I love this work and the opportunity to sit with people as they seek wholeness. It is a profound and humbling experience to be invited to come alongside another, and share the intimate space of healing. I am dedicated to deep listening, seeking beauty and understanding, and being a respectful witness to whatever may arise during our time together. I will draw upon my years of study, and my own experiences of uncovering a deeper connection with myself, to support your unique journey. I’m a classic type 4 on the Enneagram - sensitive and insightful, which means cultivating sacred space and deep connection comes naturally to me.
When I am not with clients, you will find me surrounded by books and craft supplies, talking to my garden, testing gluten-free baking recipes, or adventuring with my amazing friends.
a story that changed everything
In April of 2017, I was is a car accident resulting in multiple pelvic fractures and bleeding of the brain. I have no memory of the accident, but the event itself became the catalyst of what is Epiphany House today. I have a memory of being "somewhere" during the accident. I can’t describe what it looked like, but I remember what it felt like- pure peace and love and light. While I was in this place, I was given a choice to come back to my life or not... I was adamant that I must return. A deal was agreed upon. I insisted that if I returned, my body and mind must be whole.
For a time, while I recovered in the hospital, the feeling of overwhelming peace and love remained with me. I was joyous to be alive and not fearful; despite my broken body and the situation I found myself in. I was still connected to the other side and this infused me with a deep sense of ease like I had never before experienced. I told myself that I needed to remember what this oneness — this complete connectedness —felt like. I knew I would not persist in this state. I wanted to remember what it felt like so that in the future I would be able to drop back into this flow. There was an intense period of recovery, including several months where I could not walk or move without assistance. Miraculously, I recovered without any long-term complications.
Epiphany House beginnings
For several years prior to the accident, the phrase “spiritual bathing” would come into my awareness. I investigated the idea of spiritual bathing, but couldn’t find much helpful information. I finally thought to ask one of my bodywork practitioners if she had ever heard of this term. She asked, “You mean like this?” and pulled out a book from under the counter called Spiritual Bathing by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. I finally had the name of a person and resources to focus my learning. While I was too timid to fully commit at that time, my near-death experience inspired me to pursue training in Belize with Dr. Rosita Arvigo.
While researching spiritual baths and preparing for my first trip to Belize, I read that January 6th is considered to be the day when water is most visibly powerful. January 6th is the Day of Epiphany and also happens to be my birthday! Learning this felt like a wonderful affirmation that I was on the right path. It was during my first trip to Dr. Rosita’s home where I understood that I survived the car accident so that I could do this work. In the place beyond this one, I was determined to live so that I could offer the spiritual healing available through flower baths.
Dr. Rosita Arvigo
I trained with Dr. Rosita Arvigo, with 80 hours of hands-on study in her home in the Belize rainforest. This included plant identification walks, lectures, giving and receiving daily flower baths, study in the Mayan concepts of spiritual illnesses, and practical training in use of pulse prayers, pendulum dowsing, limpieza con huevo (egg cleansing), and ghost space clearing.
Dr. Arvigo is a recognized authority on Maya healing techniques and medicinal plants, with 36 years of experience as a master herbalist, naturopathic physician, and spiritual healer. She apprenticed with Don Elijio Panti, the last great Maya Shaman for 13 years and has dedicated her life to preservation and study of medicinal rainforest plants.
A note from jadah
I am not Mayan. I am a white woman of Nordic heritage, living on Dakota land, practicing healing tools that have been passed down to me from other traditions. I am aware of the complexity of the space I occupy and often reflect on what it means to be devoted to non-linear cultural and spiritual practices. A divine calling led me to the home of Dr. Rosita Arvigo and to the power and beauty of the Maya spiritual healing tradition. I am committed to honoring the cultures and communities whose traditions I practice.
My training
The Arvigo Institue
Traditional Maya Healing Approaches to Body, Mind and Spirit- Feb 2018
Traditional Maya Healing Approaches to Body, Mind and Spirit- Advanced- Feb 2019
Integrative Spiritual Healing (Wisdom Circle)- Feb 2020
Widsom Ways Center for spirituality
Two-year program of “Transforming Soul and Society”- Spiritual Director certification May 2019
By invitation, continued spiritual direction training by participating in Center’s first apprenticeship program- Completed May 2021
Usui Reiki
Certified Usui Reiki Master Practitioner May 2016
Received Holy Fire attunement in August 2017
additional training
Studied Psychic Development with Cindy Lehman, 2014-2015
Studied Psychic Development with Echo Bodine, Spring of 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Art History Minor, Cum Laude - Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 2006
Associations
Spiritual Directors international
Member of Spiritual Directors International, the international organizing body for spiritual directors, which provides me with ongoing education and resources to support my work as a spiritual director
ready to step into spiritual healing?
It would be my honor to be your spiritual companion on your journey of discovery, renewal and restoration. My passion is to support those as they find freedom from emotional and spiritual blocks and step into whole-hearted living. Simply schedule a complimentary phone conversation so we can get to know one another and talk about next steps.
