Meet Our Team

Traci Presley, LPC MA
Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director
Guides the magazine’s vision, style, and voice, ensuring every page inspires and informs. Brings her expertise as a certified counselor to create meaningful, heart-centered content.

Ricardo Chavarria
Art Director & Lead Designer
Brings the magazine to life through stunning visuals, ad designs, and a user-friendly website—making the Ignite experience both beautiful and impactful.

Chimene Mark
Co-Editor & Contributor
Helps shape stories and features while contributing her own insights to enrich the directory’s offerings and connect the community.
United by a Passion for Natural Healing
At Ignite Holistic Directory, our team isn’t just publishing a magazine—we’re living the lifestyle we promote. Each of us is a strong advocate for natural and alternative medicine, not only in our work, but in our daily lives.
Traci Presley, our Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director, blends her professional background as a certified counselor with a deep appreciation for holistic healing. From meditation and energy work to nutritional wellness, she believes in empowering people to take a whole-person approach to health.
Chimene Mark, our Co-Editor & Contributor, has long embraced natural remedies and integrative practices. Her passion for learning and sharing alternative health wisdom inspires the stories she helps bring to life.
Ricco, our Art Director & Lead Designer, uses his creativity to design every detail of Ignite—but his connection to this movement is personal. An active user of herbal medicine, mindfulness practices, and holistic therapies, Ricardo channels his belief in alternative wellness into every design choice.
Together, we believe natural medicine isn’t just an option—it’s a way of life. By sharing these practices, we hope to inspire others to explore the powerful, healing possibilities of holistic health.
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Why Holistic health Matters
In a fast-paced world where conventional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms, holistic health offers a refreshing, transformative approach to wellness. Holistic health is not just about physical well-being; it encompasses the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing the deep connections between them. More than just a practice, it is a philosophy rooted in curiosity, empathy, and humility—values that drive us to seek balance, healing, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
Curiosity: The Drive to Seek True Healing
Curiosity is the foundation of holistic health. It urges us to question, explore, and expand our understanding beyond traditional models of care. Rather than accepting a one-size-fits-all approach, holistic wellness encourages us to ask important questions:
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What are the root causes of my discomfort or illness?
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How does my emotional and mental state influence my physical health?
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What natural and integrative methods can support my healing journey?
This inquisitive mindset leads us to discover a variety of healing modalities, from acupuncture and herbal medicine to meditation and energy work. By staying open to new possibilities, we empower ourselves to find what truly works for our unique bodies and lifestyles.
Empathy: The Heart of True Healing
At its core, holistic health is driven by empathy—toward ourselves and others. Healing is not just about fixing what is broken, but about nurturing and understanding our experiences, emotions, and struggles. When we approach health with empathy, we:
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Listen to our bodies with patience and compassion.
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Honor our personal healing journeys without judgment.
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Recognize the interconnectedness of our well-being and our relationships.
Empathy extends beyond individual wellness. Holistic practitioners often take time to truly listen to their clients, considering their stories, emotions, and lifestyles before offering personalized recommendations. In turn, when we cultivate empathy within ourselves, we contribute to a culture of support, healing, and collective wellness.
Humility: The Wisdom of Being Open to Learning
Holistic health teaches us the importance of humility—acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers and that healing is a lifelong journey. True wellness is not about control but about embracing the ebb and flow of life with grace. Humility allows us to:
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Accept that healing is a dynamic process that evolves over time.
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Seek guidance from a diverse range of wellness practitioners and traditions.
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Let go of rigid beliefs and embrace the wisdom of both modern and ancient healing practices.
By approaching health with humility, we remain open to growth, transformation, and new insights that can lead us to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Why Holistic Health Matters More Than Ever
In today’s world, where stress, chronic illness, and emotional fatigue are prevalent, holistic health serves as a powerful reminder that well-being is more than just the absence of disease. It encourages a proactive, whole-person approach to health—one that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit through conscious choices and meaningful connections.
When we embrace holistic health with curiosity, empathy, and humility, we step into a space of empowerment, healing, and true vitality. It is not about replacing conventional medicine but about complementing it with practices that support long-term wellness and inner harmony.
Holistic health matters because we matter. Our well-being is worth exploring, nurturing, and honoring—one mindful step at a time.
