I was fortunate enough to be mentored by Christina for two years. Over this time, she gave me the courage and guidance needed to seek professional mental health help during an incredibly turbulent period of my life. While she was guiding me, her personable nature always made me feel welcome bringing heavy topics to her. I felt like I was talking to a friend, and I credit her in part with saving my life.

Christina is thoughtful and kind. She makes a person feel heard but never like a burden when seeking counsel. My experience of her is that of an exceptional listener, deeply empathetic, personable woman, a great confidant, and a trustworthy friend. From our time together in group settings as well as via one-on-one time, it was clear that people felt loved around her and by her in her space.

I met Christina during a tumultuous time in my life – preparing for college, grieving the loss of a grandparent, and coming to terms with mental health issues I had pushed aside for years. Christina was empathetic and healing with her words, but also provided me the tangible tools to assess my situation and create a solution. Four years on, I am now on the cusp of a new life beginning my career and am so thankful for her and our connection.

My experience with Christina is one of my most meaningful experiences of my life. When we met on Maui, I didn't even know she was a healer, but was referred to her by a trusted friend when seeking a guide to discuss a possible vision quest with.

Through a few simple questions we somehow traveled to, possibly, the deepest and most intimate wounds of my psyche. Things I have never had the access or desire to share with another human being. Christina’s calmness, sincerity, and healing energy were more than I could ask for.

This experience has allowed me to identify where I need healing, and my life has changed tremendously because of it. Frankly, I don't know what would have happened if I had never met her.

Christina’s energy is harmonic. She has the ability to tune her energy to another person in a gifted and healing way. She made me feel safe – I don't know how else to say it – but it's more than that. She made me feel the safest I have ever felt with someone.

Her empathy is her hallmark. I felt so much caring from her from our first meeting. Most of all, her ability to beautifully link her energy with others to create a space for true healing. This very pure energy that she brings so selflessly to the table is truly beautiful.

As a man who often keeps things inside, Christina allowed me to open in a way I can’t describe. She didn’t tell me how to heal. She showed me, through her wisdom, the strength that true gentleness takes.

I feel so incredibly blessed to have met her – like I just tripped and fell into having this amazing person in my life. Though we are separated by many miles, I feel that energetic connection still, and I believe she will change the world, even more than she already has.

Thank you, Christina.

Christina had, and has, a huge impact on my life. As a pessimist and stubborn, closed-minded thinker, I thought I had everything figured out – the narratives I had accepted and the expectations I had on life were set in my ways. Yet, when Christina entered my life, I felt like I was opened to the rest of the world. Through dialogue we were allowed to open up about each of our deeply personal life experiences and perspectives. Being earnest about not just our personal issues, but about our passions and what was interesting to each of us, helped me vulnerably connect to my peers, and begin creating my own personal dialogue. I felt safe in having challenging discussions and learning to truly listen to others. I always had an interest in psychology and self-development, but our experience with Christina exceeded any and all of my expectations. It was a place to implement true listening, a place for each of us to explore our mind’s inner workings and understand each other.

Christina’s spirit is one that resonates with me, and so many, because it’s raw and real. Christina is very empathetic, a quality many claim they embody more than they execute, yet this was always an earnest and essential quality in her. She’s kind and extremely hard-working – she shared with us glimpses of her life prior to her teaching and healing work, and I could genuinely see the determination and passion that Christina put into her work, education, and the life that she created. She is also very relatable, I always felt lucky to have mentors who were closer to my age and could provide context on what to expect in my near future or phase of life.

Christina radiates empathy, care and compassion – it is exuded through Christina’s personality and whole being. She became much more than just a mentor to me, she became a friend and somebody that I could trust. I can recall many occasions during our time together when I was vulnerably honest about difficulties in my personal life. I felt that Christina listened and cared about what I had to say, and she gave me such meaningful advice and guidance.

As mentioned before, I was stuck in my ways when I met Christina. I was convinced that we each had a specific path that we were sure to follow and go through in life, even if that path wasn’t necessarily ideal. Yet, I am now at a place where I don’t feel stuck and can see that there are infinite trajectories one can take. I feel Christina is a prominent player in changing my world view, and giving me that hope. I feel as though it is clarity she has given me – I have more clarity on seeing where I can go now to implement my own personal passions into the life I’m creating, just like Christina. I aspire to help people, even if I’m still not sure on who and how I can help the world around me. I find comfort in knowing it is not just a single effort, but there are many people in this world who are trying to heal it. I hope I can work with the same effort and dedication as Christina did for me, and for us, in this way.

Finally, I think it’s important for me to thank Christina. Thank you for allowing me to open up to others. Thank you for showing me empathy and concern in the times that I needed it. Thank you for helping me explore the passions that I knew I always had but wasn’t sure how to implement. Thank you for being genuine and real, for opening up about your struggles as vulnerably as you did. Your story touched so many of us and helped us with our deepest struggles, of identity, of self-compassion, and of self-reflection. I truly relate to you, and it was invaluable to have someone in my life who I felt truly understood me.

Thank you again, Christina, for being yourself, and most of all, for seeking to do good unto this world and life.

Christina has helped me out a lot. I was alone during a rough period in my life. I didn’t have many people to talk to. She made herself open to me, and created a space where I could come to her when I needed her in those tougher moments. She was not one to judge you for what you said, nor your actions. Her open and caring heart allowed me to talk with her during this challenging time, and the company and advice made all the difference.

Christina is a great listener – she understands the issues that we have during our lives. I felt very comfortable when talking to her about personal struggles. Even more so than the people I would normally seek out for comfort. This speaks volumes to her character.

After my time with Christina, I came to the realization that not all teachers and mentors are the same. There are some that you can genuinely connect with and seek help and advice from, who do it because it is who they are, and they have a genuine desire to help.

Christina helped me through an exceptionally difficult time a few years back. It is something I will never forget. Because of her I was able to push forward and move on with my life the way I wanted – to overcome and do a lot of things I never thought I would be able to do. Today, I have never been in a better place in my life. She helped me when it was needed most and I will forever be thankful for it. She is one of the most understanding and caring people I have ever met.

Thank you, Christina.

Christina is a light. She inspires us all to be more compassionate beings and live with intention. Christina is someone who truly listens without judgment. I am so grateful to have met her. She encouraged me and my cohort to be true to ourselves as unique and beautiful individuals and to live in the present moment.

Christina is a natural teacher. She enlightens, guides, and heals those around her. She is also one of the most positive people I’ve ever met. She has a calm, reassuring presence. Christina is truly a breath of fresh air! She is genuine, the definition of good energy. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion. Her teachings about self-care will stay with me through every phase of my life.

Each time you speak with Christina you feel a weight lifted off of you. She reminds you of what truly matters in life and focuses your attention on the good. She is patient, kind and understanding. Whenever I felt anxious, nervous, or upset I would talk to Christina. She is a voice of reason, wisdom, and clarity. She has a serene nature and is a true supporter.

Christina has inspired me to be unapologetic to the world about who I am and what I desire. As I have struggled with my self-confidence, this has been an extremely important lesson. Christina is someone with a spirit of gold, who can uplift you and encourage you to achieve great things.

Christina, thank you for teaching me valuable life lessons that I will carry with me forever. You inspire all those around you. Keep making beautiful changes in the world!