The People Behind the Mission
Tova Sardot, PhD
Founder & Executive Director | Living Waters Coherence Institute
Tova Sardot holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry, with a diverse professional background spanning academia, government policy, industry, and the healing arts. Her work has long been guided by a deep curiosity about the natural world, the interconnectedness of living systems, and the profound relationships that exist between humanity and the Earth.
Throughout her life, Tova has explored the intersection of scientific understanding and direct experience, recognizing that some of our most meaningful discoveries arise not only through observation and analysis, but through cultivating a deeper relationship with the world around us. Her approach brings together scientific rigor, intuitive inquiry, and a reverence for nature as something we are intrinsically part of, rather than separate from.
The Living Waters Coherence Institute represents the culmination of her life's work and a natural evolution of these explorations. Through research into glacier waters, natural springs, and the intricate structures and dynamics of water, she seeks to expand our understanding of one of Earth's most essential and extraordinary elements. Equally important is her commitment to making these discoveries accessible, inviting others to experience water not simply as a resource to be managed, but as a vital presence within the interconnected web of life.
At the heart of Tova's vision is the belief that meaningful stewardship begins with relationship. By bringing scientific exploration together with opportunities for personal discovery, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder, responsibility, and belonging within the natural world. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to understanding the Earth more deeply—and to helping others rediscover their own connection to the living systems that sustain us.
Michael Ostrolenk, MA, MFT
Board Member | Living Waters Coherence Institute
Michael Ostrolenk is a psychotherapist, researcher, and master coach with more than 30 years of experience exploring the intersections of human consciousness, integrative medicine, resilience, and systems-based approaches to health and well-being. With a master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and advanced studies in somatic psychology, his work bridges scientific inquiry, human development, and the complex relationships between mind, body, and environment.
Michael's background includes contributing to NIH-funded integrative medicine research at California Pacific Medical Center, advancing holistic approaches to health through the Health Medicine Forum, and serving as Director of Human Resilience at a precision medicine center. His extensive experience in leadership development, elite performance, and mind-body practices reflects a lifelong interest in understanding how living systems adapt, organize, and thrive.
A longtime friend, supporter, and collaborator of the Institute's founder, Michael brings intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary insight, and a profound commitment to advancing human potential. His ability to bridge scientific inquiry, systems thinking, and the deeper dimensions of human experience makes him an invaluable contributor to the Living Waters Coherence Institute. His wisdom, experience, and expansive perspective will be instrumental in helping shape the Institute's vision, strengthen its interdisciplinary collaborations, and advance its mission to deepen humanity's understanding of water and its relationship to life.