Welcome

Hey, I’m Joanna, Intuitive Animal Communicator

Think of me like an Intuitive Fairy Godmother for sensitive empaths.

I’m here to help you understand what your pets are feeling and wanting,

And guide you home to your embodied center when you feel disconnected from your own intuitive knowing.

Great intuitive work isn’t just about picking up information.

It’s a tool to help calm your nerves, listen with your heart, and move forward with presence and love.

And it helps us do really cool stuff like…

  • Talk with your pets so you understand what they need to feel safe and loved.

  • Gather insights into what’s behind your pet’s behaviors so you can problem-solve with them for an outcome that works for both of you.

  • And it can help shore you up when you feel lost and fragmented, so you can feel your feet on the ground again and be guided by your heart.

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Hey there, Intuitive One,

If you're an animal loving, energy sensitive type who's into grounded, embodied, intuitive work that’s witchy (in all the good ways), we are going to get along really well.

Everything I do around here is about supporting you in doing the soulful, inner work of deepening your connections with your intuitive center. 

And if you are lucky enough to have animal beloveds at your side, my animal communication offerings will help you deepen your connections with them, too.

Grab a cup of tea and join me

Subscribe to my newsletter and get access to my Guided Meditation Hub, with meditations to help calm your nerves, listen with your heart, and tune in with your animal beloveds

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Animal Communicator, Joanna sitting on a grey sofa in a white sweater and black pants holding a journal and shamanic rattle. She is sitting with a black and tan dog who is laying comfortably by her side

A little about me

I’ve been helping sensitive, intuitive people have soulful conversations with their animal friends and deepen their own intuition for over 20 years.

I’m based on the shores of the Salish Sea, in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. When I’m not working with clients, I’m hiking in the forest, on a blustery, windy beach walk, or hanging with the fairies in the garden.

I accept clients from across the U.S. and internationally over Zoom.

Here’s how to get started with me

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    Animal Communication

    See the world through your pet’s eyes and hear what they have to share with you so you understand what they feel and need to feel safe, loved, and intuitively connected with you

    Get the details
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    Reclaiming Center

    Supportive, guided journeys to your heart to transform what is blocking you so you feel clear and grounded to your intuitive wisdom again

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    Stay connected with heartwarming emails you will actually want to read, with animal stories and insights for deepening your intuitive connection with your pets.

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What clients say

  • Book resting on a mossy backdrop with smooth stones and flowers. Book cover reads, "When Spirit and Earth Meet"

    "Your book is a treasure.

    It’s completely flipped the way I walk through the day. I never realized how heavy and to me hurtful defensive protective boundaries were! I never got the chance to feel how my own energy works because I was so busy being afraid and feeling vulnerable.”

    — Cheyenne

  • Pet Communicator, Joanna smiling, sitting with her black and tan dog with a glowing carousel horse behind them

    ”Joanna made me see how my beautiful new pet mirrored me,

    and that we both had a similar journey of healing ahead of us. It opened up an opportunity that I hadn't anticipated. Thank you, Joanna!"

    - Maria

  • Bellingham, Animal Medium, Joanna dancing in the garden at sunset

    “Receiving this reading helped to make the integration with our new puppy so much easier for everyone.

    I have received many different types of readings over the years and can honestly say that this animal communication session with Joanna was one of the best.”

    .-Calista Z. -Via Google Review

  • Intuitive Practitioner, Joanna Schmidt twirling around in a swirly linen cream embordered coat in the garden

    “Missing piece soul tracker Joanna has helped me, she’s helped my friends, and she can help you, too. 

    She is one sweet, healing, woman with a lot of magic in her medicine bag”

    — Terry D.

  • Black and tan dog walking towards the camera on a gravel patio

    "Joanna provided what I can only describe as a family counseling session with myself and my cat.

    "Joanna's gentleness and empathy helped me hear parts of my cat's experience with an open heart. The experience is trippy as all hell and in no way feels false or made-up. More so, it feels like a beautiful window of understanding is now open in me and tuned into the awareness that all sentient beings have something
    to say. I'm listening!"

    Stephanie - Via Google Reviews

  • Intuitive practitioner, Joanna in a white top, drumming a hand drum in the garden at dusk

    “You found me again, I don't think I had seen her since she was just a tiny child.

    My life doesn't look anything like it did before and to that I say FUCK YES! And THANK YOU, Joanna. Sincerely.” 

    ~ Cheyenne L.

  • Seattle, Pet Communicator, Joanna with the sun at her back, while she holds her tuxedo cat who is wearing a hot pink harness

    "Monks has been noticeably more confident, Sophie less fearful.

    We the humans too have a better understanding of how to communicate to the furry girls- all around a successful change! You are amazing!”

    -Rob, Keri, Ryan and the "furry girls

  • Pet medium, Joanna in a white sweater sitting next to a black and tan resting dog

    "Joanna's insight into my dog's anxiety was incredible.

    She found items in our household that were triggering her and was able to communicate to us for her why it was happening. I was skeptical prior to the session, but after - a true believer of Joanna's gifts! We followed her suggestions and saw a profound positive change in Nellie that lasted the rest of her life.

    -Heather M. (via Google review)

  • Animal Psychic, Joanna smiling and playing with her two black and tan dogs in the grass at sunset

    I have worked with Joanna for years, using her for communication with my dogs (both living and those who have passed).

    Working with Joanna is magical, touching, wonderful ... the emotions! The stories our furry loved ones tell us via Joanna ... truly amazing. The opportunity to communicate back to them ... equally amazing. I treasure Joanna and her abilities. A very special woman.

    Deborah Bruner (Via Google reviews)

  • Close up photo of a pink native rose and shiny green leaves

    “My heart feels full and whole

    I am grateful for your caring ways as you assisted me in reclaiming my power.

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

    — Dawn K.