Karen Mascari -
Founder of be.here.now. A Center for Mindfulness
Certified Mindfulness Instructor,
Master Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Informed Professional, Speaker, Educator, Consultant
Karen is a certified Mindfulness Instructor who received her training through Mindful Schools. She is also a Trauma Informed Professional where she received training at the Center for Adolescent Studies. Karen is a NJ certified Educator with a degree in Elementary Education Prek-8. Karen has taught educators around the country mindfulness practices. She is a national presenter. Karen has 26 years teaching experience. She has worked with all grades level teaching them the practice of mindfulness. Karen is also a gifted specialist as well. Karen's course work includes: mindful communication, the foundations of mindfulness, dealing with difficult emotions, mindful play, yoga and the young child, mindfulness for adults, MBSR. Karen is also a Master Reiki Practionier.
Karen also is a loving wife and mother to three children. Karen's oldest son, Vincent is serving in the US Airforce. Her middle son, Carlos was adopted from Guatemala when he was younger. And her youngest child, Faith was adopted from South Korea. Karen and Joe are raising their children in Glen Rock, NJ along with their adorable bulldog, Nina. Karen opened up be.here.now A Center for Mindfulness in July 2021. Her classes are sold out every week and people are eager to learn mindfulness practices taught at the center!
Karen also is a loving wife and mother to three children. Karen's oldest son, Vincent is serving in the US Airforce. Her middle son, Carlos was adopted from Guatemala when he was younger. And her youngest child, Faith was adopted from South Korea. Karen and Joe are raising their children in Glen Rock, NJ along with their adorable bulldog, Nina. Karen opened up be.here.now A Center for Mindfulness in July 2021. Her classes are sold out every week and people are eager to learn mindfulness practices taught at the center!
Fran Centrella
be.here.now. Mindfulness Instructor
We are thrilled to have Fran Centrella on staff with us! Fran has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Mindfulness Instructor with be.here.now. She currently works with high school students who are on the spectrum. She has two children, one who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 16 months and is currently 21 years old and her daughter who is 19 attending Drew University. Her passion is to help other moms who have children with special needs. Fran leads the Women's Circle for moms who have children with special needs. Fran's dedication to the practice is outstanding and her love for learning is a gift to all of our clients!
Lulu Orrok
Sound Healer
We are blessed to have Lulu at our studio! Lulu started taking classes at be.here.now and immediately became a member of the community! Lulu is a certified Intuitive Sound Healer who received her training through Sanctuary Den Wellness. She is a holistic momma who is on an evolving journey moving through life with positive energy, love & sunshine. This most recent certification adds to her foundation as an instructor with prior training in Kundalini Yoga, Children's Yoga, and Breath Work. She was drawn to Sound Bowls for its vibrational healing, balance and inner peace that one feels after leaving a class. She sets her intention in leading her class using crystal bowls to offer positive effects including Calm, Spiritual Rebalance, Opened and Peaceful Heart, Release of Negative Energy, Decrease in Anxiety, and an overall feeling of Inner Balance.