MysticMag chats with Jackie Winters, the founder of the British Academy of Crystal Healing and a world-renowned authority on crystals and energy healing. With over 40 years of experience, Jackie is a sought-after speaker, podcast host, and author, dedicated to transforming lives through the power of crystals. The academy offers a range of online courses, attracting students globally, from the USA to Australia.
What initially drew you to the world of crystals and energy medicine, and how has your approach to crystal healing evolved over the past 40 years?
Back in 1984, I was diagnosed with stress-related asthma and placed on numerous steroid medications. The side effects of these drugs were overwhelming, causing my body to swell and making me feel worse than the asthma itself. One day, while out walking, a stranger approached me, handed me a crystal, and told me it would help with my lung condition. I was bewildered—how could she possibly know about my condition, and how could a crystal make any difference? However, desperate and unwell, I decided to give it a try. Over time, I began to improve, and my curiosity about the power of crystals deepened.
Having had a logical mindset from my private education, I was determined to understand whether this improvement was due to a placebo effect or the crystal itself. I enrolled in a crystal healing course in the 1990s, eventually becoming a part-time crystal healer while balancing the demands of running businesses and raising a family. My journey led me to participate in research programs, even collaborating with the NHS in the UK to study the effects of crystal healing on patients.
My experience with asthma had improved dramatically, and I witnessed firsthand the impact crystals could have on the neurological system. I became passionate about making crystal healing mainstream, seeking to remove any stigma and give it the respect and recognition it deserved. I pursued accreditation for my courses, ultimately gaining recognition from the British Complementary Medicine Association, the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and the IPHM.
Crystals changed my frequency, influencing my thoughts, feelings, and reactions to life. I realized that everything in the world resonates with a frequency, and the more I worked with crystals, the more connected I became to the Earth’s natural rhythms. Through meditation, I tapped into a deeper awareness, recognizing that these crystals were communicating with me, helping to harmonize my internal energies.
Over time, I understood that the crystals were guiding me to write courses that would elevate others’ vibrational frequencies. These beings of light, as I perceive them, became my allies in spreading this knowledge to help people heal and connect with purer realms of existence. Crystals transformed my life, helping me see beyond words and stories to the truth, and now I am dedicated to helping others experience this transformative power.
What initially drew me to the world of crystals was my health, and over the past 40 years, my approach to crystal healing has evolved. I have learned to stay connected to my heart, recognize the resonance of life, and understand that the mind’s stories and dramas often create disharmony and disease. My mission now is to help others transcend these narratives and embrace the healing potential that crystals offer.
Can you share a memorable experience where crystal healing significantly impacted someone’s life and how it reinforced your belief in the power of crystals?
This one was a tough choice, but I decided to share a story that had the most immediate and dramatic impact. It’s about a young man, around 19 years old, who came to see me about 25 or 26 years ago, early in my career as a crystal healer. He had been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a sudden paralysis of the face. His girlfriend had heard of me and sent him my way before he was scheduled for surgery, which carried the risk of leaving him permanently paralyzed.
When he came to me, he was due to meet with doctors the next day to arrange the surgery. I connected with the crystalline beings through the crystals and sought their guidance. I used iolite to massage the paralyzed area of his face and intuitively placed other crystals on energy points across his body, following the resonance I received. The session took about an hour, and afterward, though he felt relaxed, he noticed no immediate change—his face was still paralyzed. I knew that energy can take time to manifest in physical form, so I remained open to what might unfold.
The next morning, I received a phone call from him. Overnight, his face had completely returned to normal. He was beyond delighted, and so was I. It was an instantaneous physical response to the vibrational frequency we had worked with during the session. This experience also highlighted the incredible power of iolite, especially when working on the nervous system.
This is just one of the many stories I could share with you. I’ve had countless experiences, including encounters with beings from higher dimensions and witnessing their interactions in our three-dimensional reality. I’ve seen time stand still and experienced so much more.
With the increasing interest in holistic wellness, how do you see the role of crystal healing changing or expanding in the next decade?
I try not to place mental limitations on where vibrational medicine may lead us because I believe the future will prioritize mental and emotional health, with resonance as a key healing modality. I feel that many, including myself, are merely scratching the surface of this incredible method of healing through vibrational frequencies, which crystals emit. This form of healing is, in my view, gentler and kinder than some conventional medical treatments.
Later in life, I was diagnosed with a fibroid, a tumor in my abdomen the size of a grapefruit. When I visited the hospital, I was presented with the option of surgery—a procedure that could have taken my life and might have involved removing part of my bowel, uterus, and ovaries. I was asked to sign a disclaimer accepting the possibility of death during the operation. I found myself standing there, thinking, “No, this is not okay. It is not okay for this to happen.” That moment was my wake-up call, prompting me to pursue healing through holistic techniques and ultimately avoid the major surgery.
I believe that in the years to come, people may come to view the removal of organs as a barbaric approach to treatment. We live in a state of dis-ease—whether it be with life, the world, or ourselves—and this lack of ease creates physical conditions within our bodies. In the future, I foresee a growing recognition of the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, fostering harmonious interactions, and ensuring justice in our lives. It will become crucial to recognize whether we are at ease with ourselves and with life. If we are not experiencing ease, happiness, joy, and love, then it is essential to eliminate those factors that disrupt our peace, allowing us to return to a state of ease—the opposite of dis-ease.
I see crystal healing as a vital part of this awareness, and I already observe a shift in how people perceive the importance of mental health. I also believe that people will increasingly recognize the power of words and understand that truth resonates as a frequency, not just a story. The narratives we are fed by social media and the world around us often create reactions that limit our ability to find ease within ourselves and in the world.
Therefore, I envision crystal healing and vibrational medicine becoming essential aspects of our future. Over the next decade, I hope to witness significant development in these areas, and I am committed to contributing to this evolution through the British Academy of Crystal Healing by sharing the insights and knowledge that have come to me, bringing them into our three-dimensional world.
Your academy offers a range of courses from beginner to advanced levels. What advice would you give to someone just starting their journey into crystal healing, and what should they focus on to deepen their understanding?
Crystals offer a profound journey of self-exploration, guiding you to understand yourself—what brings you joy, and what causes dis-ease. For me, the journey into crystal healing begins with self-awareness. As someone interested in crystals, the first step is to get to know yourself. Take time to be still, create a journal, and ask yourself: How do I feel? What is triggering these emotions? What are my thoughts? Are they predominantly negative, or can I guide them toward a state of no-mind—a state of surrender where everything is well within the world of my higher self? Trust that the universe will bring you what you need, and fully embrace being present and mindful.
I’ll share an example from my own experience. When I was diagnosed with a fibroid and decided to forgo hospital treatment, I chose an uncharted path through holistic medicine. This decision was made in the early 2000s, a time when most people adhered strictly to doctors’ advice. The first emotion I noticed in myself was fear—intense fear. I was stepping away from the known into the unknown. To manage this, I used smoky quartz, a crystal known for absorbing fear and stabilizing your energy field. This allowed me to remove the fear and explore what was happening deeper within me.
Once the fear subsided, I began to feel anger. I found myself internally protesting, “This shouldn’t be happening to me. It’s limiting my life.” I didn’t want to change my life, but I realized that my life was extremely stressful. To address this, I used garnet to absorb the anger from my energy field, helping me find a more neutral place and stabilizing my energy once again. This allowed me to dive deeper into myself, where I discovered a lack of strength and resolve to face the unknown.
To bolster my strength, I turned to agates. Agates are incredible for stabilization and strength, especially in the bones—the densest aspect of our being. They gave me the physical and mental fortitude to keep going. My journey then became one of self-discovery, seeking to understand the root cause of my dis-ease and to reconnect with harmony and love. I had to let go of many identities I had created for myself—whether as a mother, teacher, housewife, or businesswoman—identities that had become responsibilities causing me stress. For this, I found blue lace agate particularly beneficial.
As you can see, getting to know yourself is essential. This is the advice I give to everyone starting out: get to know who you are and what you need. If you’re unsure of what you need, pay attention to which crystals attract you. Discover what their resonance can bring into your energy field, and become a witness to your emotions and thoughts. Understand who or what triggers you, what you love, and what changes you need to make in your life. Identify what drains your energy and what invigorates you.
At the British Academy of Crystal Healing, there are many paths you can take. You can start at a basic level with a crystal wellness course, or advance further with our Crystal Therapist Diploma. We also offer sound bowl crystal therapy for those interested in combining crystals and sound. There is so much to learn—about where energy locks in the body, the attitudes attached to it, how energy condenses into form, and the different dimensions of healing. We have so much to teach, and we would love to have you on board.
How do you ensure that your courses maintain high standards and credibility, especially with the wide variety of practices and beliefs surrounding crystal healing?
In truth, I don’t need to actively promote or try to sell our courses—the reputation of the British Academy of Crystal Healing speaks for itself. Our students come to us not just to complete a course, but because they are truly committed to their journey. Many of them continue with us by joining our membership program, which offers monthly podcasts, guest speakers, new crystals, and up-to-date information. We have earned a five-star rating on Google, and we’ve been nominated as Tutor of the Year by the UK Accreditation Services.
Our approach is unique—we don’t follow the paths of others. The Academy has developed organically, with all our teachers being former students who have graduated through our programs and now channel their crystal guidance directly. The knowledge they share doesn’t come from books; it comes from the higher realms of resonance and interpretation, from the very essence of higher dimensions.
We are frequently invited to write for magazines and appear on podcasts, which allows us to stay connected to the matrix of higher frequencies. By listening to these resonances, we are able to tap into truth, wisdom, love, support, and so much more. The universe guides us, placing us in the right situations at the right time.
In alignment with some of the ideas I’ve shared, I would love to see some of your listeners join our courses. Remember, you are only a frequency away from love, harmony, joy, health, wealth, and happiness. If you’re interested, we have a podcast called Crystal Light, dedicated to aiding spirituality and well-being. We are the British Academy of Crystal Healing, and we would love to connect with you, work with you, and support your journey in any way we can.
If you would like to find out more about The British Academy of Crystal Healing, please visit https://www.britishacademyofcrystalhealing.com/
