Lora Matz, MA, LICSW
Lora began working with PrairieCare in 2008 to develop the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. She helped build a program over the course of two years boasting 3 established tracks for patients that are full each day. Much of the success of the program is credited to Lora’s expertise and outstanding clinical abilities. She then helped onboard new staff by providing orientation and clinical coaching.
Lora is an internationally known health and wellness expert in the practices of Integrative Medicine. She has a rich background as a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer and consultant who has worked for many years in the areas of mind-body medicine and transpersonal development. Lora is a senior faculty member with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington, DC and teaches and facilitates training groups in the Professional Training Programs in Mind-Body Medicine, The Global Healing Trauma Initiative, Healing the Wounds of War International Program, and CancerGuides.® She is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, Health Coaching Program, and Saybrook University.
Lora has extensive experience working with trauma suffered by children and adults in a variety of settings, including post 9/11, post Hurricane Katrina, the Middle East and Haiti. She led a team of professionals who responded to the trauma experienced by children who were on a school bus when the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis.
Lora incorporates imagery, breath work, meditation, and transpersonal development into her work as well as the CMBM model of assisting groups. She created a curriculum for teaching inner city pre-school teachers and their students stress reduction techniques and the principles of emotional intelligence.
Lora began working with PrairieCare in 2008 to develop the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. She helped build a program over the course of two years boasting 3 established tracks for patients that are full each day. Much of the success of the program is credited to Lora’s expertise and outstanding clinical abilities. She then helped onboard new staff by providing orientation and clinical coaching.
Lora is an internationally known health and wellness expert in the practices of Integrative Medicine. She has a rich background as a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer and consultant who has worked for many years in the areas of mind-body medicine and transpersonal development. Lora is a senior faculty member with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington, DC and teaches and facilitates training groups in the Professional Training Programs in Mind-Body Medicine, The Global Healing Trauma Initiative, Healing the Wounds of War International Program, and CancerGuides.® She is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, Health Coaching Program, and Saybrook University.
Lora has extensive experience working with trauma suffered by children and adults in a variety of settings, including post 9/11, post Hurricane Katrina, the Middle East and Haiti. She led a team of professionals who responded to the trauma experienced by children who were on a school bus when the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis.
Lora incorporates imagery, breath work, meditation, and transpersonal development into her work as well as the CMBM model of assisting groups. She created a curriculum for teaching inner city pre-school teachers and their students stress reduction techniques and the principles of emotional intelligence.
Todd Archbold, LSW, MBA
Todd started his career as a social worker, consultant, and health care executive. He began his career as a school counselor and social worker in Minnesota public schools. In 2006 he transitioned his passion to the mental health care treatment setting. Todd has experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including health care, education, and recreation/sports.
After earning his MBA in 2009, he began spearheading development efforts to to expand mental health services by creating new programs, strengthening community partnerships, and focusing energy on community outreach and educational initiatives. These efforts have included the clinical and operational design and launch of numerous programs including clinics, hospitals, integrated care models, consultation programs, residential services, and intensive outpatient programs.
Todd has helped in new business ventures both private and non-profit, including authoring business plans, leadership structures, and financial modeling. He has served as a key consultant to several other organizations in Minnesota, California, United Kingdom and the European Union. His interest in education and technology has helped to drive innovation and the promotion of evidence-based practices through avid market and clinical research.
Todd has been a part of several award-winning projects including recognitions for architectural design, innovations in patient care, new health initiatives, and community outreach. He was honored in 2011 with the Patriot Award from the US Dept of Defense, in 2012 with the Leadership Award from PrairieCare, and in 2015 as an Emerging Leader from Minnesota Business Magazine. In 2019 Todd was honored as the Minnesota State University, Mankato Dept of Social Work Alumna of the Year.
Todd started his career as a social worker, consultant, and health care executive. He began his career as a school counselor and social worker in Minnesota public schools. In 2006 he transitioned his passion to the mental health care treatment setting. Todd has experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including health care, education, and recreation/sports.
After earning his MBA in 2009, he began spearheading development efforts to to expand mental health services by creating new programs, strengthening community partnerships, and focusing energy on community outreach and educational initiatives. These efforts have included the clinical and operational design and launch of numerous programs including clinics, hospitals, integrated care models, consultation programs, residential services, and intensive outpatient programs.
Todd has helped in new business ventures both private and non-profit, including authoring business plans, leadership structures, and financial modeling. He has served as a key consultant to several other organizations in Minnesota, California, United Kingdom and the European Union. His interest in education and technology has helped to drive innovation and the promotion of evidence-based practices through avid market and clinical research.
Todd has been a part of several award-winning projects including recognitions for architectural design, innovations in patient care, new health initiatives, and community outreach. He was honored in 2011 with the Patriot Award from the US Dept of Defense, in 2012 with the Leadership Award from PrairieCare, and in 2015 as an Emerging Leader from Minnesota Business Magazine. In 2019 Todd was honored as the Minnesota State University, Mankato Dept of Social Work Alumna of the Year.