In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Julie Hinton-Green, a Reiki Master and holistic healer based in Toronto, shares her inspiring journey from personal trauma to building a thriving wellness practice. With over eight years of experience, Julie blends Reiki with complementary modalities like Timeline Therapy™, NLP, and hypnosis to help clients overcome mental, emotional, and spiritual blockages. Her compassionate approach and deep-rooted belief in self-love and inner healing have made her a beacon of hope for those seeking clarity, peace, and purpose.
Julie’s mission extends beyond individual sessions, as she actively works with addiction recovery programs and empowers her clients to break free from limiting beliefs. In this conversation, she offers insights into the transformative power of energy healing, the influence of early experiences on our reality, and how prioritizing inner well-being can lead to lasting fulfillment and growth.
Julie Hinton-Green, a Reiki Master and holistic healer based in Toronto, has dedicated her life to helping individuals unlock their full potential by addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual blockages. After overcoming her own trauma and embracing the transformative power of Reiki, Julie turned her passion into a thriving business that blends energy healing with modalities like Timeline Therapy™, NLP, and hypnosis. In this interview, Julie shares her insights on personal growth, addiction recovery, and the importance of self-love in a world driven by external validation.
Julie Hinton-Green is a Reiki Master and holistic healer based in Toronto, dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual blockages. Her journey into healing began in her mid-30s after navigating the shadows of her own childhood trauma and becoming a mother. Inspired by the profound impact Reiki had on her life, Julie made it her mission to share this transformative practice with others.
Over the last eight years, Julie has grown her practice into a thriving business, blending her extensive training in Reiki with complementary modalities such as Timeline TherapyTM, NLP, and Hypnosis. Each session is uniquely tailored to the individual, allowing her clients to release deep-seated trauma, align with their authentic selves, and discover new possibilities for their lives.
Beyond her professional work, Julie is a devoted mother to Dylan and Faith, wife to Dr. Aubrey Green, and dog mom to Peachy and Prince. Balancing her family life with her career is a cornerstone of her philosophy, believing that true success stems from harmony in all areas of life.
Julie’s passion lies in helping others tap into the wisdom of universal consciousness to find clarity, resilience, and self-love. She invites you to imagine a life free from overthinking and filled with inspiration and purpose. Take the first step toward your authentic self today-because transformation starts from within.
As a Reiki Master and holistic healer, how do you help individuals overcome mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual?
As a Reiki Master and holistic healer, my approach to helping individuals overcome blockages involves working with life force energy to restore balance and alignment across the mind, body, and spirit. Reiki taps into this energy, allowing the body to release old patterns, trauma, and limiting beliefs, creating space for healing and transformation. The key to overcoming blockages is the individual’s willingness to change and evolve. When you have a strong desire to become the best version of yourself, energy can flow freely and healing becomes a natural process.
In each session, I focus on techniques like breathing exercises and gentle Qigong movements to activate and open up the body’s energy channels. These practices promote vitality and support the flow of energy, helping to release physical tension and emotional stress. I also use crystals and incense to enhance the energy in the room, creating a calm, grounding environment. By opening the third eye chakra, Reiki helps to heighten awareness, allowing individuals to recognize the root causes of their blockages and start making conscious shifts. Through this process, people can reconnect with their true selves, gaining clarity, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose on all levels—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual.
You’ve mentioned the power of shaping our reality. Can you explain how our early experiences influence our habits and personality, and how we can break free?
Our early experiences, especially from birth to around age 7, have a profound influence on shaping our habits, behaviors, and personality. During this time, we absorb information from our parents, teachers, and the world around us, forming mental filters through which we process life. These filters—shaped by the people we look up to—determine how we communicate, how we interpret situations, and even how we respond emotionally.
However, it’s important to recognize that many of the people who influenced us weren’t necessarily trained to deal with life’s challenges in a conscious or intentional way. They, too, relied on their own default behaviors and automatic patterns, which they passed down to us. In turn, these inherited patterns can create limiting beliefs and behaviors that restrict our potential.
From a neurological standpoint, our brains constantly process vast amounts of information, so they naturally generalize, distort, and delete data to make sense of the world. This means that our perceptions are often filtered through the lens of past experiences and conditioning.
The good news is that we have the power to break free from these patterns. By becoming aware of how our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality, we can begin to reprogram our minds. By consciously choosing new ways to think, react, and engage with the world, we can create new outcomes. In essence, we can reshape our reality by changing the beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve us.
In your work with addiction recovery, how does Reiki complement traditional treatment methods, and what transformations have you witnessed?
In my nine years working at Addiction Rehab Toronto, I’ve seen firsthand how Reiki can be a powerful complement to traditional addiction treatment methods. Many clients initially come in hesitant or unfamiliar with Reiki, but the transformations I’ve witnessed are remarkable, especially with those who were unsure at first.
Addiction recovery often involves confronting deeply buried emotions such as shame, anxiety, and guilt. Traditional therapy can help clients process these feelings intellectually, but sometimes, they need to release them on a deeper, more energetic level. This is where Reiki plays a crucial role. It helps clients tap into a higher, more spiritual connection, allowing them to step outside their minds and release the emotional weight they’ve been carrying.
Through Reiki, clients are encouraged to focus on breathwork, clearing blocked energy, and tuning into healing vibrations. This process can help them let go of past trauma and emotions tied to their addiction. I’ve witnessed clients who were previously closed off or resistant to vulnerability experience profound shifts in their emotional well-being. By understanding that we are all made up of energy, they realize the importance of clearing away negative energy and opening themselves up to healing. Reiki offers a holistic approach that supports their recovery on a deep, transformative level.
With the increasing focus on outer appearance in our society, especially on social media, how do you guide your clients to prioritize inner well-being?
In today’s world, especially with the rise of social media, there’s an overwhelming pressure to focus on outward appearance, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. Many people seek validation from others, only to find that it often leaves them empty. As a result, I guide my clients to shift their focus inward, helping them prioritize inner well-being and self-love.
One of the most important aspects of this journey is learning to set healthy boundaries, practicing self-respect, and surrounding themselves with positive influences. I encourage them to engage in activities that nurture their inner peace, such as meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection. By redirecting their energy towards things that make them feel good—rather than seeking external validation—they can develop a deeper sense of confidence and grounded self-worth.
I speak from personal experience, having worked as a model and actress in my younger years. I was highly focused on my appearance, but over time, I realized that true fulfillment comes from kindness, compassion, and empathy toward others. These values not only lead to greater personal satisfaction, but also to healthier, more meaningful relationships. With my own children now navigating social media, I constantly remind them that comparison to others is a dangerous and unproductive path, as it often distorts self-image.
As we conclude, what advice would you give to small business owners who are facing challenges or setbacks in their entrepreneurial journey?
When facing challenges or setbacks in your entrepreneurial journey, it’s essential to remember that obstacles are an inevitable part of the process. I’ve personally experienced this when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I was two years into running my business and had to make the tough decision not to renew my lease, as in-person sessions were no longer possible. The frustration, anger, and sadness I felt were real, but instead of letting those emotions paralyze me, I pivoted quickly and transitioned to offering online sessions. This shift allowed me to continue serving my clients and keep my business afloat during such a difficult time.
From this experience, I’ve learned that setbacks are part of the growth process. Dwelling on disappointment or stress only holds you back from progressing. It’s crucial to keep moving forward, even when the path ahead feels unclear. Running your own business can be a blessing, but it also requires balance, organization, and focus. Staying aligned with your vision and goals is key to long-term success.
Additionally, having a mentor to guide you and provide perspective can be invaluable. Remember, your mindset plays a huge role in shaping your reality—if you stay committed and work hard, you can manifest your dreams into reality.
