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Josephine's Training, Education, Certifications

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Red-Tailed Hawk Feather decoration.

Josephine's Training, Education, Certifications, and Continued Education

  • Doctorate in Philosophy, Cum Laude, in Religious Counseling (2006)

  • Diploma with Highest Honors as Natural Health Consultant (2000)

  • Pure Reiki and Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Level I, II, III

  • Certification as Level III Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher (2005)

  • High Touch(R) Jin Shin Acupressure Level I, II, III

  • Level I Craniosacral Therapy

  • Certification as Level III High Touch(R) Acupressure Practitioner (1994)

  • Certification as a Case-Study Reflexologist and Practitioner (2000)

  • Peter Levine, Ph.D.’s Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing® Skills to Help Clients Get Unstuck and Restore Their Lives (PESI)

  • Janina Fisher's Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma (PESI)

  • Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System (PESI)

  • The Hakomi Method to Somatic Healing: Complete mind-body trauma transformation with Manuela Mischke-Reeds (in progress - 2025/26)

  • Bachelor's and Master's in Counseling (2003/04 - university accreditation discontinued as of 2012)

  • Counseling Clinical hours completed 2003 - 2006 

  • Trauma-Informed Coach Certification (2023)

  • Certification in 900 hours of Practical Nursing (1986)

  • Foundation of Acupuncture Meridians, Theory, and Practice 

  • Diploma for Fitness & Nutrition Program (1999)

  • Certification in Hospice Clinical Volunteer Services (2012)

  • Case Management of diverse backgrounds and diagnoses'

  • Certification in Psychic Development (2019)

  • Certification in 600 hours as a Therapeutic Massage Therapist (2003)

  • NeuroAffective Touch®: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional & Relational Trauma (2023) 

  • Trauma & Memory: Somatic Experiencing® Skills to Help Clients Get Unstuck and Restore Their Lives (2023)

  • EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing (PESI)

  • Mindfulness and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Clinical Practice with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dan Siegel (PESI)

  • Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System (PESI)

Professional development coursework completed via PESI; CE certificate not requested.

  • Self-Actualization and Enlightenment Program levels I & II, Advanced I, II, & III through Masters level (1991 - 1994), which included the following:

    • Chakra/Aura - (Biofield) Energy centers and fields, Cleansing, and Balancing

    • Raya Yoga Trained - Inner Peace, Divine Consciousness Meditation Technique

    • Kriya Yoga Trained - Controlled Breathwork-Meditation Technique

    • Mantra Yoga Trained - Transformation of Mind, Body, and Spirit through repetitive vocal sound

    • Kundalini Healing Yoga Trained - Moving and balancing (biofield) energy field and centers through breathwork, movement, mantra, and exercise (Bioenergetics)

    • Remote Healing, Viewing, and Projection

    • Study of Yoga, Self-Realization Fellowship, Laying on of Hands-Energy Healing Modality and Practice, Leading Group sessions, self-application, and conducting individualized sessions, Sufism, Zen Meditation, Mysticism, Edgar Cayce studies, and study of the Energy systems (chakras, aura, expanding energy fields, and meridians)

    • Channeling of spirit, higher self, guides, Past life readings, Akashic Records

    • Universal laws, Dream Interpretation, Reincarnation, and Karma

    • Trained in Mindfulness and Creative Visualization - the practice of presence and cognitive process of purposeful mental imagery

Memberships, Affiliations, Coverage

  • Member of the Energy Medicine Professional Association (EMPA)

  • Practitioner Coverage through the Energy Medicine Professional Association Liability Program

  • Member of the Society for Shamanic Practices - Shamanism Without Borders

  • Lifetime Member of the Herbal Healer Academy, Inc.

  • Member of the Theosophical Society in Detroit

  • Former member of the Theosophical Society of America

  • Former Prayer Chaplain through Renaissance Unity Church

  • Former Member of the MI. Counseling Association - Spiritual Counselors Division (division has been discontinued)

  • Member of the High Touch(R) Practitioner Network

"Josephine is a gifted healer and mentor. I took the Soul-Wise sessions [now primarily considered an aspect of Shamanic Journeying and Energy Center Attunement] from her and found these sessions to be inspirational.

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Josephine is a gentle guide that led me to experience my soul's essence. It was a very special moment for me when I felt the light around me and the peace it brought. â€‹I highly recommend Josephine for spiritual guidance and look forward to taking more time with her in the future."  - Pat D.       

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