In a world that often rushes us past our deepest moments of transition, Jennie Sikes stands as a luminous presence—a doula. As the visionary founder of Ascending Dawn Doula, LLC, Jennie offers a sanctuary for those navigating life’s thresholds, whether they be beginnings, endings, or the often-overlooked spaces in between. With a heart-centered approach rooted in compassion and intuition, she fuses ancient wisdom with modern healing techniques, guiding clients through spiritual awakenings, personal reinventions, and end-of-life transitions alike. Drawing on a rich tapestry of modalities—Reiki, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Soul Empowering Hypnosis (SEH), astrology, numerology, tarot, and career coaching—Jennie helps individuals connect with their Higher Self and Spirit Guides, unlocking clarity, empowerment, and peace. In this intimate interview with Mystic Mag, Jennie shares how her calling unfolded, the powerful stories that shape her practice, and why embracing transformation is the most courageous—and beautiful—thing we can do.
Your journey spans healthcare, corporate culture, and spiritual awakening. How did these seemingly different paths come together to shape your mission today?
Oh wow, great question. My journey through corporate recruiting gave me a deep understanding of people, purpose, and transition – along with some serious communication chops. I’ll never forget being terrified before my first candidate call (hands shaking!), only to realize it was really just about connection – hearing the words behind the words and using the intuitive skills I’ve had since childhood. Over time, I saw how meaningful it was to connect with people on a human level. Founding Ascending Dawn Doula, LLC allowed me to take that step further – guiding others not just through career shifts, but life shifts, with empathy and intuition. It may look like a leap from job offers to energy work, but for me, it’s always been about helping people navigate pivotal moments – with clarity, care, and a healthy dose of laughter and joy along the way. It’s what Ascending Dawn Doula, LLC is founded on – on the belief that transformation and transitions are meant to be sacred – and that every transition, whether it’s a rebirth, a career pivot, a spiritual awakening or the end of life, deserves to be honored with empathy, intuition, and support.
You incorporate astrology, numerology, tarot, hypnosis, and Reiki in your work. How do these modalities complement each other in guiding someone through self-discovery?
Another great question. Each of these tools – astrology, numerology, tarot, hypnosis and Reiki – offers a unique lens into the self. Think of it as assembling a cosmic toolkit: astrology shows us our blueprint, numerology adds layers of purpose and timing, tarot taps into the present emotional landscape, hypnosis helps open the subconscious, and Reiki brings in energetic healing to support it all. Together they create a holistic map for self-discovery. I don’t believe in one size fits all healing – sometimes you need a chart, sometimes a few cards, sometimes an energetic tune up and a safe space to laugh, cry or say “Wait… that’s why I’ve been feeling this way?!” It’s all about empowering people to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels aligned, compassionate, and yes – even a little magical.
What type of services do you offer?
Spiritual and Intuitive Guidance including Tarot Readings, Astrology and Birth Chart Readings and Numerology including Life Path and Personal Years. Energy Healing and Alignment including Reiki Healing, Chakra Balancing and Energetic Space Clearing. Mind-Body Practices to include Hypnotherapy to release blocks, pattern shifts and promote healing. Additionally with hypnotherapy, the ability to tap into past lives to learn more about mission, purpose, lessons learned, and to receive quantum healing on a deeper soul level which all together will aid in current life understanding and healing as this is the most important life of them all. Finally, Support through Life’s Transitions including End-of-Life Doula Services, Spiritual Awakening Guidance and Career Coaching, all of which blend practical insight with spiritual tools to support these changes.
At its core, Ascending Dawn Doula, LLC is built on Compassionate Presence – holding space without judgement, Guided Transitions – Helping people move through life’s bit moments with clarity and care, Healing and Empowerment – Supporting emotional, physical and spiritual healing with said modalities, Alignment and Purpose – Assisting clients in reconnecting with their own inner wisdom so they can align with their soul path and Joy – Healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. There’s always room for laughter, lightness and a little magic along the way.
Both methods tap into deep subconscious wisdom. How do they differ, and when do you recommend one over the other for a client?
Both hypnosis and tarot tap into the deep well of subconscious wisdom – we’re just using different keys to unlock the door. Tarot is like holding up a mirror to your inner world; it gives us a visual, a symbiotic snapshot of where you are and what energies are in play. We can do this with astrology and numerology as well. These are great for clarity, validation and sparking those “aha” moments. Hypnosis, on the other hand, is more immersive – it’s like gently guiding someone beneath the surface to shift patterns, release blocks, and rewire old beliefs. I recommend tarot when someone’s feeling stuck or curious and wants insight, and hypnosis when they are ready to go deeper and to the inner work to create lasting change. Sometimes, we start with the cards, and they point us in the right to the root that hypnosis can help heal. They are different tools – but in the same intuitive toolbox.
Many people seek guidance when feeling lost or uncertain. What is your approach to helping clients find clarity and align with their purpose?
When someone comes to me feeling lost or uncertain, I see it as a powerful turning point – not a breakdown, but a breakthrough waiting to happen. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, judgement free space, something I’ve naturally done since I was a child. I can remember classmates coming to me for advice as early as third grade – I was the active listener and observer, the safe space, and somehow the one who always “just knew” what to say. That role has followed me through every job, every career, every friend circle. Now, I blend that intuitive guidance with tools like tarot, astrology, and energy work to help people reconnect with themselves. We explore what their soul is really calling for – shifting from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this trying to teach me?”. Purpose doesn’t always arrive loudly, sometimes it whispers. My job is to help them tune in, trust themselves, and take the next step forward with clarity and confidence.
As a Usui Reiki Master, how do you see energy healing supporting emotional and physical well-being?
As a Usui Reiki Master, I see energy healing as a bit like a spiritual tune-up – clearing out the energetic gunk we tend to collect just by being human. Emotionally, it helps people release what they have been carrying (sometimes for a lifetime), bringing in more calm, clarity, and self compassion. Physically, people often say they feel lighter, more grounded, or even sleep better. It’s not a magic want, but it is a powerful reset button. In a world that runs on caffeine and cortisol, sometimes just lying still and receiving gentle healing energy is exactly what the body and the soul need most. My first experience with Reiki was so lovely and influenced my path from that point forward, making it a must have in my personal and professional toolkit.
