Johanna Hattendorf, NCLMT, M.Div., 2nd Degree Black Belt (she/her)—Over 30 years of experience helping people heal body/mind/spirit.
Trauma Healing: As a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse, I’ve spent much of my life healing myself, and sharing what I’ve learned to help others heal. Trauma creates “pain” at every level of our being—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, energetically. I draw from my years of experience to help you heal your pain, and step into a life that is lighter, more spacious, and with greater resilience.
Ordained Ministry: I began my professional journey in 1984, as an Ordained Pastor in the United Church of Christ and followed that in 1988, with a post-masters certificate in counseling. I’ve served churches in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, been a speaker at local, state and national events, led workshops, retreats, and seminars and was a guest lecturer at Harvard University for 3 years. Today, I continue to teach and speak at conferences, lead seminars and retreats, and hold workshops on issues of body, mind and spirit.
Healing Bodywork: In 1992, I trained to become a massage therapist. As a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, my primary modalities are Craniosacral therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, Reiki and Energy Healing. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, the elderly and people with chronic conditions that have not been resolved by other means.
Martial Arts: Receiving hate mail was the catalyst in 1999, to begin training in the martial arts—eventually achieving the rank of 2nd degree Black Belt in Kung Fu and Tai Chi. As a Nationally Certified Self-Defense Instructor and a Nationally Certified Tai Chi and QiGong Instructor, I’ve taught Tai Chi, QiGong, and Self-defense to kids, teens, adults, seniors, trauma survivors, and those with physical, cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
TRE®: Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises: In 2016, I discovered the innovative practice of TRE®: Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises. Experiencing the calming benefits of the self-induced therapeutic tremor spurred me on to be come a Certified TRE® Provider. I now teach these self-healing exercises to individuals and groups locally and over Zoom.
Reiki Master and Teacher: I took Reiki Level 1 in 1986, and then Level II in 1991. For years I was honored to share Reiki as part of the “hands-on” bodywork I was providing clients and friends. However, the pandemic and world events motivated me in 2021 to take the next step in my Reiki journey so that I could help to “put Reiki healing in the hands” of as many people as possible. In 2023 I became a Reiki “Master of Masters”.
A New Beginning: In the Fall of 2023, I moved with my wife and dog to Virginia so we could be closer to family and friends. This has become another twist in the spiral journey of my life as I settle into a new place, and new ways of continuing to provide help and healing to others.
A Spiral Pathway: All these pieces continue to come together in my business, The Spiral Pathway. Although this path is never ending, in everything I do, I seek to combine my unique combination of skills, abilities and talents in a multi-dimensional approach to balance and deep healing.