Meet the Program Instructor

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Program Thesis

My purpose is to heal and release the conditioning of my past so that I may more fully embody my authentic Self and live a life of meaningful Self-expression. My passion is to support others in doing the same. From this place, we can live more freely, more truthfully, and more deeply from the heart.

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Kristina Lea, M.A.

Psychosynthesis counselor and life coach, best-selling author of the book From Trauma to Freedom, One Woman’s Journey and a Wholistic Guide to Healing

Kristina is co-founder, teacher, and facilitator of the ARCH Model and Life Coach Training Program. She is trained in the healing modalities of Chinese Energy Medicine, Zero Balancing, Biofield Tuning, Shamanic Practices and Usui Shiki Ryoho system of Reiki. Kristina is a spiritual educator and guide whose work integrates Psychosynthesis psychology, creative healing, ceremonial practice, and the wisdom of the Medicine Wheel.

This program emerged from her MA thesis, The Application of Psychosynthesis through Walking the Ancient Path of the Medicine Wheel: Integrating Psychospiritual Practice, Self-Realisation, and the Wisdom of Sacred Ceremony, and co-authored book From Trauma to Freedom: One Woman’s Journey and a Holistic Guide to Healing. Kristina Lea, M.A. & Heather Ensworth PhD.

Her work supports individuals in reconnecting with their authentic Self through emotionally honest, psychologically grounded, and spiritually meaningful process.

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  • "The class with Kristina was more than just a learning experience; it was a sacred circle of support. Meeting virtually, we overcame challenges and formed a remarkable group that held the virtual space together with grace and commitment. The connection we shared was palpable, whether we were in large groups, smaller discussions, or paired sessions. Each member brought something valuable to the table, and I consider our coming together a divine gift. "

    —Mary (UK)

  • Meeting with Kristina is like coming to a light filled clearing in the middle of the forest. She is an experienced guide who offers insight, direction and above all – hope.

    —Jessica (Massachusetts, US)

  • "Kristina creates an environment where I felt deeply seen without feeling analyzed or pushed. Her work is both psychologically grounded and spiritually meaningful."

    —Melissa (Texas, US)

  • " I have felt mega-watt shifts by releasing deep seeded trauma and emotions. Patterns long held are breaking. Extra weight I've been carrying as protection is falling away. Looking forward to living connected to my true self. Thank you Kristina Lea. You are a treasure.

    —Lisa (Massachusetts, US)

  • " Finding Kristina was like finding the doctor that finally figured out what was wrong when no one else could. I’ve worked with all kinds of therapists and healers but it wasn’t until working with Kristina that I actually got to the bottom of my troublesome issues. She’s amazing at what she does because she did the work on herself first, a guide on a path she’s already walked.

    —Danielle (New York, US)

  • " I honestly attribute my feeling so well in all aspects of my life...to all of the work I have done with Kristina. I am so thankful for her wealth of knowledge in her field, I feel fundamentally changed and it has given me the freedom I have long desired in my life. I now feel like I am finally living my truth and excited for life and the future whatever that may hold.

    —Jennifer (Massachusetts, US)

Supplemental Reading

From Trauma to Freedom

Book cover titled "From Trauma to Freedom" by Kristina Lea and Heather Ensworth. Features a pair of hands reaching toward a butterfly in flight, with a light background.
A layered mountain range with soft, misty peaks and ridges in shades of blue and gray, fading into the sky in the background.

Our featured book and companion workbook lays out the essential four-pillar ARCH model to help you heal wounds and reclaim your true Self. Walking the Ancient Way of the Medicine Wheel is designed to bring these same principles to life.

From Trauma to Freedom is an innovative holistic guide to help you heal from trauma and support you in moving into the wholeness and fullness of who you are. In this book, Kristina Lea and Heather Ensworth, Ph.D. have combined their personal and professional experiences (of over 50 years) to share their ever-deepening understanding of the process of healing. They present an approach that is called the ARCH model that consists of four primary components for the recovery from trauma:

  • Alignment: Connecting with inner stillness and aligning with your true self

  • Relationship: How to find and develop healing relationships in your life

  • Consciousness: Bringing into awareness the hidden and lost aspects of yourself

  • Healing: Practical ways to heal on all levels and how to integrate a new sense of self

This model includes many aspects of psychological approaches to trauma therapy such as the importance of a healing relationship, as well as how to increase emotional self-regulation and how to work on the developmental impacts of trauma. It also incorporates ways to regain a strong sense of self and heal patterns in relationships.

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Program Thesis

Integrating Psychospiritual Practice, Self-Realisation, and the Wisdom of Sacred Ceremony is the master's thesis that provides the rigorous, theoretical foundation for this experiential journey. Walking the Ancient Way of the Medicine Wheel serves as the living, personal journey described in this academic work.

Cover page of a thesis titled 'The Application of Psychosynthesis through Walking the Ancient Path of the Medicine Wheel' by Kristina Lea, MA, submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master of Arts degree in Psychosynthesis Psychology, published in London in 2025.

Walking the Ancient Way of the Medicine Wheel and this academic work present a unified model for holistic self-realization by marrying the Western, psychological framework of Psychosynthesis with the cyclical, nature-based wisdom of the Medicine Wheel, which emphasizes the integration of the ego with the Higher Self. The course translates the thesis's core focus on psychospiritual practice and sacred ceremony into an active, somatic curriculum.

Students do not merely study the ancient path; they walk it. Through this experiential application, the conceptual frameworks of healing, personal transformation, and spiritual awakening outlined in this thesis are brought to life, guiding participants step-by-step toward profound inner wholeness.