Renee Baribeau is a wind whistler, author, and sought-after inspirational speaker with a thriving international soul coaching practice. In 2005, Renee established the Desert Holistic Network in Palm Desert, California, an online regional resource directory. Renee also served as the resident shaman at We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Since 2013, she has worked for Foundations Recovery Network, a national system of residential treatment facilities, as marketing and community outreach coordinator. Renee is a regular blogger at Elephant Journal, and has contributed chapters to Pearls of Wisdom and The Five Principles of Everything. Website: thepracticalshaman.co