Cortney Martinelli walks with barefoot clarity—grounded, graceful, and wildly awake. She is a lighthouse, illuminating the path for others to rise, remember, and return to their own power.

 

By trade she is a corporate trainer, speaker, educator, Reiki Master, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), founder of Akasha Yoga™ and Embodied™ Reiki, and author of the best-selling books: Love, Reiki, Vibration and Cracked Open.  She has been supporting the wellness community for over two decades. Since then, she has worked with thousands of clients and students hosting 250+ sold-out events each year. 

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In addition to Cortney's vast experience within the world of wellness, she spent 25 years working in the corporate arena for a fortune 100 company. During that time, she specialized in employee engagement, communications and education, where she developed and delivered training + education to thousands of employees. ​

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Cortney is the owner of an Education + Retreat Center in Kent, Ohio where she spends most of her time offering wellness experiences and individual sessions and support to her community.

 

In 2024, Cortney was selected as one of the four finalists among 38,000 nationwide nominees for Nexstar's national Remarkable Women contest. The mission of this contest is to honor women who have had an influence on social progress and quality of life within their community. Cortney was selected as the runner up in Ohio and highlighted by Fox8 News.  

 

Cortney’s classes can be summed up in two words: love + empowerment. Cortney's personal stories, authenticity, playfulness and creativity are hallmarks of her teaching style. She also has a knack of taking complex concepts and explaining them in an easily understandable way, which is why people travel from all corners of the United States to attend her Reiki training.

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Cortney is a visionary who bridges worlds. While many see the polished events, trainings, and published works, what often goes unseen is how intuitively and strategically she weaves the mystical with the practical. 

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She leads with deep intentionality. Every element of her programs is curated with care. Her work goes far beyond logistics; it's energetics, psychology, and soul work, all rolled into one.

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Cortney is an activator. Her presence and programs spark awakenings, self-trust, and transformation that ripple far beyond the moment. She naturally calls others into leadership, often before they realize they’re ready.

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She holds sacred integrity in spiritual work. Cortney approaches her craft with reverence—respecting lineage, seeking permission, and honoring tradition. Her work is rooted in responsibility and authenticity, even when others may take a more casual approach.

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She is both legacy-builder and innovator. While creating something enduring—through Shine, Spark3, her publications, and training programs—Cortney also embraces experimentation. She trusts her soul’s call to evolve and create, always in service to the collective.

 

Qualifications + Certifications​

• Corporate trainer + educator for almost two decades

• Positive Psychology researcher + teacher

• Advanced studies in Instructional Technology 

• Teacher of Energy + Quantum 

• Reiki Master Teacher + Practitioner (working with thousands)

• Author of a best-selling book on the topic of wellness

• Certified Yoga Teacher

• Founder of Akasha Yoga™

• Tuning Forks practitioner

• Certified Human Design

• Certified Shinrin Yoku Guide