About Lisa

Here's a bit about my training and experience:

I have a Master's degree in Sociology with an emphasis in complementary therapies. This degree was my effort in academia to validate a long-held passion for healing arts. I am also a Minister in the Universal Life Church.

For over 30 years I have studied and practiced a plethora of various forms of what's called 'alternative' medicine. My journey has included:

• Healing Touch 
• Hatha Yoga Instructor
• Usui Holy Fire Reiki Master/Teacher
• Tuning Fork Practitioner
• End of Life Doula
• chakra and energy balancing
• Hypnotherapy
• shamanism
• aromatherapy 
• Studying the metaphysical properties of gemstones
• Sound/Vibrational Healing

Although my path led me in many different directions from computer security at a university to production film accounting to event planning, these various techniques and modalities were the common thread I embraced and practiced everywhere I went.

Years ago, I developed a passion for wanderlust. With backpack and carry-on in hand, I embarked on a journey of exploring my heritage, sacred sites in various countries, and healing modalities in other cultures. A few of the places I ventured included South America, the UK, South Africa, South France, Sweden, and Denmark. I feel traveling to other countries expands our minds, opens our hearts, and challenges our beliefs in a positive way. 

As an empath, I have been able to feel subtle energy since I was a child. I was blessed with a mom who had this gift and encouraged it in me. As an adult, I have developed the ability to see and read subtle energy, as well as hear guidance. 

I believe everyone has the ability to sense energy in their own way. It's just a matter of calming the chatter in our minds, being still, and dropping into our hearts. I trust my heart and intuition to guide my path more and more each day. I also embrace the idea that we are ALL sparks of the Divine wearing human suits. We are here to experience life and the beauty of this remarkable planet. 

A few of my passions are walking my cats, feeding the birds and squirrels, talking to trees, recycling, and creating greeting cards that sparkle with gemstone stickers. I also love to laugh and feel that laughter really is the best medicine. Of all the healing techniques I've learned, the one that comes most naturally to everyone is laughter!