03/14/2025
Heart Mantra Foundation News Update:
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA/USA
Cheri M. Brady has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Brady has established a distinguished career in traditional and holistic integrative medicine. Cheri is a licensed nurse practitioner, mind-body specialist, and founder of the charitable non-profit Heart Mantra Foundation, Inc.
As the chief executive officer and president of Heart Mantra Foundation Inc. since 2016, she has been instrumental in leading initiatives that focus on education and health care, particularly for children. Her work with the non-profit charitable foundation has included restoring damaged children's homes and schools, renovating ancient cultural temples, and providing essential resources such as food, health, and medical care. Her ability to unite compassionate individuals toward common goals has been a cornerstone of her success.
Ms. Brady started her professional journey as a nurse providing acute care in the emergency room, intensive care, and labor and delivery. She was a nurse health educator for the Pregnant Adolescent Health Education Program in 1981. She then served with the Family Planning Council of Western Massachusetts from 1982 to 1989, where she honed her skills as a women's health nurse practitioner. From 1984 to 1993, she was also a nurse practitioner at the Hampden County OB/GYN Group, followed by her role at Eastern Connecticut Health Network's Women's Center for Wellness from 1993 to 2006. Her tenure as a women's health nurse practitioner at the University of Hartford from 2001 to 2018 further solidified her expertise in the field of women's health.
In 2006, Ms. Brady founded Mind-Body Connections, where she continues to practice as a healthcare consultant and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Through this venture, she has successfully bridged the gap between traditional and nontraditional medicine, gaining clients' trust in seeking stress management and hypnotherapy services for health and medical-related issues. Her clinical background as a nurse practitioner enhances her credibility and reassures those who turn to her for guidance.
Ms. Brady's educational background includes completing all coursework toward a doctorate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she also completed a master's degree program in 1984. Previously, she earned a degree in nursing from Springfield Technical Community College and later became nationally certified as a Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner. Her certifications include traditional Chinese medicine & acupuncturist since 2021 and a certified clinical hypnotherapist and regression therapist since 1988. She has years of extensive training in Tibetan, Native American, and Nepali spiritual healing practices. These qualifications have been pivotal in her approach to holistic healing.
Her achievements have been recognized with several awards, including the Massachusetts YWCA Women of Achievement Award and the President's Award for Outstanding Community and College Accomplishments. In 2019, Cheri was granted an audience with the Dalai Lama due to her initiatives to improve the lives of Tibetan refugees in India & Nepal. Brady credits her success to many caring, compassionate, and supportive people.
Ms. Brady's civic involvement is extensive. She has volunteered medical care as a nurse practitioner in Africa, India, Nepal, and the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation in South Dakota. Cheri holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was an instructor and mind-body specialist for the USA Jr. Tae Kwon Do teams at the IVth World Championships 1998 in Delhi, India.
In her personal life, Ms. Brady is a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife of a retired fire chief. Cheri enjoys traveling, improving health and wellness in impoverished areas, and trekking at high altitudes. Looking ahead, she aims to continue expanding Heart Mantra Foundation Inc., ensuring its impact endures beyond her lifetime and serving others as long as possible.
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