I met Cathy at a networking event for Health Practitioners, and we immediately connected! My…read moreinitial decision to work with Cathy came from my desire to become an empowerment coach as well, with the idea that seeing a coach as nurturing, strong, and loving as Cathy would help me to better understand myself, so I can best serve others. Cathy has exceeded all my expectations. Each session varies in that we explore deep spiritual discovery through modalities like tapping, reiki and visualization. She cares deeply for her clients, recording our sessions so I can listen to them following our sessions; It's pretty much like having a little Cathy in my pocket any time I need her loving support! Cathy is the first coach I have ever worked with, and honestly I have had far more personal growth and clarity through working with her than I have with the two therapists I'd seen prior. I highly recommend her to anyone who is wanting to deepen their spiritual practice or feel ready for big personal growth! I see so much change occurring in my life and thanks to Cathy's gentle guidance, I feel totally empowered! Thank you for all you do!

"Psychotherapy is not effective against self-criticism"…read more I'm not sure who said that but I wrote it down a some time ago. It rang true for me. I had told my therapist many times that knowing the why my unwanted behaviors existed wasn't helping me change them. I needed something actionable. One afternoon, as I procrastinated on the things I needed to do to successfully launch a new business, I realized the palpable anxiety that some things provoked. I researched alternative therapies - tapping, massage, hypnosis, reiki - before I decided on reiki. Lucky for me my first call to a local massage/reiki center went unanswered, because I then looked closer at Cathy's ad and then at her website. She mentions several of the things that I had been researching that afternoon. I made the call and saw her that night. We all suffer from different issues, so, it stands to reason that the solution will be different for each of us. I'm not sure what the ultimate solution will be for me, but I have found a guide in Cathy. I had often thought that the best relationships we have are with people who are great verbal backboards - they help us hear ourselves. She has already proven to be a great backboard - not only to help me hear myself, but also to suggest novel ways to clear the self-hurdles that have been limiting my progress. Making the first phone call was the hardest thing for me to do. I'm so glad I did it.

Judy is a life-saver! She is kind, thoughtful, intuitive and has really helpful suggestions for…read moreboth long and short term solutions. The first therapist I worked with was terrible, cold, and always looking at the clock to end the session. But Judy really cares, and wants to help you make things better. Because she is also a body-work person and thinks wholistically, she incorporates a broad range of therapies to help tailor to your needs at every visit. I always feel better after I leave and am often surprised at the new areas I can start working on, without adding more stress in my already too hectic life. You won't be disappointed.

I was disappointed in my treatment with Judy. She wouldn't schedule regular and consistent…read moreappointments with me for my treatment and labeled me with an unsubstantiated and faulty diagnosis. Very little in the way of useful solutions or recommendations were provided for the challenges I experienced. I wouldn't go back.

Very attentive, compassionate, and competent healer. She spends as much time as necessary treating…read moreyou, and can accommodate any special considerations you may need. In our case, she helped alleviate my SO's migraine that had been going on for over a week (MDs had been unable to help). One session saw his pain from around a 9/10 down to a 5 or 6/10 - looking forward to future sessions and more healing.

I went to see Lauren Paap for Shiatsu because I'd had a surgery on my wrist that left it terribly…read moreinflexible. I also had general weakness all over, which I attributed to getting older, but didn't think anyone could do anything about that. But after several sessions with Lauren (who I now think is an intuitive genius), not only did my wrist heal but my strength is coming back, and my vitality. Even my lifelong wonky left ankle is better! I don't want to say it's magic, but it sure feels that way. She's creative, tries all different kinds of moves, and yet gentle and nurturing, and the sessions are so relaxing. I'm amazed!

Kristin is a very thoughtful and compassionate reiki therapist. She has an open and welcoming…read morepresence that makes me feel welcome. She is knowledgable about holistic living. We begin our sessions with smudging and a check in. Then we are off- with energy balancing, guided meditation and sometimes oracle reading. I feel restored and peaceful each time I leave her office.

Fern Israel at Heart Centered Healing is truly extraordinary--and exactly the kind of support I…read moredidn't even know I needed. Her approach is deeply holistic, seamlessly blending compassion, intuition, and powerful healing modalities like EMDR, TAT, yoga, and guided meditation. Fern has held space for me through some incredibly difficult chapters with a rare combination of wisdom, grounded presence, and genuine care. Each session feels like a sanctuary--crafted not just for immediate relief, but for deep, lasting transformation. Her work is heart-led, intuitive, and profoundly effective. If you're looking for someone who will meet you exactly where you are--with grace, strength, and tools that actually help you shift--Fern is that person. I feel lighter, more whole, and more connected to myself than I have in years. I can't recommend her highly enough.

I can't say enough good things about Fern Ross Israel. She's more of a coach than a traditional…read moretherapist, offering a holistic approach that I love. She uses techniques like EMDR, TAT, yoga, and guided meditation, which helped me immensely. She's been incredibly supportive during tough times. Highly recommend her!"

I started working with Josie about 18 months ago. My journey with her has been life changing. When…read moreI first saw Josie I was a mess of stress, general anxiety, and chronic lower back pain. She has helped me understand in a visceral way how they are all connected by underlying trauma, and has worked with me directly and given me tools to process it on my own. I still have work to do, but now my back pain is gone, I am a more relaxed and open person, and I feel like I'm able to express more of myself every day. My work, personal relationships, and overall quality of life have all improved dramatically. Josie uses a breadth of modalities depending on the focus of our time together. She is deeply knowledgeable about the science and research behind each of her approaches, and can explain how each approach fits with the rest of the treatment. Josie brings a high degree of integrity to her work, and she is compassionate and warm. She brings humor, honesty, and joy to her work. I found it easy to trust her and to let myself be vulnerable with her. I can't recommend Josie enough as a healer.

Josie is a warm, smart, and compassionate healer, teacher, and mentor. I have worked with Josie for…read morepilates, Franklin Method, Franklin Method mentorship, and a few body work sessions. She brings her full self, an open heart, and discerning mind to each session and person, and I relish the opportunity to continue working with her. I would give six stars if that were an option! Emily

I absolutely adore Starr! Her knowledge, intuition and reiki completely recharged me!…read more When you have been weighed down with an invisible emotional backpack for a long time, eventually it will manifest into the physical. I just wanted to share I had an amazing and much needed reiki session at Dovenstar Intuitive Reiki Center last night. My 3rd and 5th chakras we're blocked. The release of these negative energies feel amazing today. Now I understand why I've been in bed all weekend unable to physically do anything. Ever feel not quite right? The answer is reiki I will be back!

Starr is incredible! I went to her for my first ever Reiki session. She was kind, informative,…read moreprofessional and compassionate. The force is strong with this one! I experienced complete peace and a sense of healing which stayed with me for days. She is a master of her craft and really knows her stuff! I also took a Reiki level one certification with her. As a teacher she is thorough and spot on. She is not "kooky" or cliche. She is everything you would want in a grounded spiritual teacher. I highly recommend her to ANYONE seeking to learn from the real deal. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am that she was attracted into my life to teach and guide me. You will NOT be disappointed I promise!

I cannot recommend this program strongly enough! Shannon helps you be what you want to be. I am the…read moresame person I was before her program - yet simultaneously completely different. I had been on an exhaustive 10-year career search, looking for a position that fit others' expectations of where I should be next . . . Not realizing that the career I was already making for myself, was most closely aligned with my values, beliefs, and desire to live a balanced, yet well-paid life that puts my happiness, and presence for my children first. (As Shannon put it, I am like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz - in that I didn't need to "look any further than my own back yard.") I wanted clarity over the future direction of my career, and to get to where I want to be. This goal was met due to the expert advice of Shannon. My product and brand has been strengthened, and I am much more mindful and intentional about the career decisions I make. Shannon listens, then reminds you what you said is important to YOU, rather than fit you into a cookie-cutter program. I wholeheartedly recommend the Whole U. process.

Those of us who don't work in career advising don't really know what we're doing when it comes to…read morechanging a career. I'd hire a professional to fix my car, or operate on my heart... so I'd certainly hire a pro to guide my way to my new career. Working with Shannon helped me set up a road map to reach my goal. I learned how to: write a 21st-century resume, re-do my LinkedIn page, and I learned (again) that there's no time like the present to start the first step toward my goal. I learned that my goal isn't ridiculous and could actually provide a huge benefit to people. I really appreciate the holistic approach to Whole U. advising services. Everything in this world is interconnected, whether one believes that in a spiritual or scientific way, and one's career is not excluded from that.