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Meet April Joy 

Intuitive Guide, Therapist, and Devoted Student of the Light

Healing hearts through intuition, nurturing the inner child, and helping you rediscover the power within.

Meet April: A Legacy of Light

My journey into the metaphysical world began before I even took my first breath - nurtured in the sacred bond I share with my mother, Judith. Our connection has always been something beyond the physical, woven from the wisdom of lifetimes and rooted in unconditional love.

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After earning my degree in Criminal Justice from Western Illinois University in 1987, I officially joined my mother's thriving practice. From day one, simply being in her daily presence was an education all its own - one that no classroom could have ever provided. Her guidance, her energy, her knowing - it all became the foundation of my own path.

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Over the years, I expanded my studies across many modalities, earning a Counseling degree and ultimately specializing as an Addiction therapist. I am a Reiki Master.  Thru Healing, transformation, and intuitive connection became the heartbeat of my work - and they remain so today.

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In every card reading I offer, therapy is woven naturally into the experience. I believe in nurturing the whole self: mind, heart, and spirit. My readings are intuitive first and foremost - each message received is filtered through daily intuitive practice, heartfelt intention, and deep listening. I often work with an Inner Child Deck, which has proven to be a profound guide in helping clients reconnect to their most authentic, tender selves.

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For nearly three decades, I was blessed to share weekends with my mother at Bristol Renaissance Faire - arriving before the sun and often staying until the stars claimed the sky. Those were sacred hours spent learning not just through study, but through being - absorbing, growing, and becoming.

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Today, I am honored to walk alongside you, blending therapeutic insight with intuitive wisdom, helping you uncover the light, strength, and answers already within you. It is a true blessing to share this work - a continuation of a story that began long before words.

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I can't wait to walk with you.

Illuminated Journeys:

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I went to see April feeling a little nervous, but she immediately put me at ease with her gentle and kind presence. She started by asking me how I was doing, and then began sharing insights about my personality. To my surprise, she seemed to know right away what I was feeling—that I was despondent. Everything she shared was spot on. What impressed me most was that she didn’t sugarcoat anything; she told me the truth, even when it was hard to hear, and I deeply appreciated that. I would wholeheartedly recommend April to anyone seeking honest, direct insight delivered with compassion.

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