Have you ever survived a "dark night of the soul", only to circle right back to old habits, finding the same dilemmas popping up again behind new faces? What if you could dig out the lessons from your “dark night”, understand what part of you is coming to the surface to be seen, how to release what is not serving your best interest, and integrate the newly discovered sliver of your raw self—highlighting the strength of your wholeness?

As a storyteller, teacher, energy healer and momma of 6, Candy draws on her life experiences to illustrate the transformation she has been through, witnessed, and risen up stronger from. Too often, we are told to brush ourselves off, put on a happy face, and just keep going, leading us to a never ending cycle of treating symptoms but never the underlying root cause. Her goal is to help people discover and embrace the deepest parts of themselves, experiencing the joy and richness of genuine emotional intimacy and self acceptance. She shares stories anywhere from the hilarious, to the humbling, from the heartbreaking to the heartwarming, offering both inspirational wisdom gained and practical tools you can use right away to identify your self sabotaging narratives, release what's ready to go, and begin to trust in your own inherent intuition.

In this modern world we're often left wondering how to strike a balance between what feels true for us, and what will gain us favor--what someone else wants from us. We worry about how to make it all work, signaling our body's survival mode, and we tuck that raw, tender part of us away. But as we seek to control our lives in this way, that part of us will poke its head out in very inconvenient ways. Candy helps you gently bring these parts back out, find a place for them to belong, and recognize that there is strength hidden in our shadows, and understanding this is true for everyone around us. All parts of us are worthy of care!

As a practitioner and teacher, Candy shares her knowledge through stories, workshops, and private sessions, guiding others on their own path of self discovery. With a gentle yet empowering approach, she helps individuals explore authentic ways to experience holistic practices including meditation, breath work, sacred sexuality, and mindful living. But this freedom of self expression was hard won. She grew up in suburban California as the oldest of 6, with a covertly turbulent childhood covered up by the very strict religious community she was immersed in. She spent much of her life running from her shame and shadows, turning around to face the fears, only to turn and run again. When the rock bottom hit, she finally embraced it without resistance, and magic unfolded.

Her journey of liberation led her to a profession in the spiritual arts, including Reiki energy healing, tantra, meditation and sound healing, as well as personal studies in quantum physics, neuroscience, and sexual health. She now works with individuals, couples, families, groups, and best of all her own kids as a passionate advocate for living authentically as your magnetic, compassionate, messy, strong, unique self.

After spending time with you Candy you will come away with:

-Practical tools to identify and challenge self sabotaging narratives

-Willingness to transform difficult experiences into powerful lessons

-Skills to help you develop trust in your own intuition

-Community and connection, fostering a sense of belonging

-Ability to balance authenticity with external expectations

-Holistic practices to support your journey of self discovery

-Understanding of your vulnerability as a source of strength

Candy is a Reiki Master, Certified Somatic Tantra Practitioner for Trauma Release, Astrologer, and Herbalist. She leads Reiki Attunement Retreats, Plant Medicine and Aromatherapy Workshops at Allerton Folk School at Allerton Forest Preserve, workshops for building Empathy in the Workplace for groups and businesses, and has spoken on the stage at That's What She Said Power of Storytelling Women's Workshop. Alongside her career of holistic healing, Candy pours her heart into tending to her 6 school aged children, teaching them to cook wholesome meals, embrace their quirks and passions, and advocate for their beautiful selves.

In the words of some of her clients and workshop attendees:

“My session with Candy was amazing and enlightening. Candy has this incredible way of helping me to see myself in the loving and intimate way I should see myself. I hadn’t even realized how repressed my inner self was.

It was like finally seeing myself through a clean mirror.” —K.

“I walked out of my session feeling whole, grounded, and balanced. As the week went on, I felt like I had a lot of trauma released. I was open to receiving answers to a lot of questions I’d had about my life situation. I used to be able to feel my emotions deeply without becoming completely overtaken by them, and I feel like I’m finally getting back to that. 

Thank you!” —A.

“I recently had the opportunity to attend an event with Candy and it was a healing experience I find it hard to put in words. Candy was extremely professional, and it made me feel safe to open up. Her soothing voice and meditative guidance heightens your awareness of your senses, leading to a profound experience of joy and sensuality. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to release emotional blockages and promote emotional healing.” —S.