Testimonials

‘the complexity, immensity, and intensity of what we do as healers needs support – places of oasis for those of us who tend and mend.

anna is great at creating these spaces, whether she’s training the next generation of healers or holding space for those of us who have been living this work for decades.’

‘I have long admired anna’s capacity to be able to gather just the right people together for her circles and shamanic gatherings.  with her disarming and unique style of teaching and leading, she immediately guides you to feel that something really special is about to happen.

and then.  something really special happens.

she holds sacred circle in a way that is mind blowing: just with her natural charisma and refined intellect guiding us all along with her.  people are excited and happy to be in her presence.  she is a very special lady: kind, loving and very giving.  if you want to know what a true healer and teacher looks like, look no further than anna dorian.’

‘anna is such a bright light. she is professional and very warm-hearted.  I felt at ease and cared for from the moment we met.  her dedication to her craft is second to none.

based on my work with her, the path before me has never been clearer.  I highly recommend anna for anyone seeking support or healing.’

‘anna is sublime at guiding and helping healers.  she’s exquisitely sensitive and skilled, with a deep integrity that immediately gains trust.

anna flows, dances, and swims with the sacred – this animates and fills her work and sessions with the wild beauty necessary for true healing.’

‘before I met anna and was on my journey of becoming a therapist, I always found myself seeking something beyond textbooks and training that I couldn’t quite identify – more support, more help sitting with people’s experiences, and how to sustain myself in this career.

working with anna connected me to a spiritual part of myself that I was acutely missing.

she helped me find an inner wellspring of nourishment and knowing that has become the foundation of who I am as a person and healing professional.  this has hugely informed the seat I sit in as a therapist.

she’s one of the most magical and effervescent beings you’ll ever meet, with incredible capacity to guide anyone from the darkest depths to the most joyous delights.  she truly walks the walk of what it means to be a healer, and helps others to do the same.’

‘anna dorian is, put simply, phenomenal.

she is fiercely talented, luminous, gentle, and powerfully gifted.  anna holds a profound ability to hold space, to witness, and to foster individual and collective growth.  as a teacher and guide, she is incredibly gentle and loving, offering those who are lucky enough to encounter her a deep sense of being seen and met; she is a powerful leader, guide and teacher.

she can hold and meet complexity with ease and grace.  her work is deep, and she meets the bigness of the world with agility and skill — whether it’s big trauma, big fear, big baggage, big people, big teaching, big feelings, big joy, big transformation, anna is up for it.  I have learned a lot from her and feel grateful to continue to be learning with and from her.’

’10 years ago, I took a chance and attended a reiki class with anna.  I had longed to learn reiki for a long time and decided to finally leap into it.  this was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

since then, I’ve received my reiki 2 & 3 from her too, as well as have attended multiple journey circles, healers’ groups, and even a few private shamanic sessions.  she has introduced me to multiple spiritual tools that I use daily, and this has brought my life more centering, connection to spirit, and trust in my inner compass.

anna offers these vital tools with humor, curiosity, and love – all of which imbue these deep processes with both levity and grounding.  I appreciate that anna brings her human and spiritual self to her work which enables me to imagine her as a fairy god-friend who sprinkles my road with glitter, and winks as I embark on my path.’

‘over the years, I have immersed myself in many dimensions of anna’s work, from multiple styles of reiki, to shamanism, to one-on-one evolutionary sessions.  anna is unafraid to embrace all sides of life, joyful or messy, holding space with deep empathy while offering support and energetic tools that are accessible, effective, and substantial.

not only does she fully embody what she teaches, she also has the most magical ability to guide you towards alignment with your true self.

she has profoundly influenced my life path, playing an integral role in my transition from being a young biomedical scientist to pursuing a career in naturopathic medicine.  if you want to know what it is like to be in the presence of someone who both radiates light and can show you how to nurture the same light within yourself – look for anna!’

‘anna and I have worked together for 20+ years and she has been a trusted colleague and friend.  through the years, we came to value being able to converse with another healer who understands how complex and beautiful our work is.

being able to relax behind the scenes with another healer gives me a place to validate my own role as a healer, and gives me a safe place to continue exploring the mysterious world of healing.

we continue to chat regularly about our professional work, healing tools, and personal evolution.  anna is a gift from the Universe walking on my journey with me.  I’m deeply grateful that our next generation of healers, and our current soul group of healers who have been in practice for decades, have such strong support in the dreaming otter.’

‘I met anna in 2010 and knew right away that she was something special.  I could tell that she had a light inside of her that came through in her potent work, her joyous presence, and her contagious smile.

her ongoing mentorship impacted me greatly, and propelled me on a healer’s journey that helped me create my own acupuncture and reiki practice all these years down the line.  she offers amazing tools for healers, and is an astounding practitioner herself, who transforms you in the best way just by being in her presence.

I use the techniques, practices, phrases, and guidance that I learned from her in my everyday life as well as professional sessions. I truly believe that I would not be where I am in my career or spiritual evolution without her tutelage and friendship. I’m so grateful to know her and highly recommend the dreaming otter for anyone looking to level up on their healer or teacher journeys.’

‘a colleague referred me to anna.  we both agree there is an element of presence about her – almost indescribable – of deep empathic listening, wholly resonant validation, a touch of delightfully playful whimsy, and of course an inspirational daring to be no one but her own unique self.  as a psychiatrist, I aim to absorb what anna has to offer in her skilled presence, empathy, validation, and building connection, the foundational and most important part of any healing relationship.

she is artful in her dedication to fellow “helpers” and our unique struggles.  anna has applied herself to her own real healing journey for decades, resulting in a depth and breadth of experience that is a well of wisdom and for those in the healing and helping professions.’

‘working with anna is pure joy.  even when you’re addressing super sticky challenges, she’s a balm for the soul.

every single session I’ve had with her over the years has restored my body to calm and balance – energy healing with her truly restores my nervous system in ways I haven’t found elsewhere.

I work as a holistic nutritionist, so it’s vital to my mission and purpose to prioritize my health and well-being so I can serve my clients and community well-resourced; anna is my go-to practitioner when I need clearing, rebalancing, integration, and clarity.  let’s be honest, healers need healing too. I’ve always been aware of that, and I’m so thrilled to have anna as part of my circle of trusted colleagues and healers.’

‘my success as a bodyworker and healer spans nearly 20 years. fortunately, my path crossed anna’s in my early years as a massage therapist – she has been an integral part of my success.

every session, group or lesson with her at the dreaming otter has revealed valuable tools and resources, and her wealth of experiences, expansive education, profound care and deep listening is unmatched.  she has a tremendous amount to share with all of us and receiving it is a joy!

even in the hard times, anna helps me find my own authentic way in a safe and supportive space.  if you’re reading this, you are blessed to have found a truly gifted mentor.’

‘my work with anna surpassed my hopes and dreams.  when complex life situations arise for me, I can handle them with ease now.  things that used to burden me just don’t anymore, and my life is SO much slower and sweeter.

I feel like my world is full of wonder and magic now, and the knowledge I’ve gained impacts my life daily.  amazing!’

‘anna is one of the most compassionate, fierce, and knowledgeable healers I have had the honor to work with for energy work and healing.  every session is highly collaborative and consciously gentle as anna delves into the crux of a question or topic I bring to her for illumination.

she is there for me when I am feeling my most vulnerable, and also when I am feeling whole and renewed after her work.  anna provides precise insights and deeply powerful healing that soothes, energizes, and removes blocks from one’s path in order to feel liberated, whole, and excited about life!’

‘anna is a powerful force for positive change who brings her brilliant light and burning passion to all of her endeavors.  she has been there for me during some of my darkest passages and has cheered me on through my greatest triumphs.

her strength and insight never fails to amaze and inspire, and I consider it a privilege to call her a friend and ally.’

‘having anna in my life has been an incredible blessing.  she has given me love and support during big transitions, initiations, times of grief and times of celebration.

I’ve had the opportunity to be in various circles and classes that she holds, and I’m always amazed by the unconditional love and concern she shows each and every student. anna approaches her work with complete dedication and a steadfast heart.

her trust in the healing journey strengthens my own time and time again.’

‘anna and I go back over 20 years. she has taught me reiki, shamanic journeying, and oodles of tools for navigating the visible realm and the spirit realm. she has supported me through immense transitions like becoming a mother, deepening and clarifying my life purpose, and becoming a caregiver for my father, as well as navigating complex relationship pathways.

we did all of this in the most magical, joyful, supportive, and beautiful container – I cannot imagine my life without anna. she is truly one of the most majestic beings I have ever known and she has gifts to be treasured, if not completely fathomed!’

‘I have been blessed by the moon, the stars, the sun, THE UNIVERSE for the journey I have traveled with anna over these past 10 years.

anna’s energy is magnetic!  her guidance, mentorship, coaching, and healing gifts come from what she actually is – pure love.  being in her presence – in any form – is sunshine for your heart and medicine for your soul.’

‘spending time with anna is a delight and a blessing.  even in the hardest moments, she ushers in ease and joy for the journey.  her gentle loving manner creates the safety and generosity to do deeper work.

everytime I work with anna, I think “why didn’t I do this sooner?”  it is always a transformative experience filled with love.’

‘anna is nothing short of an otherworldly, magical being.  I’ve had the privilege of being in her healing circles many times, and can attest to her gifts at holding space and creating joyous rituals that led me (and others) to new discoveries. I have also been lucky enough to study energy healing with anna – she made the process easy and interesting – and helped unlock my healing gifts.

the results speak for themselves—my life has been enriched, my spirit uplifted, and my sense of inner peace restored.

I am a better person through the work we have done together.  if you’re seeking a genuine, impactful healing experience, I wholeheartedly recommend anna.  her gifts are extraordinary, and her presence a blessing.

‘anna is TRULY MAGIC! I have never met anyone else who embodies radiance on a daily basis and literally exudes unconditional love.  when in her presence I immediately feel seen, loved, and valued.  the depth of her empathy, vulnerability, and integrity, as well as her joyful sense of play, are such incredible qualities.

in addition, she is brilliantly smart, an incredible facilitator, highly intuitive, and hugely skilled in her practice.’

‘words cannot express my gratitude for this magical magical being.  I met anna years ago, attending her reiki workshops – I’ve never met anyone like her.  she is PURE love, joy, kindness, playfulness, and so, so compassionate.  anna is one of the most special people I’ve ever met.

her healings are profound, and feel SO safe and supported.  anna makes you feel SEEN.  that’s something we all crave.  I’m honored to have been her student, and client (and earthly friend!).  I just love her.  anna is pure goodness, the ultimate loving healer, generous, loving and oh so kind, mixed in with lots of laughter (and healing tears).  my friends, she is DEEP, and very anchored.  we are lucky to have her!’

‘anna was referred to me by a dear friend as someone whose practice could help me with spiritual and existential angst. anna has done that and more – the tools she teaches helped me learn a new way to navigate my own subconscious, using journeying as a method for finding answers to problems I wasn’t able to solve by thinking on them alone.

the storytelling structure of journeying with the spirits helps me ask for help in a surprisingly simple way, that lets my own mind fill in what is most important and most true for me. this practice is much simpler and deeper than I could have imagined, and I’ll keep it as a fundamental part of how I navigate challenges in my life going forward. thank you, anna!’

‘anna is a master of ceremonial magic and channeling, and always seems to intuit just the right medicine for the moment.  through the years, I’ve seen her in full, bright, effervescent power and leadership; and I’ve seen her respond to many challenging situations with heart, vulnerability, courage, and integrity.’

‘in my 20+ years of training and working as a physician, I have learned the most about what health and healing look and feel like through this work with anna, her helping spirits, and the dreaming otter.

I have experienced restoration of agency through this work.

my healing heart, my inquisitive mind, my very spirit are changed.  certainly, this work has had a profound impact on my life, and through my various roles, it now touches many others.’