I am...
"I am finishing Dr. Greenwood's course, and I have been very pleased with the content of the class and the manner in which it is presented. I have taken any number of stress reduction/meditation/mindfulness classes, but this is the first one that went beyond closing your eyes and breathing deeply! The specific skills that are presented each week give the participants strategies that increase self-awareness regarding the mind-body connection. Dr. Greenwood pairs the skill practice with instruction about the research-based biophysics behind each strategy. The small size of the group allows for comfortable sharing and listening.
I participated
“I participated in the Mind Body Skills Group twice and each time gained so much. I am so grateful that Dr. Greenwood offered it. I learned so much about myself and the importance of self-care. She provided many techniques to reduce stress, increase calmness and mindfulness. Each evening, I looked forward to the group. I will be forever grateful that I took the time to do this for me.”
Dearest
“Dearest Dr. Greenwood, Words cannot express how grateful I am to you for your helping me to be and live my best life. We were introduced a number of years ago by a mutual friend. We nodded and smiled graciously, little did I know that you would become my friend and life coach. I have had the opportunity to attend two of the Mind Body Skills workshops; the benefit there is that while you were helping me to unravel my life challenges, each step I was able to implement the many techniques that had been learned in years and weeks prior. The most interesting thing of all is that our working relationship actually began with you helping my younger daughter to better transition between the move from high school to college. I thought I was fine, just living my life and making the best of my family’s life challenges. After attending the second Mind-Body Skills workshop/ refresher I realized that life coaching could be helpful in my moving towards living at least a better life. After all, while living with a very strong-willed elderly parent and a husband of 37 years, life could get better, right? I decided to embark upon Life Coaching. I recognized that I needed to explore the relationship with my mother and strengthen my relationship with my husband. I did not realize how things could change in 2 weeks. My mom was hospitalized, diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer and subsequently died. Thank God I had already begun exploring the relationship with my mom and I; if I had not, I am not sure how I would have handled her death. You helped me to navigate the test results, the roller-coaster emotions, the hospice considerations and finally her death. Who can so seamlessly walk with someone through all of those life stages? What I now more clearly recognize is that living one’s best life is not easy; it takes work, introspection, mindfulness, self-awareness, and an angel used by God named Dr. Lindiwe Greenwood.
It was an honor
It was an honor to serve as a practitioner in the Whole Person Health program under the visionary leadership of Dr. Lindiwe Greenwood. My program series within, Into Balance: A Journey through Food & Wellness with Edesiagurl, was designed to support the survivors served by HopeWorks of Howard County through a trauma-informed, holistic approach to wellness. Each session blended food systems education, practical nutrition, cooking skills, gardening, and movement to help participants reconnect with their bodies and rebuild trust in themselves—one small, powerful step at a time. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Greenwood for believing in me and my work. Her trust allowed me to bring my full self—chef, farmer, educator, and survivor—into a space of healing and empowerment. Dr. Greenwood is a true healer in every sense of the word. Her compassion, integrity, and commitment to whole person care are rare and remarkable. To be chosen to walk alongside her in this mission was both humbling and life-affirming. The experience bringing my program to HopeWorks was transformative—not just for the survivors I served, but for me as well. I watched them all light up in their own ways while cooking nourishing meals, planting seeds in the garden, and moving their bodies freely and joyfully. The work was deep, personal, and healing. Anyone in need of someone who sees you fully and offers a path to wellness rooted in authenticity and care, I would wholeheartedly encourage to seek out Dr. Greenwood. It has been a privilege to contribute to her vital program—and to do so in partnership with such a powerful force to help people find complete wellness and be the best version of themselves.