Meet The Team
Jackie Winters
Jackie is the founder of the academy and is a world renowned authority on crystals and energy healing. Jackie has been working with crystals for over 40 years and is in demand as a speaker and podcast guest, as well as being an author and host of the Crystal Lightworker’s Podcast.
When not working, Jackie loves dancing and walking her dog Lola.
Leanne Whiteside
Leanne is Jackie’s daughter so grew up with crystals! Leanne teaches the popular FHT and IPHM Accredited Beauty with Crystals. She also teaches Crystals for Wellness online, and in person in Lancashire, as well as hosting meditation classes online.
Leanne is also a keen dancer and when not working can be found on the dance floor.
Sheila Thomas
Sheila first enrolled as a student at the academy as she wanted to learn about crystals. Several years later she finds herself teaching the Wellness with Crystals course online, and in person in Carlisle as well as teaching Crystals for Chakras.
Sheila makes natural skin products (which are amazing!) and is a talented tarot card reader and psychic.
Siobhan Swider
Siobhan teaches the Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Healing courses. She has studied sound therapy and healing at the Peter Hess institute in Andalusia Spain and the Sound healing academy in the U.K as well as qualified under Yantara Jiro and Ashana through their Alchemy crystal mastery practitioner programs.
Siobhan is a classically trained harpist and has performed around the world in beautiful iconic venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Sydney Opera House.
Kelly Major
Kelly’s journey with crystal healing began in 2019 when she discovered the power of crystals to support well-being and transformation. Since then, she has dedicated herself to learning and practicing crystal therapy, training at the British Academy of Crystal Healing. After qualifying as a Therapist, Kelly continued her education to become a certified teacher, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.
Kelly is known for her enthusiastic and lighthearted approach to healing, creating a positive and uplifting environment for those she works with. Her mission is to help others harness the energy of crystals to enhance their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.