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Testimonials
Christoper C.
Denver, Colorado
"With the utmost sincerity, it is difficult to articulate the highest recommendation possible for Akana Mandaté. The profound depth of his talents are so vast, one would need to read a book about him. Or as I did, take the journey to allow him to transform you. I've been blessed to have many great teachers both academically and professionally. However Akana is someone I will always credit as one of my greatest teachers.
One could spend their life savings on degrees, training programs, and books. Your time would be better spent allowing Akana to transform you. He will lead you on a personal journey few are fortunate to experience, grounding you in the present moment, helping you to see and to love yourself for the unique person you truly are. I'm confident he will enhance your career. But more importantly, he will enhance deeper relationships with the world around you."​
Emma D.
Melbourne, Australia
"I think what struck me most about my session with Akana, was how personal the session felt. I really feel that he cares about me as the person I am, not just another client. I feel so grateful to have met such a gifted channel and healer as well as a genuine and loving person."
Erin B.
Louisville, Kentucky
"I have been blessed to have multiple sessions with Akana and I can say without hesitation that
he is a powerful and authentic energy practitioner. I’ve had sessions and workshops with many healers over the years, and the results and experiences have been varied. I can count on one hand the number of experiences I have had that truly created major shifts: that opened new doors or perspectives; that caused profound release. My experience with Akana is one of those. I could feel the energy moving powerfully in my body, and in one of the sessions, kundalini Shakti was moving through me with such intensity that my body was undulating in serpentine wave-like motions. I also had powerful releases each session – old traumas and stories rising up to the surface to be embraced, to be released with tears and breath. The after-effects of energy healing are often easy to miss or write off, and one must pay attention. It is a co-creation right? So part of that is your responsibility, your own effort. But in the weeks after my sessions, the openness, the more expansive feeling inside me, was obvious. If you are looking for someone to help you shift, to move some serious energy, Akana is hands-down the person to go to."
Andrea R.
Turtle Creek, Montana
"Thank you for giving me back my husband. He is feeling awesome. I'm so grateful for this day! Doug is definitely seeing the world a little differently now! I am in heaven."
Jordan C.
Paris, France
"Akana is an exceptional "shifter", and I am immensely grateful for the life-changing impact he has had on me. His unique abilities, combined with deep healing sessions, have rapidly transformed my life. I've worked with many therapists before, but Akana's approach is the most complete and efficient I've experienced. His insights and techniques are incredibly useful, and the two deep sessions were intense and profoundly beneficial. I wholeheartedly recommend Akana to anyone seeking profound healing and personal growth. He is truly one of a kind."
Emilia L.
Portugal
"Working with Akana has been life transformational for me. He is extremely present and always asks for consent as he moves through the different layers of a session, which makes me feel very safe, as this is deep and vulnerable work. I always felt held with unconditional love and compassion. Already in my first session, he was able to take me to places where most practitioners would not, and I was experiencing deep emotional releases, together with important insights that have truly helped me moving forward on my path. I keep finding synchronicities in my life, with the messages Akana has channeled to me, and it has given me a deeper trust in the divinity of all."
Yoko C. DOM
Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Whether you want to pursue your physical, spiritual or emotional issues, Akana leads you in a gentle, supportive and wise manner. When your session is completed, you feel excited, and expanded. 'It is life changing,' I was told, and indeed it is."
Matt C.
Phoenix, Arizona
"I recently had the privilege of embarking on a transformative journey with a truly exceptional person, and it is an experience that has left an indelible mark on my life. This encounter not only deepened my understanding of the world but also opened doors to personal growth and self-discovery that I never thought possible.
From the moment I met Akana, his genuine warmth and profound wisdom created an atmosphere of trust and safety. His deep connection with nature and spirituality was immediately evident, and it became clear that I was in the presence of a truly gifted individual.
Throughout our sessions his insight provided an intuitive look to what was holding me back, and a different point of view to life as a whole. From the beginning everything was tailored to me and I felt, I found a long lost mentor/friend. Akanas ability to tap into the unseen realms and access the wisdom of the universe was awe-inspiring, and it allowed for a truly transformative experience.
Through guided meditations and immersive experiences I was able to rediscover myself and a different lens to looks at the world through. This reconnection brought me a sense of peace, clarity, and a renewed zest for life.
Moreover, Akana’s guidance helped me confront deep-seated emotional wounds and limiting beliefs that had hindered my personal growth. His compassionate presence and insightful perspective gently guided me through these challenging inner landscapes, providing the necessary tools to heal and release past traumas.
Akana’s teachings were both enlightening and empowering. They encouraged me to embrace my own inner strength and intuition, and to trust in the flow of life. Through various ceremonies and rituals, I gained a deeper understanding of my purpose and connected with my true essence.
Beyond the profound spiritual growth, he also provided practical guidance for integrating the lessons learned into everyday life. The wisdom and tools they shared have become invaluable resources for navigating the complexities of the modern world, enabling me to maintain a sense of balance, mindfulness, and gratitude.
In summary, my experience with this remarkable man was nothing short of extraordinary. His intuitive healing abilities and compassionate guidance has forever transformed my life. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone seeking personal growth, healing, and spiritual awakening to embark on a journey with this incredible person. Prepare to be amazed and forever changed."
Kristen C.
Asheville, North Carolina
"I feel incredibly grateful and blessed to know Akana. Our paths crossed at a time when hopelessness had started to settle over me– a dark fear that I could never find peace, never find contentment. Although I had achieved much in my life– everything I thought I wanted and needed– I felt a deep emptiness. And although I had a loving family, partner and community, I felt alone, isolated, trapped within my inability and unwillingness to truly express myself. This longing to be seen, guarded by an impenetrable fear, gnawed at me in my dreams and left a chasm of grief within me that years of therapy, bodywork, herbs, and pharmaceuticals could not touch. I felt trapped in an achingly slow slide towards death, lacking inspiration, desire and true, and authentic connection with myself and others.
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At a songwriting workshop in California, the universe gave me one of the greatest gifts I have ever received– a session with Akana. Although I longed to sing with others, to be a part of creating music with others, I felt an impenetrable wall blocking me from expressing myself so vulnerably, even with those who felt incredibly safe and loving. It was at this crossroads that Akana extended his hand, offering to help me make a choice– to remain trapped, hiding my vulnerability, and thus my desires, from myself and everyone who loved me, or to choose a life of deep, authentic connection. I went into the session skeptically– having come to the conclusion that I was ‘unfixable’, but Akana created such an immediate sense of trust, safety and integrity that I was willing to try.
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After just one session with Akana, the transformation in my body, spirit and mind was magnanimous, profound and irrefutable. The world was more vibrant–I felt more alive and connected to everything, everyone and especially my own body and sense of what I desire in life. I felt a sense of calm, and overwhelming peace and groundedness that I didn’t believe possible to feel. It was like my ability to feel all of myself had suddenly been turned on, and I had clarity around the actions I was taking in my life that were resulting in my chronic state of irritability, anxiety and overwhelm. As a chronic people pleaser, saying ‘no’ felt like a dangerous word, until the session made it undeniably clear how that was draining my energy. Overnight, I quit needing coffee, fueled instead by inspiration and a lust for life and connection with other people. Where once other people felt unpredictable, and a threat to my ability to hide, I could instead see all the love and invitation surrounding me in my life, which previously had been much harder to receive. Just one session completely reset my nervous system to be able to feel safe within myself, and thus the need to constantly armor myself from being seen by others melted away. This feeling has carried into the rest of my life, and the shift was noticed by all my loved ones and close friends.
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Akana has provided so much love and support, both during and after the session to help me integrate the powerful lessons he shared. Unlike other types of bodywork or energy work I have tried in the past, I felt like an active participant, like we were co-creating this journey together with his capable guidance. He is intentional with setting the space, having clarity around where his client is at, and also checks in, inviting choice and empowerment. I felt held and cared for during the waves of emotion that surfaced during the session, from the depths of grief to furious rage and everything in between. Through a deep presence, attentiveness, honesty, compassion and true curiosity and care about the people he works with, Akana creates profound and lasting changes in peoples’ lives. He accomplished in five hours what decades of therapy could not. I am eternally grateful to Akana, and feel like I have been given a second chance at life– one in which honesty, desire, play, connection and inspiration lead the way rather than making choices from a place of fear and distrust.
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I truly believe his gifts can help anyone and everyone, and that with each person who finds themselves more deeply through working with him, the world becomes a better place."
Melissa B.
Vancouver, Canada
My session with Richard was life changing ..to say the least.
I did not know really what to expect and so went with a complete open heart and mind, to have both of them blown open..maybe even literally.
I have so much respect for the realms that are unseen , for those that access them and then use this gift to support and heal others.
I was dealing with some pretty big blocks around some really important stuff that were impacting my life to the point of absolute despair . I was exhausted and really frightened by the time I arrived to be laying on Richards table.
After the session the break throughs that came in the following 2 days were nothing short of a miracle.
Richard knows what I mean when I say...He literally saved my life..
Thank you form the deepest part of my heart.
Michael L.
Los Angles, California
"I feel like a different person today. Wow it's crazy. So ridiculous. There is a sense of power and freedom that I have never experienced before."
Laurant L.
Brussels, Belgium
"Working" with Akana was a life-shift experience. He helped me connect with my inner Dragon as he calls it, the fire energy within me, in order to be fully myself and be able to give my very best to the world. Most importantly he helped me identify my weak spot and realign my words, thoughts, and heart to act all the time with integrity. We don't succeed in acting with integrity continuously overnight but I can say with confidence that, for me, the path leading to it started when I crossed Akana's."
Linda Z.
Asheville, North Carolina
I once came across a card that said, “I consider you proof that the universe is conspiring in my favor”. That’s how I feel about Akana. He’s been a blessing and a teacher to me, in addition to helping me clear some deep-seated blocks. It’s only been a short while since I’ve begun working with him, but I am already noticing changes in my relationships. As a scientist by training, I’m not one to easily trust those who talk about energy healing, but Richard is the real thing. He is also an extremely warm and kind-hearted soul, and someone I’m grateful to have met.
Kylie M.
Cookville, Tennessee
By universal synchronicity, I met Akana while he and his partner were biking across the United States on a little background en route to my home. After a brief meeting, we had the opportunity to spend more time with them the next day where I experienced deeply transformative energy work performed by Akana. My story has been full of guilt, shame, fear and anger and this past month I experienced a deeply painful miscarriage. During the session, I experienced explosive moments of clarity from behaviors I exhibit, stemming back from my relationship with my mother and realized the reason I had a miscarriage was because of my longing for something outside of myself to love me unconditionally because I did not know how to love myself in that way. I also realized that the experiences I had been creating and the illness in my body were physical manifestations of the thoughts and frequencies I had been omitting. I had forgotten that I was the creator! I had forgotten who and what I am! A divine universal being!! There were points in the session that I felt a deeply profound feeling of grief and pain and by the end of the session I felt high. I honestly cannot even describe it. The next day I looked at my husband like it was the first time I had ever seen him and held him with the deep knowing that I am worthy of every ounce of love in the universe and beyond. I felt so much love and joy. I also felt very tired and wanted to move slowly in this new paradigm I am choosing to now exist in. Today, I feel completely energized, like I have come out of a fog I never knew controlled my life. I feel connected and grateful and full of life. I am CERTAIN this is but a beginning for the energetic transition I am creating in my life and honestly cannot believe that this shift came from a session of energy work that I never knew even existed. Throughout the entire process, Akana made sure I knew I was in charge of the experience. He acted as a guide for me to meet parts of myself I had pushed so far down I had forgotten consciously affected me. He helped me realize the ways I was creating these anguish in my life and to see the gifts I had been given by what I thought was darkness. He helped me work through a deeply wounded relationship with my mother and walked with me as I ended the paradigm of our current relationship. He helped me remember freedom. I can’t begin to put in words my deep appreciation to Akana for this energetic shift, this life changing experience, and what feels like ancient tools that I am learning to use for the first time. My heart is pouring with gratitude and it is something I hope everyone gets to experience at least once in their lives.
