Success Stories

LaViza Fuentes, Master's Student in Counseling Psychology

"I felt very supported by all the wonderful women in this group. This was the first time I opened up so much to a group of people I initially did not know, so at first it was challenging but their compassion allowed me to embrace the experience and grow enormously through the experience. I've always wanted to connect more with others but it wasn't until I experienced this type of vulnerability that I realized how important connection is to my growth. This course also gave me great insights into what I would like to work on in my future relationships."

Mia de Luca, PhD, Professor of Anthropology 

"Connecting to my tree guide in my sanctuary has now become a daily practice. Not only does it help ground me, but it reminds me of who I am and what my purpose is here on Earth. I use it in moments of uncertainty, to tackle anxiety, and even to drift into sleep. Even in the depths of a panic attack, finding myself in this sanctuary—with my tree and my guides—allows for a reset. Going into this sanctuary always helps me plug my energy back into a universal source."

Alyssa Newman, Responsible Minerals and Community Program manager, Film Producer and Director, and Board Member of Renewable Energy and Social Justice Nonprofits 

"Cultivating a vibrant tree sanctuary with spirit guides and ancestors has helped me to navigate some significant life changes with clarity, grace, and peace, including a very tumultuous romantic relationship and difficult patterns with family members. I also got clearer on my soul authority, purpose, and understanding of power, thanks to my tree and animal guides. I feel even more in my integrity and in greater service to myself and the global community." 

- Audrey Cohen, LSW, Social Worker

"When I came to see Loraine, I was often really exhausted all the time. I had headaches, sometimes migraines, dizziness, stomach and digestive pain and food sensitivities (irritable bowel syndrome), chronic bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections, and chronic pelvic pain. I kept having medical tests done, and nothing physical was showing up that Western doctors could figure out how to treat. It was really painful to be in my body. I couldn’t do breathing meditations because even my breath felt painful, but no medical cause or relationship. Now I would say almost all of those things are gone. Occasional dizziness or headaches when I overdo it, but now I know it’s my body telling me a baby that wakes me up at night. I would say symptoms sometimes emerge more as red flags or indicators that something is imbalanced, but also my feeling about them is so different. I now am like, oops, I’m off balance—body, thank you for the reminder to ground, rest, relax, and reconnect with myself." 

- Adrienne Robinson, Nutrition Coach

"Loraine is so skilled at actively listening, synthesizing, and providing deep wisdom to her clients. She is highly intuitive and is always so on point with her guidance. Her teaching style is truly her own, guided by her spirits and her intuitive wisdom. I loved the way this series was organized, especially the fact that we have access to the materials, discussions, and participants beyond the program's end date.The visioning and meditation exercises are unique, powerful, and memorable. I find it helpful to refer back to them from time to time to see how my experience differs as my life's path shifts. I loved having a group of women to hold space with and to get real with. The sharing of individual experiences was healing for all. I loved all of it. As previously mentioned, the online group was so well organized. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be in the hot seat - I took a huge leap in my personal life and felt buoyed by this circle of sistars. Everyone was so present and supportive. Because I was able to be so vulnerable 1 on 1 and within the group, I worked through a long-standing communication issue with my partner and it has had a lasting, positive impact."