Soul Blossom Center

About Chris and Wendy

Rev. Wendy Van Allen is a 2023 graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a Master's in Clinical Counseling. She has been in practice for two years and specializes in person-centered, culturally appreciative, solution-focused counseling. She is also a 2014 graduate of One Spirit Learning Alliance's Seminary and a 2019 graduate of the Interspiritual Counseling program. She received two bachelor's degrees from Rutgers University. Wendy is a certified Intuitive Consultant from the Holistic Studies Institute, New York, NY.

Wendy’s spiritual traditions are Earth-based and include Wicca, Lukumi (aka Santeria), and Spiritism. She is a member of the Church of the Living Spirit Independent Spiritualist Church, Lily Dale, NY. Wendy is also well-versed and practicing 12-step recovery, and an active member of Pagans in Recovery and AA. As a former archaeologist, Wendy has a strong interest in the intersection of culture, spirituality, religion, evolving human consciousness, social justice and environmental concerns. She is the author of Relighting the Cauldron: Embracing Nature Spirituality for the Modern World, published by Llewellyn’s Worldwide Publications.

Chris is a practicing Pagan, Spiritist and a lay Buddhist. He took refuge at the Temple of Enlightenment, Bronx, NY. He is practices 12-step Recovery and Pagans in Recovery. Christopher enjoys Nature Spirituality, being in Nature and making spiritual-themed videos available on his Youtube Channel. He is a Teamster and Truck Driver.