Health & Wellness Coach Susan James

I am an alchemist for love, growth, transmutation, and healing.  We all have the capacity to access our healer within and do our own alchemy.

I am much more aware of what and when I need to ground myself.  Now I have good exercises to calm myself when stressed.  Susan is incredibly open and non-judgmental. Thank you!
~ Stephanie D.

I personally have the life long intention of growing, expanding, and becoming more light-filled in ways that will benefit myself and the web of life we are all connected to.   Awareness and consciousness are a big part of my own personal development work.  The type of wellness coaching I offer entails being empowered to make desired, healthy lifestyle changes through a mode of extreme self care and awareness.  I personally practice this as well because it brings about a greater balance (“sattva”) and happiness in my own life!  Harnessing the values that inspire intrinsically like personal growth, relationships, and service can bring about remarkable changes.

I feel very lucky to have participated in Susan James’ Circle of Life group. Susan is a gifted leader and facilitator. She provided a receptive environment for the sharing of ideas and self-care techniques. At the beginning of each session she asked us to share our successes for the week which helped us to acknowledge the positive. I felt supported and inspired by Susan and the other group members to pursue the focus area of Life Purpose. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by choosing this area I felt excited to create the necessary framework to explore and accomplish my goals.
~ Pauline Simon

I find purpose and great joy assisting others in creating a life that is congruent to their authentic selves.  It is all within YOU; it is just a matter of discovering it!

Coaching and healing is about forward movement in one’s life to bring about positive and long lasting change.  What is it that you want in life, or are there areas of personal wellness you would like to be more successful in?  I regularly ask myself these questions.  Then I get to do the work to be to where I want to be, accompanied and surrounded with people who support me on this miraculous journey of life.

I have always enjoyed working directly with people.  In addition to being a certified Health and Wellness coach, I am an international Board Certified Coach.  I also offer a variety of energy work modalities within the Health and Wellness Coaching.  I am a  Holistic EFT Practitioner, ThetaHealing® Technique Practitioner and Instructor, LifeForce Energy Healer™, certified Emotion Code™ Practitioner, Virtual Gastric Band Practitioner, and a  licensed clinical Social Worker.

I was impressed by Susan’s focus and emotional clarity as I talked about deeply personal and emotional experiences that I’ve had. I felt that she was able to maintain a clarity of vision and accuracy of language as we interacted during the ThetaHealing® session. I look forward to having a session again with Susan one day, and I’ve found myself with lots of healing to integrate into my life after the session ended. The experience was extremely valuable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
~  Individual client

The type of mind-body coaching I offer – Health and Energy Coaching – is custom tailored to each person I work with.  It can include a Circle of Life™ process which means we evaluate the full spectrum of one’s life, from nutrition and exercise to life purpose and spirituality. My role is to foster this process with you and bring forth the “power, strengths, and inner wisdom” of clients. The Circle of Life process is holistic including twelve different life areas: Nutrition & Diet, Exercise & Fitness, Stress Mastery, Relationships & Family, Work & Career, Financial Health, Creativity & Play, Health Care, Environment, Emotions & Self Esteem, Life Purpose & Service, and Spirituality with Self Care as an integral part of each life area.

My first career was as a licensed clinical Social Worker.  Besides being a therapist and special needs adoption social worker, the last social work position I held was at Helpline House here on Bainbridge Island.  It is easy for me to maintain my various certifications and social work license since I love learning.   I maintain my license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for the state of Washington which requires a Master of Social work, supervisory hours in a clinical practice, and completing 36 “Continuing Education Units” every two years.  Having been in social work I recognize a need for a holistic approach to support lasting change in one’s life.  I have always operated from a “strengths perspective” seeing people as whole, healed, divine beings, and with strengths that can propel them to where they want to be.  My passions of health/wellness and self-empowerment are partly what led me to this coaching and healing practice.  One of the greatest challenges that we all face at times in our lives is living a happy, healthy, peace-filled life – one that is more balanced, in alignment, full of ease, and more fulfilled!

Going through the Circle of Life process helped me be honest with myself. It is a hands on, proactive approach to positive change! Susan is an avid listener and compassionate.
~ L.P.

My Health & Wellness journey became more pronounced and intentional in the last 14 years when my first child was born.  Before that I had neglected my internal well being and self care, so I got a wake up call.   Becoming a Holistic Health and Wellness Coach transpired from healing in my own life.  At one point I was challenged with having bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, a torn meniscus, candida overgrowth, a severe b12 deficiency, and adrenal fatigue – all overlapping in the same year! As I was healing my body from each of these layers, I also healed and rewired my mind and spirit.  With every thought we have there is a physical/emotional/mental/ & spiritual reaction made in our bodies.  Since then I continue to be passionate about  learning various energy healing modalities.

I believe that health, wholeness, and healing are accessible to everyone.  My desire is to assist empowering others to experience their lives to the fullest.  Being board certified as a coach means that my work is accredited and validated by outside bodies other than myself.  It also means that I adhere to a strong Code of Ethics.

What an amazing experience our group had doing a Circle of Life exercise with you. I totally see how the only way that someone can “get” what you offer is by experiencing it.

I have to tell you that doing the Circle of Life really impacted me. I can’t tell you how many times since then I’ve thought about the fact that “Life Purpose & Spirituality” came out as strong as they did. For years I was clear that I was fulfilling one of my life’s purposes with my family, but I never felt that about my work. Not until yesterday have I really seen how much that area of my life is now really thriving.

The other huge gift that you offered is to help us focus on how our strengths strengthen our weaknesses. So many of us (certainly I) think that focusing on our weaknesses will help us strengthen them. After lots of years of doing that I can say with authority that that is not how I move forward in my life. Your model is SO MUCH more powerful.

I am grateful that my clients and coaches got to experience that with you.
~ Ann Whitmore

That is why I have completed the certification process for Circle of Life Health and Wellness Coaching program as well as attained the International Board Certified Coach credential.  I believe that professional accountability and ethics in any practice are important.  I also get to keep up this “Board Coaching Certification” with 70 continuing education hours every 5 years.  I am continually pursuing new tools, knowledge, and techniques in the area of health and wellness.

I also am a LifeForce™ Energy Healing Practitioner having completed level 5 and in level 6, a certified Holistic EFT Practitioner, a certified Emotion Code™ Practitioner, and a certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner and Instructor.  The ThetaHealing® classes I have completed are: Basic DNA, Advanced DNA, Basic DNA Instructor, Advanced DNA Instructor, Intuitive Anatomy, DNA 3, Planes of Existence, Game of Life, Manifesting and Abundance, Manifesting and Abundance Instructor, Dig Deeper, Dig Deeper Instructor, World Relations, Plant & Animal, Plant & Animal Instructor, Disease and Disorder, and Rainbow Children Instructor course.  I continue to plan on getting my Master in ThetaHealing®.

I have also completed my Permaculture Design Certification at the Bullocks Homestead on Orcas Island and the 200 RYT® yoga instructor training from 8 Limbs Yoga in Seattle.

As a board certified Circle of Life health coach, I can come alongside you as you desire to make improvements to your health, healing, and holistic wellness.  Health & Energy coaching assists in leading you to live your life to the fullest, helping you get the most out of  your life!

Some of my current passions include: being in outside in nature,  meditation, yoga, energy healing, sustainable living, animals, expressive movement, travel, ayurveda, hiking and exploring, earth stewardship, social justice, life long learning, permaculture/growing food, having fun, creating sacred art, and deepening meaningful connections.

The accountability, group support, and being able to tailor and revise our weekly goals I enjoyed the most about the Circle of Life group process. Susan provided us with wonderful listening, positive encouragement, and kept us on track, and motivated. We were able to keep feeling good about every little forward movement! She is wonderful!
~ Tricia K.

Consider these questions….

• Do you desire greater balance or harmony in your life?
• Do you feel like life is passing you by or moving quickly?
• Are you having trouble finding time for YOU?
• Does everyone else come first?
• Are you wanting to heal yourself and become clearer?
• Do you know your life purpose?
• Have you found yourself asking “Is this all there is to life”?
• Do you remember how to and do you practice play?
• Are you using your gifts, talents, and skills to the extent you want?
• Would you like to have peace and joy in your life?
• Are you willing to take on the challenge of looking inward?
• Are you ready to change?

If any of these questions resonate with you, please let me know how I can assist you in your journey of holistic wellness. The fastest way to reach me is via email at susan (at) susanjames (dot) me. I look forward to speaking with you soon, and I wish you much discovery, success, and flow on your sacred journey!

Weekly Yoga Classes. Hatha Yoga (all levels) Thursday 9:00am-10:15am & Yin Yoga (all levels) 10:30-12pm at Dayaalu Center: The Hatha yoga class focuses on breath, fluidity, and physical postures (asana).  Yin yoga is a slower, stiller, more restorative class where postures are held 2-5 minutes with the support of props for all body types.  After the yin postures there is a 20 minute yoga nidra practice as well.  Modifications are given for all levels. Drop in or use your Dayaalu punchcard.  Find out more at: Dayaalu Center.

I recently suffered from frozen shoulder, a very painful and debilitating idiopathic disorder, that severely restricts shoulder and upper body movement. I lived with chronic pain for 9 months which significantly restricted my ability to exercise, work, and complete even the simplest tasks of everyday living. I received months of physical therapy and massage with no therapeutic effect. I was discouraged and ready to give up when Susan suggested I try using EFT.

After two one hour sessions with Susan I was thrilled to experience a significant lessening of shoulder pain and a gradual but steady increase in range of motion. With consistent use of EFT over time,  my shoulder pain lessened each week and movement returned to near normal. I am convinced my sessions with Susan and the EFT techniques she taught me helped to increase positive energy flow which helped my body turn the corner toward health. Thank you, Susan!
~ J.H.

Monthly Meridian Based EFT Tapping Circle. Saturdays 1:30-3:00pm  ( 11/4 & 12/2) at Dayaalu Center: This monthly circle is open to those who have some experience with tapping or are curious and new to tapping.  Have you learned EFT tapping and want support to be inspired to continue, or want to know more about this technique?  This class meets for an hour and a half.   Drop in is $20 or use your Dayaalu punchcard.  Find out more at: Dayaalu Center.

ThetaHealing® Technique: Classes for Basic, Advanced DNA, Dig Deeper, Manifesting and Abundance, Plant, Animal. Please see my ThetaHealing Technique page for details.

Tapping for Wellness Series. Next series offered January 2017. Four consecutive evenings 6:00-8:00pm at 533 Madison Ave N, Suite F; Bainbridge Island, WA. Empower yourself by adding the gift of meridian-based tapping to your health and wellness toolbox!  Through this experiential class with others you can create significant, lasting change by rewiring your subconscious.  Participants will develop greater self awareness and ways to effectively eliminate resistance and blockages that often hold us back from living the life we love.  This class meets over four weeks to help you integrate this new technique into your life.  $240 (includes participant folder & handouts) for the series. Class size is capped at 6 participants and meets at Susan’s private studio, so reserve your spot by emailing susan@susanjames.me today!

Individual Holistic EFT Coaching Sessions. In addition to Circle of Life™ individual coaching, I also offer meridian-based tapping called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) coaching sessions to help heal yourself from subconscious and conscious limiting beliefs, judgments, stress and anxiety, and physical ailments. $100 per hour session.

What I liked the most about the Circle process is that it can be applied over and over again in the many phases of life.  I have a plan for action now, and this process has helped me take tangible steps to meet my goal!  Susan was empathic, appreciating the different challenges each participant was facing and treated us equally.
~ P.T.

Energy Work Individual Sessions. Increase your flow of chi in your body, balance, recharge, and revitalize your field, clear blockages and old beliefs, and support healing your body/mind/spirit with this noninvasive treatment.   $100 exchange per 1 hour session (scholarships also available).  It involves supporting, clearing, opening, and energizing one’s energy centers and the different layers of one’s field to promote well being.  Energy work (depending on the kind you choose) can also help release and resolve blocks at the core level, history level, genetic level, and soul level.  I practice ThetaHealing®, LifeForce Energy Healing™, Holistic EFT , and Emotion Code, and also tuning forks.

Being introduced to ThetaHealing® with Susan is like unlocking the long sought after tools to heal, grow, evolve and love that you have always had. It is a gift to myself, and those around me. Simple yet profoundly powerful-the depth and ease with which the theta healing works is unlike anything I have experienced. I’m immensely grateful and excited to have this way of working as part of my life.
~  Individual client and Basic ThetaHealing® student

The different energy healing modalities are offered to help meet you where you are at taking you to the next level of health, healing, consciousness, or whatever you be looking to achieve.    Please contact me directly for scheduling and more information.

Fantastic Fermentation (with Nicole Kraft) – FULL (waitlist) NEXT CLASS early winter 2017. Would you like to learn how to and the benefits of creating fermented veggies, kefir, beet kvass, water kefir, or kombucha?  Come join us for the fun of fermenting! Please email me if you are interested at susan@susanjames.me.

Knowing and Listening to Your Energy Body – February 2017. Do you sometimes wish you had more energy or did not take on the energy of others?  Learn how to manage and enhance your own energy effectively, so you are in your natural state!  This is a class that introduces the concept of energy medicine exercises for optimal health and wellness.  Techniques such as visualization, asana, qi gong, progressive relaxation, chakra balancing, meridian based tapping, clearing trapped emotions,  mudras, mantra, and other energy exercises.  Learn techniques to center, purify, increase your energy, de-stress, and more!  Please email me if you are interested at susan@susanjames.me.

Is there an area of your life – nutrition, stress mastery, health care, life purpose – that needs immediate attention?  Please let me know how I can assist you. The fastest way to reach me is via email at susan (at) susanjames (dot) me. I look forward to speaking with you soon, and wish you much nourishment and flow on your path of health and wellness!

Initial sessions for individuals are hourly ($90) and can occur in person, via phone, or via Skype. After a coaching relationship is established, you can request the sessions to be reduced to 30 minutes if they are by phone or Skype.

Groups run for seven consecutive weeks, meeting on the same day/time of the week ($240 for the series). Each session lasts two hours.

Please click the session below for which you are paying; the link will take you through to PayPal to complete the transaction. Alternatively, you can or mail your check to:

Susan James
533 Madison AVE N, Suite F
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

• • Pay for ThetaHealing Practitioner Circle session: $20

• • Pay for 30 minute session: $50

• • Pay for 60 minute session: $100

• • Pay deposit for Basic DNA ThetaHealing® class OR Advanced DNA ThetaHealing® class: $249

• • Pay remainder for Basic DNA ThetaHealing® class OR Advanced DNA ThetaHealing® class: $250

Whether you are interested in individual or group coaching, it is helpful for me to have some information before our first session together. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following information. All information is held strictly confidential.