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Natural Epiphany Salon is a unique, family-owned wellness business managed by owners Felicia and Drexele Jones. Both Felicia and Drexele bring a wealth of professional experience spanning 30 years combined to the wellness industry, as well as 20 plus years in corporate professional roles in engineering, sales, and marketing.
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Ca’Landra Blockman is a 35 year old native of El Dorado, Arkansas. She acquired her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Savannah State University and her Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University (Atlanta) and a certification in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Ca’Landra has 11.5 years of mental health experience. She served 8 years as a therapist and 4 years as the Director of Outpatient Services at Peachford Behavioral Hospital. She began her entrepreneurial journey as the proud co-owner of the therapy practice “This is HEALing, LLLP’ in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a counselor at Life University.
In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, reading, spending time with family and friends and practicing self-care.
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Evangelist Lana K Norman has been in Georgia since 1998. Bronx, New York lived in Passaic, NJ and raised in Aurora, Colorado. Been under service hood to do unto the Lord since 1968. Being raised in church and on jr. Usher and choir for children at age 6. As she became older she answered the call as independent servant unto God at age 18.
Lana is an ordained minister, ordained Evangelist, an Author of Christian books and love novels, gospel writer and singer, praise dancer with flags, Associate degree in Church administration a Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies a master’s degree in evangelism and Theology. She was also in the medical field for 35 years as a certified nurse’s aide, certified phlebotomist, certified medical assistant, and certified medication tech.
A strong desire and goal is to help men and women from jail be sheltered in a rooming house, have a food pantry, the soup kitchen five days weekly, teach as they eat and offer salvation to everyone so they can see the effect of the power of prayer and hearing God’s word, understand what salvation really means and repentance having an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God and who defeated Satan and knowing that the Holy Spirit is the greatest teacher her journey continues…
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About Your Host
Normanie Ricks is a decorated former officer of the United States Navy. She has an authentic compassion for cultivating long-term relationships based on trust and value. She has spent her career serving the healthcare sector as a Rehabilitation Clinic Manager and Occupational Therapy Clinician. Beyond those titles, she serves as an influential part of the community, dedicating her time as a mentor, volunteer, and patient advocate.
Identifying a need for more community health programs, Normanie obtained a certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). To date, her most notable career accomplishments are leading and managing operations of the Wounded Warrior Program at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego; creating and developing an Occupational Therapy Neonatal Intensive Care Program; serving as a key member in Navy Medicine’s first study on targeted muscle re-Innervation and nerve transfers for amputees; and participating in vision research for soldiers who have sustained traumatic brain injuries during conflicts.
Along with her endeavors, Normanie is an advocate for children with disabilities, both in the United States and abroad. Traveling globally, she has serviced youth communities in Japan, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Zambia. She was recognized by The American Red Cross for assistance in fundraising events that contributed to over $110,000 raised for humanitarian relief. As a global mentor, she continues to volunteer her time and knowledge to teaching Occupational Therapy to students attending various universities.
Currently, Normanie is the owner and operator of Achieve Occupational Therapy Solutions, Inc. where she provides rehabilitation to individuals who are affected with neurological deficits that alters their vision and limits their ability to perform well in school, work, and life in general. Continuing to serve her community in every aspect, she also serves on the board of the East Cobb Lions Club, which provides free vision screenings for the school systems in Georgia.
Normanie’s dedication to learning is no surprise, as she has always been a scholar. She was a member of the Beta Club, The High School National Honor’s Society, and graduated in the top 5 percent of her class. She accomplished all of this while also being a student-athlete. Talk about an amazing woman! As a well-recognized track athlete, Normanie was named Track Woman of the Year by the Atlanta Track Club, won two state championships and set several school and state records. She frequently medaled at the Junior Olympics. However, her successes did not stop there, in college, she was also inducted into the National Honor’s Society, was named the Coca Cola Dean’s Scholar, Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities, and Conference USA student-athlete of the month. In graduate school, she served on the executive board of the Student Government Association; was recognized for Excellence in her Evidence-Based Practice Thesis; and served as the Commencement Speaker for the Occupational Therapy Graduating Class of in 2012.
Normanie has always held a passion for education and healthcare. Her past accomplishments in academics and sports are what led her to fulfill her passion in serving her community in every way. As the host of “A Healthy Atlanta,” Normanie will continue to display her dedication by sharing knowledge, and finding innovative ways and connections to serve communities domestically and globally.
