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| MEET OUR FAMILY |
| We have an incredible family of individuals at Pathways. From our Lightworkers and Readers to our knowledgeable, friendly staff, everyone is focused on the top quality service that we provide for our clients and customers. This page is to help you to get to know everyone and get more information about the type of services provided. First the Lightworkers and Readers, then a section about our employees. Employees occasionally have favorite picks listed here as well. |
GUEST READERS & LIGHTWORKERS
Rev. Deborah Ann Bourbon, R.N. Deborah is an ordained Spiritualist Minister, a Registered Nurse, a
Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher, owner of Pathways and a Servant of the Light. She is an Eighth Degree
Astarian, active in the Co-Masons and the Minister of Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church. She
was raised with Spiritualism as a child and took classes from Rev. Emma Ordrop, founder of Fifth Spiritualist
Church, St. Louis, before she was even in her teens (which was where her father had been taken by his
mother in his youth). She has taught classes in various aspects of Metaphysics for over 40 years. Included
in her wide range of teachings were classes in Earth Religions and the Craft back in the late 1960’s, when
she owned “The Cauldron”, one of the first metaphysical stores in the United States. She was Oberon Zell’s
first teacher, as well as Claudia Haldane’s (who went on to Boston to found “Deboran Wicca” in 1980).
After her divorce, when her son was 5 years old, she pursued further education getting two college degrees
and becoming a Registered Nurse. Throughout that period, and even today, she focuses on integrating
Metaphysics with Medicine.
She currently teaches a wide range of classes based on her personal studies and experiences, all complete
with detailed handouts. Her classes are very reasonably priced. Her focus is on getting the information out
to people to empower them to change their lives and focus on their spiritual growth.
She has traveled to sacred sites around the world, participating in ceremonies and rituals at Stonehenge,
Machu Picchu, the Great Pyramid at Giza and the Sphinx, Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, and most recently
in India. She has been invited to co-lead some of these journeys for Astara.
In the Spring of the year she conducts “An Evening with Dr. White”. This is a limited seating channeled
event coordinated by one of Deborah’s Spirit Guides, Dr. White, her Doctor of Philosophy. This is an
opportunity to get answers to questions from Inner Plane Sources. Admission is only by advance
reservation made personally with Deborah.
Her private readings focus on higher guidance from inner plane energies and are structured to provide
insight and understanding of Universal Laws and our spiritual development. She uses tarot as an adjunct in
those readings and has read with the same deck for over 40 years. She is available for private
consultations, $45 for ½ hour, as time permits. She is also available for Gemstone/Crystal Balancings by
advance appointment. These sessions are $90 for a 1-hour session and $165 for a 2-hour session. While
the 1 hour sessions focus on balancing the chakras and directing healing energies, the 2 hour sessions are
more useful for accessing past lives, amplifying spiritual abilities and contacting guides and teachers. Due
to her busy schedule, the wait for Balancing appointments is frequently 6 months or longer.
Karen Hoffmann Karen, a practicing meditator for 32 years, has been with Pathways for 11 years.
She is a Reiki Master/Teacher and is also trained on all levels of Pranic Healing. She teaches Reiki Level I &
II at Pathways. Karen is also available for aura & chakra energy work. Energetic sessions with Karen are
$75 for 90 minutes by advance appointment.
Dana Dana works closely with her spirit guides blending their inspiration and her life experiences
to the Tarot to create well-rounded guidance that concentrates on Universal Laws and interpersonal
relationships. As a practicing medium, intuitive, and energy worker, she is able to interpret messages
through the Tarot on a variety of levels. She is available for readings on Monday evenings. $35 for half
hour sessions.
Vanessa Vanessa is a nationally known psychic, native to St. Louis. She has had natural psychic
abilities since childhood. Vanessa started studying at a young age and continues o expand upon her
spiritual practices. She has been a professional psychic for over twenty years, providing guidance and
compassion through private consultations using Tarot Cards and psychic impressions. As a psychic,
Vanessa has specialized in meditation practices and disciplines. Her expertise is a synthesis of a variety of
metaphysical beliefs. Many people have found her to be a great source of understanding and solace. She
joins us on selected Saturdays by appointment.
Dr. Jason By offering insight into current patterns of thought and behavior, Jason easily assists others
in gaining a clearer perspective of their current situations so that they can move forward to create positive
change in their lives. He provides an inspiring and enlightening session by sharing the wisdom of his
spiritual guides and teachers. A knowledgeable and talented teacher of myth, culture, and language, Jason
is also a certified mantra instructor with Sanatana Dharma Satsang and holds a Doctor of Education degree
from Maryville University of St. Louis. He visits us on selected dates, please check current month. $35 for a
half hour session. Jason is also teaching some incredible Tarot Classes ("Beyond the Basics") and
Meditation Classes. Please check our "Classes" and "Calendar" Pages for current offerings.
Dawn & Drew "Change your life now" using the greatest tool that you have, your mind. Discover how
you can transform your life in just one session. We work with you on all four planes. Private sessions,
hypnosis oriented classes, lectures and presentations are available. Dawn & Drew Ferguson are Certified
Hypnotists.
Craig , LMT Over the past 11 years Craig has studied many types of facilitated healing work including
Herbs, Crystals, Color, Sound, Mantras, Aromatherapy and Energy Based Modalities. Craig, proficient in
Body Synergy and Breath Work is also a Reiki Master Teacher. Through a combination of modalities Craig
utilizes techniques tailored to each client. As a dedicated facilitator for the body's own healing abilities, his
approach is to provide the safe, nurturing environment and the balanced touch to open and expand the
possibilities of the mind-body connection. His motto reflects the breadth and depth of his studies:
"Balancing the wisdom of the East with the understanding of the West."
Craig is available for private hour appointments at Pathways on selected weekday evenings as well as
Saturdays & Sundays. $65/hour. Remember that the best gift anyone can give their body is time spent only
on it.
William An experienced clairvoyant message-bearer, William has been working with his spirit
guides at Circle of Light Church for over 4 ½ years bringing through personal messages from the Inner
Planes for soul growth and spiritual evolution, consistently being of service at those weekly gatherings. He
is now available for home and business parties as well as private clairvoyant and tarot consultations at
Pathways throughout the month and by advanced appointment. $35 for half hour appointment.
Rev. Deborah Ann Bourbon, R.N. Deborah is an ordained Spiritualist Minister, a Registered Nurse, a
Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher, owner of Pathways and a Servant of the Light. She is an Eighth Degree
Astarian, active in the Co-Masons and the Minister of Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church. She
was raised with Spiritualism as a child and took classes from Rev. Emma Ordrop, founder of Fifth Spiritualist
Church, St. Louis, before she was even in her teens (which was where her father had been taken by his
mother in his youth). She has taught classes in various aspects of Metaphysics for over 40 years. Included
in her wide range of teachings were classes in Earth Religions and the Craft back in the late 1960’s, when
she owned “The Cauldron”, one of the first metaphysical stores in the United States. She was Oberon Zell’s
first teacher, as well as Claudia Haldane’s (who went on to Boston to found “Deboran Wicca” in 1980).
After her divorce, when her son was 5 years old, she pursued further education getting two college degrees
and becoming a Registered Nurse. Throughout that period, and even today, she focuses on integrating
Metaphysics with Medicine.
She currently teaches a wide range of classes based on her personal studies and experiences, all complete
with detailed handouts. Her classes are very reasonably priced. Her focus is on getting the information out
to people to empower them to change their lives and focus on their spiritual growth.
She has traveled to sacred sites around the world, participating in ceremonies and rituals at Stonehenge,
Machu Picchu, the Great Pyramid at Giza and the Sphinx, Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, and most recently
in India. She has been invited to co-lead some of these journeys for Astara.
In the Spring of the year she conducts “An Evening with Dr. White”. This is a limited seating channeled
event coordinated by one of Deborah’s Spirit Guides, Dr. White, her Doctor of Philosophy. This is an
opportunity to get answers to questions from Inner Plane Sources. Admission is only by advance
reservation made personally with Deborah.
Her private readings focus on higher guidance from inner plane energies and are structured to provide
insight and understanding of Universal Laws and our spiritual development. She uses tarot as an adjunct in
those readings and has read with the same deck for over 40 years. She is available for private
consultations, $45 for ½ hour, as time permits. She is also available for Gemstone/Crystal Balancings by
advance appointment. These sessions are $90 for a 1-hour session and $165 for a 2-hour session. While
the 1 hour sessions focus on balancing the chakras and directing healing energies, the 2 hour sessions are
more useful for accessing past lives, amplifying spiritual abilities and contacting guides and teachers. Due
to her busy schedule, the wait for Balancing appointments is frequently 6 months or longer.
Karen Hoffmann Karen, a practicing meditator for 32 years, has been with Pathways for 11 years.
She is a Reiki Master/Teacher and is also trained on all levels of Pranic Healing. She teaches Reiki Level I &
II at Pathways. Karen is also available for aura & chakra energy work. Energetic sessions with Karen are
$75 for 90 minutes by advance appointment.
Dana Dana works closely with her spirit guides blending their inspiration and her life experiences
to the Tarot to create well-rounded guidance that concentrates on Universal Laws and interpersonal
relationships. As a practicing medium, intuitive, and energy worker, she is able to interpret messages
through the Tarot on a variety of levels. She is available for readings on Monday evenings. $35 for half
hour sessions.
Vanessa Vanessa is a nationally known psychic, native to St. Louis. She has had natural psychic
abilities since childhood. Vanessa started studying at a young age and continues o expand upon her
spiritual practices. She has been a professional psychic for over twenty years, providing guidance and
compassion through private consultations using Tarot Cards and psychic impressions. As a psychic,
Vanessa has specialized in meditation practices and disciplines. Her expertise is a synthesis of a variety of
metaphysical beliefs. Many people have found her to be a great source of understanding and solace. She
joins us on selected Saturdays by appointment.
Dr. Jason By offering insight into current patterns of thought and behavior, Jason easily assists others
in gaining a clearer perspective of their current situations so that they can move forward to create positive
change in their lives. He provides an inspiring and enlightening session by sharing the wisdom of his
spiritual guides and teachers. A knowledgeable and talented teacher of myth, culture, and language, Jason
is also a certified mantra instructor with Sanatana Dharma Satsang and holds a Doctor of Education degree
from Maryville University of St. Louis. He visits us on selected dates, please check current month. $35 for a
half hour session. Jason is also teaching some incredible Tarot Classes ("Beyond the Basics") and
Meditation Classes. Please check our "Classes" and "Calendar" Pages for current offerings.
Dawn & Drew "Change your life now" using the greatest tool that you have, your mind. Discover how
you can transform your life in just one session. We work with you on all four planes. Private sessions,
hypnosis oriented classes, lectures and presentations are available. Dawn & Drew Ferguson are Certified
Hypnotists.
Craig , LMT Over the past 11 years Craig has studied many types of facilitated healing work including
Herbs, Crystals, Color, Sound, Mantras, Aromatherapy and Energy Based Modalities. Craig, proficient in
Body Synergy and Breath Work is also a Reiki Master Teacher. Through a combination of modalities Craig
utilizes techniques tailored to each client. As a dedicated facilitator for the body's own healing abilities, his
approach is to provide the safe, nurturing environment and the balanced touch to open and expand the
possibilities of the mind-body connection. His motto reflects the breadth and depth of his studies:
"Balancing the wisdom of the East with the understanding of the West."
Craig is available for private hour appointments at Pathways on selected weekday evenings as well as
Saturdays & Sundays. $65/hour. Remember that the best gift anyone can give their body is time spent only
on it.
William An experienced clairvoyant message-bearer, William has been working with his spirit
guides at Circle of Light Church for over 4 ½ years bringing through personal messages from the Inner
Planes for soul growth and spiritual evolution, consistently being of service at those weekly gatherings. He
is now available for home and business parties as well as private clairvoyant and tarot consultations at
Pathways throughout the month and by advanced appointment. $35 for half hour appointment.
| Rev. Deborah Ann Bourbon, R.N. |
| Karen Hoffmann |
| Dana |
| Vanessa |
| Dr. Jason |
| Dawn & Drew Ferguson, CHT's |
| Craig , LMT |
| William |
OUR STAFF
Melina Melina (Mel) has an eclectic background including studies in Native American ceremony,
meditation, Sanskrit Mantra, Earth-based religion and tarot with a strong emphasis on Goddess energies.
Mel’s strengths lie in personalizing her Spiritual path. She enjoys finding unique and practical approaches
to situations and magickal workings drawing from direct inspiration and her ever-widening background. As
she continues to work to increase her knowledge, Mel also assists in co-ordinating ceremonies and rituals
on a local and national level. As Mel says, “By putting ourselves in alignment with deity we can rise above
situations and find our true path, we are all ‘in the process’”. Melina is an active, and founding, member of
Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church. She assists in the church’s sacred ceremonies and day to
day functions, coordinates seasonal celebrations, and is their elected treasurer. Watch our Classes and
also our Calendars page for classes taught by Mel.
| Melina |
Bill Bill has a varied background of experience over two decades, which he brings to the Pathways
family. He is a nationally known professional astrologer that is a member of the Astrological Association of
St Louis where he frequently lectures, occasionally writes articles for the bulletin, and holds a board
position. He is also a member of the professional astrological association NCGR (National Council for
Geocosmic Research). He is currently writing the horoscope column for the local magazine The River’s
Edge and teaching monthly astrology classes at Pathways. He is also available for astrological chart
interpretations and divination readings using a system called “Astro-Dice” which he reads at the monthly in-
store psychic fair held at Pathways.
In addition to his astrological work, Bill is also the current secretary for Circle of Light Church and finishing
ordination classes as well. He is a message bearer for the church, and is in the forefront of developing the
digital expansion for Circle of Light.
Bill is also a member of the Fellowship of Isis as well as BOTA (Builders of the Adytum). Through these
organizations he explores other areas of interests, including ceremonial magick, developing his psychic
skills, shamanism, mantras and metaphysics.
Bill does a monthly astrology column in "River's Edge" Here's the link to this month's column.
February Horoscope
family. He is a nationally known professional astrologer that is a member of the Astrological Association of
St Louis where he frequently lectures, occasionally writes articles for the bulletin, and holds a board
position. He is also a member of the professional astrological association NCGR (National Council for
Geocosmic Research). He is currently writing the horoscope column for the local magazine The River’s
Edge and teaching monthly astrology classes at Pathways. He is also available for astrological chart
interpretations and divination readings using a system called “Astro-Dice” which he reads at the monthly in-
store psychic fair held at Pathways.
In addition to his astrological work, Bill is also the current secretary for Circle of Light Church and finishing
ordination classes as well. He is a message bearer for the church, and is in the forefront of developing the
digital expansion for Circle of Light.
Bill is also a member of the Fellowship of Isis as well as BOTA (Builders of the Adytum). Through these
organizations he explores other areas of interests, including ceremonial magick, developing his psychic
skills, shamanism, mantras and metaphysics.
Bill does a monthly astrology column in "River's Edge" Here's the link to this month's column.
February Horoscope
| Bill |
| A Resource Center Honoring All Traditions |
Nita Nita has had a deep connection with Mother Earth and her energies since she was a child. She
awakened on her path fifteen years ago when she became a student of Earth Religions and began
practicing Magick. Her journey has also brought her to study Eastern spiritual traditions and she is now a
practicing yogi and meditator.
Over the years, Nita’s path has led her to study a number of healing modalities. She is a Certified Himalayan
Singing Bowl healer, a Certified Mantra Instructor through Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a Certified Reiki
Master in the Usui tradition, an experienced practitioner of crystal and stone healing energy, and a long-time
gardener working with the Devic energies and magickal herbs.
An artist, Nita graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia and the
Community Arts Training Institute in St. Louis. Her work combines ritual, performance, sound, visual imagery
such as mandalas and labyrinths, to create large, participatory and transformative experiences through art.
She maintains an active studio where she creates sculptural and functional ceramics using dream imagery
and magical symbolism in her designs.
Nita assists people in creating sacred meditation spaces in their homes and gardens. She and her husband
co-created Artica, an outdoor multi-media participatory art festival that brings the St. Louis area together as
a community through creative self-expression. They also co-own a decorative painting business. Currently
Nita is participating in the Social Dreaming Project: Artists as Visionaries.
Nita believes that we are all sparks of the Divine and have the capacity to tap into her creative energies to
make our lives happy, healthy and whole. In turn, it is our work to use these creative gifts to heal the planet
and its inhabitants, and to transform it into a home of peace and love.
awakened on her path fifteen years ago when she became a student of Earth Religions and began
practicing Magick. Her journey has also brought her to study Eastern spiritual traditions and she is now a
practicing yogi and meditator.
Over the years, Nita’s path has led her to study a number of healing modalities. She is a Certified Himalayan
Singing Bowl healer, a Certified Mantra Instructor through Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a Certified Reiki
Master in the Usui tradition, an experienced practitioner of crystal and stone healing energy, and a long-time
gardener working with the Devic energies and magickal herbs.
An artist, Nita graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia and the
Community Arts Training Institute in St. Louis. Her work combines ritual, performance, sound, visual imagery
such as mandalas and labyrinths, to create large, participatory and transformative experiences through art.
She maintains an active studio where she creates sculptural and functional ceramics using dream imagery
and magical symbolism in her designs.
Nita assists people in creating sacred meditation spaces in their homes and gardens. She and her husband
co-created Artica, an outdoor multi-media participatory art festival that brings the St. Louis area together as
a community through creative self-expression. They also co-own a decorative painting business. Currently
Nita is participating in the Social Dreaming Project: Artists as Visionaries.
Nita believes that we are all sparks of the Divine and have the capacity to tap into her creative energies to
make our lives happy, healthy and whole. In turn, it is our work to use these creative gifts to heal the planet
and its inhabitants, and to transform it into a home of peace and love.
| Nita |
Jo Anne Jo Anne works with Spirit as a Seer, helping individuals to be aware of that which they have
hidden from themselves. In these shadows lie the answers that can restore a sense of wholeness and well-
being. As each person travels their own special Life Journey, they encounter physical, emotional, mental or
spiritual obstacles that block progress. While these obstacles make their presence known through physical or
emotional discomfort, it may be hard to pinpoint their origin. Jo Anne works with Spirit to energetically
identify these obstacles, much like a “diagnostic check-up”! Then, through conversation and interaction, she
helps each person to co-create a plan to restore balance, harmony, and awareness to continue on their
path. As a Reiki Master Practitioner, she also uses energy for healing on all levels, as well as the symbolism
of Guided Imagery to reach beyond the roadblocks that our minds create.
hidden from themselves. In these shadows lie the answers that can restore a sense of wholeness and well-
being. As each person travels their own special Life Journey, they encounter physical, emotional, mental or
spiritual obstacles that block progress. While these obstacles make their presence known through physical or
emotional discomfort, it may be hard to pinpoint their origin. Jo Anne works with Spirit to energetically
identify these obstacles, much like a “diagnostic check-up”! Then, through conversation and interaction, she
helps each person to co-create a plan to restore balance, harmony, and awareness to continue on their
path. As a Reiki Master Practitioner, she also uses energy for healing on all levels, as well as the symbolism
of Guided Imagery to reach beyond the roadblocks that our minds create.
| Jo Anne |