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Ann Marie Carpenter, ND, RN,
Ann brings more than two decades of experience in clinical care, crisis response, and holistic wellness. Her work has consistently focused on supporting the whole person—recognizing that true well-being is not achieved by addressing symptoms alone but by understanding the connection among mind, body, and spirit. With a background that spans both traditional medicine and naturopathic care, she offers a balanced, integrative perspective grounded in real-world experience.
Her approach has been shaped by work in high-pressure environments, including her service as a Head Nurse during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where she supported both the physical and emotional resilience of medical teams under extreme conditions. Throughout her career, she has guided patients managing chronic illness, supported healthcare staff through crisis and burnout, and developed wellness programs designed to meet people where they are. These experiences reinforced a central truth: people need practical, sustainable tools to stay grounded and resilient in the face of life’s demands.
At Axis Mundi Wellness, Ann brings this philosophy into practice by helping individuals build clarity, resilience, and balance in their daily lives. Her work translates complex health and wellness concepts into simple, actionable steps—supporting people as they reduce stress, nourish their bodies, and reconnect with a deeper sense of stability and purpose. Her mission is to make meaningful, whole-person wellness both accessible and achievable.
PAUL E. PFEIFFER, ESQ.
My path to creating Axis Mundi Wellness with Dr. Carpenter is grounded in both professional discipline and personal understanding of stress. As an attorney working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, I have experienced firsthand the demands, ambiguity, and emotional weight that define modern life. Through that experience, I developed a deep appreciation for the need to restore balance—not just intellectually, but physically and internally.
My background in law has trained me to listen carefully, think critically, and guide people through complex and often overwhelming situations. At the same time, my work outside the courtroom has drawn me toward practices that support resilience, clarity, and connection. Axis Mundi Wellness brings these two worlds together.
This work is not about abstract ideas—it is about practical, grounded tools that help people navigate stress in real time. Through guided sessions focused on awareness, somatic release, breathwork, and reflection, I help individuals reconnect with a centered, steady version of themselves.
I approach this work as both a facilitator and a participant. I understand the challenges because I live them, and I offer a space where people can slow down, reset, and begin to realign.
the workshop
2 hr Axis Mundi Wellness Workshop
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Exploring Stress
Session exploring the ambiguous stressors of modern-day life and their subtle impact on the mind and body.
Retorative Techiques and Practices
Session introducing restorative techniques, including somatic release, breathwork, meditation, and sound therapy, designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore balance in mind and body. a description of this item
Relating Experiences
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A group discussion inviting participants to share experiences, reflect on insights, and relate personal responses to the practices, fostering connection, integration, and deeper understanding through collective dialogue. dd a description about this item
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