OUR STORY
How We Began and Where We're Headed
When two creative, passionate, entrepreneurial social workers join forces, anything is possible! Having both had significant life events that set us on our spiritual path and significant people in our life who brought new ideas that resonated and spurred our growth, Jo and Chelsea have been evolving together, personally, professionally, and spiritually for over 15 years. We have both worked to take the lesson each experience could offer and have developed a shared commitment to healing our hearts, trying to live our best life, and working to leave this world better than we found it. After having had the privilege to lead workshops and do healing work alongside some of our closest friends and colleagues, we've decided to take the next step on our journey together and develop Beauty Way to both continue our growth and support others in doing the same. We are excited to take bring a holistic approach to serving our clients, friends, and community.
Meet the Team
Executive Director
Counselor | Coach | Healer | Consultant | Facilitator
Chelsea Ambrose, LCSW
Chelsea Ambrose is a creative clinical social worker, coach, executive leader, and heartfelt spiritual being. Having received her Master of Social Work degree from Boston College, Chelsea has spent her career doing counseling, coaching, leadership, and all forms of community service.
Clinically Chelsea specializes in a inclusive, holistic, strengths-based approach to developing resilience following loss and significant life transitions. She has extensive experience working with clients impacted by grief, trauma, mood disorders, LGBTQ+ and women's issues, and spiritual exploration. She is trained in trauma-based interventions including EMDR and mindfulness based approaches.
Chelsea also has 10+ years of experience in senior and executive leadership positions. She has experience developing and mentoring leaders, forming collaborative partnerships, change readiness, project planning, strategic planning, and program development.
Chelsea was drawn to her spiritual growth and alternative medicine at an early age. At 14 she took her first classes in Reiki and acupressure. Since then Chelsea has practiced multiple forms of healing energy work, and is now a Reiki Master and a Certified Sound Healer. She has studied Native American and Tibetan Bon teachings for over 20 years. Child of Blue Star (Chelsea's Native name) is honored to be a Native America Ceremonial Pipe Carrier. Pipe ceremony is a form of prayer used to help those connect with Spirit as part of their healing journey.
Chelsea is committed to living a life of service and developing strong collaborative partnerships that enhance our community and allow others to find beauty within.
Deputy Director
Counselor | Coach | Course Developer & Facilitator
JoAnn Morse-Clough, LCSW-R
After receiving her Bachelors in Social Work from Lock Haven State College, JoAnn worked as a social welfare examiner and caseworker in Children’s Services through Steuben County Dept of Social Services and a medical social worker at St Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. In 1983 JoAnn obtained her Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. Since graduation she has had a variety of employment opportunities in the fields of health/mental health. These experiences included inpatient social work at Elmira Psychiatric Center and Director of Social Work at Corning Hospital. JoAnn was also the clinical coordinator for the eating disorder program at the Nutrition Clinic in Elmira, NY. Jo Ann has maintained a private practice for over 33 years.
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Despite having amazing opportunities in the field of social work, there was always something missing, a spiritual side that needed to be explored and developed. Many years ago I received the book Many Lives Many Masters and my spiritual journey began. In 1993 I began 7 years of life changing training in the field of energy work with renowned healer Rosalyn Bruyere. It was during this time that I began to explore channeling. This has become an important part of my purpose and have cultivated the relationship with spirits guides to assist others in their personal and spiritual growth.
Also during this time was my first exposure to Native American teachings. To say any of these is life changing is an understatement. Lessons learned helped to heal the past and offer direction for the present and future. My native name, Amethyst Dancing Crow meant connecting with the worlds and supported my channeling journey.
The creation of Beauty Way is so exciting because it allows me the chance to integrate my spiritual and professional paths to help others heal, grow and become our best selves.
Strategic Partner
Course Developer & Facilitator
Peg Davis, MS CRT
Peg Davis, BA, MS, CRT, is a Holistic Counselor, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mentor Coach.
She is also a Reiki Master Teacher, certified practitioner of HeartMath Institute Coherence Breathing, EFT Energy Psychology, Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment, IBRT
Regression Therapist; and has been a Louise Hay Teacher since 1996.
“I am healthy, happy and whole.” Waking up inspired, feeling you live in a friendly world, experiencing fulfillment at the end of the day…how to get that?
You can learn ultimate ways of connecting to and balancing your body, mind and emotions--and tapping into the innate joy and sense of wellbeing that is your natural state.
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As stresses accumulate--fatigue, anxiety, imbalance, unrest and unhappiness overshadow our natural vitality. Healing involves moving toward wholeness. Using Energy Psychology and other modalities that masterfully blend Eastern medicine and Western science, Peg can help you successfully create positive change in old, learned patterns of thinking and feeling that inhibit your life and relationships.
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Peg’s mentor approach leads you toward wholeness, gently dissolving limiting thoughts, learning new ways of intentionally expressing who you are. Life will become more joyful as you experience more humor, vitality, organization, self acceptance, creativity, flexibility, intuitive understanding and clarity of thought.
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Clients come to Peg to
~bring balance to health and habits
~improve creativity, focus and intuitive ability
~understand the messages of emotions
~connect and communicate with their body
~manage feelings
~reduce stress
~navigate life transitions
~strengthen clarity and vision for personal happiness
~feel ease and peace of mind
~create an intentional life
~discover innate personality preferences to better
understand and accept themselves and others
I began my private practice in 1995, with a basic philosophy providing the framework for all that I do, in my personal life and assisting clients…self love and self acceptance are essential to personal happiness.
Though each of us must find our own path to that state of wellbeing, I meet you where you are and lend a hand.
I am a mentor coach because I have such appreciation for the mentors who have offered their skills and wisdom to me so generously throughout these last three decades. Teachers, trainers, colleagues have shared their knowledge, experience and time with open hearts so I could become a better teacher.
My vision for assisting students and clients is to be a mentor to each and every one, with the grace and wisdom extended to me--fostering their ability to apply new skills and awareness to their life experience and relationships.
Strategic Partner
Course Developer & Facilitator
Tali Sutton
Tali Sutton is the full-time CEO at CareFirstNY and a Course Developer and Facilitator at Beauty Way. With experience in Human Resources, Operations, People and Culture, Finance, and Administration, she has a strong foundation in all aspects of leadership development and coaching.
Tali is committed to helping organizations develop vision and improve culture. Through inspiring and aligning staff to the mission and strategic goals of the organization she helps leaders focus in the areas of communication, consistency, and connection.
Tali is passionate about contributing to local communities through volunteering and proudly represents CareFirstNY as a Board of Director for the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier.