Testimonials

“Over the past 35+ years ( hate to admit that sometimes) I have been blessed to encounter many healers and several very gifted and powerful healers. Ashley is one of a handful of powerful and gifted healers. Her presence creates a safe space and the experience that leads to the opening of your heart so that you may then find access to a deeper understanding and knowledge that often gets lost in our day to day busyness or the chaos of our thinking. She blends mystical with practical in a way that expands our experience with deeper insight and application into our daily lives that enhances our ability to move forward and appreciate life to its fullest. I feel blessed to be in her presence, to know her, and that I will now carry her in my heart forever as a result of her impression on my life.”

“A healing session with my dear friend Ashley is absolutely magical. Depending on what you are looking for a tea ceremony or a healing session, both powerful and revealing.
Know for a fact that with Ashley you will be treated with respect and the upmost consideration. The space created is both safe and grounding. The depth of the work is really dependent on how open you are and how deep you seek to go.
My experience with tea ceremony is fairy tale like. Tea in itself was the introduction, the invitation to connect. A connection I didn’t realize I had lost. A connection with self, and with Mother. As you sit in solemn silence and dig deep the tea steeps into a delicious liquor. In communion you share bowl after bowl and as you ingest this medicine you are able to go deeper and deeper into areas that call your attention. I have explored the unfamiliar paths that are so intricately part of my essence. I discovered the depths of myself and what surrounds me. I leave the sessions with conviction and a better idea of my calling. There are questions to my answers and answers to my questions. Essentially Tea is the nurturing balm for me to ease the conversation within and without. Each person is different and each experience varies by ones intent, openness and willingness. Tea ceremony is interactive meditation. A subtle flow between consciousness and subconsciousness.
A healing ceremony can include tea ceremony however it is furthermore charged with intent. I didn’t know I was ready I was just open and my healing session was 3rd eye altering and Eye opening. It’s beauty was unlike anything I experienced in this lifetime but it was the culmination of my experiences to that point. I entered the metaphysical world with the tender and loving guidance of my spiritual guides including the presence of Ashley. The work is not done for you instead everything within that session prepares you to release, to receive. I left feeling truly blessed and forever changed. Reminded of what my soul so desperately yearned to hear and feel. Realizing the support within and surrounding me. A puzzle piece at a time this session has had a major impact and has conduced an adjustment in my life.
If at all your soul is seeking and searching and you have found yourself here... trust it. My sister Ashley is a guide that has shared patience and love an unexpected surprise. These are my humble experiences I hope they help. May spirit guide you to the truth and the light. Blessed Be.”

“Before officially opening the doors of Intent Space I knew I wanted to have a Blessing Way Ceremony to bless and honor the physical space as well as honor and bless all who would teach at Intent and all guests who would walk through the doors.
Ashley crafted and guided the most magical evening; one which I will remember for always. Every detail from the moment we walked into the experience until the very last moment of the ceremony was so carefully and thoughtfully created and guided in the most loving, intentional way. Ashley’s pure heart, radiance and her innate gift for guiding ritual and ceremony becomes truly a magical, felt experience...beautiful beyond!
I also had the privilege of taking part in a private Tea Ceremony with Ashley. I went into it having no past experiences with tea ceremonies. I was amazed that the simple act of drinking tea with very little words exchanged could reveal so much and take me on a journey. Once again, Ashley was able to create a safe space that lent itself to a journey back to mySELF and an experience that was gentle and healing.
It has been an honor and a privilege to have experienced the beauty and power of ceremony with a such a gifted teacher and guide.”

“There are not enough words to describe how positively the spiritual journey I have began at Pillar of Light with Ashley Smith has impacted my life. This may not be a typical approach for a male but I came to Ashley seeking help from extreme grief and trauma. What has transpired over the course of 5 sessions in 5 months can only be described as miraculous. I have always believed I was a spiritual person with a very healthy dose of skepticism but never understood how to harness this or fully trust what I was seeing/hearing perhaps. From the moment I met Ashley and began speaking with her, I had an overwhelming sense of relief, safety, comfort and a knowing that I’m where I need to be. Ashley has an extraordinary balance of intuition, peace, love, wisdom and passion for her work and clients. There are no gimmicks, everything you see, feel and hear is authentic and connects deeply within which is the ultimate indicator. You will also feel at home instantly in her beautiful space, Pillar of Light and be amazed at how you found it. I have never had so much trust, clarity, peace and harmony within myself. To whomever is reading this, I truly couldn’t envision I would be where I am today in 5 years let alone 5 months, the work here with Ashley is so real, so pure and so profound, I feel so grateful to have landed here.”

“I believe Ashley showed up just at the right time in my life. I am not even sure how our paths crossed but I was going through a deeply emotional time and I wanted to make myself and my healing a priority. I had tried counselors in the past and it never felt authentic for me. I am more of a spiritual person and the energy Ashley’s presence gave off made me feel like this was the right thing to try. To meet with someone who can sit in front of you and just see you and hold deep space for you is so amazing. I felt so seen and safe, but was also provided with guidance and deep inner work to help me in my healing journey and my journey to truly finding and stepping into myself. The work is hard sometimes and doesn’t always feel good but it’s transformative and beautiful. I cannot recommend Ashley enough to anyone who is looking to do the true soul work that you have been feeling called to do.”

“Have you felt that pull in your life that there has to be something more? There is something more but you will only find it if you sit and seek within yourself for answers. Ashley is a masterful spiritual facilitator. Beyond comparison, religion, doubt, anger and hate there is truth, love, and acceptance. Your seeking has led you here and I want you to know its okay to press forward. Ashley has done the extensive loving work for herself spiritually in order to best serve this community. You are safe here. Reach out and begin your journey to love and truth.”

“Ashley has created a wonderful healing space for me over the past 5 years or so. Without her I”m not sure I would have gotten over one of the hardest losses in my life so far. I can’t really explain how the “magic” works but it does. Something different always happens in tea ceremony and all of it so wonderful and healing. The women who come and share are part of the magic too. I feel like it’s similar to when women would come together in ancient times and share their woes and joys with each other! It’s just healing for women to come together and HEAL. Ashley has created this with abundance and I’m ever to grateful to have met her and share in the Magic!”