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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,
founder and owner of Pathways (a Metaphysical Resource Center) and a Servant of the Light. She is an
Eighth Degree Astarian, active in The Order of International Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain, and the
Founding Minister of Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church. She has done private consultations and
taught classes, based on her many years of personal studies and experiences, for over 42 years. Her focus
is on empowering people to improve their lives and focus on their spiritual growth. She has traveled around
the world, creating and participating in ceremonies and rituals at such sacred sites as Stonehenge, Machu
Picchu Peru, the Sphinx and the Kings Chamber in the Great Pyramid at Giza as well as other sacred temple
sites throughout Egypt, Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet, the 7 Sacred Ganesh Temples throughout India,
China, England, Ireland, Scotland as well as at native sites in the U.S. She has been invited to co-lead some
of these journeys with Astara..
Deborah’s life has been immersed in metaphysics and Spiritualism, beginning with open-minded parents
who encouraged her to pursue her interests and talents while she was still very young. Over 40 years ago
she had one of the earliest esoteric stores in the country and published one of the first metaphysical
newspapers. She has appeared on countless radio, television, cable, talk and news shows throughout her
long career as well as having authored articles in national and international publications. A Registered
Nurse for over 30 years, with 2 college degrees and an advocate of a healthy body AND a healthy mind, she
also presents numerous classes combining metaphysics, holistic and alternative healing modalities. An
ordained Spiritualist minister for over 22 years, in this – the religion of her youth, she inculcates the
principles of soul growth, eternal life and overlighting loving guidance throughout her teachings. These
principles have been galvanized even further by her two near-death experiences.
Deborah’s business, Pathways, is a supply and resource center honoring all traditions. Started on the
Harmonic Convergence in 1987, it has steadily grown into, what visitors nationwide have acclaimed, is one
of the most complete and highest quality stores of its kind. The current library of classes that Deborah
teaches is over 70 individual titles. Over the decades Deborah has taught these to literally thousands of
people some of whom have gone on to become prominent authors and leaders in their own right.
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.
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,
founder and owner of Pathways (a Metaphysical Resource Center) and a Servant of the Light. She is an
Eighth Degree Astarian, active in The Order of International Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain, and the
Founding Minister of Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church. She has done private consultations and
taught classes, based on her many years of personal studies and experiences, for over 42 years. Her focus
is on empowering people to improve their lives and focus on their spiritual growth. She has traveled around
the world, creating and participating in ceremonies and rituals at such sacred sites as Stonehenge, Machu
Picchu Peru, the Sphinx and the Kings Chamber in the Great Pyramid at Giza as well as other sacred temple
sites throughout Egypt, Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet, the 7 Sacred Ganesh Temples throughout India,
China, England, Ireland, Scotland as well as at native sites in the U.S. She has been invited to co-lead some
of these journeys with Astara..
Deborah’s life has been immersed in metaphysics and Spiritualism, beginning with open-minded parents
who encouraged her to pursue her interests and talents while she was still very young. Over 40 years ago
she had one of the earliest esoteric stores in the country and published one of the first metaphysical
newspapers. She has appeared on countless radio, television, cable, talk and news shows throughout her
long career as well as having authored articles in national and international publications. A Registered
Nurse for over 30 years, with 2 college degrees and an advocate of a healthy body AND a healthy mind, she
also presents numerous classes combining metaphysics, holistic and alternative healing modalities. An
ordained Spiritualist minister for over 22 years, in this – the religion of her youth, she inculcates the
principles of soul growth, eternal life and overlighting loving guidance throughout her teachings. These
principles have been galvanized even further by her two near-death experiences.
Deborah’s business, Pathways, is a supply and resource center honoring all traditions. Started on the
Harmonic Convergence in 1987, it has steadily grown into, what visitors nationwide have acclaimed, is one
of the most complete and highest quality stores of its kind. The current library of classes that Deborah
teaches is over 70 individual titles. Over the decades Deborah has taught these to literally thousands of
people some of whom have gone on to become prominent authors and leaders in their own right.
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.
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 |
| 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.
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.
| 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 |
Eric Eric was a skeptic and non-believer until he personally experienced a paranormal event.
As a result he has become somewhat of an expert in banishing evil spirits.
In addition to banishing evil spirits Eric is also a expert in fighting evil humans.
Eric was a instructor in Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Kickboxing. He has also taken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mauy
Thai Kickboxing, and Combat Hapkido. Eric and his Father are currently training in Tai Chi.
As well as being a martial artist Eric has recently begun to develop artistic skills through spirit drawing.
Although he has no training in drawing he does spirit portraits of angels, deceased loved ones, spirit
guides, Native American guides and even star people.
Finally, his love for spirit is taking him to Medjugorje a small town in former Yugoslavia where daily
apparitions of the Virgin Mary have been appearing for 30 years.
As a result he has become somewhat of an expert in banishing evil spirits.
In addition to banishing evil spirits Eric is also a expert in fighting evil humans.
Eric was a instructor in Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Kickboxing. He has also taken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mauy
Thai Kickboxing, and Combat Hapkido. Eric and his Father are currently training in Tai Chi.
As well as being a martial artist Eric has recently begun to develop artistic skills through spirit drawing.
Although he has no training in drawing he does spirit portraits of angels, deceased loved ones, spirit
guides, Native American guides and even star people.
Finally, his love for spirit is taking him to Medjugorje a small town in former Yugoslavia where daily
apparitions of the Virgin Mary have been appearing for 30 years.
| Eric |