Dr. Celia Im, DMA (Doctorate of Musical Arts) is the founder of Lighting the Creative Spark, LLC, and innovative company dedicated to helping clients develop their own intuition to enhance their relationships, career and life.  Dr. Im has had the privilege of speaking to over 50,000 people during her career.  As a speaker, group facilitator, teacher and personal coach Dr. Im uses music as a tool to engage the active imagination for problem-solving and creative flow.

Dr. Im's credentials include a Doctorate of Musical Arts, and a certification in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music.  She has taught on the faculties of George Mason University, University of Maryland, and Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and is a national and international award-winning musician. 

Prior speaking engagements range from training sessions with 2000 attendees to small and intimate groups.  Some specific organizations include: National Choral Directors Symposium, Mid-Atlantic Institute of Music and Imagery, the Women's Center Forum for "Women in the Arts," E-women Network, University of Maryland in Baltimore, George Mason University, Interlimbic Art Symposium, the Henry Nowen Society, and the Northern Virginia Pastoral Counseling Center.