Ahriana Platten, our Acting Minister is a Ceremonialist and Master Teacher, who has traveled the world and experienced its cultural differences and human similarities. She is a trained initiate in several ancient streams of knowledge that form the foundation of her unique blend of spiritual wisdom. Ordained in Interfaith Ministry, Ahriana speaks on a variety of subjects such as Ecospirituality, The Sacred Purpose of Relationship, Awakening the Divine Within, and Finding Right Livelihood in the 21st Century. She is dedicated to serving people of all faith paths and her interactive workshops and sacred rituals provide a powerful balance of mystical experience and grounded information.

Ahriana is a Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, a Reiki Master/ Teacher of the USUI lineage, and holds a Masters Degree in Theology from New Mexico Theological Seminary. She has extensive experience in conflict resolution and business management. Ahriana began her career as a business owner and marketing specialist in1988. After eight successful years of work in the USA, she was invited to partner with the prestigious London-based Vitala Group of Companies to form VitAlex International Marketing. She continues to serve as the President of VitAlex today, overseeing a team of professional who are based in various different countries. During the past 22 years, she has garnered the financial support of many high profile corporations and has conducted Market Feasibility Studies and designed marketing strategies for multi-million dollar projects in the U.S., China, Brazil, South Korea, Turkey, Hungary, and Switzerland amongst other countries. Her ongoing involvement in the business world enhances her ministry, making it relevant and meaningful for people of all professions and lifestyles.

Ahriana is a published writer and newspaper columnist whose bi-monthly blog is read by people around the world. She has voiced or appeared in television and radio commercials for over 200 companies and is regularly interviewed by the media on topics related to both her spiritual and business-oriented activities.

As a deeply committed wife, mother and grandmother, Ahriana loves to spend time with her family. Her leisure time is spent camping, reading, and relaxing with her husband in their Rocky Mountain home.