About The Author
About The Author
Peter Amato
Dr. Peter P. Amato is a pioneering voice in integrative wellness and spiritual recovery. He is the author of two acclaimed works: Soul Silence: A Unique Approach to Mastering the 11th Step (2010) and Soul Silence: The Path of Awakening — 2nd Edition (February 26, 2025). These books reflect his lifelong dedication to meditation, self-inquiry, and spiritual transformation, offering readers practical tools for healing and awakening.
Dr. Amato holds a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, where his research culminated in the development of The Theory of Awakening—a dynamic model bridging spirituality, addiction recovery, and mental health. He also earned a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Natural Health Sciences, combining clinical expertise with deep spiritual insight.
Dr. Peter P. Amato is a pioneering voice in integrative wellness and spiritual recovery. He is the author of two acclaimed works: Soul Silence: A Unique Approach to Mastering the 11th Step (2010) and Soul Silence: The Path of Awakening — 2nd Edition (February 26, 2025). These books reflect his lifelong dedication to meditation, self-inquiry, and spiritual transformation, offering readers practical tools for healing and awakening.
Dr. Amato holds a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, where his research culminated in the development of The Theory of Awakening—a dynamic model bridging spirituality, addiction recovery, and mental health. He also earned a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Natural Health Sciences, combining clinical expertise with deep spiritual insight.
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As a passionate educator and innovator, Dr. Amato founded the Inner Harmony Wellness Centers and the Harmony Mountain Institute for Living, where he has led integrative healing programs since 1997. Through grants and partnerships addressing cancer care, addiction recovery, and childhood stress reduction, his work has been recognized by leading organizations such as the CDC, the American Cancer Society, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on spirituality in mental health, nutrition in addiction treatment, and mindfulness in schools. His thought leadership has been featured at major conferences, including the American Public Health Association, the International Scientific Conferences on Mindfulness, and the U.S. Journal Training Conferences, underscoring his role in advancing integrative approaches to health and recovery.
Dr. Amato also leads workshops, retreats, and certification programs focused on meditation, yoga, and integrative recovery. He offers training in Primordial Sound Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and is certified in yoga, Reiki, Quantum Reflex Analysis, and biofeedback.
As part of his holistic mission, Dr. Amato provides guided meditations (15- and 30-minute versions) on his website as companion practices to his work, including his upcoming book based on The Theory of Awakening. These resources deepen inner silence, foster resilience, and support spiritual growth.
For speaking engagements, workshops, or consultation inquiries, contact: peteramato@aol.com.