Elevate & Empower
Wellness Summit
2025 Presenters
16 Iyar 5785 | May 14, 2025 | West Bloomfield
Sarah Raskin
Shlucha, Co-Director – Chabad of Côte Saint-Luc, Montreal
Sarah Raskin is the co-founder and director of Beth Chabad CSL, a prominent Chabad center in Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec. Together with her husband Rabbi Mendel Raskin, she has led the organization since 1986, providing Jewish education and programming for all ages. Sarah plays a significant role in promoting Jewish awareness and education in her community and beyond. She is known for her sought-after classes, one-on-one counseling, and mentorship. She dedicates much of her time to training and guiding local leaders who serve as Jewish role models, including camp counselors and adult volunteers.
She is especially passionate about Taharas Hamishpacha and supporting Jewish families in building strong, happy marriages. Sarah is a devoted and impactful kallah teacher and mentor, offering guidance to many couples and individuals.
(514) 485-7221
Miriam Alter
RDN, Health Coach – Private Practice
Miriam Alter is a Registered Dietitian and Health Coach in Southfield, MI. She specializes in weight management, PCOS, and wellness, and also supports parents with healthy family feeding strategies. Miriam uses a patient-centered, transformational approach to help clients thrive and cultivate their best selves through nutrition.
accessiblenutrition.ma@gmail.com / (323) 684-1234
Feiga Bowick
LMSW, CDP – PARC Home Health and Hospice
Feiga Bowick is a licensed geriatric social worker at PARC Home Health and Hospice. She supports patients and families with end-of-life care, counseling, and advocacy. Feiga is also active in community outreach and relationship-building to enhance awareness and support for those navigating serious illness.
feigab@parchcare.com / (248) 252-4608
Laurie Leeb
MA, RD, IMH-E, Certified PLAY Project Consultant – Private Practice
Laurie Leeb partners with families to support healthy early childhood development from birth to age five. Her work focuses on nurturing the parent-child relationship and helping parents understand developmental milestones across all domains—communication, motor, emotional, and social.
lauriekleeb@gmail.com / (248) 330-0309
Michelle Mintz
OTRL – Inner Connections Women
Michelle Mintz is an occupational therapist specializing in women’s health. She focuses on pelvic floor therapy and offers coaching for women navigating menopause. Michelle supports women in achieving physical wellness and empowerment throughout their life transitions.
michelle@innerconnectionswomen.com / (248) 318-6654
Gayle Taub
Health & Wellness Coach, Master Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer – Gazelle Health, LLC
Gayle Taub helps individuals make meaningful life changes through personalized coaching in nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, healthy habits, and practical strategies to improve how people eat, move, and think.
gayle@coachgayle.com / (248) 885-1400
Ilene Tinman
LMSW – Jewish Family Service Metro Detroit
Ilene Tinman is Director of Youth & School-Based Services at JFS, where she oversees social workers in local day schools. She also maintains a private practice focused on supporting children and coaching parents to foster emotional growth and resilience.
itinman@jfsdetroit.org / (248) 592-2664
Jessica Triest, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician – Self-employed
Dr. Jessica Triest is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with experience in acute care for both adults and children. She also speaks about the personal and professional balance of life as a doctor and observant Jewish mother.
jessicatriest@gmail.com / (248) 320-4728
Kayla Wayntraub
LMSW – River Oaks Psychology
Kayla Wayntraub is a therapist working with teens and adults, especially passionate about supporting teenage girls. Her client-centered approach incorporates DBT principles to promote emotional regulation, confidence, and healthy coping strategies.
kwayntraub@gmail.com / (646) 467-1807
Sara Yaari-Lebovic
CNM, BSN, PMH-C – Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Sara Yaari-Lebovic is a Certified Nurse Midwife with a specialty in perinatal mental health. She is part of Henry Ford's POST program, providing holistic care for pregnant and postpartum women, with a focus on emotional and mental well-being.
saramyaari@gmail.com / (248) 227-2714
Rina Hennes Sabes
LMSW, PMH-C – Jewish Family Service
Rina Sabes is a licensed clinical social worker focusing on pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility-related mental health. At JFS, she runs support groups and offers therapy for perinatal women and older adults. Her specialties include mindfulness, intuitive eating, and stress management.
rsabes@jfsdetroit.org / (248) 798-5152
Laura Smuts
CNM, PMH-C – Henry Ford Health
Laura Smuts is a Certified Nurse Midwife at Henry Ford Health, offering care across a woman’s lifespan. She is certified in perinatal mental health and works with the POST program to support women through the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
laurajsmuts@gmail.com / (248) 514-0915