Our Mission: To heal the epidemic of anxiety, depression, and heart disease with the love of God, and through instructing, supporting, and inspiring others to habitualize wellness practices into their daily life of prayer.
Jamie and Cornelius recently relocated from Portland, Oregon to the Skylands region of New Jersey about 40 miles due west of New York City.
Cornelius Swart is a former journalist and documentary filmmaker.
- Master Public and Pastoral Leadership, VST
- 200 RYT certified yoga instructor, AYA
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
- Wellness Coach (cert. pending) NASM
- Interfaith Chaplain in-training, ACPE, at Morristown Medical Center, NJ
Cornelius also has almost two decades of experience in mindfulness, meditation and contemplative prayer. He is a lay member of the Orthodox Church in America.
Jamie DeRuyter-Swart has two decades of experience in counseling and healthcare administration.
She is a licensed psychotherapist in Oregon and NJ. You can book an appointment with her directly HERE. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. She was also a capoeira, and fitness instructor for over 15 years.
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Email us at info@praxiswellness.center
Frog Hill
Frog Hill is a 3-acre, retreat-like private residence in historic Washington Valley, just outside downtown Morristown NJ. Nestled among thousands of acres of protected land, the area is about one hour by car or train from Midtown Manhattan. The residence provides a number of indoor and outdoor spaces to hold sessions for PraXis.
Gigio Doggo is a nondenominational mascot and very good boy. He is usually wet and will steal your socks if you leave them out.
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