A bit about the woman behind the work…

Hi! My name is Kelly Rich. Kelly means warrior woman or bright-headed and Rich means powerful leader or wealthy. For my astrology lovers, I’m a Leo sun, Aquarius moon, Virgo rising and was born with my eyes wide open during a lunar eclipse.

I was born and raised in Portland, Maine and my early exposure to something greater than me was during my education in Catholic school and weekly church services where I would often sing for the choir. I always loved the feeling of prayer and connecting to the Divine and from as long as I can remember I have always been able to sense and read energy.

A pivotal moment on my life path was right before my eighth birthday when my father was shot and murdered. His death was publicized in a way that had major effects on my young heart and mind. I think exposure to death this young taught me the beauty and fragility of life and to not be afraid to do what I came here to do.

Over time as I processed his tragic death, I learned our wounds can either break us and become places of struggle, or they can be an opportunity for great healing and transmuted into places of power.

 
 

Ever since I was a small child I have naturally sensed spirits, the energy and aura of people, spaces and land, and picked up on people’s quality of life and well-being.

For as long as I can remember I’ve always been able to sense the energy within and around people, places and things. Everything and everyone has a story to tell. It’s not something I learned in a book, course or from one of my many beloved teachers. I’ve always had the ability to see, sense and feel in ways that go beyond logic and intellect.

While I’m about to tell you some of the ways I’ve dedicated my life to healing and to my unique path…I want you to know that I had to learn no matter how much time, money, energy and resources I spent on education with world renowned teachers, nothing has compared to me accepting myself, my gifts, my past and who I really am at the core of me.

Directly after receiving my high school diploma at age 17, I packed my bags and moved to the Beacon Hill neighborhood in Boston and began my studies at Suffolk University toward a Bachelor’s of Science degree and eventually graduated from the University of Southern Maine (USM) in 2012 with a B.S. in Health Science and Holistic Health. Soon after completion, I continued my education by including additional Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical classes to prepare for medical school.

During my traditional education at USM, I was introduced and taught many different holistic therapies and modalities including Usui Reiki, Herbalism, Ayurveda, and Energy Medicine. With my growing curiosity and callings toward metaphysics, miracles and healing, in 2011 I began sharing energy medicine and Reiki sessions with others.

My heightened interest in these topics lead me to the unique opportunity of completing an internship with one of the first community acupuncture clinics in the state of Maine, followed by a year long 1:1 apprenticeship experiencing and studying medical intuition, energy medicine and different healing modalities. Additionally, in 2014 I spent a month of intensive study at The Kripalu School of Yoga in Stockbridge, Massachusetts where I received a Kripalu Registered Yoga Teacher Certification. Since then, I have received additional certification from internationally recognized teachers and facilitators in many different Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Advanced Asana, Meditation and Pranayama trainings.

During this time of self study and formal education, I opened up to do work on old limiting beliefs and thought patterns and learned to protect my energy, understand my sensitivities, hone my intuition, communicate with my guides and develop my interest and skills in mediumship and energy medicine. Many years later I would come to realize that this time was also crucial in the development of my modality, Soul Readings.

In 2016, I was deeply called and pulled to the sacred, powerful land that is known as Bug Light Park in South Portland, Maine to lead an outdoor yoga class. This was the beginning of Bug Light Yoga, a transformative, seasonal seaside outdoor community. Through many consecutively successful seasons at Bug Light Park, the community started to grow in ways I never thought were possible, nor did I plan for it.

In 2017, I made the decision to follow another calling of mine and headed back to Kripalu, this time to the School of Ayurveda for a year long intensive certification program using my background in science with world renowned educators and became certified as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. I call this my “Master’s degree”. Soon after graduation I began my full time practice of seeing clients internationally.

Additionally, I have studied and invested time, energy and resources extensively in herbalism, receiving certification from the Herbal Academy, and studied in the Usui + Holy Fire lineages of Reiki since 2011, receiving teaching certifications in both.

At the turn of 2019 into 2020, I launched my podcast, Own Your Intuition and in two years the show reached over 100 countries and 4,000 cities. I talk about everything from feminine medicine to spirits, intuition, business tips, and share meditations and exclusive interviews with incredible people. You can listen to the show on any podcast streaming service.

 

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In addition to working closely with one of my teachers in 1:1 mentorships, in 2020 I immersed into a year long core shamanism training and 1:1 apprenticeship with a shamanic healer I have been working with since 2011.

Having the shamanism torch passed my way unearthed medicine within me from many different lifetimes. I am immensely grateful for the non-dogmatic nature of the shamanic teachings in my apprenticeship from my mentor, guide and elder, Àine.

From 2021-2022 I completed courses and workshops on womb healing, the witch wound, women’s wisdom and the energetics of business.

Currently, I support people all over the world with Soul Readings (a modality created after working with people since 2011), courses, mentorships, events, retreats and through my growing podcast, Own Your Intuition. One of my favorite ways to work in intimate groups is within my course, Own Your Intuition. Over the years I noticed some of my students in this course were healers, coaches, health and wellness practitioners looking for tools and insights into their business while weaving the ways of the feminine throughout their lives and businesses so I created space for mentoring women who are growing their sacred business.

In 2023 I graduated from Feminine Business School and received a 500 hour Kripalu Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher certification.

Since the fall 2023, I have been enrolled in Priestess Path educational community to walk the path of the priestess.

People seek out my offerings for a wide range of purposes. Some are looking to connect to their intuition and/or their own knowing on a deeper level, wanting business advice or someone to connect to on an energetic level, while others are looking to understand if they are on the right path or connect to and find their purpose. Many people who come during transitional periods of their lives and others when they are simply curious about their talents and gifts.

When you come to see me for a Soul Reading, or attend a course or training, yes of course you are receiving the many years of education, experience, expertise, and dedication to a path of healing and many lifetimes of connection to the spirit world, however, you are also receiving my unique energetic blueprint and soul imprint. I can’t teach anyone to be like me, just as you can’t teach anyone to be you.

Although the certifications I have acquired are to some degree only pieces of paper, I feel they demonstrate a level of commitment I uphold to the work that I do and will continue to do. I believe it’s important to not only feel an energetic connection with someone, but to hear about their qualifications and dedication to areas of study matters, too.

“Kelly will straight-up change your life.”

-Katie Sexton, Actor/Singer/Artist

I trust when you have a calling to work together, you simply listen and act upon that calling. I believe that as I evolve, my work does too, as they are inextricably intertwined and connected.

My favorite healers and space holders are those that are willing to do their own work and take the time to do so. The ones that are real while exposing their hearts to us all. They are kind, generous and aware of their own energy and what they bring to the places and spaces they enter.

I did not wake up one day and decide I would show up in the ways that I do. To get where I am took an enormous amount of energy, time, trust, resources, dedication, faith, and a whole lot of sweat, tears, doubt, mistakes and confusion. However, at the same time, there has also been an effortlessness working with me and through me - I call this divine will.

Although I was called to this work in a very real way – I needed to experience certain things (personally and professionally) before showing up as I do. You can listen to my podcast, Own Your Intuition if you’re interested in hearing more about “how I got to where I am today”.

I believe we are souls that have a body and mind and as someone deeply rooted in the healing realm, I am still very much human.

I believe that planet earth is a school for soul’s to learn how to embody more and more love and that there is a lesson and meaning in everything. I no longer believe in coincidences partly because of the magic and miracles I have witnessed while working with and supporting my clients and also just simply living my life.

I truly love this work. I love that I get to show up in the ways I do! I have designed and led over a dozen retreats, facilitated thousands of soul readings, guided thousands of people in movement classes, recorded over 100 podcast episodes, created and shared hundreds of live meditations, high holy day ceremonies and workshops, mentored hundreds of women, taught multiple courses and trainings for clients and students all over the world, been invited to sacred ceremonies to weave my light and create healing spaces, crafted bespoke land and business clearings, and I feel like I am truly just getting started.

I believe the universe is always conspiring in your favor and the media is designed to program you to believe the opposite. I believe owning your intuition and doing what you came here to do is some of the most important work you could ever do for yourself and all of life everywhere across every timeline.

I love hosting friends, having dinner parties, going to the local movie theatre, admiring beauty, skiing, swimming, dancing, writing, and honestly just put me in or near a body of water and I am a happy woman. Traveling with my husband is everything to me. I consider a day on the boat with family and friends a successful one. I hear the songs flowers sing and the wisdom trees whisper. I have many bookshelves and read everyday. Designing retreats, events and courses for women is one way I quench the thirst of my heart. I love adorning myself with things made with love and dream of designing my own dresses one day.

As the days pass, I apologize for who I am less and less and trust who, and what, is meant for me will find me. I wish the same for you.