Julie Speetjens: Shifting from Corporate to Cosmic with Reiki

A Journey of Transformation: From Corporate Burnout to Spiritual Awakening

NATIONWIDE - SEPTEMBER 2025 - (USAnews.com) — In the midst of her corporate career as an IT Project Manager, Julie Speetjens felt like a robot. The daily grind, long commutes between Colorado and Manhattan, and a relentless cycle of meetings and deadlines left her feeling disconnected, as if she was merely going through the motions of life. Her story, like many, is one of seeking meaning through the crucible of burnout, traumatic grief, and physical pain. It was in the quiet stillness of Reiki training, amid multiple major hip surgeries that Julie’s life took a cosmic turn. The Universe had put her into a wheelchair, forcing her to slow down and reconnect with herself as she learned to walk again. What followed was a profound spiritual awakening — the blossoming of her psychic and mediumship abilities, and the beginning of a journey toward healing and helping others do the same.

Julie’s story is not just one of personal transformation; it is one of deep passion for helping others break free from their own cycles of emotional and physical disconnection. Today, Julie is a Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Medical Reiki Master, Psychic Medium, bestselling author, and international holistic retreat host. But her path to this point was not without obstacles, and it’s those very experiences that shaped her into the compassionate, intuitive guide she is today.

The Birth of Soaring Heart Energies

From the ashes of her own corporate burnout, Julie created Soaring Heart Energies, a sanctuary for those seeking healing and spiritual connection. As the founder, Julie built this space with a singular focus: to empower individuals in developing their intuition, healing from past trauma, and regaining a sense of purpose and authenticity in their lives.

Julie is not just a teacher; she’s a living example of how energy healing, particularly Reiki, can help individuals achieve a state of balance, clarity, and emotional wellness. Soaring Heart Energies is more than just a business — it’s a movement, one that encourages people to trust themselves and their intuitive abilities. It’s about empowering Empaths, Highly Sensitive People, and those recovering from trauma and narcissistic abuse, to reconnect with their inner voice and live their truest life.

As the creator of Soul Journey Sundays, a global platform for nearly 70 Psychic Mediums from across the globe, Julie has built a supportive community that has hosted powerful sold-out events since 2021. Featuring highly trained, experienced, and vetted Psychic Mediums from Hawaii to Sweden, their events resonate deeply for people seeking clarity, insight, and divine connection with genuinely gifted and skilled intuitive artists. 

The SJS team’s stated mission is healing, and every reading aims to uplift, enlighten, and empower. Determined to create safe spaces to explore spirituality, Julie and her team offer a myriad of events, personal readings, classes, podcasts, guided meditations, books, retreats, and more for people to confidently step into their own power. Visit SoulJourneySundays to learn more. 

The Power of Reiki and Medical Reiki

At the core of Soaring Heart Energies is Reiki — an ancient Japanese energy healing modality that promotes physical, mental, and emotional healing. Reiki is known for its gentle yet profound effects on the body, mind, and spirit. Julie’s work focuses on Reiki’s ability to help individuals heal from physical ailments such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and burnout.

However, it is Julie’s specialization in Medical Reiki that sets her apart from others in the field. Medical Reiki is a powerful tool that complements allopathic medicine, enhancing the healing process and aiding in faster recovery. Julie has witnessed firsthand the extraordinary effects Reiki has had in medical settings, from reducing anxiety and nausea during chemotherapy treatments to boosting the immune system and helping patients recover faster after surgeries. She is passionate about bringing healing back to medicine through this powerful modality.

Julie’s expertise extends beyond just the practice of Reiki; she educates others in the art of Reiki healing through her certification classes. These classes go beyond the traditional curriculum, diving deep into both the pragmatic and the spiritual aspects of Reiki, creating a rich and inclusive environment for every student. Her open-source approach, where she shares her PowerPoint presentations and community resources freely, ensures that the wisdom of Reiki can be passed on to anyone willing to learn.

Reiki, Julie believes, is a bridge between the physical and the spiritual. It connects people to their own divine energy, enabling them not only to heal but to thrive. In her own words, “Reiki is about living authentically with self-awareness and accountability, trusting the calm and encouraging voice within.”

Julie Speetjens: A Unique Approach to Intuition Development

What truly distinguishes Julie from other spiritual teachers and energy healers is her perspective on intuition. She teaches that intuition isn’t just for the chosen few — it’s a gift that everyone can develop. Just like learning to speak a foreign language or play a musical instrument, it’s available to anyone who is willing to practice. She says that “the skill is not rare, but the courage is”. A trustfall every time, cultivating a relationship with your higher self and your spirit team becomes a lifelong quest to bask in the subtlety of the language of the soul. For Julie, developing intuition is about more than becoming a professional Psychic Medium; it’s about tuning into your inner guidance and using that wisdom to navigate all aspects of your life.

Julie’s philosophy encourages people to trust themselves. “It’s about knowing when to call your children because they’re in crisis, even if they won’t admit it,” she says. “It’s about living authentically, knowing when to leave the meeting, the party, or the relationship — and trusting that inner knowing.” Her work helps individuals develop a deeper connection with themselves, their choices, and discover their soul path and purpose.

Through her teachings, Julie helps people break free from limiting beliefs and fears, teaching them to distinguish between the voice of the inner critic and the wisdom of the higher self. Her programs, including her internationally recognized holistic retreats, allow participants to step into their power, discover their worth, and co-create the life they deserve.

Global Impact: A Growing Community of “The Woo Crew”

Julie’s work has touched the lives of people from all corners of the globe, and her thriving student community, affectionately known as “The Woo Crew,” is a testament to the impact she has had. From the United States to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Japan, Julie’s retreats and classes have helped individuals reconnect with their intuitive abilities and heal from deep emotional wounds. At the iconic Lily Dale Assembly in New York, she has had the honor of teaching Reiki and Psychic Mediumship Development, expanding the reach of her healing work even further.

Her commitment to providing Reiki as a volunteer at UCHealth Memorial Hospital and LifeSpark Cancer Resources demonstrates her unwavering dedication to supporting others. In her free time, Julie continues to give back to the community, ensuring that her work not only empowers individuals but also serves the greater good.

Why Reiki? Why Now?

In a world that is constantly on the move, where stress, anxiety, and burnout seem to be at an all-time high, Reiki offers a sanctuary of calm and healing. As people face unprecedented challenges in their personal and professional lives, Julie’s message resonates louder than ever: “Reiki is not just a healing tool; it’s a way of life. It teaches us to pause, listen, and trust the energy that flows through us.”

The benefits of Reiki, especially in medical settings, are well-documented, with hospitals across the country — including Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and NYU — offering Reiki as part of their integrative medicine programs. Julie’s work is helping to bring this ancient healing practice into modern medicine, further proving its efficacy in improving patient outcomes and overall well-being.

Visit Soaring Heart Energies to learn more about Reiki, Medical Reiki, tuning into your intuition, and Julie’s upcoming retreats and classes.