"When I experience  Janine, I think of the heart of the Good Samaritan. She carries a tenderness that disarms shame and a strength that holds space for deep wounds to surface. Her presence is both kind and courageous, the way a true spiritual mother creates a safe place for her children. In her work as a story coach, she listens with the ears of Christ and reflects back dignity to those who have forgotten their worth. I have seen how the Lord uses her to restore what trauma has stolen, and I am deeply grateful for her witness of steadfast love."

– Fr. Angelus

"I was shocked at the depth of pain I had been carrying around all my life, and amazed at her ability to help it come up."

– Brother Angelo

“I have been on numerous silent retreats, healing retreats, theology conferences and even experienced wonderful spiritual direction and counseling in different ways. But doing story work was the most integrating and potent modality thus far. Janine provided a space and loving face so I could reread my own story with great truth, clarity and kindness.”

– Fr. Ryan

"Janine is full of wisdom, yet slow to speak. She names bold truths with the gentleness of a whisper. She is tender, kind and attuned to what is happening in the present moment. She genuinely and wholeheartedly desires freedom and healing for those held captive by shame."

– Kate Sarafolean Scheid

"Janine does such a wonderful job creating a safe space where I can be vulnerable and curious. I cannot being on this inner healing journey without her by my side encouraging and supporting me."

– Liz

"This is the best thing you can do to understand yourself and your relationships, even your relationship with things like work, or performance, or your relationships with your children. By getting curious about your own story, you can turn the key in the lock of your own captivity."

– Kate Sarafolean Scheid

"I have grown so much in my own self awareness, my ability to be present in my body and understand why I am feeling, what I am feeling, and being able to interact with myself and others in such a healthier, kinder, and more honoring way."

– Liz

I had known Janine for many years and had witnessed the journey she was on. Through many conversations with her, I knew she was a trustworthy and trained confidant and guide to walk me through places in my own heart and story where I’ve always felt stuck, shamed and stifled.

– Brother Damiano

“As I got older and life and kids got busier, I found that I was not reacting to my family as lovingly as I wanted to. I suspected this was partly due to some old learned reaction patterns from my childhood. Life is too short and I wanted to change. I was just stuck in a pattern of anger, resentment, guilt, and self contempt hiding behind a wall of self perfectionism.”

– Leah