2025 Presenter Bios
Hunter Keefer Margolf, MS Aromatherapy & Maharishi Ayurveda
Hunter is an Interior Wellness and Occupant Health Designer dedicated to helping individuals achieve well-being through their living and
work spaces. Holding an MFA in Industrial Design, as well as an MS in Aromatherapy and Maharishi Ayurveda, Hunter brings a unique,
holistic approach to his work. As a certified Wellness Coach and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Hunter helps his clients create environments
that support their overall health and well-being. He is a Professional Member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and NAPO
(National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) and is the founder of OrganizeDwell, a professional organizing
service. Hunter is also an active member of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) and NAMA (National Ayurvedic
Medical Association). He is currently expanding his Wellness Coaching practice through the MAYO Clinic Wellness Program in Rochester,
MN. Outside of his professional pursuits, Hunter is a kindred spirit to all things plant and animal-related. He has a deep affection and
affinity for dogs, and finds joy in their companionship. His love for nature and its healing properties extends beyond his work and into
his personal life, where he nurtures his own indoor garden sanctuary and spends time with his furry friends.
Sara Crockett, Ph.D, Pharmacognosy, Natural Products Chemistry/Medicinal Plants Research
Sara trained as a botanist and developed a strong love for medicinal plants while conducting research in Idaho, Georgia and Mississippi.
In Mississippi, fate led her path to cross that of a European researcher, and she has lived and worked in Southeastern Austria since
2004. Sara shares her love for the natural sciences while teaching academic English courses at the local university. Since 2017 she has
supported learning and literacy as a workshop coordinator with the local library reading books about science to elementary school
children.
Michael D. Patty L. Ac. DACM, Dip.Ac.
Michael graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999
and served as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver for 5 years. Michael studied at
the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China (2008). Michael started Bubbling Springs Acupuncture in 2000 in Estes
Park, CO and moved his practice to Sheridan in 2005. He is a practitioner of Qigong and a member of the National Qigong Association
(USA) since 1996. He has taught Tai Chi and Qigong since 1996 teaching TaiChi, Qigong, and the Tui na (Chinese Massage) as an adjunct
faculty at Sheridan College. Retreat #22 for Michael!
Amanda Baker, BA, CYT 300, CMT
Amanda has a deep interest in and love of Ayurveda and Yoga and uses these healing practices in her work and daily life. She was
certified as a yoga teacher in 2015 and received her Massage Therapist Certification in 2018. She implements Swedish, Myofascial
Release, neuromuscular, lymphatic drainage, trigger points, guasha and cupping therapies into her massage practice using Ayurvedic
oils. Amanda offers personal training where she works one on one with clients in their home or at our studio to reach their fitness goals.
Her time outside work is spent with her family, Elijah, Austin and Violet, DJing weddings, playing keyboard with the Alley Kats and riding
her Harley.
Austin Taylor
Multi-talented Wyoming Reggae artist and lead singer of The Alley Kats, Austin takes pride in being genuine to others and is a class act.
Also known as DJ Austin Taylor, he DJ’s events of all kinds and loves to stay busy. The Alley Kat’s new album “Road Less Traveled” is
available now on all streaming platforms as well as Vinyl Record. Austin views this unique sound as a form of medicine. His spends his
time outside work co-parenting Violet with Amanda, traveling to concerts and being with his family and friends.
Cindy Baker, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Therapist
Cindy is celebrating 25 years of teaching Yoga and Ayurveda. She attended her first yoga class in 1977 and her first
Ayurveda class taught by Dr. Vasant Lad in 1990 and graduated from the Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda in
Boulder, CO as a Pancha Karma Therapist in 2002 and in 2003 completed the certification in Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic
Counseling. This school required students to be Yoga and Pancha Karma therapists if wanting the Ayurvedic certification.
RIMYA had a strong focus on meditation (which seemed impossible at first) and on learning from the Upanishads, the
Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and other spiritual treasures that explore consciousness. Her first years of
teaching were with people with cancer. Acknowledging that Ayurveda and Yoga teaches to the person, not the disease
caused Cindy to expand her practice. Yoga and Ayurveda are a way of life and can be adapted to any person, any faith,
anytime, anywhere. Cindy also has used these practices for over 36 years in her work at hospice.