my story

Hi Loves!
This will be a bit of a long one but if you’re not willing to read through the background on who will be intimately walking with you on your journey, are you really ready for the journey?
I’m Crystal, a daughter, mother of two teenagers, partner to an amazing human, friend to a select circle and an accomplished entrepreneur who brings passion and purpose to every project I undertake. My professional journey began with owning and operating a Masonry business, with my ex-husband. In May of 2020, I separated from my partner of 14 years. We have 2 wonderful children and were business partners for 12 years, there was so much to unravel, so much to relearn. There was massive guilt, self-doubt, and fear. All of this fear told me I wouldn't make it on my own, I wouldn’t be understood, and I wouldn’t be able to provide for my children.
Through all of the noise, Spirit was louder. Spirit reminded me that I have always been universally provided for, and this time I would be too, I just needed to trust and imagine what I wanted for my future.
With the imaginative process, I started making my journey toward Joy, Peace, Ease, Pleasure, Liberation, and Connection. I began the process of building a new home for myself and my children, creating a new community and new habits. I was teaching myself to set boundaries, to be vulnerable, to admit when I wasn’t feeling my best or needed help and, my favourite, to be slow.
The process of slowing down was hard. I was filled with guilt and fear of being seen as lazy, selfish, or unproductive. I didn’t know what slow was supposed to look like for me, I just knew that my spirit needed it. So, I started by slowing my breath. Resting. Meditating. Walking. And resisting the urge to "work harder" to prove my worth, (the infamous trap of Capitalism).
I started to pursue passions that I once felt were out of my reach, travelling, exploring, crafting, dancing, singing, and yes, having great sex. My journey has taken me to studying and becoming certified in the art of Coaching, studying and becoming certified in the art of clinical hypnosis from the University of Toronto, studying through the Japan Reiki Association to become Shinpiden (Level 3), and immersing myself in daily breathwork practices with Breathwork Africa to become an Advanced Breathwork Practitioner. All of these disciplines helped to free up space to listen to Spirit and reconnect with self and nature in a way that I never knew was possible. This shifted me toward a life centered around personal healing and creative expression, leading me to establish Lost and Found Healing Studio in Toronto and later moving my practice, Crystal, The Hypnotist to my home office in East York.
I now guide others with transformative practices such as Reiki, Hypnosis, and Breathwork. My approach is deeply holistic, rooted in the belief that true wellbeing requires harmony of mind, body, and spirit and that everyone is capable of their own healing. I infuse joy and compassion into my work, creating a warm and welcoming environment where you feel genuinely seen and supported on your own journey. My work is more than a profession; it’s a calling to bring light, resilience, and positive change in my community and yours.
As a woman of African Ancestry, I understand the potential for marginalization, cultural oppression and spiritual suppression, which heavily contributes to many of us leading lives we don’t feel aligned with our spirit or values. Through my practice, I empower people to recognize their worth, guiding them toward growth and self-value. This journey not only supports healing but also encourages you to demand better for yourself, your family and your community.
I offer 1:1 and group hypnosis, breathwork classes, and reiki sessions, guiding individuals in reconnecting with themselves and the world around them. My practice combines hypnosis, reiki, and breathwork to create a conduit to our ancestral and spiritual wisdom, integrating our spiritual and human experiences. In all my work, I channel my creativity into a hands-on approach, my goal is to inspire others to reconnect with themselves, embrace joy, and build a foundation of inner strength that they can carry into every aspect of their lives.
Using the tools I've embodied in daily practice has opened me up to a life I never thought possible. To be able to facilitate to others so that they can create their own version of their Highest Life is exactly why I've been put on this planet in this timeline. I am grateful that you took these moments to be here and I would be honoured to be a small part of your transformation to Joy, Peace, Ease, Pleasure, Liberation, and Connection.
With an abundance of Love,
Crystal
