WELCOME TO OUR RETREAT IN THE BLUE ZONE OF COSTA RICA

Justine and Michelle met playing beach volleyball years ago at Will Rogers Beach, in LA.  Between serves they like to discover new classes, dream about retreats, meditate, and be of service to their clients, families and communities.. One thing Michelle and Justine also share, besides a curious mind, is their love and passion for their work.

Michelle and Justine also share a history of successful voice over acting careers. Their mastery of language, and vocal awareness makes them the perfect pair to help you 

DEFINE, HEAL and REINVENT YOUR VOICE. 

Justine and Michelle are dedicated to helping you connect to your VOICE and MANIFEST your dreams. We are here to provide you with personalized guidance and support. Explore YOUR VOICE, supported by the sounds of the river and the jungle. EXPLORE through yoga, meditation, workshops, adventure and nutrition for the body, Join us in this journey towards a healthier and happier life/planet.

Justine Reiss is the founder of The Empowered Voice, author of Reclaim Your Voice, and a thought leader dedicated to helping others connect with their inner power. As a Vocal Empowerment Coach, voiceover artist, speaker, meditation facilitator with the Dream Bigger Foundation, and retreat leader, she uses her 20+ years of experience to inspire others to reclaim the freedom in their inner and outer voices. Whether through commercials, video games, TV shows, or audiobooks like How to Make a Life by Florence Reiss Kraut, Justine’s love of exploring characters, dialects, and authentic expression shines through. She also hosts The Voiceover Pod, sharing insights on creativity, confidence, and personal growth.

Through her retreats and coaching, Justine empowers participants to break through barriers, unlocking creative expression, writing, and even a more authentic sense of self. She is passionate about building confidence and helping individuals connect emotional tone to their authentic voice.

As a breast cancer survivor, Justine works with the Pink Lady Foundation to support early detection and women battling breast cancer. Her humanitarian work also includes initiatives with the Nguzo Women & Youth Foundation in Tanzania, empowering women entrepreneurs and addressing menstrual equity. Off-mic, Justine is a passionate advocate for yoga, fitness, and travel, and she enjoys skiing and spending time with her two adult sons in Woodland Hills, CA.

Michelle helps people heal and release trauma in a safe and inspired environment. Her sessions are based in Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Yoga and Meditation. She is the founder of the technique Hypno Reiki. 

Her spiritual journey  got a kick start after she had a Near Death Experience at the age of 17. The experience ignited a curiosity in Michelle that has matured into a life based in mindfulness, healing and compassion.  The chronic back pain Michelle had from that accident led her into a hypnotherapy and NLP program in the 90's, just as hypnosis was starting to come mainstream. She completed her first Hypnotherapy certification program in 1994, and went on to receive her Usui Reiki Master level in 2002 and her first 300 hour Yoga teacher training in 2012. Since then she's had numerous certificates and hundreds of hours added to her tool kit. 

Michelle experienced how hypnotherapy, meditation and yoga could improve someones quality of life. Inspired by her findings, she started bridging Guided Visualization techniques into the acting classes she was teaching in Vancouver and Montreal, Canada. Very quickly she realized the power, play and hypnosis had in healing. Over the years, Michelle has blended Hypnotherapy and Reiki into her technique Hypno Reiki. A body, mind and spirit approach to healing. 

Michelle reversed a fibromyalgia diagnosis in 2016 and currently lives pain free. Feeling good, feeling connect, feeling loved.

Michelle has a private practice and leads a 100 hour meditation teacher training program at The Mindry in Malibu. She leads Workshops, Solstice/Equinox Ceremonies, Retreats through out LA and Ventura County, Joshua Tree and beyond.  She currently lives in Agoura Hills, CA with her husband Elias, their two kids Izzy and Atticus, their dog Aurora and their feral cat Borealis.