MarkLeitzel, M.A is a licensed psychotherapist and is the co-founder of Two Rivers Center for Holistic Counseling and Healing Arts and the Center for Professional Excellence and Personal Mastery.  Mark draws on over 35 years of experience in music and spirituality and over 20 years in psychology and business to bring practical insight and effective avenues for change to the people that participate in Two Rivers’ programs.  After a successful career in music Mark expanded on his interests in the field of health care and attained a Masters degree in Transpersonal Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.  He has since developed and implemented intensive family therapy programs, managed teams in both clinical and administrative spheres, and consults regularly with agencies and professionals regarding team approaches to effective health care.

Mark’s vision is to integrate the principles and practices of Aikido into Two Rivers’ programs for the purpose of clients and health care teams embodying their fullest personal and professional potential.

Mark also continues his musical career as the principal horn of the Glacier Symphony and maintains a studio for the development of superior musical performance.  Mark lives in the Flathead Valley with his wife Leigh and enjoys kayaking, skiing, Aikido, and family walks with their dog Buddhi.

Leigh Schickendantz, M.A

is a licensed psychotherapist and is the co-founder of Two Rivers Center for Holistic Counseling and Healing Arts and the Center for Professional Excellence and Personal Mastery.  She holds a Masters degree from John F. Kennedy University www.jfku.edu in Holistic and Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Somatics and Contemplative Spiritual disciplines. Additional certifications include certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and MSOTA clinical member.  Drawing on over 35 years of movement disciplines, Leigh has uniquely integrated her training and experience in both sports and psychology to bring powerful and transformative practices to those who are working toward their highest potential.  She has over two decades in clinical practice and has designed and implemented effective and ongoing programs for youth, families, and inter-agency team development.  Leigh also continues to provide individual and group consultation on life mastery and personal leadership.

Her vision includes creating elegant, effective training programs for individuals, teams, and organizations while her approach focuses on integrity, dignity, personal accountability and positive outcomes. Her commitment is to guide others in living a life of professional excellence and personal mastery while seeing the sacred in the ordinary. Leigh is a Montana native and lives in the Flathead Valley.