Five stars doesn't do Alisha justice, so I am adding a Full Moon! From the foundation of a business woman you can't ask for more. Organized, determined, strong inner drive, excited by her work, self confidence, and openness. She has created an amazing brand and I appreciate every aspect of it. As a spiritual being she is off the charts! Three words: Trust the process! Being able to look in the mirror and recognize our spiritual potential is not something we consistently do. Alisha takes that mirror and shines a spot light on it and makes you recognize the amazingness that is happening around us constantly. Self love, gratitude, and goal setting are just a couple of examples of how she sets emotional progress in motion. If you're even considering setting an appointment with Alisha (Which is super simple to do on her website) do it now. You will not regret it. I look forward to reading your review after your life changing decision to talk with Alisha. read more

Alisha helped me through possibly the worst time in my life. Not only did she help me out of a state of constant sorrow, but she helped me feel confident and secure in what I'm doing every day to be the best version of myself. She taught me that I don't need anyone else to help me feel better if I can be everything I need for myself. My life has flourished in so many ways since she and I started our work. read more

I've been a massage therapist for 6 years and since the beginning of my career, I've wanted to learn reiki. I'm grateful I waited to find someone who resonated so fully with my life. I took Alisha's level one and two reiki certification over the course of a weekend and I've never had more information stick with me in a class of any kind than when working with Alisha. Her approach is incredible. And the love for this work is evident from the second I sat down in front of her. She is a strong and beautiful light worker. As down to earth as she is up in the cosmos. One incredible learning experience. Thank you, Alisha. Namaste read more

I recently completed my Level 1 Reiki Certification with Alisha and I can barely put into words how incredibly amazing this experience was! I had been wanting to do this for quite some time but hadn't found the right healer whom I felt called to work with. Then I found Alisha on Instagram and immediately took a liking to her, wether it be because of her hilarious Sunday memes, rap videos voice overs or overall life advise. Finally I had the opportunity to connect with her in person during one of her meditation at Windandsea (highly recommend you partake on this magical & free experience) and that's when I knew for sure I wanted to embark in this journey being guided by her beautiful spirit. There is something so lovingly and pure about her aura that automatically makes you feel relaxed and at peace. Aside from her, the environment that she has magically orchestrated at Fiercely Optimistic in La Jolla creates a safe space for you to feel comfortable and openly share anything that may surface during your time together. The session itself was also nothing short of amazing. I absolutely loved the fact that she went through all the Reiki Usui teachings but in addition she took the time to also share best practices from her own personal experience; and as someone who has been doing reiki healing work for over 11 years, this information was quite beneficial. There is also something to be said about the way she articulates things. She is capable of putting everything in simple terms so that it makes sense. I left with a full understanding of everything she covered and with the starting tools to begin doing my own reiki practice. Overall I'm extremely grateful for opportunity to have done this certification with her and look forward to doing some future reiki sessions with her healing soul read more

As a first timer with no real understanding of what reiki is, all I can say is I felt great getting off Alicia's table and booked a return appointment! I still don't understand what it is :) read more

I met Alisha a few years ago through a friend where I attended a group meditation and reiki circle with a few other women. It was one of the most profound experiences of my life and still am connected to those women through not only the experience but have developed friendships. She is a bright light of optimism but keeps it real which is refreshing. After a little more than a year of back and forth with myself I took the plunge and completed reiki 1&2 with Alicia. It was an energetic shift I have been craving for awhile. I am genuinely excited to work with her more and pass on what she has taught me. If you have the opportunity to work with this freakin lovely human. Do it! read more

She is amazing. It was like going to confession without the religion. Very helpful. Thank you

I honestly don't have enough positive things to say about Alisha. As I've been continuing on my spiritual path she has helped me immensely. She keeps me accountable. The one thing I am in life is a "doer". If I can solve a problem I will immediately but sometimes you get stuck on how to solve said and problem. She creates a path all while growing your positive spiritual path. Can't thank her enough and her wonderful advise. read more

Where do I start? I found Alisha on Instagram initially. Something about her vibes attracted me to her. Maybe it was her sense of humor or her goddess like appearance. Probably somewhere in the mix. But I can tell you she is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. And you get what you signed up for, in a good way!! (; I got my reiki level certification with her yesterday and I'm still beaming from the experience. There was something special about our energetic chemistry. It was destiny! I can't wait to practice reiki myself as I've always respected the work of others. What an honor to be a part of this circle. Anyways I highly recommend working with Alisha. She is a kind, powerful, genuine and aligned spirit who will shift your life. read more

Reiki has always been something I have felt called to, yet for me it has not been easy to find someone I fully trust to let in to my energy field. I have been looking for a practitioner for over a year now. I found Alisha's business card at the yoga studio I attend & grabbed it. A few weeks later I met her during her Yin/meditation class. I reached out after class and chatted with her for few and instantly felt comfortable with her. She was incredibly knowledgeable and also humble. That's important to me. I ended up doing a session with her, and the energy work was tangible for me. I felt so much love and clearing. I was also able to relax fully with a quiet mind. Which is necessary for me, mom of 2 and pregnant! I felt pampered, loved and seen. I enjoyed Alisha so much I decided to invest in myself and get reiki level 2 attunement with her. She puts so much effort and love into her life purpose. The training felt very clear, put together and professional. She was fully present, answered all of my questions, and explained everything I needed to know in detail. Alisha is deeply connected to her guides and was able to tune into mine as well, so we were getting beautiful messages throughout the training. I can't recommend her enough. ( and I've been on this spiritual path for a while) there are few "real deals" out there. I guarantee that you will receive exactly what you need with working with Alisha, simply because she is a clean channel, where the divine is able to work through her giving you precisely what you need. read more

I stumbled upon Alisha as I was exploring new yoga studios. At the time I was experiencing an internal desire for change and pull back towards my spiritual side but knew I needed to do some 'house' cleaning before getting started. There was an unexplainable draw to her profile and I knew I needed to set up a reiki session with her. I had never done reiki before but I knew as soon as I scheduled the appointment that I was on my way to getting back to my true path. My first meeting and reiki with Alisha exceeded my expectations (despite not really knowing what to expect). Her spirit and light filled me as soon as I entered the building. After I left my session, I knew I needed to continue working with her and scheduled coaching sessions with her. To say the last 4 months have been life changing is an understatement. I have made major transformations in my perception, judgment of others and myself, approach to situations and most importantly, listening and trusting my intuition again. In our time together I switched careers and have strengthened my meditation and writing practices. I'm incredibly grateful for being directed to Alisha and have no doubt that anyone who crosses her path, whether it be for reiki, coaching, yoga or something else will experience the immense gifts she has to offer. She is truly one of a kind. read more

This was my 1st experience with a life coach/ counselor etc. I was very skeptical going in and had called a number of other places to see how they came across to me. I'm a quite particular person and very down to earth, I require a professional and logical approach to things for my mind to wrap around. Finding someone who was able to respect & understand that about me so that I would be able to get the help I knew I needed was at the top of my requirement list. After one phone call to Alisha I was intrigued and decided to go in to meet with her in person. She is extremely good at what she does and made me feel comfortable immediately. I decided to go ahead and follow through with her coaching sessions and I have not one regret through it all. She was able to accommodate my quite rapidly changing life as well as my travel schedule. Whether through in person sessions or via FaceTime or even one session simply over the phone I felt satisfied each and every time. Highly recommend this amazing individual. thank you Alisha:) read more

Alisha is a Goddess. She is warm-hearted, kind, and genuinely passionate about helping and healing others. Her energy radiates, and you cannot help but to be drawn to her. A super babe with a beautiful soul. I was Reiki Level I certified with her last night. She made it easy to fall into a state of trust. I felt safe. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced; her teaching methods are unfiltered and powerful. If you're looking for a healing guide, she's your light. The shift is real. And I have Alisha to thank for that. read more

I had heard about Alisha through a yoga studio that we both teach at, Hapa yoga, and never really gave much thought to reiki until I came to a point in my life where I felt I had done everything I could to improve my situation except reiki. I was a skeptic at first but after just one treatment I was hooked. I knew she was the real deal. Alisha has helped me in so many indescribable ways. My life has completely changed for the better. I go to Alisha religiously every other week and attended her level 1 and 2 reiki training. She's a fantastic teacher full of patience, compassion, and wit. Her smile is infectious and brightens your day no matter how bad it is. I HIGHLY recommend going to Alisha. She's quite the healer read more

Where so I even start about this wonderful woman. I actually stumbled upon Alisha as I was searching yelp for a "life coach". I had no idea what I was doing or really what I expected. I read some of her reviews and decided to give her a call. When she called me back I knew within 5 minutes that she was the perfect fit for me. She said all the things I needed to hear without even knowing it. I know it was divine intervention! When Alisha opened the door for our first meeting I was immediately relieved/calmed. She exudes so much light and love. You know one of those people you just want to be around. She has helped me find "My Truth". I went from a place of just surviving to thriving. Along my "evolution process" Alisha has given given me so much love, patience and space to help me heal. She has shown me so many practical ways to practice self care, self love and to be open to what the universe is offering to you. I cherish my time with Alisha and she has forever changed my life and for that I will always be grateful! read more

I first met Alisha during my YRT training. The moment I met her I was immediately put at ease and felt the need to reach out to her for a Reiki healing session. Words cannot describe how wonderful I felt after my session. The space she set up was clean, comfortable and most of all safe. I was compelled to pursue my Reiki even further by getting my Level II attunement from her. Her manual was easy to follow and informative. Alisha is a shining bright light in this world, truly unique and heart warming. She is professional, considerate and makes herself available for her clients. I cannot say enough good things about this woman! read more

Her name says it all! Alisha's ability to connect, focus, and support have been vital to the work I've been doing personally and professionally. After a session I feel light and free with the ability to be empowered using my own intuition to be my own best friend and advocate. read more

Alisha's practice puts the light in enlightenment. I 100% believe that she is a true healer and I definitely benefited from seeing her through multiple sessions. She's great! Highly recommend anyone wanting to elevate their self-improvement. read more

Wow! Where do I begin? I only started working with Alisha about a month ago and my life has been completely and forever changed! She has a special gift to create the space for the real Self to show up and rise! I have found my voice, and my Truth to show up vulnerable and strong at the same time in the world! As I am writing these lines, I have created my own business offering personal branding services for job seekers around the world. I feel fulfilled and empowered and excited about living a life I love! read more

I am beyond grateful that I have found Alisha. I found her through my good friend who had amazing things to say about her. Alisha has already changed my life so much in just two sessions. I feel I am just scratching the surface to my awakening and will continue to work with Alisha to help me further my self discovery. Not only does Alisha do Reiki but she is an incredible coach and yoga/meditation teacher. Not to mention, you will feel incredible just being in her presence because her energy is so amazing. The studio in La Jolla was beautiful and comfortable, it was all around a great experience and I highly recommend Alisha. read more

I met Alisha through Hapa Yoga Eastlake about two years ago. She has been such a wonderful presence in my life since then. I took her yin+reiki classes and Yoda Nidra workshops (which are amazing and I love!), before I came to her beautiful (and totally cozy) office for an attunement. Through her light hearted and non-judgmental approach, I feel a stronger sense of direction. I feel honored to work with her and I can't wait to see where this new journey in life will take me. read more

Omg where to start! My life has changed in so many ways since I met Alisha. She is guiding me through my spiritual awakening and eased me into a lot of hard transitions thanks to her teachings and advices. About a month ago I finally received my reiki attunement from Alisha as well and it's been the most amazing experience of my life after giving birth! She's literally the bridge between my every day reality and my spirituality, our reiki sessions are always revealing and rejuvenating! I highly recommend working with Alisha if you need guidance or are in need of lifting your spirit, she's such a beautiful and powerful soul :) read more

I worked with Alisha for 6 sessions in person (when that was a thing) she helped me cut through the bullshit so that I could hear my higher self speaking. The ego is loud and you know what they say about the loudest guy in the room.. he's usually the most insecure! She helped me tap into the authentic *I* that observes without judgment and holds the wisdom. Thank you Alisha! I just love you!! read more

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found Alisha. My time with her has been nothing short of divine and I truly believe she has helped me realign my life in the most joyful direction. Alisha has a way of instantly making you feel at ease - her light shines so brightly you cannot help but feel inspired around her. What has been most valuable to me is that Alisha has never tried to push her ideas on me, but has guided me and helped me to trust my own intuition. I highly recommend Alisha if you're feeling a little (or a lot) stuck in life, if you're feeling uncertain and need someone to help you tune in, or even if you're just curious what she could help you uncover. Thank you, thank you, thank you. read more

Alisha and I met through my yoga practice, and I was impressed by her warmth, positive energy, and welcoming presence. When I decided to learn more about energy work and take a Reiki attunement course, she was the natural choice, and I'm even more impressed than I thought I would be (which is saying a lot). Learning about Reiki skills from her was easy and enjoyable, and then getting attuned was powerfully emotional. Afterward, I was so filled with joy that I just wanted to burst out laughing. Since taking her Reiki level 1 course, I have been working to incorporate Reiki into my own life, and whenever I have a question (which seems to be every time I work on it) she is positive, encouraging and available. I recommend Alisha and her work at Fiercely Optimistic with my whole heart. read more

There comes points in every person's life where some extra guidance can make all of the difference. Alisha has made all of that difference for me. Unexpectedly, I found her in a turbulent time and she has helped to to stay on my truest path, holding up a mirror to allow to to reflect on what is best for myself and not let anyone else make those big decisions for me. She doesn't give advice or telling me what I'm doing right or wrong, she has an incredible intuition that helps me see my own blind spots in a gentle, loving, and sensitive manor and effectively lays out a plan to encourage positive growth. If you are looking for guidance, genuine support, and unwavering optimism, look no further than Alisha! read more

I received the Reiki 1 certification through Alisha this month and it has been a great experience. I truly enjoyed gaining a deeper understanding of Reiki through her guidebook and attunement. I had been wanting to do this for a long time and they say when you do it's the perfect time and I truly feel like it is. Thank you Alisha for being the open vessel through which I was able to receive. read more

Alisha reached out to me on her own volition inviting me over for a session to check in and offer her services to me. Her timing was simply divine and I remain in a constant state of gratitude for what she has done for me. Her intuitive guidance and unconditional love radiate from her very being. I have complete admiration for Alisha in that she stands strong in her feminine power and uses her voice which are both areas of my life that I am working on. After having one session with Alisha I encountered many personal breakthroughs and left her sanctuary feeling lighter and more inspired about my journey than I had when I walked in. She is a true spiritual warrior and gives out of the depths of her heart where only love resides. read more

Oh My Goddess! Alisha was amazing! I was referred to her by my yoga instructor when I mentioned I was interested in getting certified in Reiki. As I entered Alisha's Fiercely Optimistic environment, it was like anything negative I carried with me that day melted away. I felt incredibly welcomed and comfortable as she is a very charismatic and warm host. :) Alisha has this great and natural way of expressing who she truly is, her passion with reiki and serving people, it is more grand than I could ever describe. She is very in tune and connected which provides you with this automatic comfort going into understanding Reiki and not holding back if you have any questions, she loves questions...so don't hesitate at all! I absolutely recommend anyone interested in Reiki to go see her, whether it be your own personal session or delving into her certification process. She is incredibly gifted and it is so motivating and inspiring! I am now Reiki Level 1 certified and looking forward to learning more from her going forward! :) Thank you Alisha, sending you lots of love and light. read more

Life coaching with Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank has been life changing for me. With her help I have been able to make wonderful progress in all the areas of my life of that seem to be in chaos before. Alisha's incredible ability to listen allowed me to talk and gain perspective in my own life. With Alisha's guidance and intuitive nature I could let go of my fears and trust myself to make wonderful changes in my career and personal life. This journey with Alisha has reminded me of who I am and what the things are that I truly want and value. read more

Took Level 1 Reiki with Alisha. It was awesome. I learned a lot. Alisha is a great teacher and very laid back and has a great and welcoming energy. The class was reasonably priced and she was prepared and is very knowledgeable and credible. I am really glad I chose her for my certification and hope to take the next levels in the future. Her office is super cute and inviting. Alisha also doesn't just certify you and then you leave - you have a ongoing support with her. Alisha is great and I would recommend Fiercely Optimistic. read more

When I commit to bettering myself, I always attract people into my life who offer their gifts to facilitate my journey of self-discovery. Alisha gives me tools that when applied, set me up for success by enhancing my spiritual and emotional well being. Through her guidance, kind heart and sympathetic ear I have expanded my inner consciousness, increased my awareness and healed my inner being. read more

Alisha is a goddess to say the least. She touched my soul today and is helping me learn to love myself... She is very special and her healing skills are extraordinary. I left her office with some needed weight lifted off my shoulders. Can't wait for my next session. Thanks Alisha read more

Alisha is caring, empowering, and reflective: I began seeing her during a divorce and a significant career change over a year ago, and continue to look forward to each weekly session. Through our sessions, the books she has recommended, and exploration of childhood patterns I see more clearly the patterns I have played out in my personal and professional relationships. Working with Alisha has made me feel empowered in my romantic life, courageous in pursuing even my wildest dreams, and most importantly finally being comfortable with and loving my real self. As I've worked with Alisha I notice me becoming my "higher self," and the friends and relationships I hold space for reflect that. She has helped me find peace and gratitude, and I can honestly say I am happier now than I have ever been. Alisha has a true gift for honoring each and every one of our higher selves. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Alisha is the most badass. Every single session I have had, I leave feeling confident, empowered and ready to make positive change. Her intuitive nature and gift of guiding individuals through transformation is next level. Anybody and everybody will benefit from their time spent with Alisha. read more

Alisha is inspiring, passionate and committed to healing the world in a big way through her Reiki practice. Highly recommend!!!

I am so grateful the universe brought Alisha into my life. She is the real deal and is also very obviously aligned with her life purpose. She possesses an incredible amount of wisdom and natural intuitive ability when it comes to healing. She can see beyond what is really there on the surface of reality, the truth. Not only can her energy light up a room but she holds so much space for you and your healing. She is definitely one of the light workers you want in your tribe and on your team. The first time I saw her for Reiki she healed a pain in my left knee and till this day, almost 6 months later, the pain has gone (the craziest part is I didn't tell her about the pain before we started the session). Every time I see her I can feel intense healing and movement and shifts in my mind body and soul when working with her. Our last session I had so much energy pulsing through me I had to let out a laugh because it needed to go somewhere and be released. She genuinely cares about your healing because she cares about the planets healing. When I leave a session with her I truly feel "Fiercely Optimistic". Thank you for being so caring, kind and not to mention hilarious, you are the true OG. read more

Over my time I've tried different approaches to understand myself and what I thought was wrong with me. I figured, it couldn't hurt to try life coaching. I did not realize that it is something to help you with who you will be vs therapy which focuses on who you used to be. I wasn't sure if I could be helped but the first step I took was trying and reaching out to Alisha and then having her say in the initial consult that she could help me. I'm like wow, ok, that's a great first step! Someone's looking at my issues or way I see life and is open to helping me get to the root. Meeting Alisha was a pleasure, I actually look forward and get excited to her sessions. She gives me homework to do afterwords. It's all about believing and understanding the worthiness of my individual. I've learned in my time through meeting her that I have grown and gotten to see myself as someone that I like. I'm really excited as last year at this time I was in a bad place, now I have so much positivity because I've learned how to surround myself with it. Alisha does have a very powerful healing presence that makes you want to want yourself when you go to her. The hardest thing for me is that my sessions are coming to a close and I'm really going to miss this extraordinary soul in my life that has helped me break free from the negative shell I placed myself in prior. Love you Alisha! read more

I could write a novel about how impactful and powerful Alisha is, but I'd run out of characters on Yelp. I met Alisha at a yoga+reiki class she was teaching just a few months ago and I was very quickly drawn to her soulful spirit and good energy. No exaggeration - when you're in the presence of Alisha, you will immediately feel GOOD and uplifted. She is truly gifted at what she does and wants to share so much love with the world. Just a few months later, she has now become my mentor, my teacher, my goddess sister healer, and a great friend. read more

I was looking for someone who could help me through a tough transition in my life. Given the complications with having a family with children, and struggling with issues at work and in life, I found Alisha. While it is good to openly talk about challenges in one's life, it is important to do so with people you trust and that understand you. Alisha was everything that I'd hoped for and more. Not only is she a great listener, but is able to dig in to understand the underlying issue, and even further, find constructive and positive ways to accept the issue and move past it. It is with compassion, non-judgement, and her wonderful energy that allows you to open up comfortably so that you can tackle the issue(s) that you sought Alisha in the first place. She holds you accountable for your progress, yet with a gentle hand that makes you excited to see her at the next appointment to say "look how far I've come since the last time we met!" Obviously I have nothing but great things to say about Alisha - she helped me, and she can help you too! read more