Spiritual Companion • Sound Healer • Seeker of Sacred Truth
My name is Joseph Michael, and my life has been a winding, sacred journey—a path woven with threads of service, loss, healing, and awakening. I was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and my life has taken me across the country and through many phases of spiritual and personal transformation. From early years shaped by Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, to deeper encounters with mystical traditions, energy healing, and interspiritual devotion, my calling has always been clear: to serve, to guide, and to heal.
I am a father, a former educator, a lifelong learner, and a devoted spiritual seeker. My work has included Montessori education, special needs support, and behavior therapy for children with autism. These roles taught me patience, empathy, and the sacredness of presence. Yet beneath it all, I always sensed a deeper vocation—one that pulsed like a quiet rhythm in my soul, waiting to rise.
The Path of Awakening
Over the years, I’ve walked through both luminous highs and shadowed valleys. I’ve experienced the joys and challenges of marriage and fatherhood, and also the pain of divorce and grief—most notably the loss of two dear friends, one in 2001 and another in 2021. These thresholds cracked open my heart and became initiations into a more expansive spiritual life.
In recent years, I’ve returned to the sacred with renewed devotion. Through sound healing, tarot, breathwork, and prayer, I’ve begun reclaiming the spiritual gifts I had long buried. I now use crystal singing bowls, chanting, and sacred ritual as tools to help others reconnect with their own inner wholeness.
My devotion to Mary the Mother of God—Theotokos, Sophia, Queen of Heaven—has become a guiding light. I am currently pursuing formation for the priesthood within the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch and in dialogue with the Order of the Most Holy Mary Theotokos (OSST), seeking a path of inclusive, mystical, and service-centered ministry.
What I Offer
Today, I offer myself as a spiritual companion, sound healer, and sacred guide. Through gatherings, ceremonies, and digital tools, I create spaces for healing, remembrance, and spiritual empowerment. Whether through a rosary of divine wisdom, a sound meditation, or a heartfelt blog post, my work centers on one truth: we are sacred beings, called to live in love and truth.
I also co-lead Solaya Fellowship, a heart-centered spiritual community offering yoga, sound healing, ritual, and sacred mentorship. Our work honors both ancient wisdom and modern embodiment, helping others awaken their inner flame and step into sovereign living.
My Vision
I envision a world where people are deeply connected—to themselves, to the Divine, and to each other. Where faith is spacious, healing is embodied, and leadership is sacred.
My goals are to:
- Complete my spiritual formation and ordination within the Independent Catholic tradition
- Expand Solaya Fellowship into a physical and digital sanctuary for spiritual growth
- Publish resources and tools to help others deepen their connection to Spirit, including apps, books, and guided practices
- Offer sacred mentorship, especially to those who feel outside traditional religious structures but still yearn for the sacred
I am not here to claim authority. I am here to companion you on your sacred path, as I continue walking mine.
Let’s Walk Together
If you’ve ever felt the Divine stirring in your bones… if you’re reclaiming lost gifts… if you’ve left behind old systems but still long for the sacred—you’re not alone. I see you. And I would be honored to walk beside you.
With love and devotion,
Joseph Michael