June 15, 2014
Justine Telfer, Seven Points Holistic Healing
Bio The path that led her to this point
I feel like I have come back to my authentic self. In my late teens and early twenties I was interested in tarot and astrology and read a lot of self-help books.
I started working in the music industry from 20 and delved deep into the rock-and-roll lifestyle. I was a music sales rep throughout my twenties; I worked hard and partied hard.
Just before my 30th birthday I took a side step and worked part-time in retail to allow myself to have a baby. I needed to slow down and leave the rat race.
In my thirties I gave birth to two beautiful girls, worked part-time, sewed and connected with like-minded souls.
From 2007 until 2011 I ran a small craft publication called "Mixtapezine" which really encompassed my life at the time, online bloggers, pop culture, craft and community.
In 2011 I did a counseling diploma and was reignited with my spark to connect with Reiki.
I've since gone on to do Reiki 1 and 2 and am just about to finish my Reiki Masters. I know this is my calling. I help women connect with their true inner selves. I work on a subtle energetic level connecting and healing mind, body and spirit.
I have always practiced on people from home and late 2013 I started working one day a week from a naturopath's room. Early this year an opportunity came up to rent a small suite in a fabulous art deco arcade right around the corner from my home!
I set up shop in March this year and haven't looked back. I want to help busy women connect with their heart and soul. I offer a treatment practice to allow the body to recharge. I run small workshops on mediation and also teach reiki as a self-care practice.
Q&A Insider advice & tips
What's been your greatest achievement to date?
Being a small business owner, doing what I love! My life experience has given me an emotional intelligence that you can't study for. Following my heart and putting one foot in front of the other is taking me on a journey I could not have planned myself! Helping women have a soul connection is my greatest joy.
What's been your biggest challenge so far?
The initial start up costs and the incidental costs were a little bit challenging, but it all came together in the end. My business growth has been very organic and I don't get to panicked about anything really. It all seems to fall into place.
Best lesson you've learned along the way?
I need to constantly remember to stop and think before I say yes! Allow time to feel my intuition. I have rushed very quickly into a couple of things that have not turned out.
A website, book or resource that has helped you in your business or inspired you and why?
I adore Pinterest and Instagram for daily inspiration. I have a business coach and a Reiki master with whom I can always call on from some clarity.
Which person or brand do you most admire and why?
I admire Pema Chodron, a Buddhist nun who writes the most wise, heartfelt stories and quotes and Keri Smith the guerilla artist and author. I admire all who follow their heart and passions, who radiate.
What advice would you give someone starting an independent business in your industry?
Know the basics of business. Use your right and left brain. We are doing esoteric work but need to be practical, informed and grounded. Know your competition, but don't compare - there is only one of you and you are unique!
Finish this sentence
Everything changed for me when…
I embraced my quirks and stopped taking everything so seriously. I started listening to and following my heart.
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