Testimonials and Reviews
“Andrew, YES, so enjoyed every aspect of your teaching which also led beautifully into the 'allowing the heart to fall open' practice which is how we ended the afternoon. I also enjoyed your teaching and energy and will be sure to contact you for other retreats in the future." Michael, Ashland, OR
"It is always easy to spot someone as yourself, who loves what they are doing. It is embodied in your language, movement and actions. Blessings to you for your offerings to all of us. May we be blessed with each others presence sometime in the future, and know you will be lovingly regarded by our sangha until then.” Diana M. Shimkus, LCSW Director – North Coast Counseling. 826 Second Street Encinitas, California 92024
“i just wanted to send you a little note to tell you what an incredible time Grant and I had this weekend. honestly …. you were so kind, so selfless and so giving. you did a wonderful thing for all of us, you created the space for the entire group to open their hearts… to get to know one another in a way that was real and deep….to connect with others truly….thank you” –Stephanie Beckstrom, retreat participant November 2007)
“Andrew, Thank you, I am very well and breathing peacefully. I am so thankful for your presence and healing in my life. I know that when I leave, I feel as if the whole world is right and nothing that happens can affect my inner peace. It is my goal to be able to carry that feeling, which I know I can create for myself, into all the moments between sessions and not allow the “everyday blunderings” to affect me. My neck has also been pain-free and I have slept very well since Tuesday night. When I woke up I was extremely rested and I felt great.” --anonymous
“We were fortunate enough to hear about Andrew with high recommendations. Andrew’s deep listening and perceptive intuition has done wonders for my daughter. Hana, a deep thinker with tremendous artistic ability, sometimes gets weighed down, overwhelmed and she rarely feels understood. She has said that Andrew “get’s” her and helps her sort through complicated and difficult emotions. Hana comes out of meetings with Andrew with joy, lightness and marked centeredness. Andrew always introduces her to healing Source energy which allows her to see her life from this even deeper loving perspective. I am so happy for her and I am so thankful that we have been so forturnate to have Andrew’s generousity of Spirit influence our lives."
-Mayli Castenado
"Andrew Jones worked for our family 2004-2010 as a caregiver and counselor providing therapy as family issues have come up. Because my husband travels frequently, Andrew has been a huge support in educating and providing care for my children as they have grown. Specific examples of the valuable contribution he has made include his ability to take all three of my children hiking throughout San Diego, and attend to their safety and physical needs while providing them with adventure in a nature setting. My boys (age five and twelve) and my daughter (age 9) all love hiking and rock climbing with Andrew. They’ve always been returned to me, happy, energized and connected with nature. Andrew also led the kids in a one hour “summit” in how to work out sharing toys in the house which had been a fight involving tantrums before he arrived and ended with Andrew’s guidance in a better understanding for all of them in how to share, , identify needs, communicate needs, and honor needs in others. This made a lasting impression. Andrew helped my eldest son identify feelings of sadness and express them verbally, and with tears vulnerably, because it was safe for him to do so. He has taught us meditations that have brought us peace, much needed with the busy schedule. Andrew is fun and participates joyfully, but also lets the kids know in a firm voice when their behavior isn’t appropriate.
And very important for me, in the five years Andrew has worked for us, he has never been late, and has never cancelled a scheduled to our house. I trust him completely because he has integrity. This I value and honor along with the other contributions he has made to our family. The stability and consistency of his presence over the years has positively affected my kids. They have grown into creative, grounded, responsible, fun-loving, honest, aware children and Andrew’s presence has helped make them who they are today." -Tara Nichols
"It is always easy to spot someone as yourself, who loves what they are doing. It is embodied in your language, movement and actions. Blessings to you for your offerings to all of us. May we be blessed with each others presence sometime in the future, and know you will be lovingly regarded by our sangha until then.” Diana M. Shimkus, LCSW Director – North Coast Counseling. 826 Second Street Encinitas, California 92024
“i just wanted to send you a little note to tell you what an incredible time Grant and I had this weekend. honestly …. you were so kind, so selfless and so giving. you did a wonderful thing for all of us, you created the space for the entire group to open their hearts… to get to know one another in a way that was real and deep….to connect with others truly….thank you” –Stephanie Beckstrom, retreat participant November 2007)
“Andrew, Thank you, I am very well and breathing peacefully. I am so thankful for your presence and healing in my life. I know that when I leave, I feel as if the whole world is right and nothing that happens can affect my inner peace. It is my goal to be able to carry that feeling, which I know I can create for myself, into all the moments between sessions and not allow the “everyday blunderings” to affect me. My neck has also been pain-free and I have slept very well since Tuesday night. When I woke up I was extremely rested and I felt great.” --anonymous
“We were fortunate enough to hear about Andrew with high recommendations. Andrew’s deep listening and perceptive intuition has done wonders for my daughter. Hana, a deep thinker with tremendous artistic ability, sometimes gets weighed down, overwhelmed and she rarely feels understood. She has said that Andrew “get’s” her and helps her sort through complicated and difficult emotions. Hana comes out of meetings with Andrew with joy, lightness and marked centeredness. Andrew always introduces her to healing Source energy which allows her to see her life from this even deeper loving perspective. I am so happy for her and I am so thankful that we have been so forturnate to have Andrew’s generousity of Spirit influence our lives."
-Mayli Castenado
"Andrew Jones worked for our family 2004-2010 as a caregiver and counselor providing therapy as family issues have come up. Because my husband travels frequently, Andrew has been a huge support in educating and providing care for my children as they have grown. Specific examples of the valuable contribution he has made include his ability to take all three of my children hiking throughout San Diego, and attend to their safety and physical needs while providing them with adventure in a nature setting. My boys (age five and twelve) and my daughter (age 9) all love hiking and rock climbing with Andrew. They’ve always been returned to me, happy, energized and connected with nature. Andrew also led the kids in a one hour “summit” in how to work out sharing toys in the house which had been a fight involving tantrums before he arrived and ended with Andrew’s guidance in a better understanding for all of them in how to share, , identify needs, communicate needs, and honor needs in others. This made a lasting impression. Andrew helped my eldest son identify feelings of sadness and express them verbally, and with tears vulnerably, because it was safe for him to do so. He has taught us meditations that have brought us peace, much needed with the busy schedule. Andrew is fun and participates joyfully, but also lets the kids know in a firm voice when their behavior isn’t appropriate.
And very important for me, in the five years Andrew has worked for us, he has never been late, and has never cancelled a scheduled to our house. I trust him completely because he has integrity. This I value and honor along with the other contributions he has made to our family. The stability and consistency of his presence over the years has positively affected my kids. They have grown into creative, grounded, responsible, fun-loving, honest, aware children and Andrew’s presence has helped make them who they are today." -Tara Nichols