About Us
Dorothy Jeanne Engst, Publisher
After some nudging (see 1st anniversary article) Dorothy launched True Blue Spirit magazine in 2008.
Over the past 25 years Dorothy Jeanne has juggled her time between raising a family, running successful businesses, and maintaining a corporate management career.
A writer and creative artist, she has a fresh outlook to the publishing industry. With her outside the box thinking and an abundance of positive energy; she is open minded to hear new ideas regarding our ever evolving consciousness.
Tom Masters, Editor
Tom Masters holds a BA degree in English Literature from the University of Victoria and has worked in both journalism for the Victoria Daily Times, and television production with CBC Vancouver. He has extensive experience as a communications consultant to several departments and agencies of the federal government in Ottawa, including the Science Council of Canada, the National Research Council and the National Film Board.
In recent years he has furthered his studies in short fiction, experimental literature and play writing at UVic and has written hundreds of columns on topics ranging from computers, to film, theatre, restaurants, environment and local politics.
In his capacity of Editor at True Blue Spirit, Tom is all about getting the best article from each of our writers. You couldn’t ask for a better person to do just that.
FREQUENT CONTRIBUTORS
Barbara Adelborg, CMH, HT, Hypnotherapist
Barbara is a clinical hypnotherapist and she maintains a practice in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, where she has resided for over 30 years. Barbara is trained in several hypnosis techniques.
Dena Blatt, Graphoanalyst
An International Graphoanalysis Society certified graphoanalyst (handwriting expert) since 1974, Dena lectures and teaches graphoanalysis.
An accomplished business woman, author and grandmother of four, Dena is also a consultant for personality assessment, couple compatibility, career guidance, personnel selection and forgery determination.
Debbi Colleen, Intuitive
Debbi has been reading tarot cards, astrology charts and numerology grids for over twenty years.
Once an elementary school teacher, she now manages a wellness centre in Langley, BC with her husband, an accupuncturist. She assists her clients to heal emotional and spiritual issues and to discover their gifts and life purpose.
Paul Elder, Remote Viewing Instructor
A survivor of three near death experiences, Paul is a remote viewing Instructor at the world renowned Monroe Institute in Virginia.
Paul is author of the book Eyes of an Angel.
Michael Gintowt, MA
Michael has an MA in psychology, and formal training in hypnosis, behavioural neurobiology and clinical psychology. His interest in the paranormal can be traced to when he was fourteen years old, and corresponded with Dr. J. B. Rhine, the pioneering parapsychologist.
For decades Michael has been involved with the divinatory arts, shamanic practices, and martial arts. He lives on Vancouver Island with his wife.
Sah’Rah Kerfoot, Intuitive
Owner of Blue Apples Metaphysical & Wellness on Gabriola Island, BC; Sah’Rah provides acutonics sound healing, educational experiences, crystals and other tools for body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Lee Know, ND
Dr. Know has held positions as a medical advisor, scientific evaluator, and director of research and development for major organizations. His goal is to help us sift through the confusion in nutritional sciences and all aspects of human health.
Janet Laidlaw, Intuitive
Janet is a video writer and producer and official wild goose chaser (employed to chase Canada geese from the city parks with her border collie, Sprite).
She has been trained in transpersonal hypnotherapy and studied psychic sciences at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College in the United Kingdom. Her preoccupations include psychic studies, dream analysis, animals and intuitive arts.
Joanne Marks, BFRP, CH, SW
Joanne has a spiritual counseling and healing practice. She is also a teacher and herbalist, creator of Fireweed Botanicals – organic and wild crafted medicinal plant products.
Stephanie McColl, Intutive, Animal Whisperer
Stephanie is an animal communicator and reiki master who has been working with animals since an early age.
When she isn’t working her magic on animals, she focuses her energies towards helping people live natural and healthy lives. Part of this work encompasses managing a health store in Sidney, BC.
Susanne Murphy, Colour Therapist
Senior colour consultant at Colour Energy, Susanne is a colour therapist who educates people on the power of colour. Certified in aura counselling and medical intuition from the German International Aura School, Susanne is also a crystal light therapist and a zenith practitioner.
Incorporating the science of colour with the personality is a passion of Susanne’s.
Ahrina Nielsen, Intuitive
Ahrina began her metaphysical studies in the early 80′s and has committed to being a life-long student. Her mediumship/clairvoyant talents have taken her down a road that has led to private coaching and teaching personal development courses.
Heidi Nielsen, Aromatherapist
Heidi Nielsen is a certified aromatherapist with the East-West School for Herbal & Aromatic Studies & The Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. She is a holistic massage practitioner, a mesa carrier in the Andean Shamanism tradition and has created her own line of essential oils.
Sabina Pettitt, M.Ed., Dr. TCM
A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, Sabina is also an author and the co-creator of Pacific Essences.
Vince Pollitt, Zen Practitioner
Living on Vancouver Island with his wife Robyn, Vince combines almost three decades of Zen training and spiritual studies with passions for music, painting and writing.
As a spiritual coach, he specializes in reiki based pranic healing.
Alison Skelton, Shamanic Practitioner
Alison has been reading Tarot for over 30 years. She teaches classes in creative consciousness and psychic self development. Alison is a Shamanic practitioner and a spiritual counselor.
Carol Spencer, Medium, Spiritualist Minister
A native of Salt Spring Island BC, Carol established the Continuous Light Sanctuary in 1999. Continuous Light is a society dedicated to spiritualism, where gatherings are held to share the philosophy and gifts of spirit. Carol teaches meditation, healing, clairvoyance and psychic awareness.
James Henry Spencer – Wave Walker
James is a descendent of Mary Ebbits of the Tlingit Tribe. He has found a place of peace and harmony and strives to share that with anyone in his energy field.
Shannon Wills-Ernst, Numerologist
Having been a student of metaphysical studies for over 40 years, Shannon is also a Reiki Master teacher and she has also merged the power of sound to create unique healing experiences for her clients. Her interest in numerology began in the early 80′s and blossomed when she discovered a spiritual connections with numbers.
