Success Story: Sister Hawk Reiki

Joanna's Reiki Master program gave me the opportunity to feel confident as a Reiki Master and practitioner. I was supported, inspired, and felt the motivation to bring my heart, gift, and self forward. Joanna helped to guide my own vision for where I want to go with my practice and how I envisioning bringing Reiki into the world. I also received a thorough and thoughtful Reiki Master training, and feel that the breadth of training has given me what I need to go forward as a Reiki Master with confidence.Reiki has been one of the greatest gifts to receive, each day I'm thankful, and it's a blessing to work as a healer.

Find out more about Beth Farrell and her practice Sister Hawk Reiki.

Stop hiding your gifts! The world needs you!

Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeship Starts April 4th The world needs your talents as a heart-centered healing professional. There are people out there hoping to find you to help them bring their lives and spirits back into balance. Are you: less than 6 months into your practice or have been practicing for years on friends and family? ready to be valued as a professional now? struggling to attract the clients you need for your practice to be fulfilling and profitable? unsure about the most effective, authentic way to promote your services? hoping to shift out of your "day job" to a full-time practice but can't figure out how to do so? currently seeing clients in your home, and it doesn't feel right? tired of always looking for new clients because current clients are not rebooking? How does it work? This apprenticeship will help you get clear on how to create and establish your authentic, ideal practice in 12 weeks. Each week you will receive a lesson in your inbox, and you will be participating in an online forum. You'll also receive feedback from Joanna during the group coaching calls and your private coaching sessions. You will learn how to create an authentic practice that supports your lifestyle, envision and find your ideal clients, develop your unique niche in the marketplace, discover an authentic marketing style that attracts clients, and learn the best heart-centered business practices for your business. You will also experience the benefits of collaborating with like-minded practitioners in our online community for inspiration, encouragement and accountability. "I recommend this program because this is what WE all need. We need someone willing to genuinely help guide us and give us a supportive, structured opportunity to provide the best practice we possibly can have." - Jennifer C. Stop hiding your gifts and step courageously into the life you are meant to be living: an authentic, heart-centered practice where you can effortlessly attract and help people who look forward to your guidance. For more information explore the Apprenticeship for Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs or just request application and more details.

Reiki Certifications

Did you know that I provide Reiki Certification? I have been practicing and teaching Reiki in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition locally since 2003. I specialize in training those who wish to become professional Reiki practitioners and other wellness professionals who are passionate about mind-body-spirit balance and personal growth, and who have a burning desire to help others find healing.

Check out my Reiki Certification listing on Thumbtack or take a peek at the upcoming class schedule.

What's your Success Story?

I spent a long time looking for someone to hire me to do the kind of coaching work my heart called me to do, almost 5 years searching to no avail.

I saw that a lot of people who went into private practice when they couldn't find a job doing their soul-work were perpetually struggling to pay their bills. It seemed like unless you were really lucky or smart, following your bliss in work didn't result in an ability to thrive in our 3-D world of bills, rent and purchases.

Eventually, I found some people in the healing arts who were able to be of service in a soul-ful and profitable way. So, I asked them a whole lot of questions, and I hired a business coach to help me fill the gaps in my knowledge. Through my experiences, I learned that there were specific skills one had to learn to have a profitable business, and it was a relief to realize that it was possible to be profitable in a way that has integrity and honors my values.

You can do it too.

I've created two different programs to give you the support, skills, and strategies to create the life you dream of living that's supported by a business doing heart-centered work.

For practitioners who need something to shift so that you are attracting clients and experiencing your business in a flow of abundance, the Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeship is for you. I am now accepting applications for the next Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeshipstarting on April 4th. Spots are limited so get your application in early.Request an application and more details here.

Then there's the new program Your Exit Strategy: One Year Journey from Heart-sick Employee to Heart-Centered Entrepreneur and Soul-satisfying Living. This program is for healers who are lead

ing double lives - one life in the profession that no longer calls to them and the other as a spiritual being on a path of healing and teaching, often in the closet except with a few close friends or family. I know all about this double life, as I lived it myself for years.

I wrote my own Success Story, and I've been helping my clients write theirs. Check out Dana's Success Story.

Dana Tate

Tupelo Holistic Center

1. What was your life & practice like before you started to work with Joanna?

Before I began working with Joanna, I felt scattered in my practice. I had many abilities, but no way to integrate them and create a practice that best suited my personality.

2. What did you do with Joanna & what did you learn? What did you like about this work you did together?

Working with Joanna was exciting and uplifting; not only did I see the big picture of where I wanted to take my practice, but I had the actual words and strategic steps to take to make the transition happen seamlessly. Plus, working with Joanna was always fun and inspiring.

3. What skills, mindsets, and strengths did you develop through your work with Joanna that contributed to your Success?

I found that my communication skills improved drastically, and I felt very supported as I spread my wings in a totally new field.

4. What was the most significant take-away that you got from your work with Joanna?

The most significant take-away that I got from this work was the ability to imagine my perfect practice while taking realistic steps to create exactly what I wanted.

5. How do you define your Success now? How has your life & practice changed?

My practice has completely integrated and shifted into a fulfilling career. Not only am I working full time, but I am also teaching and consulting; I am thoroughly enjoying the fullness of my heart centered career.

6. What would you advise others who want to fulfill their purpose of being of service to others in an authentic, heart centered, abundant way?

If you are not quite sure if working with a coach is a rewarding choice, I encourage you to seriously consider working with Joanna. She is fully present with her clients, and you will be amazed by the abundance you will experience in your practice as she mentors you.

Deep peace,

Dana Tate

Tupelo, MS

It's just a matter of Remembering

Wow, what an amazing weekend in Portland, Oregon with Mark Silver of Heart of Business and all the other participants of the Sacred Moment Seminar! I learned so much about the dance between business owner and potential client as they feel each other out to see if working together resonates. Even more life changing was the Sufi technique of Remembrance that I write about below. On the plane ride home, my inspiration and creativity were flowing and the new program that's been gestating this winter finally blossomed. It's called Your Exit Strategy: One Year Journey from Heart-sick Employee to Heart Centered Entrepreneur and Soul-satisfying Living. This program is for healers who are leading double lives - one life in the profession that no longer calls to them and the other as a spiritual being on a path of healing and teaching, often in the closet except with a few close friends or family. I know all about this double life, as I lived it myself for years. If this resonates with you, take a peek at the description on my website. Practitioners, if you need something to shift so that you are attracting clients and experiencing your business in a flow of abundance, the Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeship is for you. I am now accepting applications for the next Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Apprenticeship starting on April 4th. Spots are limited so get your application in early. Request an application and more details here.

Remembrance One of the Sufi techniques we practiced all weekend at the Sacred Moment Seminar is called the Remembrance. It's a quite simple, and yet profound, way of filling your heart with appreciation from the Source. Apparently, there are many names for God in the Sufi tradition, and one of those names is Ash-Shakur. The story with this name is that in the beginning there was just God. God wanted to be able to see, experience and appreciate all aspects of itself so God created all the creations in the Universe. Ash-Shakur is the name for God that means "One who Appreciates", and we connected with this aspect frequently throughout the weekend. As we leaned back (metaphorically and physically) into the Source in Remembrance and asked for Appreciation, we were amazed how easily and powerfully we received it! It never failed to fill our hearts with a sense of being unconditionally loved. And, wow what things you feel you can accomplish and experience when you are held in that place! This technique is so easy, and I have been teaching it to everyone I've encountered since my return from Portland! It's been an "Ah-ha!" experience for all whom I've shared it with. My sweetheart and I have even been ending our nightly phone calls by dropping into Remembrance and Appreciation We've been ending our nightly phone calls by dropping into Remembrance and Appreciation together. Here's my version of how to lean back into the Source for Appreciation and support. 1. Relax Begin by sitting somewhere comfortable where you won't be disturbed for 5 minutes or so. Take some slow, gentle breaths and release any tension in your body. 2. Check in with your Heart Bring your attention to your heart center. Check in and see what you are experiencing at this moment. Trust and make space for however you are feeling - whatever it is - it's ok. Just acknowledge how you feel and allow it to exist. 3. Connect with the Source With your attention in your heart center, ask the Source to come forth and be present in your heart. The way we learned was to repeat a name of Source that resonates with us. For me, it's "Mah", but choose something that works for you. Repeat the Name in your heart a few times and gently let your heart open to receive this connection. 4. Ask for Appreciation Share the feelings you discovered a few minutes ago in your heart with the Source. Pour your heart out to the Source if you need to. Once it's all been acknowledged, simply ask to receive Appreciation. Keep breathing with a soft heart and allow yourself to receive whatever comes. For some it may just be a peaceful feeling, for others a vision, and for others maybe a song or words. Allow yourself to lean back and receive this Appreciation, knowing you held by the Source.