Gateways to Transformation

Peter Amato’s life has been one of transformation, growth and change. His initial career operating a family chain of automotive companies created an astute business acumen and subsequent wealth at an early age. But, money and material luxuries were not ultimately sustaining and Peter’s inner desire to answer life’s bigger questions led him to study with some of the biggest names in the consciousness movement including: Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil and Zen master and Nobel Peace prize nominee, Thich Nhat Hanh – to name just a few.

Inspired by his own personal growth and the realization that the North America needed a new model for healthcare, Peter became founder and president of a set of integrated companies focus on personal and corporate well being. 

LEADER: Inner Harmony Wellness Centers
After a decade of operations the Inner Harmony Wellness Centers continue to roll out bi-coastal and Peter is recognized as a world-leader and pioneer in the emerging field of integrative medicine. The Inner Harmony Wellness Centers across the country are devoted to delivering a whole person, whole care, health and wellness model that combines the best of conventional medicine with alternative modalities such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, biofeedback, nutritional assessments and counseling.

TEACHER: Transpersonal Coach and Spiritual Transformer
With a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology, Peter work goes beyond traditional health and wellness body therapies.  Peter strives to help his private clients understand their body-mind connection while encouraging them to embrace the spiritual dimension of their lives. Interpreting, living and integrating this spiritual realm into daily life continue to be Peter’s strongest and most enduring passion.

EDUCATOR: Inner Harmony Approach to Integral Education
Peter’s work in the educational arena has been wide spread. He has worked closely with the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control. He designed and instituted a holistic cancer care program using alternative modalities that proven beneficial to cancer patients.

In addition, as the co-founder and chair of the National Integrative Medicine Council with Andrew Weil, M.D. Amato has worked with the Department of Education to deliver a stress reduction program for elementary school children in the Scranton School District. These program-helped children learn how to alleviate of stress, increase their ability to focus, reduced aggression and increased joy in learning.

AUTHOR: Metaphysical And Inspirational Writing
Peter co-authored a book with a tremendous group of healers called “A Blessing in Disguise: 39 Life Lessons from Today's Greatest Teachers” written by Andrea Joy Cohen, M.D.

Described by “Year to Live” author Stephen Levine as “a magnificent manual for receiving grace,” the Los Angeles Times Best Seller details the personal stories of today’s greatest luminaries and their most challenging experiences. It also describes how even the most trying situations eventually allow for inner peace, strengthened faith and a deeper understanding of life. Peter’s chapter in the book’s Spirituality section is succinctly entitled “To Be Happy.”

Peter also co-authored the book, “Leadership Moments: Turning Points That Changed Lives and Organizations.” Published in 2006, the book’s ten contributing authors each took a major leap in their lifetime despite personal risks and odds that defied success.
Today, Peter is working on his next book “The Only Way Out Is In”, a book that addresses global addictions and how to heal and reintegrate your life experience given these current perspectives.

SPEAKER, LECTURER
Peter is an international lecturer and presenter that travel extensively around the world and offers his voice on such topics as consciousness and culture, personal growth, engaged spiritual for businesses and the Inner Harmony Approach to Extraordinary Leadership. 

CONSULTANT: Inner Harmony Group – Corporate Wellness
Peter’s work goes far beyond private coaching.  For over a decade, Peter has worked as a transformational consultant with organizations and groups in four key areas: education, health care, recovery and addiction. Peter’s unique Inner Harmony Approach is packaged into workshops, wellness programs and retreats. In addition, Peter and the Inner Harmony Group are also serving as consultants on the business model for the Deep Lake project near Battle Creek, Michigan. This project is a combination of destination resort and spa, integrated wellness center, and residential community.

RETREAT FACILITATOR: Harmony Mountain Spa and Retreat
Helping individuals move beyond their comfort zones and cultivate a deep personal transformation in their lives often requires a serene environment, away from the chaos of everyday life.  Peter’s Harmony Mountain Spa and Retreat location is designed to offer the peace and tranquility needed for individuals to leave their daily concerns behind and focus on their own inner work through meditation, yoga, body-work and deep discussion.

VOLUNTEER
Although is plate is more than full, Peter still finds time to give back. He volunteers his time as a meditation instructor in the Pennsylvania State Correctional System and has received a Distinguished Service Award from the State . In the area of substance abuse rehabilitation centers, he has fostered the development of programs for adults and adolescents that successfully employ integrative medicine techniques.
Gateways to Transformation

CONTACTS
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EDUCATION

• Graduate, Scranton Central High School
• Degreed through Keystone Junior College and the University of Scranton in marketing and business administration.
• Continues doctorate studies in the natural health sciences field through Westbrook University.
• Studied with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
• Student of Zen Master Thich Nat Hahn.
• Certified primordial sound meditation instruction