008, Yavapai Community Health, Cottonwood, AZ.

"Work - Life Balance; Applying Your Work Ethic to Your Wellbeing," May 15, 2008, Mayo Clinic Operations Adminstrator Forum, Scottsdale, Arizona.

"Cultural Competence," April 29, 2008, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.

"Equal Access to Healthcare," April 30, 2008, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.

"Stress Solutions; Energy Management Strategies," February 7, 2008, Northern Arizona Healthcare, Cottonwood, Arizona.

"Stress Management for Healthcare Professionals," January 23, 2008, Paradise Valley Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.

"Self Care Strategies," October 21, 2007, Northland Cares, Williams, Arizona.

"Biomechanics of Shoulder and Knee Injuries," May 10, 2007, Yavapai Community Health, Prescott Valley, Arizona.

"Burnout Recognition and Management for Healthcare Professionals," April 30, 2007, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Discovering the Divine Feminine,” November 11, 2006, New Jersey Center for Conscious Living, West Orange, New Jersey.

“The Role of Caffeine, Alcohol and Sugar in Chronic Pain Management,” October 26, 2006, New York City Police Department Injured Officers Group, New York, NY.

“Burn-out Solutions; Strategies for Recognition and Compassionate Self Care,” October 7, 2006, Arizona Physical Therapy Association State Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

“Radical Self-Forgiveness,” October 14, 2005, Interfaith Unity Church, Mesa, AZ.

“Hearing the Body’s Signals: A Personal Path to Wellness,” Offered Summer 2005 NYU Healthy Living Series

“The Radical Forgiveness Experience,” July 10, 2005,Institute for Spiritual Development, Franklin NJ.

“The Radical Forgiveness Experience,” Religious Science Institute of Montclair, September 28^th, 2005, Montclair, NJ.

“The Tools of Radical Forgiveness” September 15, 2005, Sacred Center for Spiritual Living, NY, NY.

“The Radical Forgiveness Worksheet,” July 12, 2005, Sacred Center for Spiritual Living, New York, NY.

“Stress, Health and Well-Being for Active Seniors,” February 2005, Hudson Guild Senior Center, New York, NY.

“Improving Sleep Quality: Practical Solutions” June 2004, NYPD Academy; “Train the Trainer”, New York, NY.

“Stress and Human Performance- Stress Solutions for the Human Service Professional,” April 5 & 6, 2004 NYPD School Safety Division, Bronx, NY.

“Stress Management for the Human Service Professional,” April 13, 2004, NYPD School Safety Division, Queens, NY

“Musculoskeletal Health and Well-being: ” February 21, 2004: Friends in Deed, New York, NY.

“Stress and Human Performance- Stress Solutions for the Human Service Professional,” February 20, 2004, NYPD Academy “Train the Trainer”, New York, NY.

“Stress Solutions for the Healthcare Professional,” March 2, 2002, Milpitas Physical Therapy Clinic, Milpitas, CA.

“Care for the Caregiver,” February 2001, Winslow Senior Center, Winslow, AZ.

“Compassionate Self-Care,” December 2000, Winslow Community Grief Support Group, Winslow, AZ.

“Stress Management for Educators,” May 2000, Winslow Unified School District, Winslow, AZ.

“Stress Recognition and Management for the Healthcare Professional”, September 2000, Winslow Memorial Hospital, Winslow, AZ.

“Cumulative Trauma Injury Prevention,” June 1999, Arizona Public Service, Flagstaff, AZ.

“Industrial Health and Longevity,” March 1999, Arizona Public Service, Joseph City, AZ.

“Biomechanics of Hand Injuries: Tips for Tool Handling,” January 1999, Arizona Public Service, Payson, AZ.

“Body Mechanics and Lifting Training,” April 1997, RTA Hospice, Winslow, AZ.

“Sensible Exercise and Fitness for Seniors,” January 1998, Flagstaff Adult Center, Flagstaff, AZ.

“Back School: Low Back Injury Prevention,” August 1998, Woodlands Plaza Hotel, Flagstaff, AZ.

“Fitness Myths and Mysteries,” July 1997, Kiwanis Club, Flagstaff, AZ.

Additional Teaching Experience

Adjunct Faculty, Franklin Pierce University:  Behavioral Science, Fall semester 2010.

Visiting Faculty, Northern Arizona University:  Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation, Spring semester 2008.

Program Assistant at Kripalu Institute for Yoga and Health: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light: Emmanuel and Friends, June 2005.

Program/Teaching Assistant at Kripalu Institute for Yoga and Health: Biomechanics of Yoga, July 2004, April 2005.

Radical Forgiveness Book Study facilitator and teleconference facilitator.

Guest lecturer Health and Wellness panel, NYU, April, 2005, New York, NY.

Consulting (selected clients)

Elle Magazine, New York, NY

Left Field Collectibles, North Bergen, N.J.

Spiral Release, LLC New York, NY

Superior Court of Arizona (Navajo County)

Frito-Lay, Milpitas, CA

PG&E, Sunnyvale, CA

Northland Pioneer College, Winslow, AZ

Winslow High School, Winslow, AZ

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff Medical Center Home Health, Flagstaff, AZ

Arizona Public Service

Performance History (selected appearances)

Music:

Earth Day, Flagstaff (AZ) City Hall, April 27^th, 2002

Standin’ on the Corner Festival, Winslow, AZ, September 2001

Melonhead Foundation Benefit Concerts:

September 15, 2001, Hyatt Downtown, Phoenix, AZ

Oct 14, 2000, La Posada Resort, Winslow, AZ

September 23, 2000, Phoenix, AZ

May 15, 1999, La Posada Resort, Winslow, AZ

Northland Hospice Fair of Life, July 1999, Flagstaff, AZ

Opening ceremonies, Flagstaff Special Olympics, Winter 1998

Member, Hearts and Voices, New York NY

CD: Dreaming the Life, Kate Cronan Sawert

Theatre:

The Miracle Worker, (lead) 1991, Flagstaff Little Theatre, Flagstaff, AZ

Manuscript Murders (co-wrote) 1998, Fox Paws Prod., Flagstaff, AZ

Member Fox Paws Professional Improvisational Theatre Troupe

Film:

Lead role, independent film, Princess Isabelle

featured at Worldfest Flagstaff International Film Festival November 1999 (original song featured in soundtrack)

Vocals featured soundtrack of independent film, The Whopper, 2001

Television:

 Interview: Attack on American Freedom, September 10, 2007.

 Interview:  Main Street, October  6, 2007.

Radio:

Guest on Finding Your Life's Work with Career Coach, Kathi Calahan: Novermber 18, 2008

Volunteer Efforts

Member Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical and Surgical Team

St. Paul’s Chapel World Trade Center Relief Effort March and May 2002

Interfaith Fellowship NYC Christmas gift drive for homeless at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 2002

Individual wellness screenings at Friends in Deed, New York City, March 10 – 20, 2004.

Continuing Education

Aggressive Rehabilitation of Back and Neck Pain in Athletes 1987

Level One Basic Manual Therapy 1989

Level Two Manual Therapy: extremity emphasis 1990

Work Injury Management 1992

Communication Skills for Professional People 1992

How to Handle Conflict and Manage Anger 1992

Management of Industrial Spine Injuries 1993

Outcomes/Effectiveness Conference 1993

Current Concepts of Evaluation/Treatment of Neural Tension signs 1993

Building High Performance Teams 1993

Surface EMG: Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders 1994

Stress Management 1994

Powerful Image and Dynamic Self-Projection 1994

Stress Reduction: Solutions for Women 1994

The Road Less Traveled-CareerTrack Seminar 1994

Certified Ergonomic Evaluator 1995

Life Organization & Time Management 1996

Trager Approach: Psychophysical Integration 1998

Closed Chain Rehabilitation 1999

Arizona PT Association Fall State Meeting 2001

ASMI Sports Medicine Conference 2001

Course in Miracles Conference (MDC) 2001

Awaken to Your Own Call; Jon Mundy 2002

Orthopedic Update 2002

Current Concepts in Shoulder Rehabilitation 2002

Women’s Health in Physical Therapy 2003

Radical Forgiveness Miracles Workshop 2004

Radical Forgiveness Emergence Workshop 2004

Pain Management Technology 2004

Radical Forgiveness Coach’s Training Practicum 2004

Current Concepts in Breast Cancer/Mastectomy Rehab 2005

4 T’s Prosperity Workshop, SCNY 2005

Radical Forgiveness Coach’s Training Practicum II 2006

Radical Forgiveness Coach and Ceremony Facilitator Certification 2006

Professional Development:

Certified Radical Forgiveness Coach and Ceremony Facilitator

Radical Forgiveness Coach Network Communication Committee

Owner, Cronan Wellness Consulting 2002

Member, American Physical Therapy Association

Contributing author in Arizona Physical Therapy Association Publication

Owner, Shanendorah, PC, Injury Prevention Consulting 1997

Vice-President, Northern District Arizona Physical Therapy Association 1994-1996

Publications:

Editor, Proceedings: The Industrial Spine Dilemma, 1993

Contributing author, The Lower Extremity , Validation of Two-Dimensional Measurement of Transverse Tibial Rotation, Vol. 2, No. 4 1995

Author, Self-Health, Lulu Publishing.