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About Us and The Sunnyside Foundation

Dedicated To:

The founder and architect of this program, Dorothy Gates, held a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and even more valuable, found life-extending benefits from personal use.  She truly lived the materials she taught.  May this Work be of service to others as it was intended…to bring enlightenment, fulfillment and joy to life!

The Sunnyside Foundation:  Many thanks to the Foundation teachers and board members who have worked to bring this information to you.

What brings people with such diverse backgrounds together to serve on a board? Successful use of this method and materials! As you read each bio, you will see that these programs are highly practical and can be applied to any situation in life .There is more…the audio downloads are a sampler. Your purchases and donations help us to publish more.

Candace Gates:

I am honored to lend my voice to the audio programs because this method and material have made such a difference in my life!  It helped me to remove the stress and negativity around learning making it easier to step up to the challenge of reinventing myself as relationships and work shifted over the years. Having a direct, simple way to change my own attitudes and behavior taught me how to work with the “cause” behind the “effect.” The “Persistence program” is my golden key for transforming intention into reality.

In the career building years, the method and materials were like having a speed boat and in the challenging times they were like a life raft. Now, they are a source of love, insight and inspiration that reach out to YOU, dear reader. Everything you have done has led you to this moment to read about this path of limitless self-discovery. I extend to you a smile, an invitation and best wishes for a fulfilling journey!

B.S. University of Illinois; M.Ed. University of Arizona. Work includes 30+ years teaching: speech therapist, author; Gifted Education teacher in public schools; instructor for community colleges; speech team coach; instructor for The Sunnyside Foundation; Clinical Hypnotherapist, member of International Board of Hypnotherapy; Director for Sunnyside Foundation and CEO of Presence of Mind, LLC.

Lola Graeme:

My husband and I took the Spectra Dynamics Seminar in 1973 and after a month of using the program we noticed our reaction to allergens was much less and we did not require shots to get thru the pollen season. When I came to the “Screen Door/Positive Emotional Control” session the technique relieved anxiety in handling confrontations. Most recently, this work has served me well with pain management. I use this material when I have dental work done. No more needles and I leave the office with a smile. I believe the sessions are like a bath for my fields and I use them daily to be refreshed and energized.

B.A. in Education; B. of Architecture University of Arizona, Member of the American Institute of Architects; Sunnyside Foundation Teen Program instructor and Graduate Continuum Coordinator. As an architect, she was on the team that designed the biosphere researchers’ living quarters for the year they were sealed within the Biosphere in Tucson. Lola serves on various boards in the community and as the Sunnyside Foundation Vice President.

John Hess:

My first benefit of working with these materials was in the arena of health.  For too many years, I found myself sick twice a year with what started as a sore throat and then became an ear infection.  Antibiotics were needed each time.  After hearing the founder of the program Dorothy Gates say “you have a right to health”, and working with these materials, I never experienced this illness again. I also found that the wisdom presented in the class along with understanding of how the mind worked brought about a change in my teaching that made it go from minimally successful to highly successful.  It was like a door had opened and many sparkling opportunities began to reveal themselves.

B.S. in Chemistry,  B.S. and Master’s in Secondary Education University of Arizona. Chemistry and physics teacher in the Tucson Unified School District for 33 years.1990 “Arizona Science Teacher of the Year, nominated for “Teacher of the Year” in 1996. He owned and operated Hess Home Inspection. Since 1981 John has been a Progressive Spectra Dynamics certified instructor, materials researcher and developer for classes and the website.

Rose Maiers Norman:

I have integrated Spectra Dynamics materials into every part of my life by using this method on a daily basis since 1979. I have used these materials to reduce extreme stress in both my professional and my personal life. And I attribute my professional success, my excellent health and my financial security to Spectra. Since 2003 I have served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Sunnyside Foundation. Among my many projects for the Foundation, I recently keyed and edited the first draft of Dr. Dorothy Gates’ yet-to-be- published manuscript about Spectra Dynamics, the seminar from which these materials are drawn.

B.A. from College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph Minnesota; University of Arizona. Professional contracts manager for the U.S. Army for 25 years, mentor for U.S. Army civilians. Worked with various Defense contractors. First female promoted to GS-14 at Fort Huachuca, breaking the glass ceiling. Rose endowed the College of Saint Benedict with the Maiers, Bianco, Gates Scholarship.

Diane Winslow:

I used the sessions (now audio downloads) from Spectra Dynamics (original seminar) to work successfully to alleviate grief. I was able to memorize and concentrate at a highly skilled level as a storyteller with the use of these  materials. Currently I write and use healing meditations in my prayer practice. When I came to the southwest, I was so sad and unhappy after 2 personal losses, and with the help of these materials I have been able to turn it all around. It’s been a really great ride!

B.A. in Spanish University of Illinois, 5th year at Cal.State Long Beach. Elementary Education Endorsement from University of Phoenix. Diane is the owner of Dreams Unlimited Storytelling Service.

The Musician: Pete Fine

Pete Fine is an extraordinarily gifted international musician, composer and orchestrator.  Several of his works have been performed by the Southern Arizona Symphony and Catalina Chamber Orchestra, including Landscapes for Orchestra, Symphony for String Orchestra, Universes Eternal (a suite for 12-string guitar, two vocal soloists and orchestra) as well as two Concerti for Electric Guitar, the most recent having been performed in Natal, Brazil in 2016. In addition he has recorded two String Quartets with members of the Tucson Symphony.

Pete’s original symphonic-style composition, “Joy To The Light Within,” is the background music for all of the audio programs.  In addition to composing he did each vocal/music mix. His musically sculpted moods are artistically arranged to carry the listener along on an inner journey. Hearing the same music should help you to relax easier, faster and go deeper. Happy listening!  You can read about and hear more of his his work at: www.petefine.com