GEORGE MOSCONA - Founder and Guide

I have served for nearly two years as a member of the BOLMLC Board. I have known George Moscona since 1995, when he and I began therapeutic work together in San Francisco. Our lives have been interwoven since that time, and his impact has made a tremendous difference in my life. Many years ago, he began training me to facilitate a relationship workshop that he created and through his teaching and guidance, I have undertaken other kinds of spiritual work with clients. I was ordained a minister in December, 2021. I work collaboratively with clients to help them address areas in their lives that they feel need attention so that they can realize greater peace, wholeness and happiness. I also pour women’s sweat lodges.

I have been involved with women and their physical and reproductive healthcare needs since 1995, when I moved to El Paso, Texas to study midwifery at a local birth center. Subsequently, I decided to pursue nurse midwifery and became a nurse midwife in 2002. I worked as a nurse midwife in Las Cruces in both hospital and clinic settings for 17 years, retiring in 2019.

I feel blessed to live in New Mexico, with its beautiful scenery and diversity of people and cultures. I enjoy walking, Tai Chi, gardening, reading, cooking, and visiting with my siblings and son whenever we can get together.

For information and appointments email Barbara at clarke43211234@comcast.net

 “I am a free-spirited butterfly dancing on a purple moon.” This phrase was  gifted to me at my first Discovering Relationship Workshop in December 2019. This was my introduction to Breath of Life Ministries of Las Cruces.  After the workshop, I pursued counseling with the team, then began  facilitating workshops, and, subsequently, enrolled in the seminary  program. I was ordained as a Spiritual Guide in January, 2022. My working years were spent serving children and families as a speech pathologist in Iowa and New Mexico. Since retiring, I have been  practicing and teaching yoga. My practice, meditation and the philosophy of  yoga strongly influence my work with clients. As a Spiritual Guide, I commit to providing opportunities for healing and  growth to address individual and relational wounds, encourage balance in all things, and unite mind, body and spirit in those I serve. I have lived in Las Cruces for 15 years. I enjoy yoga, walking, hiking,  traveling, cycling, meditation, reading, volunteering and playing with friends  and family.  

For information and appointments email Lanova at lanovabs@proton.com

 I have always been called to serve people in many capacities. After the Army Reserves, I received my nursing degree at NMSU in 2007 and worked in several different nursing specialties; ICU, ER, PACU, Hospice, and a clinical manager of cardiac services at Memorial Medical Center. I became a certified Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Soon after, I participated in the Discovering Relationship Workshop and was given this purpose statement “I am a soaring Eagle, sweeping across the infinite skies with endless beauty”. The group captured my essence in such a energetic, creative way. When people ask me what my religion is, I often say I am a Seeker. This reflects my deep interest in, and respect for, all religions and anyone’s genuine journey of faith and seeking a better understanding of their existence in the world, and their vision of a higher power. The Seeker within also lead me to complete a seminarian program in which I was ordained with Breath of Life Ministries in April 2023, with a desire to integrate not only medical, but spiritual practices with people.

As a visionary, I provide a more holistic way of treating patients and established a clinic, with like minded individuals, that treats root causes. To us, it is more important to understand the imbalances molecularly and restore balance rather than to name the disease and “match the pill to the ill”. My purpose is to restore divine wisdom and knowledge of what nature offers to enhance health and life and restore a balanced mind, body, spirit. 

For information and appointments email Sheila at sheilah22@yahoo.com

Sheila is currently not taking clients

I am a Neurofeedback Specialist and ordained minister through the Breath of Life ministries. My work with people is based on the foundation of the brain, body, and spirit. I have been in the field of Neurofeedback for 12 years, and my background includes a major in psychology and dance.
 

As a teacher of the performing arts for K-12 years, I founded a non-profit City Dance Theatre school. Currently I am Board Certified in Neurofeedback, which has allowed me to help many clients improve their brain function and overall well-being.
 

One of my Neurofeedback clients recommended that I attend the Breath of Life Developing Relationship Workshop in 2018. I was immediately drawn to George's holistic approach and was moved by the workshop's transformative power. I believe that most people can benefit from this workshop and continue to grow through a thoughtful holistic approach to their lives.
 

I am grateful to be part of an extraordinary group of ministers and the divine work that George has developed for us and the world community. 

My passion for helping people improve their brain function and overall well-being has led me to this path.  I am grateful to be of service to others on this path for spiritual growth and transformation. I am excited to continue on this journey with you and to see the positive impact that we can make together.

For information and appointments email Brandi at  

brandijohnston2003@yahoo.com

I was born and raised in San Francisco, California and lived throughout the Bay area.

I have been pastoring alongside my husband for 18 years. We founded GBY Ministry, Inc., a safe housing ministry for independent and sober living in Vallejo, California. Recently, I co-founded Angels with Broken Wings, a transitional and housing crisis program for men in Las Cruces. I am a Certified Peer Support Worker, Comprehensive Community Support Specialist (CCSS), and Certified Crisis Counselor. I attended Western New Mexico University and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and I’m a member of Delta Mu Delta Theta Upsilon Chapter.

My first introduction to George Moscona was for personal therapy intertwined with couple’s therapy. I attended the Discovering Relationship Workshop in 2021, and this was the beginning of the path to obtain “Freedom to Grow and to be Authentically Me.” Through Breath of Life, I’ve learned to accept the calling of ‘HEALER.” I am a singer and have a strong love for music, spending time with family and sharing the LOVE of life with everyone.

I am honored to have been asked to join on the Board of Directors of Breath of Life Ministries of Las Cruces.

Who knows where my next journey in life will take me!

“I am the Queen of Kings, divine gatekeeper of silence and peace”

INTERIM PRESIDENT

My name is Atom Coca (he/him). Born and raised in Las Cruces, I am passionate about contributing to the wellbeing of this community and helping make the world a better place. I live as an open transman and am devoted to serving those who struggle

with their gender identity. I hope to improve on the development of support for LGBT+ individuals, especially expanding awareness around transgender issues. I’m currently going to school studying psychology and aspire to be a therapist for people struggling with trauma issues. In the past I have worked with professionals to create better understanding into transgender issues since this kind of support has become more essential in the therapeutic field and in our various life experiences. I am honored to be engaged with Breath of Life Ministries and bring new ideas to the table. Meeting George Moscona at the beginning of 2021 and attending the Discovering Relationship Workshop was life changing and I continue to deeply believe in Breath of Life’s mission. Throughout my personal life I have dealt with LGBT issues, domestic abuse, PTSD, and addiction. I want to use my own life experiences to support others who have had similar life experiences. My overall goal is to further prevent/heal trauma and end cycles of violence. I am fully dedicated to spending my life working to improve the mental health and well-being of all people. I am a lover of all dogs and music. In my down time I enjoy going for hikes, playing guitar, and video games.

SECRETARY

Greetings! My name is Debbie Thompson. I have been and continue to be the recipient of the many benefits this community has to offer. In July 2024, I participated in the Transforming Our Relationships workshop where I was gifted the phrase, “I am the power of the sun, worthy, deserving and free.” The experience and this phrase were springboards launching me into self discovery and healing work within Breath of Life’s counseling services. 
I am retired from 43 years of working in public education as a teacher and administrator. In those capacities, I was involved with classroom and organizational strategic planning, maintaining legal compliance, and working within budgetary constraints. But, paramount to all of those responsibilities was my role in contributing to and maintaining the integrity of public educations’s mission to provide for the growth and development of children. 
In my former religious life, I gained board membership experience serving as a deacon and elder in my local Martinsburg, WV Presbyterian Church, USA. I was also on the board of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ormond Beach, FL.
Congruent with my current spiritual pursuits and in continuance of my practice within every leadership opportunity I have been afforded over the years, I look forward to collaboratively supporting the mission of Breath of Life Ministries of Las Cruces and shepherding it’s services and growth into the future.

With 18 years of extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate, I bring a diverse skill set and a wealth of expertise to the Board of Directors of Breath of Life Ministries. I am devoted mother of three and proud grandmother of one, I have spent my life demonstrating unwavering dedication, resilient leadership, and a profound commitment to serving and uplifting the community.
My professional background includes serving as the Booster Club President for the Centennial High School Basketball Team for three years, demonstrating my commitment to youth programs and sportsmanship. In addition, I worked as a Service Writer for Union Pacific, where I honed on my skills in customer service, logistics, and operations management.

Entrepreneurially minded, I owned and successfully operated Tom’s Snack Food Distributorship for five years, leading the company with passion and drive. I also served as the Marketing Director for Budweiser’s On-Premise Division in Las Cruces, overseeing marketing strategies and customer relations for one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

My diverse professional experience, coupled with my strong leadership in local community initiatives, has shaped me into a valuable asset to Breath of Life Ministries. My passion for service, business acumen, and dedication to the community align with the ministry’s mission of spreading love, hope, and support to those in need.

As a member of the Board, I am committed to helping guide Breath of Life Ministries to fulfill its vision and expand its impact on the community.

I was born and raised on a small farm near Deming, NM. I have always loved horses. In college, I showed horses on a local, regional, and national level. I also trained horses. I have served on several horse show association boards. I played basketball in college. I sustained several injuries while working with horses and playing basketball; this led to bodywork in a sports medicine clinic. It was there that I discovered my love of anatomy and physiology and the incredible human body. I discovered that I wanted to help others find healing through this modality. I studied athletic training and received a degree in Kinesiology. 

After college, I managed a real estate office for 20 years. My path, however, brought me back to my love of the human body. I became a massage therapist. I love teaching the healing aspects of our bodies at MTTI, the Massage Therapy Training Institute., in Las Cruces. I know the body can heal itself through exercise, diet, and bodywork. I love the quotation from Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.  Holistic healing is possible. I consider Breath of Life Ministries an organization that works in alignment with my desire to contribute to the world. I consider myself spiritual and have a quest to fulfill that calling in my life; this includes helping those who haven’t had the luxuries and necessities that I have been given.