A newly-transplanted resident of Chicago, Thomas A. Hensel
was recently named as Managing Director of the Fine & Performing Arts Center of
Moraine Valley Community College
in Palos Hills, IL. In Chicago, Tommy recently
served as President of the Rotary Club of Moraine Valley. He is also a
member of the board of directors of the National Concierge Association - Chicago
Chapter.
Tommy was formerly an 11-year resident of the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. He also works as an actor, director, singer and cabaret artist as well as a spiritual coach and counselor, and hands-on healer. He has worked with hundreds of people both privately and in workshops to transform their lives using the techniques described in his book Invisible Armor: Protecting Your Personal Energy. He is also one of the creators and teachers of the Wei Chi Healing™ system of hands-on healing.
Tommy holds a B.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Music from Florida State University, an M.A. in Theatre from the University of South Carolina. He is the author of the book Invisible Armor: Protecting Your Personal Energy and the accompanying CD Creating Your Invisible Armor. He is also the co-author of three audio tapes Prosperity & Manifestation, The Lost Steps of Reiki: Transforming An Ancient Healing Art and The Channeled Teachings of Simon Peter, as well as two books The Lost Steps of Reiki: The Channeled Teachings of Wei Chi and Experiment Earth: Journey Back To The Beginning. He maintains a heavy schedule of traveling, speaking and lecturing both nationally and internationally.
Tommy, a native of Columbia, SC, began his career in the performing arts. He has worked for over 25 years as a professional actor, singer, stage manager and director, eventually serving as the founding artistic director of the Harrisburg (PA) Shakespeare Festival. He has extensive experience in the non-profit world as administrator and board member. Hensel served on the organizational team for the Pennsylvania Festivals & Events Association, and was one of the original officers of Central Pennsylvania Theatres. He also worked as the Executive Director of Very Special Arts Pennsylvania and served as an arts advocate on the state and national levels, successfully lobbying the Pennsylvania delegations in Harrisburg and Washington, DC.
Tommy recently became a food blogger in Chicago. His insights on solo dining can be found at Table For One, Please and at The Local Tourist.
To view Tommy's theatrical resume or to see photos of his theatrical work, please follow the links below:
