~ About Ouida J. Cooper-Rodriguez ~

• Ouida Joi, which is French and means ~ Yes Indeed Joy ~ has been a California resident since 1976. Born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she serves as a Catalyst and Guide for deep inner healing, spiritual emergence, and transformation.
• Certified Hypnotherapist - Utilizing a personalized healing system called Essence Hypnotherapy, this gentle system allows the individual to go into a deep state of relaxation, thus tapping into the subconscious to influence positive self-improvement, expand self-awareness, quiet inner conflicts, and promote deep emotional inner healing; similar to visualization, and meditation
• Reiki Master/Teacher - Ouida Joi teaches Reiki and provides treatment sessions. Reiki is a natural, hands-on Energy healing system that enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself, considered a form of Therapeutic Touch.
• Interfaith Minister - Ouida Joi performs Interfaith Ceremonies, including Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Memorial Services, Home/Office Blessings, Anniversaries, Renewal of Vows, Rites of Passage, Divorces, and Baby Christenings.
• Master Facilitator - Ouida Joi has addressed audiences of up to 1,000 and has facilitated workshops and seminars on such topics as: Defining Success for Yourself, Making Your Dreams Come True, Tapping Your Power Within, Transformation, Meditation 101, Effective Interpersonal Skills, Relationships That Work!, Money, Abundance and Prosperity, Stress Management, Interfaith Spirituality, Rituals in Everyday Life, Visioning, and Goal Setting, to name just a few. She is a dynamic workshop facilitator who utilizes an innovative, interactive, intimate, and fun approach, even in large groups.
• Certified Empowerment Coach - Founder & President: Step into Your GREATNESS! Extraordinary Coaching & Consulting Services- Results-oriented individual and organizational coaching utilizing an integrative, spiritual-oriented “Mind, Body & Spirit” approach to achieving your highest potential and making your personal, professional and/or career dreams a reality and…a success!
• Certified Spiritual/Intuitive Counselor - Provides intuitive insights into Life issues in the areas of Life Purpose, Health, Career, Relationships, Business, Finances and Spirituality; Assists the person to find the answers that are within themselves so they may live a free, full, rich Life.
• Poet & Writer - Ouida is a poet and writer and is working on her first book, “Inner Reflections.
• Founder - Inner Reflections Wellness Center
• Founder & Senior Minister - Joy of Life Interfaith Ministries
• Founder - Alameda Interfaith Network
• Television Show Host - Ouida Joi created, scripted and hosted a live, weekly, call-in television program called, “The Success Show!” on the KSBT “Soul Beat” Network in Oakland, CA focusing on personal development and self empowerment.

Ouida Joi is also a Body Movement Practitioner, who teaches Meditative Movement and performs Sacred Dance. She has a BA in Behavioral Science/Psychology and an MA in Management. She has studied many holistic methodologies including, Reflexology, Ohashiatsu, Qigong, Feng Shui, and Aromatherapy to name just a few. She is a student of Shamanism and utilizes the concept of "Mind, Body & Spirit" to assist others to balance and enhance the quality of their lives. With over 20 years in Executive Management, Small Business Development, Non-Profit Consulting, Career Development and the Healing Arts, her process is deeply rooted in honoring the uniqueness and Divinity in each person.

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