


Shared from the Heart
The experiences shared here reflect the depth of Bronwyn’s work across healing sessions, Sanctuary gatherings, Reiki training, retreats, and transformational practice. Each story offers a glimpse into what can unfold through sustained support, embodied guidance, and spaces designed for meaningful change.

Featured Testimonials

Emily R. | Sanctuary Member
This space has become something I return to each week — not just for guidance, but for a deeper connection to myself.”
There was a part of your Reiki session with us in which you directed us to step into the healing light and claim the miracle of healing that was ours. It was such a powerful part of the program for me.
I have been going through a series of tests that ultimately resulted in surgery this past Tuesday to determine if I had a serious disease. When you took us through that healing practice, I felt a shift toward hope as an anchor which had been hard for me to hold onto prior to that. It underscored for me why I was called to be in your program and the power you shared with us as reminders of the miracles we can claim. Whichever way the tests turned out, I had a feeling in my deepest being that I was going to be okay, no matter what. And that this was my birthright to claim and own.
I'm sharing this with you as you may not often know the hope, power and grace you offer others, nor the impact it can have on their lives. I received confirmation yesterday that I am healthy and all tests showed no evidence of the disease for which the tests were being done. When facing the unknown, the knowledge that somehow we can settle into the deep belief that all will be well is immense. Thank you for bringing this powerful message and giving us space to receive it and own it.
In the past 100 days I have lost my dad, my livelihood (as breadwinner with benefits) and my mom, and grappled with the knowledge I could be facing a dreaded diagnosis. The Universe definitely has my attention and I am so thankful I am immersed in your program right now as I find my way through to a new future. You don't just offer a path to Reiki attunement. You offer a way to see ourselves and our lives differently through a life-altering experience that is encompassed within the attunement process.
I would love someday to bring this others and am thankful I made the decision to re-attune with you. I also wanted you to know how deeply you may be touching others without ever knowing.
Thank you Bronwyn
— Melanie Erickson
Bronwyn is a gifted healer. I had the good fortune to have her help me through an intensive time in my personal healing journey. She not only creates a safe space for release, she has informed her natural gifts with training from an abundance of brilliant practitioners. Her touch and use of sound and vibration healing is truly inspired. I am forever grateful.
I am delighted and grateful for you as a mentor and teacher in Reiki. A powerful teaching and transmission you offered that resonates deeply and informs my practice of Reiki, it being analogous to water spirit and technology...and DNA. Our life force. Reiki feels much more palpable to me in this way.
Blessings dear one!
I was an Elementary School Music Teacher for 24 years and just resigned to pursue a professional reiki career. Over Spring Break, I bought this course as a way to re-energize myself and my practice. I started at the beginning with Reiki I in March, Reiki II in April and on the new moon/solar eclipse June 10, I did the Master attunement ceremony. I really love the Wu Wei and have learned a lot and deepened my practice. As I watch the videos and practice the techniques, I feel activated and excited about the future of the planet. I can't wait to get up in the mornings to study and participate in the magic. Thank you Bronwyn Ayla for your offerings, love, patience and intuitive teaching. You are a blessing to me.
I’m so grateful to say I have completed my Reiki Master level training and will be requesting my certificate today! What a humbling experience this has turned out to be. Wu Wei has surpassed any expectations I had regarding this program. Reiki 2 flipped my energy 180 degrees before leveling out and coming back full circle with Reiki 3. I’ve learned so much these last few months…not just about Reiki but about myself. This has been a life changing experience! I’m looking forward to sharing with others and experiencing Reiki with them in such a powerful, transformative way….for the highest good, the benefit of all, and the harm one none. Namaste.
Bronwyn is an amazing teacher and mover. Her knowledge and pedagogy reflect the integration of years and years of study in diverse mediums. The insights she has shared through the lens of the Axis Syllabus have expansively enriched my dance and movement practice.


In Their Own Words
Real voices sharing their experience of this work.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.
Daniel K. | Healing Sessions
I came in during a time of transition, and what I found was clarity I didn’t know was possible.


Written Reflections
Words shared after moments of insight, healing, and change.
I am grateful to have taken the Reiki Master course with Bronwyn. I feel humbled by the experience and excited on where this may lead my mission to help others through divine healing light. I will always be a student and will continue on this journey of learning and growing.Thank you to such a great teacher, Bronwyn, for all of the love, energy, and time placed into putting the messages and materials together, and thank you to her Spirit team for orchestrating all the beauty and divine energy that radiated throughout. I feel such great connection and energy, that I look forward to keeping in touch with Wu Wei School of Reiki, and to continuing the daily rituals and practices learned. I leave this feeling empowered and focused on serving as a clear channel for Spirit and divine light, and for the benefit of all. Thank You! Namaste.
Nadia Mosqueda
March 2021
I recently took a class with Bronwyn on the connection between Reiki and the chinese concepts of qi (or energy flows in the body), and I enjoyed it tremendously. Bronwyn is a very knowledgeable and inspiring teacher and the afternoon flew by all too quickly. We were not only presented with an overview of the cycles of qi in the body, but also with a reiki attunement and the chance to directly practice and experience what we had just learned.
Her studio space is stunningly beautiful and it added to the peaceful atmosphere of the class setting.
I highly recommend connecting with her should your interests and needs include Reiki and chinese medicine!
Doro T.
12/14/2010
I am a Reiki student, only started recently with Reiki level 1 during a vacation in November 2010, so coming back I desperately wanted to continue here in the Bay Area and was lucky enough to find Bronwyn right away. I am fascinated with her personality, her warmth, her calm and gentle ways, and yet she stands there as a strong and powerful woman. After attending a 5-hour class with her at her beautiful home in the Berkeley hills on Saturday, Dec. 11, I must say that her knowledge about Chinese medicine, Qi and Reiki goes beyond my believe. I feel that I am just at the beginning and still have so much to learn, which is why I will continue at her center and will join her Reiki level 2 class in January. The setting of the center is just stunning with a gorgeous view of the Bay, nestled into nature, and you just feel the positive energy as you enter.
I can only highly recommend her to anybody who is interested in Reiki, energy work or body work.
Andrea P.
12/14/2010
I too recently met Bronwyn and as a Reiki level 1 graduate student who took the level 1 class in Kauai, I wanted to check her out to see if I should sign up for the level 2 Reiki class she teaches. I took a class on Saturday, December 11th with her and I believe there were about 10 other people present. It was a tremendous experience. I have signed up for the Reiki share and will be signing up for the Reiki level 2 with her.
Freddie P.
12/14/2010
Bronwyn is magic. From the moment I walked into her studio and smelled the wonderful aroma of mysterious herbs brewing, I felt like I have arrived at a place where the hustle and bustle of my normal life has left me behind. Time almost stops there. You really take a moment to take a deep breath and just be.
Bronwyn is my Reiki Guru. Through her way of teaching Reiki; Reiki has significantly enriched my life and my practice in ways I can't even list. She is extremely knowledgeable and educated in the healing arts with the fire and drive to always learn more. I am so grateful to have met such a beautiful and inspiring person.
Judy K.
Nov 14, 2008
"When you are sick, do not try to cure. Find the center, and you will be healed."
So urges a Taoist saying. Bronwyn is such a centering person and has always been a point of light and wisdom to me. Seeing her as my primary doctor right now has brought a wonderful connection and noticeable, veritable changes in my being. She is totally capable and knowledgeable, professional and down-to-earth, magical, steady and full of life. Her skills are powerful and trustworthy; I can say that following her advice and prescriptions has brought significant improvement for me. An amazing sage yogini!
Ms Ayden B.
May 22, 2008
I have worked on and off with Bronwyn Michaelis at different times in my life for the past nine years. As a healer, Bronwyn has helped me deal with addiction issues, emotional distress and at one point I was having fairly serious neurological problems. I was quite concerned with this issue as I was experiencing much numbing in my extremities. By integrating her healing modalities with my yoga practice and chiropractic work, I fully healed from that condition. Any time I was on her table, it was (is) like resting in a healing sanctuary. I would (and continue) to highly recommend Bronwyn to anyone for any physical, emotion or spiritual issue they may be struggling with.
Jnana G.
5/18/2008
When I first went to see Bronwyn, I was looking for a way to mitigate the effects of severe stress. The first pleasant surprise I had was that we started with a conversation. Bronwyn expressed genuine interest in finding out more about who I am and what made me want to come in to see her. And then the Reiki session that followed was astonishing. I left feeling deeply relaxed for the first time in months. We always begin with a talk. Bronwyn is warm, supportive, intelligent, and light-hearted. She cheers my successes and is compassionate about my struggles. She creates an atmosphere of complete safety and acceptance, which makes me feel better even before the Reiki session begins. As for the Reiki, I don't know how or why it works, or why it works for me. But I do know that I have received extraordinary benefits from it and that Bronwyn is a tremendously gifted practitioner.
Madeleine B.
5/17/2008
In the sea of yoga studios and instructors that the Bay area is blessed with Bronwyn is a shining star. I've done quite alot of Hatha yoga on the East Coast and West coast, I'm a certified Soma (East) Yoga teacher as well and Bronwyn is by far the deepest, most well trained teacher I've ever experinced. The fact that she holds so much knowledge and expertise in such a young being tells me she's been doing this for lifetimes!
Kimba T.
Oct 30, 2008
What an amazing woman! I was put at ease immediately. She listens and clearly understands what your body has to say. Her new place is amazing! What a great setting high up in the hills amongst the trees. Very peaceful with a million dollar view. I left feeling high. The power in her hands and body are strong but gentle. I'd see her every day if I could. Having said that, her rates are very reasonable for the service you get, especially compared to other practitioners of lesser quality. I'd give more stars if I could!
Russell V.
Aug 11, 2009
a thousand gold stars for bronwyn, for her grace and kindness...and her vast body of esoteric knowledge to draw on. what a spectacular medicine woman! the physical space she practices in is simply breathtaking - warm and artistic and wonderful. a thousand star rating! bronwyn's personal vibration is grounded, peaceful, and completely present. a better persona for a healer I cannot imagine. a thousand star rating! bronwyn's medicine basket just kicks ass. need you acupuncture? reiki? yoga? rosen method? a community event? a clinic? go see bronwyn, and you'll see why this rating gets... a thousand stars!!! many thanks to you, bronwyn, for your amazing service and work. :)
Anna d.
Jul 27, 2011
A friend of mine referred me to Bronwyn when I began searching for a Reiki Master to study with. I have now received both my Reiki I and II certifications with Bronwyn and I couldn't be more pleased with her as a healer and a teacher. She creates a grounded, safe enviroment to study in and has the loveliest little house. I highly recommend Bronwyn to you!
Kirsten G.
Jun 2, 2008
Bronwyn is knowledgeable, warm, proactive and sincere. I have learned so much about alternative health care and taking charge of my own health needs. She treats emotional and physical issues, big and small. She is also willing to see children, which is a bonus! She has helped me with my cycle, getting through some major life transitions as well as detoxing. Her classes are fun too.
Danielle S.
Jun 6, 2013
I saw Bronwyn for acupuncture and Rosen bodywork. Though I've had many good experiences with acupuncture, I had never tried Rosen Method before and was skeptical. It is a very interesting process, more interactive than I expected, and the results were more immediately tangible than I expected. Bronwyn asks the right questions. After a few visits, I felt better physically and emotionally.
E K.
Jul 20, 2013
Bronwyn is a deep healer and a gifted instructor. I have taken multiple Contact Improvisation classes with her and her teachings have helped me both grow and become more refined as a dancer. She is steeped in knowledge but makes even the most complex concepts accessible. I look forward to taking her Reiki training as well.
Melissa N.
May 12, 2017
Bronwyn's reiki and yoga body work is incredible. I originally sought her for just acupuncture, but ended up falling in love with her rosen method, foot baths and herb nutrition work. Bronwyn's work really encompasses the best body work you can receive. Her body work center is gorgeous! You walk through a beautiful garden, into a fabulous house that feels warm and inviting. I've since moved from Berkeley to Half Moon Bay, and I miss her every week! I highly suggest working with Bronwyn to increase your health.
Lee S.
Jul 14, 2011
I took my almost 9 month old baby to Bronwyn for some acupuncture to try to help her sleep better. As a mother it gets tiring waking up every two hours with your baby Night after night. She was very gentle and my baby didn't even notice while she was being treated. Bronwyn is very loving and compassionate, we always enjoy being in her presence and visiting her little temple on the hill. She is very thorough and asks a lot of questions to ensure the best outcome possible. After three nights my baby is sleeping much better!!! Considering she has been on the same schedule for months now it is amazing to see her shifting. I will be going back for more. Thank you Bronwyn Xox
Rebecca F.
Aug 20, 2013
Bronwyn is amazing! I came to her to get Reiki for my insomnia. My Reiki experience with Bronwyn exceeded my expectations. I looked forward to my sessions with her all week. She creates such a safe, warm, restorative environment, it was magical! She was so in tune with the energy in my body, I could feel the connection and impact immediately. I left every session feeling completely relaxed, free of stresses that were weighing me down. The effects lasted way beyond the sessions and I am sleeping better today because of my Reiki work with Bronwyn.
Lisa S.
Jun 2, 2017
I was introduced to the incredible healing of Reiki by my sister on the East Coast. My yoga teacher recommended Bronwyn as a local Reiki master. I could not be more pleased to have met her. She has individualized her Reiki technique and the benefits of her treatments last for weeks. She is also a creative and thoughtful teacher of Reiki. As a clinician, I refer my clients to Bronwyn over and over again. Without hesitation, I would recommend Bronwyn for any of the many therapies she offers.
Alice C.
Jun 22, 2008
Bronwyn is a skilled and gifted healer. She has helped me transition into menopause without hormones or drugs and instructed me in effective stress reduction techniques. She communicates knowledgeably with Western Medicine care providers to integrate all treatments thoughtfully. Her offices, Holistic Medical Arts, is located in a serene setting that is conducive to healing and relaxation. When I visit Bronwyn, I feel like I'm on a spa retreat! And I have a feeling of renewal that is long lasting.
Elizabeth A.
Feb 16, 2013
I met Bronwyn at Claudio Naranjo's SAT1 retreat in March 2014 where she taught a movement class. I learned so much from this class. There was an emphasis on natural movement rather than forcing alignments in an artificial way. The natural movement was an acknowledgement that everyone's body is unique and no one alignment suits all. Bronwyn led me to tune into my own body and the class was very experiential: the deepest learning came from our own experiments with our own bodies. Bronwyn made a lot of effort to educate us on how the body is designed, using a 3D skeletal model and explaining how the bones and tissues connect. I learned a lot and look forward to learning more in the future.
Ora G.
Apr 13, 2014
The moment I saw Bronwyn, I felt her energy waves teaching me. Kindness, wisdom, magic, and freedom flowing from her being without words. When she does speak, her words are full of compassion and honoring of souls past, present and future. When she moves, she is like a graceful flock of birds, magically shapeshifting with agility and knowingness. She granted me a space to be everything I already was but didn't dare be until now. One day, I will cross paths with her again and have a gift to offer in return. For now, I continue my journey, holding dear the gifts she has given me.
James Gallagher
Dec 2019
The moment I saw Bronwyn, I felt her energy waves teaching me. Kindness, wisdom, magic, and freedom flowing from her being without words. When she does speak, her words are full of compassion and honoring of souls past, present and future. When she moves, she is like a graceful flock of birds, magically shapeshifting with agility and knowingness. She granted me a space to be everything I already was but didn't dare be until now. One day, I will cross paths with her again and have a gift to offer in return. For now, I continue my journey, holding dear the gifts she has given me.
James Gallagher
Dec 2019
I found Bronwyn to be a very professional and highly skilled Rosen therapist and acupuncturist. I had a problem with my jaw that my dentist told me I needed to have broken and re-set in order to fix. After my first session with Bronwyn, my jaw was realigned and I no longer have any problems with it. I had not even asked for help with that. She was able to see that there was something blocked in that area and then released it. It was an incredible experience and I will always be grateful for the help I received from her.
Tracy S.
4/10/2018
Bronwyn reminds me of an enchanting forest - actively sharing living wisdom and doing so with a glistening quality. She reflects the light within and about each of us, and inspires exploration of our own infinite depth. I work with Bronwyn as a student of Reiki and bodywork and also in pursuit of great health care. She offers a potent blend of intelligence and intuition; she is dynamic and curious - how wonderful! There is a feeling of open space for all experiences in her practice. I encourage you to connect with her soon.
Alicia B.
3/6/2011
Bronwyn is a brilliant Goddess of healing and light. The Universe first led me to her when I was looking for the ideal Reiki teacher and practitioner for my needs. Not only did I get that, but I got so much more. In addition to Reiki healing sessions and workshops, I also receive regular acupuncture and Rosen method treatments from Bronwyn. She is truly gifted in everything that she does and has helped me with numerous ailments on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Bronwyn creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients and students that will make you want to return again and again. Her clinic is absolutely gorgeous and if I could, I would visit every day as I always leave feeling peaceful, refreshed and renewed. On line reviews really can't do justice to this amazing place and woman. Get a treatment and experience it for yourself.
Freyja F.
3/3/2011
The first session I had with Bronwyn was incredibly illuminating. She has a gentle yet powerful way of communicating through her presence, words, and healing touch. I left that day feeling everything was about to profoundly shift and see her almost weekly. As a highly sensitive being, I tend to get over-stimulated by our exterior world and was seeking inner strength and stability. Bronwyn opened a divine gateway for me to step into my genuine, unified, and present self. She allowed me to dismantle and rewire many unhelpful thoughts and ways of being. Ever since I've been frolicking forward with a genuine zest for life. Pure love and magic!
Rachel C.
Feb 14, 2023
Bronwyn has created and maintained a potent container for healing in her community. She does a great job of making you feel grounded and safe while she offers her services. I have received her acupuncture and I couldn't recommend it more. I know she offers many other services and based off my experience of her I would recommend checking out her website to see if any of it calls to you. Also - sign up for her email list - she offers seasonal wisdom that is always a delight to read :) thank you Bronwyn for inspiring change and healing in this world.
Josh N.
Jan 6, 2022
I've had the pleasure of working with a handful of true healers in my life and I can wholeheartedly say that Bronwyn rests strongly amongst them. Bronwyn has a open, calm, compassionate demeanor and a peaceful presence that provides space for healing at the deepest levels. She is knowledgeable about a variety of healing modalities and understands how to apply her knowledge in a intuitive, thoughtful manner. I experienced healing through both Acupuncture and The Rosen Method. I hadn't tried The Rosen Method prior to my experience with Bronwyn and found it to be incredibly helpful on my healing journey. I gained multiple "a-ha!" insights that had otherwise been hidden to myself and had huge shifts in releasing long-held tension and pain. Bronwyn's ability to sense, connect and release this tension was unparalleled. She has the hands, heart and mind of a healer. Bronwyn's Acupuncture sessions allowed my body to rest in parasympathetic state while it re-tuned back into balance. I found that sessions kept my body in a more calm and relaxed state long after the session and that I gained the ability to hold these benefits more and more as time went on. This was a great change for me as my body typically fell out of balance fairly quickly prior to seeing Bronwyn. As a contemporary dancer I've also enjoyed Bronwyn's Axis Syllabus classes. Her knowledge of mind-body connection, energy, seasonal-cycling and anatomy foster a class that reaches into multi-level bodily experiences. If you are looking for a path to health and joy I couldn't recommend a more qualified healer than Bronwyn.
Ashley S.
Dec 19, 2018
Bronwyn was the first alternative healer I saw after a series of traumatic events with Western Medicine. The inspiration and guidance I received from our sessions and her wisdom sharing are what set me on my deeper healing path and planted the seeds of womb and feminine health earth work that is now my soul work and blossoming in my life. My sessions with Bronwyn offered potent healing medicine in themselves ~ helping me see patterns and deeper emotional issues that were effecting my physical health, improving my vibrancy and connection to my true self. These sessions also offered an invitation to come more deeply into my own body and knowing, to begin the journey of paying attention and listening to my body and feeling empowered in my own healing, my own connection to myself and the cycles of the earth and elements moving within me. I am deeply grateful for the impeccable space she holds that is loving, caring, wise, and a call to self empowerment and embodiment. I recommend Bronwyn highly with all my heart!
Abigail H.
Nov 7, 2018
I started seeing Bronwynn about 3 yrs ago. Initially I went to address sciatica problems I was having that caused tremendous pain. I developed severe lower back problems after a car accident. The sciatic pain was so severe it was difficult to walk a block. She began with Raki session which released negative emotional energy I hadn't realized I was holding onto. Then she provided acupuncture. Each session I felt a sense of partnership with her that was different from other practitioners I've seen. It's been three years and I have not had one recurrence of the pain. No other services, to include Dr.'s, were able to help me with the problems I had been having since a car accident in 2004. Today I am still free of the pain which kept me from living a normal active life. I'll see you at my next Spartan race! Vaughn What do you think?
Vaughn L. B.
May 12, 2018
Bronwyn was nurturing and attentive during our initial session. It is difficult to put my experience into words that are not too personal to share. I recommend visiting Bronwyn if you are seeking guidance through a struggle or general help approaching your life. After only one session (so far) I received insight that is changing the way I experience anxiety and guilt.
Melissa B.
Oct 18, 2019
I can't say enough about how incredible my journey with Bronwyn Ayla has been. I started by going to see her for Reiki and acupuncture over a year ago and was so impressed with her and the results that I also signed up for her Wu Wei School of Reiki. The Wu Wei School of Reiki has been life changing! It has helped me to dive deeper into a sacred place of incredible transformation and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Bronwyn is a true, authentic healer who has created a safe, loving and peaceful environment where incredible shifts and healing take place.
Becca J.
Nov 21, 2020
Bronwyn is an experienced Reiki Master. She is not only well versed in Reiki but she has a range of expertise like herbalism and acupunture. I found her Reiki Course in early 2020 before the pandemic closed down travel and mass gatherings. Bronwyn was so committed to the practice that she made a way out of no way. We attuned to the Reiki remotely and in a way that helped me connect with the Reiki energy profoundly. Over six months Bronwyn held space as I transformed into a Reiki master myself. I love that she found a way to continue by Reiki attunements remotely and effectively. I recommend her Reiki course to anyone in the world. It is a beautiful experience and I am sure much better in-person. If you have a chance schedule a Distance Reiki session with her.
Tre G.
Nov 23, 2020
Bronwyn is a highly energy sensitive and wise person. She truly practices what she preaches and does a beautiful job at it. As a person going through a spiritual awakening myself I can recognize someone who is attune with spirituality and their life's purpose. I attended her online Reiki course during covid and learned great amounts not only about Reiki but also about knowledge that could have otherwise taken me a really long time to stumble upon or figure out. The lessons are filled with valuable information that anyone on a spiritual journey can benefit from. In fact I found the course so fulfilling that I plan on doing it all over again to see what gems I missed along the way. Thank you Bronwyn for being a teacher and an inspiration to myself and many others.
Brenda C.
Dec 11, 2020
Bronwyn is a truly gifted teacher and healer. She holds an incredible wisdom about the body, mind and spirit. I highly recommend her healing services as well as her Reiki classes. She imparts a lot more than information; you’ll come away with a deep embodied understanding of this modality.
Melita
Nov 2023



Bronwyn is an EXCELLENT healer. I have completely changed my lifestyle and am healthy and happier!
Very connected, Bronwyn is dedicated and centered, her awareness is clear, she is able to really connect and aid the issue a person is going through with her bodywork. It does not get any better. Also her teaching and passion for others to gain understanding and be a good bodyworkers is really amazing. She is top notch.
Bronwyn taught a lovely, rich 2 hour axis syllabus /contact improv class at the Nevada City Spring Jam. Her body and instructions where equally articulate and inspiring! Looking forward to learning more from the vast pool of body awareness she draws from.



