Faculty
Meet the team that makes the Institute of Holistic Leadership possible. Comprised of dedicated and passionate individuals, our faculty and staff are the backbone of our institution, providing our students with the necessary tools and skills to lead holistic and fulfilling lives.

Lori Kelch
MS, CHNC
Lori Kelch is a Nutrition and Wellness Educator with certification in Holistic Nutrition. Over the years she has developed an expertise in whole foods nutrition and the role of essential nutrients in all aspects of our physical, mental, and emotional health. Lori offers educational seminars to corporate and community organizations on a variety of nutrition-related topics.
In the past, Lori has provided whole foods education to medical students at Grandview Hospital, moderated Nutrition as We Age for the Oscher Lifelong Learning Program at the University of Dayton, served as Healthy Living Educator for Dorothy Lane Market, and taught “Nutrition in the Family” for 13 years at Antioch University Midwest. Lori also enjoys music, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Mary Ellen Shupert
RN, RMT, NBCR, NCRED
Mary Ellen graduated from the Ohio Institute of Holistic Health in 1998 receiving her certification as a clinical reflexologist. She specializes in several modalities including Reflexology, Reiki, and Energy Work. She has incorporated her holistic and wellness background into her nursing practice as a nursing instructor teaching students self-care and holistic techniques.
She teaches Reflexology Certification at IHL in Centerville; offers Reiki classes as well as other holistic workshops. She is continuing her personal interest in studying herbalism and aromatherapy. She is past president of Reflexology Association of Ohio (RAO) and current professional member in good standing of Reflexology Association of America (RAA) and RAO.

Victoria Rush-Haren
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Victoria Rush-Haren is a Clinically Certified Hypnotherapist and Reflexologist well as a Reiki Master/Teacher. She also holds credentials as a Clinically Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Clinically Certified Life Coach and an End-of-Life Doula.She is certified in Applied Kinesiology and Tapping Therapies. Ms. Haren serves as a practitioner and spiritual instructor at the Mindfully Well Center in Yellow Springs, Ohio.