Expertise:
Listening to and assisting with movement from the head to the heart
Major Product/SVS:
Spiritual direction; Mentoring; Pastoral counseling; Energy work
Hobbies/Sports:
Learning to spin wool; Knitting; Reading; Walking
Education Degrees:
Honorary Doctor of Divinity; Master of Science in Adult Education; Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama; Apprenticeship in Healing Touch
Affiliations Awards:
American Holistic Nurses Association; Healing Touch International; Sigma Theta Tau; Spiritual Directors International; Delta Zeta
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her willingness to be open and to the opportunities as they come along.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through spiritual guidance, and her desire to help others to grow.
Extended Bio Profile:
Rev. Gilfillan is a pastoral educator, spiritual director and newly ordained minister. She spent many years as a registered nurse. Her work experience includes four years as a U.S. Navy nurse. She worked with the American Red Cross as a professional staff member for bio-medical services and with the chapter service to the military. She has held many administrative and clinical positions. Her most recent positions were in long-term care. Rev. Gilfillan incorporates her many years of experience working with and listening to people into her current holistic practice.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Offering spiritual direction; Mentoring; Providing pastoral counseling and energy work to assist others in their sacred journey; Teaching classes, workshops, and six levels of Seraphim Blueprint energies; Providing holistic counseling; Practicing Reiki
Education Certifications:
Certified Instructor in Six Levels, Seraphim Blue Print; Certified Natural Health Professional, Guardian of Gaia; Certified InterSpiritual Director and Mentor, Reiki Master
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Rev. Gilfillan hopes to complete her Ph.D. in pastoral counseling. She also wants to become a published author and continue her teaching.