Healing Teachers

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JEN AKASHA SMITH, PHD(c)

Jen Akasha wants to live in a world where people are genuinely kind to each other and themselves. She’s been offering intuitive healing sessions and past life regressions to people around the world for 20 years. She also offers Akashic Records Readings and Healings. One of her favorite parts about the work is watching people’s hearts, bodies, minds and souls open to the connection and lives they’ve been so desperately longing for. When someone is ready and really shows up, true healing simply happens. With that can come a freedom unlike anything else that is absolutely beautiful to witness…another human shining.

Jen Akasha’s Soul Purpose is to Help People Remember and Be Who they Truly Are. She does this through teaching, healing and creative expression. She is Deeply Passionate about Teaching Intuitive People, even if they Doubt their Abilities, how to Become Professional Healers. Jen Akasha has taught everything from Human Development Psychology to Creativity Enhancement and Dance to How to Connect with your Spirit Guides through out The U.S. for the last 15 years.

She taught Mindfulness and Meditation in Naropa University’s Graduate Transpersonal and Contemplative Psychology Counseling Programs. Currently, she’s researching The Passionately Engaged Experience for her Doctorate in East West Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. She got her Masters Degree in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with specializations in Teaching, Education & Research and Creative Expression. Jen Akasha graduated from Naropa University with a Bachelor’s degree in Contemplative Psychology and minors in Traditional Eastern and Healing Arts and Improvisational Dance. She also trained in The Clairvoyant Program at Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. Jen Akasha is a best selling contributing author of Activate Your Life and has just finished contributing to a 2nd book on Awakening Experiences and their impact on daily life. She was also the co-author of a Transformation from Trauma study which was published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.

When Jen Akasha isn’t helping people Become Counselors and Healers, she’s Creating Lightcode Art, Writing Poetry or Traveling the World Solo studying Dance, Healing and Yoga. She and her feisty cat, Sundari, live in Sarasota, Florida.

Additional Training

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Instructor Training at Ajarya Yoga in Rishikesh, India

Light Language Training combined with Accelerator Intensive with Jayme Price Live Online from Sedona, Arizona

Galactic Activation Practitioner Certification with Anrita Melchizedek Live Online from Cape Town, South Africa

New Earth Quantum Healing Practitioner Certification with Anrita Melchizedek Live Online from Cape Town, South Africa

Sound Healing Practitioner Training from The Sound Healing Academy at The Om Shoppe in Sarasota, Florida

Thai Yoga Massage at The International School of Thai Massage and Classical Thai Dance in Chiang Mai, Thailand

3 Years of Intensive Aikido Training

New Paradigm Multidimensional Transformation Healing/Shambhalla Reiki Energy Healing Training in Pai, Thailand

Intuitive Goddess Painting Technique with Shiloh McCloud, San Francisco, California

Flamenco Dance in Seville, Spain with Jaun Povillo and in Sarasota, Florida with Isabelle DuBrocq

Sounds True Wake Up Fest in Estes Park, Colorado

Tantric Yoga and Dance, Persian Dance in Crete, Greece

Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado

ATS, Tribal and Temple Fusion Belly Dance with Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Moria Chappell, Halo Seronko & Tenley Wallace

Advaita Vedanta Bootcamp in Rishikesh, India

Akashic Records Advanced Healing Practitioner with Amy Mak through The Pathway Prayer Process, Linda Howe School in Lafayette, Colorado

Dharma Arts Training (writing, voice, movement) Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado

Traditional Balinese Dance in Ubud, Bali

Studied Hakomi Therapy with founder, Pat Ogden at Naropa University

Reiki Master I and II with Leigh Starr in Asheville, North Carolina

Jin Shin Tara Energy Healing at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado

Introduction to Life Coaching at Sofia University

Body Alignment Energy Healing in Longmont, Colorado

Women’s Spirituality, Diversity Training (BIPOC, LGBTQI) The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California

Dream Interpretation with Jeremy Taylor at The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California

Voyager Tarot Advanced Practitioner/Coach Training with James Wanless and Kim Perkins at Elysian Fields in Sarasota, Florida

Intuitive Reading Training with Colette Baron Reed at Hay House, I Can Do It! Conference in Orlando, Florida

Yoga Journal Tantric Immersion and Extended Conference Estes Park, Colorado

Many, many…hours :) in Tibetan, Theravada and Zen Buddhist Meditation retreats and solo practice as well as trainings based in these wisdom traditions since 1996.

Other live learning experiences with Adyashanti, Brian Weiss, Carolyn Myss, Eckart Tolle, The Dalai Lama, Doreen Virtue, Jack Kornfield, Judith Orloff, Louise Hay, Dan Millman, Alberto Villoldo, Snatam Kaur, Krishana Das, Shiva Rea, David Deida, Gabriel Roth, Sally Kempton, Deepok Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Saul David Raye, Reggie Ray, Gangaji, Mooji & Lama Tsultrim Allione

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CHRISTINE CARUSO, MA

When asked what Christine does, she tells people she is a Listener, a Tracker, and a Game Changer. She cultivates the sacred art of Listening to the Subtle: in our bodies, our energetic fields, the plants and stones, all of Nature. She was born being able to see and hear spirits, and everyone’s feelings and thoughts, and just assumed everyone else did.

She uses her refined intuitive skills (all 5 senses on a heightened level) to track the energy and support others to unlock their incredible capacities, to remember their Instincts. Whether it’s healing through a trauma, or creating the intangible into form, Christine likens the Creation Work she does with clients to “Learning to walk, and suddenly remembering you have always known how to Fly.” 

“It’s not strategy based. It’s energetic." 

Implement Strategies for Energetic ReMastery

Christine has always been drawn to the medicines and sustainable practices of different cultures and communities, whether that be in food, prayer, dance, meditation, herbs, or family structure. It’s part of her core belief in the capacity of every being to create greater.

A Stone Reader in the tradition of the Q'ero people in the Highlands of Peru, Christine maintains a private practice in Intuitive Energy Medicine. She holds a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies from the Washington Theological Union, in Washington, DC, where she completed her thesis on the role of emotions in disease formation and healing. She concentrated her studies on the Mystics, the great lovers of the Divine. Two years of research were done in the Emergency Room and Cardiac Unit/ICU of George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC where she handled Crisis Intervention and served as Chaplain.

Accelerate the Energy Field for Creation

An Intuitive and Empath from birth, Christine spent two years studying at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Miami, where she refined her practice in Energy Medicine. After earning her Certificate in Permaculture Design from Ecocentro IPEC in Brazil, where she focused on sustainable energy in all living systems, Christine completed an herbal apprenticeship with Corinna Wood of Red Moon Herbs in Black Mountain, North Carolina.  There she amplified her natural understanding of Plant Spirit Medicine. 

Dedicated to prayer and meditation, Christine's love and passion is to create the space for others to find themselves Sacred. As a teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, Christine is honored to share that awareness and technology with others so that they may be the brightness they truly be.

In January 2014, Christine left the states to teach and travel. Moving away from individual sessions, she focused more on teaching and training others to be the vibration themselves.  Since then, she has been Guest teacher in HariNYC in Manhattan, New York, YogaSantaFe in New Mexico, Rosemary Court Yoga in Sarasota, Florida, and Guest Healer and Teacher at the Body Holiday in Saint Lucia, as well as Hotel L’Esplanade on Saint Maarten.

During her travels Christine has also done extensive private instruction in meditation techniques, educating about the power of Medical Meditations.

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jennifer ludders MA

Jennifer is passionate about creating and helping others cultivate more connection in the world - whether that be connection to ourselves, connection with fellow humans, connection to nature or connection with Spirit.

While her professional journey started with over a decade in financial services and diplomacy as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Jennifer’s heart was increasingly pulled toward studying and then working in the realms of coaching and healing by serving women and marginalized populations. She has supported hundreds of people who have been impacted by mass trauma resulting from naturals disasters and/or war in Indonesia, Jordan, Israel, Nepal, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. She has also spent countless hours deepening her own spiritual practice in silent retreats, as well as teaching others in tantric yoga and heart-based meditation approaches.

As polarization in the collective has surged in recent years, Jennifer has been moved to help bridge these differences by bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to connect and understand each other better. She is certified in a modality called Authentic Relating (AR), which provides very practical ways to have more honest, vibrant and fulfilling relationships and skillfully transform conflict. She leads AR workshops for prison inmates, corporate staff, and those with opposed political views. Jennifer also helps couples develop more intimacy with each other through better communication, and is currently embarking on a path to serve as a Wedding Officiant.

Since last August, Jennifer has become a semi-obsessed Pickleball player. She also loves sauntering in the woods, singing and leading kirtan, riding scooters, finding thrift store treasures and soulful conversations.

 
 

wendy Elwell

Wendy Elwell is passionate about devoting her life to service, to healing and to making love matter. For decades, she’s helped individuals, families, groups, organizations and companies live and create their best lives.

Her background as a Practice Administrator in Integrative medicine, corporate communications consultant and certifications as a Raw Food chef, Kundalini Yoga and I AM Yoga Nidra teacher, Reiki master together with study in group dynamics, healing addiction and trauma has led her to create group and individual retreats to help people open, transform and heal in a safe setting so that real change can occur physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually.

Wendy also works individually with people in person and over the phone. She has clients all over the world. It’s a true honor to walk beside them in their growth and well being. Her clients include CEO’s, parents, celebrities, families, Tony award winners, teachers, politicians, entrepreneurs, therapists, members of the military, healers, teens, corporations and individuals that want to raise their energy and vibration to create a better life not only for themselves that for all of humanity. 

When Wendy isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her now grown sons. Her love of nature, especially where the mountains meet the sea and horses inspires much of her travel.  She also works as a freelance writer and editor.

 
 

Michelle fitzgerald

My name is Michelle Fitzgerald, the founder and creator of Blossom Spirit Botanicals.  I began my passion in the Healing Arts in 1999.  I have been practicing and inspired by natural, holistic, spiritual and soul healing ever since with a deep desire to share these gifts.  I have been blessed to train with a diverse variety of schools, teachers, masters, healers, elders, and forms of healing and enlightenment through wisdom teachings, degrees, and certifications from many traditions. 

These consist of Aromatherapy, Herbs and Botanicals, Natural Health Consulting, New Paradigm Multi Dimensional Transformation - Healing Facilitator and Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, Native American Healing, Reflexology,  various modalities of Advanced Intuitive~ Psychic~ Clairvoyant  Energy Healing,  Sound Healing, Crystal Healing, Divine Feminine Healing, Meditation, Land Healing, Space Clearing, Plant Spirit Medicine and Akashic Record Reading. 

I have learned that part of my purpose is to teach and share the healing benefits and true pleasures Mother Earth, the Plant Kingdom and Divine Presence & Heart of Source has to offer us. To embrace, live, celebrate, and share the healing, magic, beauty and love that is available always to assist body, mind and spirit to achieve overall balance of entire self for those of you out there ready, willing and able to receive all the good virtues of life you deserve!  Right here and now in the moment. 

As I infuse these botanical creations, I offer opportunites for vibrational rebalancing, healing, clearing, awakening, transformation and empowerment for optimal health and well-being from my heart to yours.  My intention is for you to reach your goals, dreams and highest intentions in the most harmonious, gentle and joyful way possible.  

Although I love everything the plant kingdom has to offer us to heal and enjoy, my most favorite botanical by far is essential oils and the practice of Aromatherapy.  I am so grateful to experience the treasures of Aromatherapy in my life and share these blessings with others.  

I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Love and Blessings

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SARA (SARSA) ELZBET

Sara has been a student and instructor of yoga asana for eleven years. She has taught students from the ages of three to ninety. Her inspiration is to assist in the process of helping as many humans as possible find the healing benefits of these physical and energetic practices.

She has experienced that many people feel trapped inside of their bodies rather than feeling liberated, and hopes to help in reversing this effect.

She teaches a variety of styles including Vinyasa, Ashtanga Inspired, Restorative, Yin, The Cultivation of Shakti Energy, Elements of Qi Gong, and Dance. Sara also Specializes in Working with Women's Embodiment and Healing Womb Practices. Her teaching has an emphasis on breath/movement synchronization and safe and accurate alignment. Sara loves to intuitively combine elements of all that she offers to fit the needs of the class or student. 

As a seasoned yoga instructor, dancer, and installation artist, Sara weaves creativity into everything she does. She calls upon intentional movement and creativity to help women feel freer in their own bodies and become more familiar with their inner-terrain. Leveraging her unique approach, Sara has guided countless women on their path to a deeper self-knowing.