David received his spiritual direction training at the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation. He also has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Minnesota. A former Benedictine monk, his training and interests include key components of Benedictine spirituality: lectio divina, centering prayer, the psalms, contemplative living, intentional communities, and environmental stewardship.

Other interests include men's spirituality, workplace spirituality, iconography, and life transitions. He is a member of a Christian contemplative community in St. Paul.

David especially enjoys leading a Contemplative Nature Retreat each fall and spring.

Other services:

David is a Basic Psych-K instructor.  See http://psych-k.com

Psych-K (psychology + kinesiology) is used for accelerated growth, integration, and balance. It is a mind-body-spirit balancing system that combines basic muscle testing (kinesiology) with questions that access the subconscious mind.  Many people have found this to be a simple, profound and exciting way to uncover self-sabotaging beliefs and to heal, balance, and redirect ourselves on all levels.

Healing Techniques and Meditation Movements: David is trained in a Chinese healing and meditation system called “Spring Forest Qigong”, which combines meditative movements with healing techniques.  He has also studied Kundalini Yoga, from which he developed Prayer-Yoga movements.