About Stephanie
My spiritual journey began when I was a child and teenager. You could say that I've always had a multi-sensory experiences that allowed me to experience the unseen. This was further cultivated when I joined my mom's Tuesday Night Reiki group, which consisted of a blend of 10-20 friends and guests, mostly women and a few men. We would meet at our good friend's home to talk about and practice Reiki and energy medicine. Our small but mighty group in the suburbs of Wisconsin even had a few guest authors and special healers join to share their wisdom. I loved this group and have so many fond memories of Tuesday nights. It was here where I received my Reiki I attunement in 1997. During my years in this group, I saw the profound effects that energy medicine could have on a person's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, including my own experiences.
Since the late 90's, I have studied various holistic healing modalities, including: Reiki, Yoga, Meditation + Mindfulness, Intuition, Chakras + the Subtle Body, Meridians, Acupuncture, Psychology + Neurobiology, and Vibrational Sound Therapy.
I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Life Coach and Spiritual Life Coach, Vibrational Sound Therapist and Reiki Master. I earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Psychology from Bastyr University (Seattle) + Master's degree in Psychology: Child, Couple + Family Therapy from Antioch University (Seattle). Other professional experience includes: nonprofit organizations, Cardiology Research + Neuro-Oncology Research at the University of Washington, and a brief but expansive experience in the restaurant industry. I believe in being an amiable customer and solid customer service. After having a wonderful and abundant private practice for almost 8 years as a Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist in Seattle, Washington, life called us to California, and my wife and I relocated to Los Angeles, CA for a year and now Santa, Fe, NM.
In 2016, I had another personal awakening when I started attending Sound baths for relaxation, grounding, and balance. At the time, I hadn't realized how stressed I was or how much of a busy brain I had until hearing the singing bowls and gongs and noticing how the sound and vibration calmed me, grounded me, and quieted the constant stream of thoughts. I had adapted to being in the grind with school, work, starting and maintaining my private practice and helping others. When I experienced my first session using Himalayan singing bowls ON the body, EVERYTHING CLICKED. For me, it was love at first sight/vibe. Throughout my life I've been interested in and have studied energy and science in one form or another. I hope to provide sound baths that you fall in love with and feel the transcendence, relaxation, and soulful resetting that is possible for anyone.
Since transitioning my practice into Sound Therapy, Reiki, and Coaching, I have found a beautiful marriage of practicing energy medicine + person-centered growth and development. I believe in a harmonious marriage between Science (including Neurobiology, Sound Waves, Sub Atomic Particles) and Energy/Spirituality (including Subtle Body Energy).
I love doing energy work with my clients AND love helping clients move through life consciously + supportively through coaching.
My mission is to support those who strive to live a vibrant + authentic life using energy medicine + transformational and empowerment coaching. I love helping people transform their lives from struggle + pain, to increased health, vitality + joy through sound, energy work + coaching. I'm so excited to work with YOU!
My practice is inclusive, accepting + affirming.
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner, Vibrational Sound Association
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist {LMFT} in Washington State
Certified Life Coach + Certified Spiritual Life Coach
Reiki Master Certification {Includes certification for Reiki I, II, + III}
EDUCATION
Vibrational Sound Association: Vibrational Sound Therapy
Antioch University: Master of Arts in Psychology; Child, Couple + Family Therapy (COAMFT Accredited)
Bastyr University: Bachelor of Science; Health Psychology
The Life Purpose Institute: Life Coach Certification + Spiritual Life Coaching (ICF Accredited)
Marie Manuchehri: Reiki Master Training + Energy Medicine Training
BOARDS + ASSOCIATIONS
Vibrational Sound Association: Board Member, Chair of Research Committee
American Association for Marriage + Family Therapy
