In this interview, we sit down with Alexandra Berthault, whose fascinating career journey spans from finance in bustling cities like NYC, Paris, and London to holistic practices such as gemmology, crystal healing, nutritional therapy, and Feng Shui. Alexandra shares insights into her transformative path and her holistic philosophy, unifying the wellbeing of our interior and exterior worlds to achieve harmony within. MysticMag has the pleasure.
What were your professional beginnings like and how did you get into this line of work?
My professional itinerary has been everything but a straight line. My career started in finance working in NYC, Paris and London. About a decade later, my inner voice put me on radically different tracks, and I pursued studies in gemmology that led to crystal healing, then I continued on enhancing my holistic approach to life by incorporating nutritional therapy and finally Feng Shui.
I believe we are continuously interacting with our environment, and therefore, I wanted to learn how to harness these energies and apply them for the greatest benefit of all. My philosophy is about unifying the wellbeing of our interior world with that of the exterior one. The purpose being harmony within us. This can be achieved through Feng Shui and naturopathic modalities.
For those unfamiliar with it, can you explain how Feng Shui actually works and what are some of the fundamental ideas it is based on?
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy based on science and art. Its purpose is to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment. To create such harmony, one must assess the energy flow or “qi” of the space in which a person lives. A Feng Shui consultant determines the qi in a space by applying methods based on the principles of the Five Elements, the relationships between Yin and Yang, and by making orientation calculations for a specific location.
Can you walk me through a crystal healing session?
I have been practicing crystal healing for over 15 years. For those who have not tried it, it is a vibrational energy-based therapy. The client sits on a chair or lies on a treatment bed while the therapist ensures he/she is relaxed and comfortable (often through a short meditation). The therapist will assess the client’s auric field (physical body, mental, emotions…) for any imbalances. Imbalances can occur due to stress, illness, emotional and mental tensions, or even because of changes in various aspects of life. Then, the healer channels some healing energy. Crystals are used as tools with each one having their unique vibration and they will be chosen according to the client’s own auric field at that moment in time. The objective of such treatment is to re-align one’s energy field.
Clients usually experience deep relaxation or some warmth or coolness during the session.
Some of the main benefits of crystal healing are, clearing, energising, and grounding of one’s general well-being by activating the natural healing process within all of us.
What Astrology services do you offer?
I offer Chinese astrology also called the Four Pillars of Destiny or Bazi. Services include partner compatibility, personality analysis as well as coaching on life direction, career, relationships, and health issues.
You are also a health coach. What can you tell me about your approach to health coaching and that part of your work in general?
As a graduate of the College of Naturopathic Medicine where I qualified in Nutrition and Health Coaching, my approach is naturopathic and holistic. I like to provide support and guidance in every aspect of my client’s life, including their diet, sleep patterns, stress management, career, relationships, home environment, and general wellness.
Is there anything else about your work that you’d like to share that we haven’t covered?
I currently see clients from my practice at Cloud Twelve in Notting Hill (www.cloudtwelve.co.uk/services/health-cancer-coaching) as well as through Zoom sessions.
To learn more about Alexandra and her work, you can visit www.chezfengshui.com
