“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
― Socrates
Thank you for taking the time to read a little more about me. People often wonder how I became an Energy Healer and Spiritual Life Coach, so here is a quick summary of my background and experience:
I was born in Dayton, OH and grew up in New Whiteland, IN. As far back as I can remember, I have been artistic, spiritual, intuitive and a life-long empath.
On the opposing side of that, I was raised in a cult-like, religious environment that didn't support my gifts. I was taught about, and came to believe in, an angry and punishing God. In that setting, I was subject to various forms of childhood abuse and finally ex-communicated from the church at age 19.
Just a few months after that final event, I had my first real spiritual experience. I didn't understand it at the time, and dismissing it, I went through some years of atheism and agnosticism. Eventually though, I found my way back toward self-discovery, recovery and a spiritual path.
In 1994 I studied and became certified as a Reiki III practitioner and learned and practiced transcendental meditation. At the same time I received my AA Degree in Fine Art and later taught meditation classes in Bowling Green, OH while attending the university. I earned my Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Services with a focus in Art Therapy and Psychology. During my college years, I traveled quite extensively through Europe and the United States learning about art, various cultures and religions. Travel broadened my perspective on spirituality and humanity at large.
In 2000, I settled in Charleston, SC, where I had a second profound Spiritual Experience. This time it opened my metaphysical senses where I gained heightened claircognizance (clear knowing), clairvoyance (clear seeing), clairaudience (clear hearing), and clairsentience (clear feeling). I had conversations with God through journaling, dreams and a continuous flow of spiritual experiences causing me to become a profound believer in God, Christ and the Spirit World. At the same time this spiritual evolution was happening, my career took a turn into real estate and corporate America where I gained experience working as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a Fortune 500 company.
In 2008, at the top of my career, I had a Calling that lead me back to the creative and spiritual. Leaving behind a big salary and title, I became involved in 12 step recovery work for myself and working with others. I wrote and published my first book about overcoming Spiritual Abuse, What is Love? My Question...God's Answer. For the publishing of my book I was guided to change my last name to Michaels, (after the Arch Angel), I have read and studied the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, A Course in Miracles and Urantia. I was also guided to camp across the Holy Land of Israel, where a third profound spiritual experience took me even deeper into my love and passion for all that is Holy, Sacred and Divine. I have since been given the ability and desire to pursue a career path that allows me to help other people find their own spiritual connections.
In 2011 I became a certified Health Coach and traveled with the Worldwide Organization of Organic Farmers through New Zealand and HI. In 2013 I returned to Israel, escorting others to have their own spiritual experiences. I also become an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church Monastery and most recently earned my Life Coaching Certification.
Today the God I know is no longer angry and punishing, rather: kind, compassionate, gentle and loving toward all. I still work and live in Charleston, SC. My studio is in the heart of Mt. Pleasant where I paint, write, see clients and teach classes. I work with people from all walks of life: spiritual, religious and non-religious backgrounds. I am especially passionate about helping others recover from religious and /or spiritual abuses, heal their lives, achieve higher creativity and fulfill their life callings.
If you would like to contact me to purchase art, books, schedule an appointment or speaking engagement, please contact me through this website, email, call or text the number below.
Thank you and many blessings!
Jennifer
I was born in Dayton, OH and grew up in New Whiteland, IN. As far back as I can remember, I have been artistic, spiritual, intuitive and a life-long empath.
On the opposing side of that, I was raised in a cult-like, religious environment that didn't support my gifts. I was taught about, and came to believe in, an angry and punishing God. In that setting, I was subject to various forms of childhood abuse and finally ex-communicated from the church at age 19.
Just a few months after that final event, I had my first real spiritual experience. I didn't understand it at the time, and dismissing it, I went through some years of atheism and agnosticism. Eventually though, I found my way back toward self-discovery, recovery and a spiritual path.
In 1994 I studied and became certified as a Reiki III practitioner and learned and practiced transcendental meditation. At the same time I received my AA Degree in Fine Art and later taught meditation classes in Bowling Green, OH while attending the university. I earned my Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Services with a focus in Art Therapy and Psychology. During my college years, I traveled quite extensively through Europe and the United States learning about art, various cultures and religions. Travel broadened my perspective on spirituality and humanity at large.
In 2000, I settled in Charleston, SC, where I had a second profound Spiritual Experience. This time it opened my metaphysical senses where I gained heightened claircognizance (clear knowing), clairvoyance (clear seeing), clairaudience (clear hearing), and clairsentience (clear feeling). I had conversations with God through journaling, dreams and a continuous flow of spiritual experiences causing me to become a profound believer in God, Christ and the Spirit World. At the same time this spiritual evolution was happening, my career took a turn into real estate and corporate America where I gained experience working as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a Fortune 500 company.
In 2008, at the top of my career, I had a Calling that lead me back to the creative and spiritual. Leaving behind a big salary and title, I became involved in 12 step recovery work for myself and working with others. I wrote and published my first book about overcoming Spiritual Abuse, What is Love? My Question...God's Answer. For the publishing of my book I was guided to change my last name to Michaels, (after the Arch Angel), I have read and studied the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, A Course in Miracles and Urantia. I was also guided to camp across the Holy Land of Israel, where a third profound spiritual experience took me even deeper into my love and passion for all that is Holy, Sacred and Divine. I have since been given the ability and desire to pursue a career path that allows me to help other people find their own spiritual connections.
In 2011 I became a certified Health Coach and traveled with the Worldwide Organization of Organic Farmers through New Zealand and HI. In 2013 I returned to Israel, escorting others to have their own spiritual experiences. I also become an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church Monastery and most recently earned my Life Coaching Certification.
Today the God I know is no longer angry and punishing, rather: kind, compassionate, gentle and loving toward all. I still work and live in Charleston, SC. My studio is in the heart of Mt. Pleasant where I paint, write, see clients and teach classes. I work with people from all walks of life: spiritual, religious and non-religious backgrounds. I am especially passionate about helping others recover from religious and /or spiritual abuses, heal their lives, achieve higher creativity and fulfill their life callings.
If you would like to contact me to purchase art, books, schedule an appointment or speaking engagement, please contact me through this website, email, call or text the number below.
Thank you and many blessings!
Jennifer
