Susan Austin-Crumpton
Founder, Executive Director
Welcome to the extraordinary world of The Estuary and The School of Healing Arts, where passion, joy, and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do. We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to our remarkable founder and Executive Director, Susan Austin-Crumpton.
Susan's unwavering dedication to being fully present and alive with boundless enthusiasm is what sets her apart. Her commitment to continuous study and her deep connection with clients and students infuse purpose and meaning into every aspect of The Estuary community.
In Susan's own words, she envisions The Estuary as a vibrant wheel, where each staff member represents a spoke, our programs and services form the rim, while she serves as the dynamic hub of energy at its very center. As the visionary behind both The Estuary and The School of Healing Arts, Susan has developed an array of transformative healing techniques that are taught by our esteemed faculty members who integrate them into their individual practices.
Susan's leadership is characterized by innovative methods that have laid a solid foundation for both The Estuary and The School. With her diverse background as a business owner, teacher, psychotherapist, she brings a unique grounding perspective to healing practices that extend beyond traditional medical or psychological approaches. It's no wonder that her techniques seamlessly complement allopathic medicine and traditional psychotherapy—our community has wholeheartedly embraced them for over two decades!
As the primary teacher at The School of Healing Arts, Susan combines energy healing techniques with psychology principles rooted in Kabbalah. This powerful fusion creates profound transformations in the lives of those who work with her. Whether you're seeking support for depression or anxiety relief; couples counseling; assistance with health-related issues; guidance on addiction recovery; or exploration into spiritual connection—Susan is here for you.
With four years of intensive study in healing science from The Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science under her belt along with three years studying Integrative Kabbalistic Healing with Jason Shulman's A Society of Souls, Susan is a true expert in her field. Additionally, she holds a counseling psychology degree from the esteemed University of Louisville and is ordained as a pastoral counselor by The Estuary.
Susan's specialization lies in seamlessly integrating transpersonal psychology with energy therapies, creating an exquisite mind-body-spirit connection. With over 35 years of private practice experience, she has guided countless individuals through personal processes, coupleship work, group experiences, and health-related challenges. As the primary teacher at The School of Self Healing Arts, Susan imparts her wisdom on transpersonal psychology, energy anatomy and therapies, world religion studies, and experiential therapy techniques.
Beyond her professional accomplishments lies a warm-hearted individual who cherishes her family dearly. Married with two daughters and two grandchildren, Susan finds immense joy in studying and continuously expanding her knowledge both personally and professionally. Her unwavering commitment to the well-being of her family extends to each student and client she encounters.
We invite you to embark on this incredible journey with us at The Estuary and The School of Healing Arts. Together with Susan Austin-Crumpton's guidance and expertise, we are confident that you will discover profound healing transformations that will positively impact your life for years to come.