From Surviving into Thriving
I am living proof that healing and transformation are possible. My life began in struggle—marked by substance use disorder, trauma, & codependency. For years, I fought battles that challenged me. But I refused to let them deter me. From the ashes of my past, I chose to rise.
Through relentless healing and deep inner work, I transformed pain into purpose and survival into service. What began as personal recovery evolved into a life dedicated to helping others reclaim their power, dignity, and wholeness. I didn’t just heal—I built.
Over the past decade, I have founded and led recovery-focused organizations, secured and stewarded more than $1.7 million in grant funding, and designed innovative, holistic programs that integrate peer support, trauma-informed care, and complementary healing practices. As the founder and former Executive Director of Serenity House Communities and the owner of Green Tara Holistics, I have impacted thousands of lives through teaching, speaking, advocacy, and hands-on healing work.
My work bridges lived experience with systems leadership. I am a nationally recognized speaker, a registered Acudetox trainer, Recovery Reiki Master, recovery coach, and nonprofit leader who has served on statewide advisory councils and national stages. Whether facilitating a meditation at a national conference, training the peer workforce, or mentoring emerging leaders, my mission remains the same: to help people break free from what has held them down—and to show what is possible on the other side.
Green Tara is compassion in action. It is the embodiment of the energy I bring into every space: grounded, courageous, and deeply human. I stand as a testament that no matter how dark the past, there is always a way forward—and that path leads to freedom, abundance, and wholeness.
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Our Mission
To provide innovative holistic healing workshops, trainings, and one-on-one coaching that facilitate positive change within the individual and community.
Our Vision
To create the new earth through raising consciousness.
Our Core Values
Integrity is the act of behaving honorably, even when no one is watching. We follow moral and ethical principles in all aspects of our lives.
Accountability by valuing the ability of our staff and organization to honor our commitments, to clients and to each other. We take ownership of our work and promptly correct mistakes to the greatest extent possible.
Commitment by dedicating to the success of all of our clients.
Compassion by maintaining an open and caring heart to all of our clients no matter the circumstances.
Kindness means treating other people with love and care. It means being supportive and empathetic in everyday situations. When you value kindness, you improve the world by making people feel welcome and creating solid and vital connections.
Passion is an internal motivator, a following of one’s values, a regard of one’s intrinsic, unique desires. It’s an energy that comes from within – it is not forced on from without.
Love is the foundation of healing. It means leading with compassion, honoring each person’s journey, and creating spaces of safety and belonging. Through love, we remember our shared humanity and nurture connection, trust, and hope.
I understand the healing path...
Together with my husband, I co-own Green Tara Holistics, LLC and New Earth Recovery Housing. Through these spaces, we offer Recovery Reiki® trainings, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) trainings, Self-Care in the Workplace programs, and personalized coaching/consulting. we also offer housing for people who want to live a more whole lifestyle. Each offering is rooted in a simple but powerful truth: that growth & healing are possible for everyone, and that healing can be more than survival—it can be a sacred path of awakening.
My work is grounded in both lived experience and professional practice. I know how much courage it takes to step into healing. That personal path fuels the compassion and authenticity I bring into every training, workshop, and coaching/consulting session. Over the years, I’ve witnessed thousands of people awaken to new levels of clarity, resilience, and freedom through energy medicine and holistic practices.
At the core of all I do is a mission: to support the collective awakening through coaching/consulting, energy medicine, trauma-informed tools, and holistic practices that empower individuals and communities alike. This mission guides the way I teach, the programs I create, and the sacred spaces I hold.
Meet Michael (EFT Conniseur)
My name is Michael R. Wallen; I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and emotional wellness training to my work. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan and has served as an Automotive Engineering Manager for past 18 years, leading complex integration
projects and high-performing teams.
In 2016, I began my journey with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), culminating in this
achievement as a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer through The Center for EFT Studies
in 2022. I am also active member of the Association for EFT Professionals (AEFTP) and has worked
extensively with the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Recovery Community, training professionals
and supporting hundreds of clients in applying EFT for emotional resilience and recovery.
My expertise has been recognized at the Michigan SUD & Co-occurring State Conference, where I have served as a two-time Breakout Speaker, sharing practical strategies for integrating EFT into recovery and mental health practices. My commitment to excellence and community engagement is further reflected in his induction into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame.
I reside in Michigan with my wife, Tara Moreno-Wallen, and our son. My professional and personal mission is to empower individuals and organizations with tools that foster emotional well-
being and sustainable success.
Meet Denzel (IT Guru)
My name is Denzel Moten and I am a graphic artist by trade and I believe in using my skills to help people. I have been a long time artist and have taken my love for art to my academic pursuits. I obtained my bachelors in Simulation, Animation and Gaming in Winter 2016, a Masters in Technology Studies in 2018 and a Graduate certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship in Winter 2025.
In 2015 I started my business Moten Media and I stopped it in 2016 while working as a Graduate Assistant for events in the George Gervin Gameabove Center formerly known the Convocation Center where I was involved in graphics and planning for events like Juice Wrld, WWE, Harlem Globetrotters, PJ Masks, Stone Sour and more.
After graduating in 2018, I took my talents to Flint Odyssey House where I met a coworker who was being taken advantage of by her website designer in which she was paying $300 a month for a website that had no contact information. I re-started Moten Media and designed her website for $200 and she has been getting emails from potential clients still to this day in 2025.
My small business is not my 9-5 but in the time I do have to run it I use it to help those who are in need.
