Business Details
46 Years
experience
Integrative Psychology & Breathwork Training Programs
Transformations was founded in the early 1980s with a mission to empower individuals through integrative approaches to personal and professional growth. Our organization specializes in mind-body-spirit practices, including Therapeutic Breathwork, bio-spiritual energetics, and holistic counseling. Led by Dr. Jim Morningstar, a clinical psychologist with over 50 years of experience, we combine cutting-edge techniques with traditional wisdom to address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our offerings include academic degrees, certificate programs, and professional training for breathworkers, serving a global community through onsite and online platforms. We maintain rigorous standards through affiliations with organizations like the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance and the International Breathwork Foundation.Our team of certified practitioners brings decades of expertise in trauma resolution, energy work, and consciousness evolution. We prioritize client-centered care, ethical practice, and continuous innovation in human transformation. Our Milwaukee-based headquarters supports a worldwide network of learners and practitioners dedicated to advancing holistic health. Through publications, workshops, and continuing education programs, we contribute to the field's development while maintaining a commitment to accessibility and community service.
Services
Therapeutic Breathwork
Integrative Psychology
Professional Certification
Trauma Resolution
Continuing Education
Online Learning
Counseling Services
Book Publications
Workshops
Mentoring Programs
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer breathwork certification programs developed by pioneers in the field since 1970
- Our team includes licensed psychologists and certified breathworkers with decades of clinical experience
- We combine scientific research with spiritual practices for comprehensive personal transformation
- We provide both onsite and online learning options for global accessibility
- Our publications and training materials are used by professionals worldwide
Associations and certifications
- Global Professional Breathwork Alliance
- International Breathwork Foundation
Services
Therapeutic Breathwork
Our Therapeutic Breathwork program combines accelerated breathing techniques with energy work to release emotional blockages and promote nervous system regulation. This evidence-based practice helps clients achieve mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical healing through conscious connected breathing patterns. Practitioners integrate somatic awareness and spiritual principles to support lasting personal transformation.
Integrative Psychology
Our integrative psychology approach merges traditional psychotherapy with alternative healing modalities including bio-spiritual energetics and bodywork. This comprehensive framework addresses mental health concerns while supporting clients' spiritual development and personal growth through customized treatment plans developed by licensed professionals.
Professional Certification
Our certification programs train practitioners in Therapeutic Breathwork techniques through rigorous coursework combining theoretical foundations with practical application. Participants receive mentorship from experienced instructors and complete supervised practice hours to develop proficiency in facilitating safe, effective breathwork sessions for diverse client populations.
Trauma Resolution
Specialized trauma resolution programs utilize breathwork to process and integrate traumatic experiences stored in the nervous system. Our practitioners employ somatic techniques to help clients release chronic tension patterns and re-establish nervous system regulation while maintaining ethical boundaries and safety protocols.
Continuing Education
We offer accredited continuing education programs for mental health professionals seeking to expand their skills in integrative practices. Our curriculum covers breathwork applications, energy medicine, and consciousness studies with flexible learning options including online courses and in-person workshops led by field experts.
People
Jim Morningstar
Director
Clinical psychologist since 1973, pioneer in breathwork integration, author of five spiritual psychology books, and founder of the School of Spiritual Psychology. Developed Transformations Breathworker Training Program and serves as Global Professional Breathwork Alliance co-director.
Jayne Ader
Co-Executive Director
Nationally certified massage therapist and Reiki Master with 17 years in social services. Holds master's degree in applied psychology and specializes in wellness education for underserved communities through CORE/El Centro healing center.
Lenny Delvecchio
Psychotherapist
Licensed professional counselor with 12 years clinical experience and 20 years breathwork facilitation. Combines engineering background with holistic approaches to help clients achieve purpose-driven living through body-mind-spirit integration.
Sherry Ward
Therapist
45-year healing professional with expertise in nursing, therapy, and addictions counseling. Certified breathworker integrating traditional medical training with spiritual practices and energy work in private practice and Transformations programs.
Steve Moe
Bodywork Instructor
International breathwork educator since 1994 with expertise in conscious living, bodywork, and spiritual psychology. Serves as US National Coordinator for International Breathwork Foundation and certified Level IV trainer for Transformations programs.
Questions
What breathwork certification programs do you offer?
We provide comprehensive breathworker training programs with Level IV certification, combining theoretical foundations, practical application, and supervised practice hours.
Are your courses accredited for continuing education?
Yes, our programs are approved for continuing education credits by the National Board of Certified Counselors and NAADAC.
How does breathwork help with trauma healing?
Therapeutic Breathwork activates the sympathetic nervous system to release stored trauma while promoting nervous system regulation through conscious connected breathing techniques.
Can I access training online?
We offer both onsite programs in Milwaukee and online learning options through our Worldwide Learning Community platform.
What publications do you offer?
Our publications include 'Break Through with Breathwork', 'Breathing in Light and Love', and 'The Complete Breath' by Dr. Jim Morningstar and other experts.
Do you offer individual counseling services?
Yes, our licensed therapists provide integrative counseling combining breathwork, energy work, and traditional psychotherapy approaches.
