Bill is an experienced meditation and integration coach serving clients globally, both in person and online. Bill has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for over thirty years, and has more than thirteen years of experience as a meditation instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and studied contemplative sciences at Naropa University.

In 2012, Bill co-founded the AMP Training Method, combining physical training methodology with hands-on contemplative instruction. He continues to train Navy SEALs, Special Forces veterans, professional athletes, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel. Since 2021, his work with The Wisdom dojo has focused on post-psychedelic integration, where he developed an in-depth program using advanced traditional meditation techniques.

Bill serves as Lead Instructor and Training Supervisor at both The Wisdom dojo and Vajra Ocean. His user-friendly teaching style draws from his background as a bodybuilder and personal trainer, along with his passion for helping clients define and achieve their goals. His practical, interactive approach supports trainees in integrating their experiences through meditation and community.

Nancy holds a degree in Eastern Religions from Yale University and a master’s degree in contemplative psychology. She is a psychotherapist specializing in children, families, and seniors, and previously founded and managed an eight-bed assisted living and end-of-life care home in Colorado. She continues to advocate for senior rights to in-home hospice care and access to mental health services.

Nancy currently serves as a mediator in family, civil, and consumer disputes. She mentors new mediators, assists clients in District Court cases on the Big Island of Hawaii, and works both online and in person. She co-founded the Vajra Ocean Community Board and launched the weekly Community Sitting Practice.

With over forty years of Buddhist study and practice, Nancy facilitates meditation-based integration programs with an emphasis on long-term support and ongoing contemplative practice.

Jake is a certified meditation instructor, scientific researcher, and integration specialist who has taught meditation since 2015. He holds a degree in contemplative neuroscience from Colby College and has published research on meditation and psychedelics. He has conducted research with advanced meditators in India and Nepal and continues to contribute to neuroscience studies.

In his previous role at Mindbloom, Jake guided over 400 clients through post-treatment support. He also helped build operational infrastructure and authored training programs for new guides. He continues his work with an international Buddhist organization, coordinating events in Wisconsin.

Jake brings a grounded, informed coaching style to Vajra Ocean, supporting both individual clients and the broader community.

Integration Specialist

Max is a second-generation Tibetan Buddhist practitioner with over sixteen years of meditation practice and study.

He has a strong interest in Buddhist philosophy and logic and has participated extensively in study programs and retreats. Professionally trained as a sound recordist, he also supports the audiovisual recording and preservation of meditation teachings within his community.

In 2023, he became certified to teach Fundamentals of Meditation. Max supports the team by applying traditional Buddhist philosophy to modern integration practice and is developing study programs to support daily meditation.

Max also supports practitioners in long-term practice settings. He has completed over five 100-day retreats, where he continues to hone his skills.

Integration is strenghtened through shared experience. Meet the inaugural members of our board who foster community connection and friendship within our cirtcle of support.