In Loving Memory Of Our Cofounder Muriel Wanderer: 1928 - 2017

Muriel taught us all to never give up on oneself and that we can always keep growing and learning.

Muriel had a background in business administration, bookkeeping and studied Art in College. She also studied health at the Center for Self Healing and researched various alternative methods of healing for many years while being the primary caregiver for her husband. From Muriel, “Personally, I explored a variety of therapeutic methods before coming upon the approach of Somatic Experiencing. Combining this with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction classes made a huge shift in my outlook of life where I took on a more positive perspective. In addition I began a Vipassana meditation practice where a fuller shift in my emotional health became more integrated with a spiritual holistic approach to wholeness. From my own deep healing I was moved to join Rik Center in forming the “Mindfulness Care Center” so more people would have the opportunity to explore a fuller embodied approach to healing.

Cofounder and Executive Director / Core Teacher and Developer of Classes & Programs at the Mindfulness Care Center. Author of the Book, "If You Can't Change Your Mood, Change Your Mind~mindful reflections toward self-discovery~". I’m a Mindful-Somatic Therapy Practitioner, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and have served as a Buddhist/Interfaith Chaplain at San Francisco General Hospital and CPMC/California Pacific Medical Center Hospitals. Presently sitting on the Sutter Health/CPMC Professional Advisory Group for Spiritual Care.Studied and Certified in SE/Somatic Experiencing and member of the USABP/United States Association of Body Psychotherapy. I’ve trained in various physical and emotional bodywork methods and former Director of a Holistic Healing Arts School. Began a meditation practice in the late 80’s that continued with practice and studies at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, IMC/Insight Meditation Center, IMS and continue today with a spiritual practice in the Thai Forest Tradition of Buddhism. I’ve had a business background in the Garment & Restaurant Industries. For 20 years I was a practitioner of the Japanese Martial Art Kyudo “The Way Of Bow.”