Testimonials

You've heard it said, "the proof is in the pudding", so this is where I've dedicated some space to share some of the feedback from clients. I believe the best testimonial comes directly from the people I've helped, and this is my ONLY source of promotion- word of mouth. Some of these have come from text, which are simply listed as "client" in order to honor their privacy; others were acquired by my dear friend Jessica, who kindly took it upon herself to interview several clients regarding their experiences and are noted by their profession instead of name. You can find the results of her efforts at the very bottom, as I have chosen to list these from most recent, to oldest. These are a compilation of those who have experienced various offerings; hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy hearing them. Know that I am ALWAYS receiving testimonials; hearing the progress and journey's people take during their time at "The Sanctuary" is always most fascinating, so if you feel comfortable doing so, send me a word to share your experience. 

 "I like to emancipate people...help set people free...I help people listen to their bodies and learn to speak its language."

            - April Jones, healing artist (LMT/NMT/MMP/VTYT/VSH)

“I have been a client of April's for the last 12 years! As a musician (violinist since the age of 4) and sales professional who travels often for my job, she quickly proved to be a true miracle worker. I have slight scoliosis, and due to decades of playing the violin, my shoulders grew to be a bit rounded, causing me difficulty to open my chest fully and have decent posture (despite many years of yoga). Add to that the lower back pain that can arise from driving so often, April has her "work cut out for her" when it's my monthly session time. When I first came to her over a decade ago, I was still suffering from sciatica on my lower left side from the birth of my first child. That is no longer a problem, thanks to her work. She accomplishes in one session more than ANY other massage therapist has EVER been able to do for me! I became a regular monthly client due to my body needing consistent attention to ease pain and discomfort from my normal life "wear and tear"- it is imperative for my overall health and well-being and NOT an added monthly luxury. I continuously refer friends to her, insisting that she has a gift and will not disappoint, and once they experience her work? They "get it" and also become regular clients! A few weeks ago, we spoke about her Biofield Tuning practice where she utilizes vibrational sound therapy. I must admit…initially I was quite skeptical...is this merely "hippy dippy" stuff? How would it ever be possible for her to utilize Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum and tuning forks to accomplish what she does so brilliantly with her deep tissue massage therapy? She shared some testimonies from other clients she has helped, and because I trust her implicitly after so many years, I thought why not?! I will give it a try. When I say I was BLOWN AWAY??? That is a complete understatement! We had a 90 minute session, and during the last part where she incorporated massage, ALL of the usual trigger points and knots along my spine, shoulder blades, neck, glutes, etc. that normally would be filled with discomfort, were FULLY CLEARED!!! She had COMPLETELY cleared my energy field with sacral stabilization, a spine walk, crown to root chakra channeling, and what she calls "brain remapping." Often times during massage, I find myself squirming and maybe even writhing slightly off the table because of the deeply rooted issues in my muscles and she coaches me to breathe deeply through the pain. But this time? She and I were both giggling with delight, amazed that every single area of my body she was massaging, had ZERO problems whatsoever! I left feeling light as air, joyous, laughing, even euphoric, and passionately tried to explain to friends exactly what had transpired that afternoon! It's difficult for me to articulately explain, other than the fact that it was truly miraculous! She truly has a gift. If you go to see April with an open mind, answer her questions honestly and listen to what she advises and really want to heal your body, what do you have to lose by having a session to see for yourself? I PROMISE YOU- you, too, will be ecstatic. 😊” 

-after Biofield Tuning, Vibrational Sound Therapy and massage Feb2024; with “complete permission to share both testimony AND name”-text from client Niamh Tuohy, musician 
 

-text from two separate clients using “Anti-Anxiety” tincture; Feb2024

“I’m 70 years old and had never heard of sound therapy before. While I don’t claim to fully understand it, I was finally ready to try it since I had several unresolved health issues that needed to be addressed. Is this therapy unconventional? Yes. It does require an open mind and a willingness to accept help you may not fully understand or comprehend. What I felt when I left was totally different from what I felt when I got there. A heavy burden was lifted from my hips that I had been carrying around on my back and in my mind for YEARS!  My hope is that others will receive the healing I did and maybe even more. Blessings to all who will receive it. “ - email from my mom, Feb 2024 after Soul Alchemy session 

“I met with April on a Tuesday afternoon, it is Friday morning and the hours since our time together have been so clear, intentional, focused and my experience in filling grounded is a wonderful sensation. My feet literally feel as if they are digging into the ground! The connection with myself and all around me is something I’m not sure I have ever experienced. My whole outlook on life has been filled with past traumas. That is where I have been living. These memories have kept me bound up and unhealthy and unhappy. Since my first session with April, my stress level has diminished, my body has been healed and transforming back to where it is meant to function. I am very excited to continue in this therapy and to continue to be present and no longer let the past control my mental and physical health. My days of being broken hearted and bruised are in my past.” - Client email, Feb 2024 after Massage, VST & BFT session

(Mindful Monday's at The Elysian Gardens is a community outreach in which several healing artist of Birmingham have committed to extend various modalities and services.)

"I know I was crying but I must have *really* cried hard. My face is full of petechiae (apparently that's what the little red dots are called.) I know I was trying not to disturb others. It went very deep. Being invited to remember all the holidays brought up *so* much trauma. That led to true grief. To then feeling, releasing, working on forgiveness and acceptance of myself. To then receiving insights on the true nature of Belonging, and guidance on what needs to happen next on my personal healing journey. What a session!!!! Thank you again for sharing your gifts. 😊"-Client Nov2023; after Mindful Monday "Grounded in Gratitude" Community Event held at The Elysian Garden, B'ham, Al
 

-Client, Oct2023; after Mindful Monday "Stagnation Liberation" Community Event held at The Elysian Garden, B'ham, Al

"This is a very potent time... I am so grateful for you and the community of healing arts practitioners here. ❤️ "-Client, Oct2023 

"It’s quite interesting in that I was just thinking about you and the session about 15 minutes ago. I was in the pool of the hotel I had just checked in...While I was under the water, I thought of the experience of when I felt under the water during the session. During the entire experience in the pool to myself, I felt extreme gratitude of the moment, and that everything went flawlessly for me to be at this very moment—and that I am taking time to self nurture myself...The day after our session, it appeared that every interaction I had was pleasant and welcoming...My mind remains still, with less anxiety or prudence to self imposed deadlines. There’s a carefreeness.

My eyes, mind, and spirit seem as if they are wide eyed to be acceptive to what is nurturing to me.

Thank you, and may your day and weekend bring a peace to your heart."-Client Nov2023; after Soul Alchemy session 

-Client, August 2023; Mentorship & Encouragement

-Client, Aug2023; feed back after Mindful Monday Community Event at The Elysian Garden, B'ham, Al; Mentorship & Encouragement

"I am so thankful for the for our session this past week. Until I came to our appointment, the survival tasks of my week had coated me with what felt like a dark toxic slime. At the start of our session, your clearings and pranayama calmed my nervous system and primed me to receive. The lengthy sound healing, combined with more of your breath coaching, delivered the cleansing and purification I so badly needed. I felt God reach into my chest and extract my heart. In my mind’s eye, I saw it right above me, gray and stained from the accumulated residue, barely pumping in its weakened state. For the remainder of our session, God polished my heart until it was once again a juicy bright red! As my revived heart was placed back into my chest, I felt the contractions increasing in strength and restoring my outlook and health. I am filled with gratitude to God for blessing me with you and all that you have brought to my life!"-Client email, Nov 2023; after Vibrational Sound & Field Tuning

"April Jones has been providing energy and body work for me for six months. I have found her unconventional and creative array of modalities to be very effective. I've experienced sound healings before, and I thought I'd seen (heard?) it all. Then I met April! Her intuitive methods are divinely inspired, without a doubt. After a comprehensive initial assessment, April has kept close track of my physical, mental, and emotional health, and always responds with an effective treatment. I discovered she has expertise in plant medicines, acquired over a lifetime of study and experience. Those have been a big help. I'm also impressed that she continues to invest in advancing her skills through workshops, retreats, and educational seminars. April always greets me with a smile on her face and a love in her heart. What a gift she has been to my life!" -Client email, Sept 16,2023​​; after Vibrational Sound & Field tuning

-Client, June2023; after focused Massage
 

- Dec2023 Client with MS dealing with "zingers" in feet; after Vibrational Sound Therapy & Field Tuning

"100% energy shift after our session ♥️"-Client, Nov 16, 2023; after Vibrational Sound Therapy & Field Tuning

-"At the end of my one-hour Vibrational Sound Therapy session, it felt like I had been on a three-day, island vacation. I was refreshed, my head was clear and my Spirit was super charged; renewed and restored indeed. Very peaceful. Very needed and very appreciative of this loving, creative healing artist." - Jessica, Dec 2022; after Vibrational Sound Therapy

-"Thank you for the lovely sound healing, your touch and many kindnesses. I feel more integrate and left side (heart with O2 bubbles). Thank you, thank you." -Client, Oct 2022; after Massage

-"WOWZEERS!...thank you so much for your healing hands, bowls and forks, but most of all your knowledge!"-Client, Oct 2022, after Massage & Vibrational Sound Therapy

-"I feel great today, thanks to you! My heart and upper parts are much more open!"-Client, Nov 2018; after Massage

-"That was truly amazing, April; you worked your magic and gave me some tingly feelings." -Client, Oct 2018, after Massage

-"I feel so much better-my mood and everything is better. I think you rubbed out angst and worry being stored in my muscles." -Client, Aug 2018; after Massage

April Therapy Testimonials  

It had been almost 12 years since the car wreck that had shaped my life for so long. I had seen my fair share of doctors, therapists and drugs (44 doctors and therapists in four states over seven years, and 70 drugs ranging from Rx, OTC and herbal, to be exact).  I was no longer on any prescription painkillers, nor had I been for years. While my pain was "managed," I was in need of some serious fresh air. I had come to a place where I was okay with where I was in healing and life. I wasn't looking for another treatment or therapist. Then April happened. She was a divine appointment. During our time together, April asked me to write a review on my experience of her work. After many fabulous physical and spiritual breakthroughs, I wanted to do more; really, I needed to. So, I went about collecting stories on others’ time with April. Most, if not all the people, shared how their connection with April brought depth to their healing. Whether through massage, yoga, concoctions, consultations or fellowship, it was April's positive energy and insight that stood out as something "remarkable." Though the words were different, the message was the same: "She is special." 

Here's what others had to say....

-"Try April once, [and] if you don't like it, I will buy you a house." -Former tennis pro

-"April is a strong, knowing spiritual healer able to look past the physical side and send energy where it's actually needed."- 

 IT consultant and fellow energy healer

-"[April has] taught me how to be in touch with my body and where I'm at," one woman stated, speaking on her new health-centered phase of life. "[April has] taught me how to breathe [via yoga] and be present." -Retired executive who is re-energizing her life

-April “is an intuitive…and gifted therapist…[who] uses creative techniques to heal…problem areas.” -Former journalist and freelance writer

-"[April] doesn't approach healing from man's perspective...She prays for each person and then...asks God to direct her hands, feet, [etc.]...[Her] work isn't a job. It's a ministry. For her, it's not about money or prestige. It's about ministering to people that are hurting." - One of April's family members

-"[April] holistically looks at the whole person [and] what's going on in [his/her life]...If you can connect with the client, you can affect the client. April connects." -Gym owner and former massage therapist

-"[April] does in an hour what it takes others four sessions [or hours] to [accomplish]...It is well worth the money." -Sales rep and violinist for over 40 years

-"April does an "amazing job...zeroing in on your trigger points and breaking that cycle of pain, muscle spasms and tightness until you feel like you should, you feel normal," stated one woman. She credits April for being able to fulfill a lifelong dream of "showing Arabian horses." This goal is the "perfect example" of "being able to live a more active lifestyle," she explained. -

IT consultant and horse enthusiast

-"She's helping you discover that you have the power. She's empowering you." -A close friend of April's

-"Some of my tension is in my joints and when she puts her heel/knee/elbow in my joints...that's what I need. When I saw the ropes [over her table], I thought, wow, maybe she can actually reach those spots." - A fellow holistic healing professional

-"I don't think two years of physical therapy would have accomplished what April did in roughly three months." - Post shoulder surgery client

I hope these testimonials (reviews) show off April’s work for what it is: Amazing.

-Jessica Griggs, communications specialist