The “Heart” of Peppermint Heart Healing

Peppermint Heart Healing is a curated space where your journey in holistic wellness is cared for through compassion, understanding, and healing. My name is Vanessa Valera, and I am the “heart” behind Peppermint Heart Healing. My path to becoming a healer and coach comes from a deeply personal and transformative experience; one led by challenges, discovery, and renewal. I intend to take the tools I have learned along my path to aid others in their own personal journeys for a more holistic approach to their well-being.

My Quest for Healing

My journey began amidst the trials I faced following my diagnosis with an incurable and uncommon health condition. With limited medical answers and an uncertain future, I had to take action by making the necessary lifestyle changes to extend and better my life. I embarked on a quest with the intention of finding an alternative healing method which could help improve my quality of life. For years I was able to maintain my physical stability; however, I found I was merely surviving. I was unable to thrive beyond this point, and I suppressed my deeper emotional turmoil.

Then, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, my mental health issues resurfaced, and my relentless facade of strength I had maintained deteriorated. I could no longer ignore my mental struggle. It had to be confronted. This was a dark period for me during such an unprecedented time, and yet I discovered my silver lining– the healing art of Reiki.

My Introduction to Holomua Healing Arts

As I took that moment of reflection, I was serendipitously introduced to Reiki Healing and Life Coaching through Holomua Healing Arts with the guidance of Britt Yap. Unfamiliar with Reiki, but desperate for a solution, I found myself taking a leap of faith. This moment would become pivotal for my life. I reached beyond familiar, traditional therapy and reached a faster, more profound healing process than I could have imagined. 

The Healing Art of Reiki

Re-energized by Reiki’s transformative power, I became devoted to mastering this healing art. Through comprehensive training I gained certification with Holomua Healing Arts in Life Coaching, Past Life Regression, and Reiki healing. I’m committed to sharing the knowledge I’ve gained, and the gift of Reiki with my community, those who are looking for their ‘silver lining’.

As an administrative leader in the healthcare industry for over a decade, I’ve witnessed first-hand the stress, exhaustion, and heavy burdens born by myself and healthcare professionals. Throughout my career, I have always been passionately driven to improve healthcare access and quality. Today, I aim to expand this mission by integrating Reiki into healthcare. Reiki offers hope and healing for many healthcare leaders, healers, and for those seeking alternative or supplemental healing methods.