Crystals for Beginners: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get Started
This article was co-written by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT and Theresa Citarella, ATR, LMHC (see below for full bio). From King Solomon’s temple and Biblical texts to ancient Egypt, ancient China, the Renaissance and so much more – the use of crystals dates back thousands and thousands of years! It’s safe to say crystals
4 Little-Known Secrets to Lasting Transformation in 2022, According to a Life Coach
This article was originally written by Quantum Evolution & Soul Transformation Coach Shawna Pelton, and edited/updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. Mid-January reflections: We’re at that time of year again – the end of an old cycle and the recent beginning of a new one. The gyms are packed, and motivation levels are at

Reiki for IBS: Does it Work?
Having personally experienced the benefits of Reiki while navigating my way through leaky gut and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this article is near and dear to my heart! Personal healing journey aside, as both a Jikiden Reiki practitioner and a functional dietitian nutritionist who specializes in digestion, I guess you could say it was only
Smudging for Beginners
Are you empathic/energetically sensitive, and interested in learning about smudging as a newbie?! If so, you’re in the right place. 😉 With Michael and I both being very energetically sensitive, smudging is a regular practice in our home and in our offices too! I’m grateful to have learned about smudging back in 2011 and
Everything You Need to Know About a Dark Night of the Soul
“Everything You Need to Know About a Dark Night of the Soul” was co-written by Dr. Danielle Clark, psychic medium and intuitive coach (see below for full bio) and Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. This article was inspired by our own spiritual awakenings and transformations which resulted from going through the Dark Night of the
The History of Reiki
What is Reiki? Before diving into the history of Reiki, let’s first recap what Reiki is! Reiki, pronounced “ray-kee”, is a form of light-touch energy healing. It involves the flow of energy or “ki” from natural source/the universe, to the recipient of the Reiki session. The original full name for Reiki in Japanese (still taught