Sonia Choquette
A world-renowned psychic, alchemist, healer, teacher and AIHT graduate. Sonia's focus is in Psychic Arts and Metaphysical Law. She studied at the University of Denver and the Sorbonne in Paris and received her Doctor of Philosophy in Metaphysics from AIHT.

She has written eight best-selling books published in 17 countries. Her book, Your Heart's Desire, was rated as one of the 10 best courses to change your life by New Woman magazine. Several of her books are used in AIHT's curriculum.

Her passions are history, art and mastery of Tarot, esoteric astrology, card divination and Western Kabalah and vibrational healing. She has been on several television programs and featured in magazines such as New Woman, USA Today, Body, Mind and Soul and the Chicago Tribune.

Sonia's mission is to guide people to awaken the spirit within and build a solid psychic scaffolding to support their greatest most direct connection with God. She is a personal psychic advisor to such New Age Masters as Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss and Julia Cameron.

Reginald Ashby
Reginald Muata Ashby, Ph.D. in Religion; D.D. in Holistic Healing, American Institute of Holistic Theology.

Dr. Ashby is an ordained minister, author, pastoral counselor, researcher and yoga teacher. He founded the Sema Institute and the Sheti Association, which are dedicated to the teachings of mystical spirituality and the rich, reverent traditions of ancient Egypt and India.

Born in Manhattan, Dr. Ashby grew up in the Carribean and calls himself a “transformed businessman.”

He and his wife, Dr. Vijaya Ashby, have written more than 20 books on topics related to yoga, prayer, mystical histories, healing, spiritual transformation, proverbs, metaphysics, and inner wisdom, power, peace and joy.

Dr. Ashby joined AIHT in 1995.

Jerry Bartholow
Reverend Jerry Bartholow is minister of Unity Church of Birmingham, Alabama. His background in the business world is varied having attended Stetson Law School in St. Petersburg, Florida and worked successfully as a stockbroker and financial planner for many years. He began studies at Unity School of Christianity in Kansas City, Missouri, was ordained and began his ministry at Unity Church in Birmingham. Reverend Bartholow celebrates 25 years at Unity this year.

Reverend Bartholow founded the Humanistic Institute in Atlanta, Georgia teaching Alpha Theta Meditation, nutrition and metaphysical studies and yoga. The Institute also included a metaphysical bookstore, a health food store and restaurant

His book, Peace Soup: The Recipe for a Peaceful Life in the New Millennium, has been successful in providing a practical guide to holistic living. At Unity, he continues to teach Alpha-Theta Meditation among other classes in theology.

Shelley Kaehr
With a name whose pronunciation reflects the "care" she gives to thousands of students each year, AIHT alumna Shelley Kaehr, Ph.D., is a nationally renowned expert in metaphysics, paranormal psychology, hypnotism, energy modalities, and crystal and gemstone healing.

Shelley holds a B.A. in English from Appalachian State University, an A.B. in Broadcasting from Carolina School of Broadcasting, and a Ph.D. in Parapsychic Science from AIHT. In 2002 and 2003, she produced and hosted a weekly Dallas-based radio talk show, Beyond Reality. Its far-reaching topics attracted guests such as medical intuitive Caroline Myss, vitamin guru Dr. Earl Mindell, and Keys of Enoch author JJ Hurtak.

Shelley has written seven books on the mind-body connection, and her work has been endorsed by such notables as Raymond Moody, M.D., Brian Weiss, M.D., and Gregg Braden. Her recent release, Edgar Cayce's Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More is being offered within AIHT’s Crystals/Gemstones coursework. Her teachings and her company, Galactic Healing, have been featured at mind/body/spirit conferences throughout America. Shelley is a frequent guest in the media, appearing on such programs as Coast to Coast AM.

Joan Scott Lowe
Joan Scott Lowe, BSN, MPH, CCH, RSHom (NA), is a Registered Nurse who graduated from the International Foundation for Homeopathy Postgraduate Course in Classical Homeopathy in January 1988.

In March 1995, she was Certified in Classical Homeopathy (CCH) by the Council for Homeopathic Certification. In 2001, she joined the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) and received her RSHom (NA) — Royal Society of Homeopaths North America — designation.

She has an active practice in Birmingham, Alabama as a homeopathic consultant/educator and a Licensed Massage Therapist.

She has published successful cases of healing with homeopathy in homeopathic journals including Simillimum and Homeopathic Links.

She is working on a book about healing miracles with homeopathy and natural health.

Andrea Mathews
Ms. Mathews is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has expertise in the fields of mental health, addictions and transpersonal therapy. She holds a B.S. in Sociology and Psychology from Judson College, a M.A. in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysics.

Ms. Mathews has been an Inpatient Clinical Director and Corporate Clinical Consultant at Bradford Health Services, Director of Clinical Services at Psychpartners, LLC and Program Director/Clinical Director at Alethia House.

In her private practice, she focuses on PTSD, gay and lesbian issues, sexual trauma, relationships and psychosocial health. Ms. Matthews teaches and gives lectures on mental health and holistic healing. She is a published writer of literary presses as well as author of four psychological/metaphysical books.

Annette Reynolds
Annette Reynolds, MPS, RN, ATR-BC, a licensed professional for over 35 years, is a Registered Nurse, Board Certified Art Therapist, and has worked as a CPE Interfaith Hospital Chaplain. She is President of the Alabama Art Therapy Association, Director of The Labyrinth Project of Alabama, founding member of The Labyrinth Society, and a REMO Health Rhythms Group Empowerment Drum Circle Facilitator. Annette has worked in a wide variety of educational and health care settings with individuals and groups of all ages and abilities.

Through her travels as a presenter, pilgrim, and volunteer, Annette has worked at Chartres Cathedral in France, with Mother Teresa in India, and facilitated workshops at Arts and Creativity Conferences in Russia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. With Art Reach Foundation, whose mission is to provide healing and hope to children of war, she trained teachers and worked with children in Bosnia. She recently collected and distributed school supplies and soccer balls throughout Guinea, West Africa. Her work through service is multidimensional, weaving together the physical, emotional, and spiritual.

Annette has presented hundreds of workshops and events nationally and internationally including the American Art Therapy Association, The Labyrinth Society, American Society of Dowsers Convention, Journey into Wholeness, Inc. and the Omega Institute. Annette has authored many labyrinth articles, been interviewed for videos, newspapers, TV, and magazines, including “Prevention.” Her photograph “Seaside Labyrinth” (c 1997) has been featured on the cover of many books and websites. Annette nurtures her creative expression through art, ritual, co-creating sacred spaces, singing, and dance. Annette believes that the creative process in itself is healing and that everyone’s life is art.

Frances W. Ward
Frances W. Ward, Ph.D. in Metaphysics, American Institute of Holistic Theology; Ed.S. in Counseling, The College of William and Mary; M.S. in Humanities, Dartmouth College; and B.A. in English, University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Ward is a member of MENSA, the national “high-IQ society” for those who score in the top two percentile on standardized intelligence tests.

At AIHT she has focused her creative genius on developing and marketing our bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs in healtheology.

Dr. Ward joined AIHT in 1994.

Leslie West
Leslie West is one of those people who really loves books. In the last 12 years she has brought leadership, scholarly insight, order, and a great sense of fun to four college, city, and community libraries, and AIHT is delighted that Leslie has joined our faculty.

She holds a B.A.in Communication Arts with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her M.S. degree in Library Science is from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Leslie serves in a number of scholastic leadership organizations, and specializes in the study of metaphysics.

Over the years she has assembled a rare treasure trove of metaphysical books within the public library setting, and loves to engage patrons in developing holistic book groups.

Since 2000, Leslie has worked part-time as technical reviewer for master's thesis and doctoral dissertations with distance learning colleges and universities such as AIHT.