WHO AM I...

Rev. Tonya D. Parker has been called a Renaissance Spirit as she uses her Libra energy to balance a lifetime of healing work. She received a BA in Sociology, an MEd in Agency Counseling, and an EdS in Professional Counseling from The College of William & Mary.  She studied Conflict Management at George Mason University. She has received certifications in Human Resources Development & Management, Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Natural Wellness, Reiki Mastery, and Metaphysics. She has worn the hat of Mental Health Counselor, Prevention Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Professor, Conscious Caterer, Communications Coach, Workshop Facilitator, Voice-over Artist, and Writer. Tonya has also been called Therapeutic Goddess, Natural Sistah, Mama T, and Throat Chakra Shaman. During a Shamanic journey, she received the name Iris, for the Goddess who rides the rainbow between Heaven and Earth. Ever the foodie, she sums up what she does as serving delicious mind, body, and soul food by way of spiritually inspired and guided holistic healing, teaching, and writing.