DR. CARLA STALLING WALTER writes about dance, spirituality, and wellbeing, Along with her doctorate and MBA, Walter holds certificates in somatic psychotherapy, osteopathic medicine, and spiritual counseling. She is the CEO and Founder of Dance in the Spirit, LLC. Her company provides personal and corporate retreats, classes, and workshops on sacred dance meditation at locations around the globe. A practicing Zen Buddhist, she serves as a board member with the San Francisco Zen Center, and is an active member of The Sacred Dance Guild, the American Dance Therapy Association, and the Dance Studies Association. A native of Los Angeles, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.