Joanne is an exceptional teacher. She is attentive and caring, responsive and enthusiastic. In my experience with her for two years now, she has shown great skill as a teacher. She is a wonderful communicator as well as an excellent listener. She always brings her full self to the class. I admire and appreciate her ability to adapt to the needs of students and the class as needed and to be flexible and creative in the moment. This is such a gift in a teacher. She is also accessible when individual students need support and never tires of answering any and all questions! Joanne is also an incredibly talented psychic, medium, and reader of energy and this is so valuable in class. Knowing Joanne is aware of the presence of those in Spirit, how each student is experiencing the Spirit World, how our clairs are working and what is happening within our auras, and how we are each progressing in our psychic and mediumistic faculties in the moment as we work, allows for a sense of comfort and security and feels so validating. We know we are in expert hands. She is able to help us understand where we are progressing and where we may need more practice or support in compassionate, clear ways and uses many different practices and tools to support our work and help us develop our clairs and all our mediumistic and psychic faculties. When I first started with Joanne in the beginning Mavis Pittilla Fundamentals program, I didn't know whether I even was a medium and had no real experience other than my own connections with those I love in Spirit. She has been so supportive and helpful, and I have stayed with the programs not only because the teachings and ways of Mavis resonate so strongly with me, but also because of my direct experience with Joanne as my teacher through Fundamentals, Continuing Fundamentals, and now, in Springboard. I am looking forward to continuing my journey and always feel that I am receiving exactly what I need each class with Joanne. I am so grateful for her guidance.

Joanne is absolutely the BEST!!!  I have gained so very much under her teachings and guidance. Joanne has the most unique skill I have ever experienced in a teacher, EVER!!  She tunes into each student and treats them as an INDIVIDUAL with care and love.  She modifies her teaching for each student and gives them exactly what is needed at each moment.  She knows just how to get the most out of each student on any given day.  It is a real treat to watch her give such authentic compassion and understanding each and every time with every student. To be given the space to unfold naturally and being encouraged and pushed to expand your wings each time you practice with her is PRICELESS!!

I absolutely adore Joanne and cannot say enough wonderful things about her.  I highly recommend her to everyone!

With lots of deep deep gratitude and appreciation!!!

Joanne Holden has been a teacher within the Mavis Pittilla style of Mediumship for years.  She teaches Mediumship as a sacred gift that we feel a pleasure to be a part of.  Each one of her students moves along at their own pace, but with the benefit of having fellow students to practice their skills with as they develop.

She is very supportive and loving as she moves her students to a greater understanding of the world of spirit. He students all love her and her easy-going nature.

This field of study requires an unfolding much like an onion, little by little, as the necessary skills become more refined, and the messages the student gets are more and more in depth and meaningful.

Joanne has a great sense of humour and at the same time a sense discipline which allows her students to become beautiful, spiritual mediums.  It is an honour to have studied with her.

Joanne has provided a positive, warm and supportive class environment for me to practice and learn in. Her encouragement, and guidance and ability to listen, hear and respond to questions is invaluable. Her open-minded, honest and humble approach in discussing phenomena and experiences is reassuring. Her authenticity in sharing her own experiences has helped me to trust and have confidence in her as a teacher, and as an excellent experienced medium and mentor. Her care and concern for every student including myself, has really helped me to feel relaxed and nurtured and to enjoy our classes and feel comfortable and unafraid to make mistakes or fail. Her friendly, patient, respectful and disciplined teaching style ensures that every student has a full opportunity to develop at their own pace, working to the best of their ability within the guidelines of the principles and practice skill set developed by Mavis and Jean.

I am so grateful to be a part of Joanne’s class.  She provides such a safe place where we can practice, share, ask questions and we get love, support and joy every time.  Joanne’s knowledge, encouragement, safe place is what brings me back.  I am truly blessed and grateful to be in Joanne’s class.

I have only worked in Joanne’s mentorship class for a few months. However, upon immediately meeting her, one is aware that she emanates a gentle, caring, sincere essence. As a mentor and coach, she puts her students at ease. She clearly indicates that comparing to each other does not help one’s growth as everyone works differently and at their own level. She offers a stress-free environment. When class starts, all students are on an equal playing field and she shows no favouritism. Joanne addresses all questions thoroughly. She encourages her students to voice their questions, opinions, etc. and allows enough time for them to comprehend the explanations.

Joanne is a very good listener. She evaluates a practice reading in detail in order to help the students understand what they are doing well and also what they need to understand better to be more effective. Any criticism she provides is constructive and she offers suggestions of what needs to be addressed when someone is struggling. One feels Joanne’s undivided attention when guided by her…and never feels rushed. While one may think she is going to be a push over because she is so kind and low key, think again... She addresses things that need to be learned and remembers your issues when you practice again. She is always encouraging and respectful. She is highly responsive which also contributes to the feeling of respect from her.

I have benefitted from these classes through listening to her individualized instruction for me and for others, feeling at ease, and practicing more to build confidence and put less pressure on myself

Joanne is a fantastic teacher of mediumship!  She is patient, kind and encouraging yet knows exactly when and where to push her students to achieve better results.  I have been studying with Joanne for 3 years and have grown and learned tremendously through her mentorship!  She herself is a very skilled medium who is knowledgeable about and has been trained in the Mavis Pittilla way that focuses on the "whole medium".  Joanne often shares important aspects about the spirit world or practice of mediumship during her classes that add breadth and depth in a way that other classes or programs don’t.  In addition, Joanne is not only able to see alongside her students but she can distinguish how her students are working, what techniques they are using, and where they are experiencing challenges.  Honestly, working with Joanne has been the best training I have ever had to study the craft of mediumship.  I am so grateful for her mentorship!

I would like to highly recommend Joanne Holden as a teacher/mentor. I have been studying mediumship and psychic development under Joanne, through the Mavis program for 3 years now. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and the program. Joanne has a caring and supportive nature that fosters a positive learning environment. In a class setting, Joanne is able to instruct and guide you in an individual way, not a one size fits all approach. Joanne has helped me build confidence and a stronger connection within my mediumship and psychic abilities. I feel so blessed that I have had the opportunity to learn from Joanne. Whether taking a few classes or the extended yearlong mentoring, you can’t gowrong with Joanne taking you under her wing.

I began my mediumship journey in the Essential pathways program with Joanne Holden. This was my first Mediumship course. While I do have a personal relationship with Spirit, I wondered if stretching and growing far beyond my comfort zone was the correct choice. I’m so appreciative to find a mentor in Joanne, who offers an inclusive, nurturing environment for the growth of self as well as growth in one’s mediumship abilities. Not only is Joanne a gifted psychic medium, she is caring and warm to the core of her being. She truly SEES every individual in her class. She will work with your strengths, and gently address your weaknesses with individualized and personalized attention. She will offer support for personal hardships and make herself available outside of the classroom when advice or encouragement is needed. Joanne has weathered the long path to become an exceptional medium, and is willing to share her vast knowledge, skillset, and expertise, bringing out the best from every student. I’m beyond grateful to have gained a lifelong mentor and friend in Joanne Holden.

Joanne is an inspiring teacher, coach, and mentor.  There is never a time during class or even after class that you feel that you can’t ask a question or ask for help.  The individual attention that Joanne brings to her class is refreshing and brings a sense of comfort while her unique approach to learning about Spirit is uplifting. I would highly recommend Joanne to anyone wanting to learn about mediumship.  Whether you are a beginner or even a seasoned in your craft, Joanne can bring to you knowledge allowing your mediumship to deepen at levels you might not think are possible.  I am truly honoured to say I know Joanne and would recommend her to anyone who truly wants to learn about Spirit.

I know Joanne personally and as a teacher and I can say she does both jobs as mentor and a friend brilliantly.

Learning about any new subject can be difficult, but to be able to teach about something we cannot see, hear or touch, can be an almost impossible subject to learn, yet Joanne does this with ease and confidence. Her patience and simplicity on certain subjects helps myself and the others to break down the vast wonders of the Spirit world and our Souls journey.

Joanne is always there to offer her expertise on the subject but to also lend a listening ear as to how this particular subject provokes changes and growth within ourselves, ensuring we are not hard on ourselves and allowing us time, love and knowledge in order to allow Mediumship to become a part of who we are, not just a certificate to add to the wall.

After being with Joanne quite a while now, I look forward to the sessions, regardless of the outcome, as she has taught me that getting it wrong it also getting it right!

I look forward to learning and progressing with Joanne and maybe one day be able to do even half the demonstrations that she offers now.

Joanne truly embodies the soul to soul connection that is at the core of mediumship. Through meeting each student where they are at in their development she assists them in growing with their potential. She creates an easy space to explore and have fun. During my time with Joanne I have loved the combination of spiritual philosophy and practical nuts and bolts of mediumship. I feel I have solid foundation in which I can keep growing. Joanne is an excellent teacher and I can’t recommend her enough.

I had a beautiful reading from Jo. Really made me feel at ease, calming environment. Extremely professional but friendly at the same time. Helped me to put a lot of things into perspective. A few past family members also joined us, and I couldn't have asked for them to come in through a nicer person. I personally felt in a better place when I left. I would highly recommend Jo, especially if you're looking for excellent readings and a little bit of special thrown in too. Thanks Jo.

Joanne is an excellent medium. I have had 2 very different readings from her. They have both been exactly what I needed at the time, I don’t know how she knew what I needed the reading for but she did. Her intuition is absolutely spot on and she has such a calming and gentle energy. Very easy to book in with her, my readings were done on zoom so very convenient too. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for guidance or to connect to the spirit world.

Joanne, is a beautiful evidential medium who works with love and light to bring the two worlds together.