“You are made of the four elements, of Mother Earth and Father Sky. You are a miracle and magic…a masterpiece. You are creation in motion,” states Atousa Raissyan.
A certified, heart-centered Transformational Healer, Shaman, Spiritual Teacher, award-winning bestselling Author, Digital Artist, Poet, Host of the podcast “Goodbye Bullshit, Hello Happiness”, and Motivational Speaker[.] Atousa has dedicated her life to helping others achieve enlightenment by connecting with their inner selves.
Atousa is on a mission to help you recognize your power, achieve internal peace, get in tune with your guidance system, and realize the universe is working with you, not against you. “I guide you to release triggers, associated patterns, behaviours, and layers of identity created over time to help you reach your true potential to manifest an elevated life,” explains Atousa.
A Gifted Healer
Atousa possesses vast expertise and a deep-seated commitment to guiding individuals in uncovering and accessing their authentic selves, thereby unleashing their capacity to realize their envisioned lives, characterized by abundance, fulfilling relationships, and holistic well-being.
For over seventeen years Atousa has dedicated herself to the pursuit of wellness; a journey during which her clients consistently attest to the transformative impact she has had on their lives, as well as the lives of their families. Often, individuals seek her guidance after exhausting traditional methods or holistic approaches without success, arriving at her doorstep when hope seems elusive.
Through her healing modalities, clients find release from a spectrum of past traumas, spanning generational, social, physical, and emotional realms, shedding associated triggers along the way. Empowered by this liberation, they can pursue their aspirations, manifest their dreams, and acquire the tools necessary to embrace a more joyful and fulfilling existence.
Therapy for the Soul
Among her services, Atousa’s “Life Transformation” offering stands out as particularly sought-after, catering to clients grappling with deeply ingrained traumas and anxieties.
Utilizing an array of techniques such as shadow work, inner child trauma purge, vibrational healing for the inner child, shamanic practices, reiki, sound therapy, tetralogy healing, somatic movement, EFT, and Energy Emotional Code release, Atousa facilitates the release of her clients’ burdens. These diverse modalities, coupled with her personalized home practices, enable individuals to rewire their emotional, mental, physical, and energetic frameworks, fostering holistic transformation and healing.
Atousa’s healing sanctuary offers a haven where clients experience a profound sense of safety and tranquillity, enabling them to express themselves openly, assured of non-judgment and strict confidentiality. Numerous clients attest that simply entering her space instills a profound sense of ease and peace, fostering an ideal environment for release and healing.
In 2004, Atousa attained her Master Energy Healer Certification, marking the beginning of her journey into energy healing. Since 2015, she has delved into the practice of Shamanic Healing, further enriching her expertise. However, her deepest certification and mastery stem from the guidance of her life experiences and her lifelong spiritual pursuit, which commenced during her childhood.
Her contributions have garnered recognition, as evidenced by features in Potomac Lifestyle Magazine, Entrepreneurs Herald, USA Today, and NYC Journal. Furthermore, she has shared her insights as a guest speaker across various podcasts, summits, and workshops, amplifying her impact on those seeking personal growth and transformation.
Younger Years
“The journey to loving myself fully and unconditionally began the year I was born, 1972, in Iran,” Atousa says. “I grew up in a culture and family where creativity was never encouraged, and the focus of life was being the best—richest, smartest, prettiest, and most adored. Everything was about being more because you were never good enough as you were. Even creativity could not escape—if you are going to be creative then you must be best at creating and not just create for the simple joy of creating,” shares Atousa.
Atousa’s parents divorced when she was two years old, leaving her with memories of a struggling single mother, financial hardships, and witnessing her mother’s suffering. Despite this, she also had to endure her abusive father’s hurtful remarks and jokes, feeling inadequate as a daughter in his eyes due to cultural pressures favoring sons to carry on the family legacy.
At the age of six, Atousa witnessed the onset of the Iranian revolution, marked by a profound transition in Iran’s political structure from monarchy to theocracy. Amidst the chaos, she endured relentless riots and gunfire, living in constant fear. One poignant memory stands out: awakened by an urgent pounding on their door one night, they were warned of an imminent mob threat to burn the nearby bank. Fleeing into the streets in darkness, they glimpsed a menacing crowd clad in black, wielding torches and chanting ominously.
By the time she was eight, the Iran-Iraq war had erupted, and Atousa spent the initial four years of the conflict in Iran. The war brought with it incessant sirens signalling air raids, prompting residents to seek shelter in basements or under tables. The constant background noise of gunfire and aircraft further heightened her anxiety.
Looking back Atousa says, “I discovered that all my traumas were for a purpose to bring me the tools and techniques to help others discover their truths and heal their traumas— to move in a more heart-centered living without the clutter of their identities and personas, without all the rules, and shoulds, need to, and have to.”
"Even creativity could not escape—if you are going to be creative then you must be best at creating and not just create for the simple joy of creating"
Creating a Better Life
Due to the unrest in Iran, Atousa’s father moved their family to the US. Here Atousa experienced opportunity and a culture she had never witnessed before. Leaving her traumatic childhood behind, she decided to take over the reins of her life. “At age thirteen, I wanted to feel I had control over my life, and the only way I knew how was to get a good education, get a good job, become successful, and have money to gain control, love, and acceptance. And that is exactly what I did.”
Atousa graduated from high school at the age of sixteen, completed her BS in Electrical Engineering by the age of nineteen, and secured her first job as an engineer thereafter. She then pursued her master’s degree and transitioned through various roles in government contracting before ultimately opting to join her sister and brother-in-law in their company. By this stage, she had earned a reputation as a dedicated and industrious worker with a knack for drafting technical specifications, overseeing projects and contracts, and swiftly mastering new tasks. Known for her tireless work ethic, she excelled in salvaging and optimizing projects, ensuring client satisfaction. In 2001, the company’s sale marked Atousa’s attainment of her first million at the age of thirty.
“I took some time off to decide “Now what?” since I always knew this engineering work was just for the money and security. I went on to become a NASM-certified personal trainer and Certified Master Energy Healer,” shares Atousa. She has never looked back since.
To delve deeper into Atousa’s journey and understand how she embarked on this path, grab a copy of her award-winning book “Change Yourself, Change The World: Transform Your Life From Fear-Based Living to Choosing Love and Seeing Magic,” and explore her insightful interviews on various podcasts.
Expression Through Art
Inspired by Rumi’s poetry, Atousa decided to step into the realm of art creation as a form of expression. “I was encouraged to put my artwork online, and to do that, I had to take photos of the art. In the process of putting the art online, I taught myself Photoshop and Lightroom, which opened my art to another whole beautiful world of possibilities. I soon began to create digital art, which made it easier for me to express what I was feeling and seeing,” shares Atousa.
Atousa’s artistic expression and her healing and spiritual journey are intricately connected. Her vibrant contemporary abstract artworks begin with capturing simple photographs of nature, which she then digitally transforms through layers of manipulation and drawing techniques. Guided by her intuition, energy, and the forms within the images, Atousa brings her creations to life. Her artwork falls within the realms of Spiritual, Visionary and Mystical Art.
