We had the good fortune of connecting with Heather Leigh Strom and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Heather Leigh, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I experienced a spiritual awakening which completely changed the course and focus of my life. In 2022 I was instructed to write a book. I was not a writer and had no idea what I would write about. Through my spiritual search involving meditation, journaling, working with a mentor, and completely removing any barriers to my ability to receive the information I was seeking, I was shown the title of the book. And K9 Spirit Guides: the Healing Power of Man’s Best Friend was written in just 6 months! But, I would only begin to discover the true purpose of this book and this work several months after the book was released. The healing that I received from the K9 spirit guides as I wrote the book was the very healing they wished me to share with humanity. And so now my career path has changed drastically from the medical profession (30+ years) into spiritual and energetic healing.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I struggled in life and in finding my career path. Instead of following my gut and blooming into who I was meant to be, I started out playing it safe. I choose a “safe” option in the medical profession even though my spiritual side was calling to me. I spent 30 years trying to squeeze myself into a place I did not fit, as a physical therapist. I also worked as a massage therapist and branched out into functional medicine. I was always searching for answers and searching for myself. But, I just did not completely fit into any of these professions. There was more to me and more to life that I just couldn’t put my finger on. The more I tried, the more frustrated and fearful I got. I kept hiding.

Then one day everything changed and it was time for me to come into myself. I was ready and determined that I would do anything I needed to do to find myself, my passion, and my mission in this world. Why was I here?

Through my rather swift spiritual awakening and with the help of the K9 spirit guides as I learned to connect with them and write their book, I finally pealed off the layers I had been hiding behind, and began to see myself fully. I remembered who I was and why I was here. I learned what all my challenges in life were really about and then they all made perfect sense! I was finally freed from decades and lifetimes of emotional pain, fear, disconnection, insecurity, rage, and lack of self-love. The world was finally beautiful, exciting, and happy for the first time in my life!

This shift also led me in a new direction with my business that I was not expecting. After 30 years as a licensed physical therapist and massage therapist I retired my licenses and shifted my practice into spiritual medicine. I work with my clients virtually mentoring them through their process and providing them the healing opportunities I received as I channel in the K9 spirit guides for their individual healing. Not only am I more happy and satisfied with my work, but I am finally fulfilled by what I do and the people I am able to help. I no longer have to hide who I am and my abilities.

My clients have received some incredible healing from the K9 guides as well. Their spiritual ascension process has been made quick and easy with their gifts of advanced healing technology. These gifts are available to all humanity.
At the moment I work virtually with clients from around the world. I am hoping to find a place here in Colorado Springs to be able to offer my services in person as well. I provide private one-on-one sessions and also group healing events with the K9 spirit guides. I can see a week-long retreat on the horizon!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I spend a lot of time in Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and Cheyenne Canyon. Southern Colorado has so much beautiful nature to offer that I am immersing myself in it! For live music I like Buffalo Lodge or Townhouse Sports Grill both in Manitou. Of course I attend the weekly drum circle in Manitou as well and I just love the unconditional inclusion this community offers!!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shoutout is to all the people who know there is more to life than what we are aware. And they are blindly searching for that meaning, purpose, connection that they inherently know is possible yet feels out of reach. To those who work so hard to better themselves, their lives, and the lives of those around them. For all the beautiful souls who are uniting in unconditional love and peace against all odds!

Website: https://heatherleighstrom.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherleighstrom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HLstrom/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heather_leigh_strom

Other: https://www.k9spiritguides.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@k9spiritguides 

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