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Our Origin Story

The Holistic Healers Community began with a simple vision: to create the kind of supportive, connected space I longed for as a solo practitioner. In the early days of my private practice, I saw how isolating the healing profession could be, and I knew there had to be a better way. I dreamed of a community where practitioners could come together, share wisdom, and grow alongside one another while making holistic wellness more accessible to all.

As I laid the foundation for this vision, my sister was deepening her holistic gifts and beginning to build her practice. Joining forces came naturally—our paths, missions, and passions aligned seamlessly. Together, we began to nurture the community, weaving our strengths to create something larger than either of us could build alone.
All the while, my mom was our greatest supporter, listening to every podcast episode, cheering us on, and engaging in heartfelt conversations about the practices we were exploring. When we opened our shared office space, she found herself called into her profound healing journey. Inspired by the work around her, she began studying holistic modalities like tarot and Reiki, and eventually stepped into a leadership role within the community itself.

What started as a dream to end isolation has blossomed into a multigenerational movement rooted in connection, growth, and a shared belief in the power of holistic healing. Today, the Holistic Healers Community stands as a reflection of that journey: a place where healers and seekers alike can find belonging, inspiration, and the courage to share their gifts with the world.

The Women Behind HHC

Crystal Venegas, licensed marriage and family therapist in Upland, CA, founder of Holistic Healers Community, promoting mind, body, and spirit wellness through traditional and alternative healing practices

Crystal Venegas

Founder

Crystal Venegas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Reiki practitioner, tarot reader, and community builder dedicated to helping others find balance, purpose, and wholeness. Her own healing journey inspired her passion for integrating Western evidence-based practices with Eastern wellness traditions such as mindfulness, Reiki, and tarot.

Crystal specializes in supporting ambitious, heart-driven individuals who are ready to move beyond burnout and create lives rooted in harmony, authenticity, and alignment. Through her therapeutic work, holistic teachings, and community leadership, she empowers others to discover the fullness of who they are, beyond their achievements.


Email: contact@crystalvenegaslmft.com
Instagram: @crystalvenegaslmft

Desiree Carscadden, Community & Events Director at Holistic Healers Community in Upland, California, smiling in a teal top with leafy green background.

Desiree Carscadden

Community & Events Director

Desiree has been attuned to the energy of others since childhood, sensing pain and offering from an early age. By her thirties, she was intuitively supporting others with pain relief and energy clearing before formally training in Reiki. Now a certified practitioner, Des blends years of natural ability with professional training to promote healthy energy flow. Her practice is rooted in the belief that she doesn’t heal others, but gently guides them in their own healing journey.


Email: Dezreikipractitoner@gmail.com
Instagram: @desireholisticwellness

Angie Loftin

Marketing & Operations Director

Angie Loftin is a passionate healer, creative spirit, and student of holistic wellness. Her holistic journey began from a deep need for personal healing, inspiring her to explore energy work, Reiki, tarot, and herbal wisdom. She discovered the joy of sharing her experiences, and integrating her love for teas, crafts, sacred creations, essential oils, and tinctures while sharing them with others. Inspired by her daughters, Desiree and Crystal, Angie not only joined the Holistic Healers Community, but also became committed to helping it grow. She blends her spiritual practices with hand-poured candles, loose-leaf teas, fairy gardens, and other mindful crafts, helping others reconnect with their inner light, embrace balance, and bring intention and beauty into everyday life.


Instagram: @gigiloftin