FireTenders Core Council
Timothy Tillman
Timothy is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Hakomi Trainer, Meditation Teacher, and Founder of the FireTenders Men’s Movement with over 25 years experience in his field. He holds a B.S. in physical therapy and an M.A. in clinical and somatic psychology and draws on his years of personal and professional experience to provide a fresh mindfulness-based and embodied approach, guiding individuals toward self-inquiry and freedom.
Damian Gallagher
Damian Gallagher loves working with people and exploring what is available in every moment. He is driven by his desire for connected and meaningful relationships and supporting others in their own exploration of relating. He has over 8 years experience in leading Relational Work and facilitation. Damian’s private practice as a Somatic Practitioner focuses on personal growth and emotional processing. In FireTenders, he holds the role Membership Director and FireTenders lead facilitator. He is the Founder of The Circling SpaceShip (thecirclingspaceship.com) and as a lead trainer at the Connection Institute, he teaches facilitation skill building with a focus on Circling. Damian takes private clients as a Facilitation Coach and as a Somatic Practitioner. He uses his skills from Circling and Hakomi (a mindfulness based form of psychotherapy) to help build a container for deep listening and transformation. Work with Damian 1:1
Edmund Knighton
EDMUND KNIGHTON, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering optimal human development. Formerly the President of Meristem, a comprehensive 24/7 program aiding diverse youth in launching successful careers, college pursuits, and meaningful relationships, he oversaw a staff of 60. With a rich background, he served as the President of Rudolf Steiner College, focusing on transformative adult education and the spiritual destiny of America through art, spiritual study, and meditative practices. Dr. Knighton's extensive career includes professorship and department chair roles at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and The Chicago School, where he led 60 professors in somatic and pre and perinatal disciplines. Certified in various modalities such as Yoga, Spacial Dynamics, Ropes Course, and Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, he brings a holistic perspective to his work. With 35 years of experience as an educator across clinical psychology schools, Waldorf Schools K-12, and training institutes, he continues to serve as a consultant for organizations focused on child development. Dr. Knighton passionately guides individuals, couples, families, communities, and organizations in manifesting their dreams through a practical process grounded in embodied mindful soul practices, drawing from a diverse array of influences accumulated over 38 years.
Jordan Santoni
Jordan Santoni is a FireTenders Core Council Member and Facilitator, Certified Facilitator Candidate for “The Work”, Leadership Coach and a Conscious Business Consultant with a commitment to supporting himself and other men in showing up and growing up to life and to our own unique genius.
Daniel Hoffman
Dan practices psychology and internal martial arts, as well as kindness. He has worked in past lives as a landscaper, massage therapist, nature/adventure therapist, meditation teacher, and in substance use treatment. He received his PhD is in clinical somatic psychology, where he wrote his dissertation on healing trauma through engaging the body, mind, and nervous system together to create change. He helps people to love themselves, occupy their bodies, find their power and voice, and kill the stories that keep them from living their real lives.
Sarkis Love
Sarkis is trained in Somatic Psychotherapy (The Hakomi Institute), Hands-on Energy Healing (The Barbara Brennan School of Healing), and has a B.A. in Psychology.
He has studied many Communication and Authentic Relating modalities such as Nonviolent Communication, T-Group, and Circling, and is Co-Founder of a Circling training called The Circling Spaceship (www.TheCirclingSpaceship.com).
He is a deep practitioner of the movement and meditation arts, and has been involved with Mens work since 1999.
Sarkis maintains a basic orientation toward kindness, play, authenticity, and truth. You can find out more on his website and work with Sarkis 1:1: www.sarkisintuitive.com.