Essentially this is a combination blog site, journal and information site about me, Dave Scratch and all that interests me or that I wish to share with the world….what is truly important. I am an educator, practitioner, theorist and visionary. There are many things that I wish to share to help someone attain better quality of life. There are many current events and issues about our future, the prospects of future generations and the future of the planet, in accordance to the way in which we choose to live our lives, that I think should be illuminated. Yes, I am one who insists we need to “go Greener”.

I was not as I AM now, nor will I be the same next year. I see live as an ever evolving, dynamic interaction with others and with nature. My attachment to nature came early and easily as we grew up just a short walk from a Historical Conservationist Visionary’s Legacy, Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, at the out-skirts of Kingsville. Ontario.

I have always been attached to a diverse “expression” of self…in athletics, music and “teaching”. I had begun a journey of helping others, at the age of 19, as wilderness guide and church youth leader. This lead to 5 years working in Adolescent Mental Health…at the same time touring on week-ends in Gospel Music Groups which included, Lost and Found Department, Gospel Road and Gospel Express. I have continued with various expressions of music through “Happiness Express” (a children’s performance trio, like Sharon, Lois and Bram) Later Music Express…and now with the Fanshawe London Chorus.

The “Path of Healer” lead me into Nursing in 1983. My “blended career” of fitness and health care lead to positions in Cardiac Rehab and Corporate Wellness Programs. Opening the “Cardiofit Wellness Centre” in Tecumseh Ontario, inspired by the Model of Preventive Cardiology of Dr. Dean Ornish. Having studied and instructed Tai Chi since 1985, it was a natural to return to study and integrate Yoga practices from then on. Much of what I have done is integrate the teachings of Yoga Philosophy with studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong and Tai Chi. I have also formally trained in the Martial Arts of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido.

Athletic involvement has been extensive with most of the common, track and field, soccer, baseball and hockey. Greco-roman wrestling was a passion in High School. Returning to running in my thirties I would proceed on to do multiple marathons and triathlon’s, including the Ironman Distance.

What evolved was a west meets east philosophy for living. With study, comes the “natural” recognition that we are all connected and should all desire to live peaceful, and greener…for our own sakes, but moreso, for future generations. I continue my inquiry into heritage that includes First Nation, and am quite intrigued but what seems to be parallel lifeways to the east. My destiny was to continue on this journey of discovery of wholeness, healing, health and well-being, and to be a teacher, practitioner and facilitator of pathways to a peaceful, passionate, purposeful and pain free life.

So, stay tuned daily, weekly at the very least,…but more important, become engaged in the many streams of thought and sharing that you will find on this site. I am determined to leave a legacy, I hope you are to. If you would like some of my insight, philosophy or theory of what is the best approaches to live life to the fullest while making a more positive than negative impact on the lives of others, and our planet, please comment, blog, or contribute the way that you see things. I trust we can engage in respectful and non-exploitive dialogue for solutions toward the enhancement and enrichment of the lives of others and in turn discover the secret in which we can truly enrich our own lives and enjoy optimal wellness.

BE well,

Dave