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Ascension School of Healing Arts

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Healing | Ferndale, Michigan

ASHA is a school dedicated to mindfulness, conscious evolution, and self-development. Here, the science of the ancient arts—Reiki, Kundalini yoga, and energy medicine—meets inner child work, trauma-informed healing, nervous system reset, DNA activation, subconscious reprogramming, and the dismantling and rewiring of limiting belief systems.

This is where healing becomes embodiment.
Where awareness becomes action.
Where you return to your power.

A New Way Of Being

Through events, classes, self-development courses, and certification programs, ASHA guides individuals through deep healing, personal transformation, and energetic mastery.

Students learn to reparent themselves, step into self-love, cultivate interdependence, and reclaim personal power by becoming self-realized and learning to live from the heart.

You do not have to be perfect to join our programs. We meet you where you are. Our courses are designed to support you through a dark night of the soul and spiritual awakening, healing from trauma, and help you mature and grow into a new way of being.

Google reviews

4.9 out of 5 on Google, from 104 reviews

Donna attuned me for reiki levels 1&2 and I am so grateful I had the privilege to learn under her guidance. Beautiful soul, Thank you Donna!

★★★★★Tyler RussellGoogle review · August 2026

Donna has an amazing healing ability! She is also a great mentor and reiki teacher. I’ve had some Reiki 1&2 with her and also did a healing session. She makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. I would recommend her 1000 times over!

★★★★★Monica Medium LLCGoogle review · April 2026

Overcoming life’s obstacles, no matter how difficult, first exist in our own mind. That has certainly been my experience. Donna has given me the tools to break old patterns that no longer serve me, heal wounds from my childhood, and encourage me to be the best version of myself with positive reinforcement every step of the way. I’ve had many impactful healing sessions and I certainly recommend ASHA for anything you’re facing and/or to learn and grow on your journey.

★★★★★Melissa FragnoliGoogle review · March 2026

The Ascension School of Healing Arts has been a meaningful and educational experience for me. I began my journey by taking the Intuitive Reiki I & II course. While I had previously been exposed to Reiki, this course offered a more in-depth and structured learning experience.

Dev demonstrated a strong intuitive approach during the course and created a supportive learning environment. The Intuitive Reiki I & II program was well organized, combining hands-on practice with access to informative, user-friendly online materials. The classroom environment was warm and inviting, and there was a clear sense of community among students at ASHA.

This program felt like a worthwhile personal and educational investment. Dev is personable, knowledgeable, and kind, and she brings a thoughtful and grounded presence to her teaching. Through ASHA, I have explored intuitive development, self-reflection practices, and emotional awareness in a supportive setting.

Overall, my experience at the Ascension School of Healing Arts has been positive, and I would recommend their courses and services to individuals who are interested in learning more about energy-based practices and personal development. ✨

★★★★★Rachel StewartGoogle review · January 2026

The best Reiki school—transformative teaching, deep healing, memorable experience. Thank you Dev !!!!

★★★★★Harold C.Google review · January 2026

I had the pleasure of taking classes with Dev. She is very knowledgeable and very good teacher. I have definitely learned so much from her and im a better healer.

★★★★★Marlene WallaceGoogle review · December 2025

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Community Events

ASHA hosts regular community gatherings designed to support healing, connection, and continued growth.

Sound Bath Experiences | Cacao Ceremonies | Emotional Release Events | Monthly Reiki Shares | Healing Circles | And More

We always offer something new. Events are open to both students and the public—a space to receive, practice, and reconnect.

Candlelit purple flyer with the ASHA lotus logo. Text: Harvest Soul Psychic Fair. Fall into your intuition! Reiki Healings, Tarot, Crystal Singing Bowls, Intuitive Healings and more! Saturday October 24th 11-4 PM. Tickets $5.Two open hands beneath a bright white light on a purple background. Text: Reiki Share. All levels welcome.A smiling man beside a purple panel. Text: Zen Meditation, The Still Point of Being, with Kevin Downer. Monthly Event, 2-3 pm.Flyer with a mountain and pine illustration and a portrait of a smiling man. Text: Tai Chi Gung, A Moving Meditation for Body, Mind and Spirit, with Dante King. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 AM. ASHA, 195 W Nine Mile Rd, Suite 101, Ferndale, MI. Movement, Breath, Balance. Class pricing: $20 drop-in class.A woman seated with brass singing bowls beside a red and orange swirl panel. Text: Vibrational Voyage with Kathryn Watterson. Release, Balance, Rejuvenate. An event dedicated to releasing emotional stress and uplifting your spirit. Roux's Healing Space and ASHA logos.Illustration of a woman seated on a mossy log in a forest, talking with a glowing elderly woman. Text: Learn how to connect with your ancestors and receive guidance. Ancestral Messages Workshop with Melissa Smith.
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“I have took a couple different classes here. Everyone who works here or attends here is very welcoming, open and extremely helpful. They generally care about helping you on your spiritual journey. The classes are very intimate sizing you have fun ask any questions everyone truly tries to help you and its nice to know you are not alone. I Absolutely love this place!– Mia Pongracz, 5 stars
“I started going to the center to do healing work with Donna. I was shocked at how spot on the healing support was! I enjoyed my sessions and the work so much that I decided to enroll in classes there too. I've really enjoyed the classes as well. We are covering a wide variety of topics around intuition and healing, and I like that the portion of the program I'm taking right now is focused on healing yourself. There is also a lot of support built into the program, which is great too because healing is not always an easy process! Overall, I've really enjoyed my experiences and the people I've gotten to work with at the Ascension Healing Arts Center, and I would definitely recommend it!– Cassie W., 5 stars
“So thankful for this place! If you are on a healing journey and need some guidance, Ascension is the perfect place. I'm currently taking the healing class and I could go on and on about how wonderful it is! Donna is funny and so down to earth and just fun to learn from. My healer Heather is also a Godsend. Extremely grateful for this place.– Esperanza Gonzales, 5 stars

What Is Ascension

Ascension is a shift in consciousness achieved through emotional and mental maturity and energetic mastery. The ascension process involves releasing trauma, limiting beliefs, and stored emotions from the body. Students learn to reparent themselves, cultivate interdependence, and step into self-love and personal empowerment. This allows one to evolve consciously and see things from a higher perspective.

This work is not about changing who you are. Ascension is about uncovering what has always been within you—and allowing it to rise.

Healing on All Levels

ASHA addresses transformation across every dimension of your being:
Physical healing at ASHA

Physically

Nervous system reset, somatic release, and embodiment practice

Mental clarity and conscious awareness at ASHA

Mentally

Subconscious reprogramming, belief system rewiring, and conscious awareness

Emotional healing and inner child work at ASHA

Emotionally

Inner child healing, trauma resolution, and emotional liberation

Spiritual development and energetic mastery at ASHA

Spiritually

DNA activation, energetic mastery, and connection to the heavens

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Learn Your Way

ASHA is a physical school as well as an online school, offering multiple formats to support your journey toward mental healing and physical growth:

In-person classes at the ASHA school in Ferndale, Michigan

In-Person Classes

Fully immersive, hands-on experience at our Ferndale, Michigan location

Classes at ASHA
Live online sessions with ASHA

Live Online Sessions

Real-time guidance and connection from anywhere

ASHA's Courses
Self-paced study courses from ASHA

Self-Study Courses

Move through structured materials and guided video instruction at your own pace

Explore Self-Study
Many students blend these options—attending live sessions when possible and using self-study to deepen understanding between classes.

Certification is available for those who feel called to professional practice. Certification is never required. Students who learn purely for personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual development are equally supported and equally valued.

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Visit Our Healing Space

ASHA is a physical school with a dedicated space for learning, healing, and connection in Ferndale, Michigan. Being in the space offers a unique experience, one where you can practice hands-on techniques, connect deeply with others, and fully immerse yourself in the energy of the work.

Ascension School of Healing Arts,
195 West 9 Mile Rd Room 101 Ferndale MI 48220

A bright ASHA treatment room with a massage table, shelving and wall art
The ASHA lounge with two armchairs and a console table
The ASHA studio floor set with a large mandala wall hanging and bolster
Singing bowls, crystals and sound-healing instruments laid out on the studio floor
A one-to-one session in progress in an ASHA treatment room
Donna Lakes teaching a seated group class at ASHA
A sound bath circle seated on the floor around the instruments
Students practising hands-on technique together during a class

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to join?
No experience is required. ASHA welcomes complete beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Our programs meet you wherever you are on your healing journey.
Do I have to get certified?
Certification is never required. It's available for those who feel called to professional practice, but students who learn purely for personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual development are equally supported and valued.
What types of programs do you offer?
Reiki and intuitive-healer certification, energy medicine, sound healing, cacao ceremonies, reiki shares, healing circles, and self-study courses — offered in-person in Ferndale, live online, and on-demand.
Are classes online or in person?
Both. We are a physical school in Ferndale, Michigan and an online school. Many students blend in-person classes, live online sessions, and self-study.
What is included in the programs?
Structured materials, guided video instruction, live practice, and built-in support throughout your journey. Specific inclusions vary by program — reach out and we'll walk you through the right fit.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. Self-study courses let you move through structured materials and guided video instruction on your own schedule, and you can blend them with live sessions whenever you like.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment options across our programs. Contact us at asha@ascendmylife.com and we'll find a plan that works for you.
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Ascension School of Healing Arts

195 West 9 Mile Rd, Suite 101
Ferndale, MI 48220

Email asha@ascendmylife.com

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