Open Studio Meditation brings a broad spectrum of benefits to people and organizations by offering excellent and accessible iRest® meditation education. Research has shown that iRest® effectively reduces PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical dependency while increasing health, resiliency, and well-being. About Ellen MacGran Certified iRest® Practitioner iRest® Teaching Venues: Northwestern University Veterans Restorative Project, beginning 2015 Open Studio Meditation, 2014 – present Volunteer, Center on Halsted, 2014 –present Instructor, Pulling Down the Moon, 2010 – 2012 iRest® Research: Loyola High School, Wilmette, Illinois