"Donna C. Cerio's work as founder, developer and 20 year director of the Holistic Health Program has changed the face of OPERS. Students, faculty, staff and Santa Cruz community members have experienced elevated mental and physical health through her innovative and progressive work."

Dan Wood
Executive Director
Office of Physical Education
Recreation & Sports
University of California, Santa Cruz
1999

"As founder of the Holistic Health Certificate program at UC Santa Cruz, Donna has educated and motivated hundreds of students and staff members. She is a highly skilled master teacher with a wealth of knowledge in alternative health care. Her commitment to excellence and professional integrity has provided a major contribution to the increased awareness and legitimacy of the Holistic Health Care profession."

Karol Fabrizio
Head of Recreation
University of California, Santa Cruz
2000

Laguna Honda Hospital

"Towards a Partnership between Conventional & Alternative Health was extremely well received, professionally delivered, and fascinating in its content. I highly recommend Ms. Cerio's talk to other hospitals and clinics interested in exploring this topic."

Victoria Behrman, MD
Director, Physician Education Program
Laguna Honda Hospital
2001

"Intentional Touch™ - Practical Hands-on for Arthritis was well received by our medical staff. Ms. Cerio is clearly knowledgeable about her subject and a highly skilled communicator and teacher. The evaluations were universally enthusiastic and many of our staff felt that they were given an important new tool for helping patients with chronic arthritis."

Victoria Behrman, MD
Director, Physician Education Program
Laguna Honda Hospital
2001