People We Adore: Jim Levinson

A: Before co-founding Auratherapy with Laura, my business and life partner, I spent 22 years working as a mechanical engineer. But behind the scenes, I was always deeply immersed in the world of energy healing. I trained extensively in Chi energy and explored subtle energy work such as crystal energy healing for many years while maintaining my engineering career.

After retiring in 2020, I felt a strong calling to bring those two seemingly opposite worlds—science and spirit—together. That vision became Auratherapy, a wellness studio- Retail store Laura and I launched to create a new kind of healing space where people could connect with their energy field through biofeedback, aromatherapy, and aura readings. The big idea was having a way to bring our skills, interests and existing businesses together.

Since then, I’ve completed over 9,000 aura and chakra readings using our advanced aura imaging tools and intuitive practices like breathwork and crystal healing. Our mission is simple but powerful: to make energy awareness accessible and transformative. At Auratherapy, we help people see and feel their energy—often for the first time—so they can leave with more self-awareness, emotional clarity, and purpose. My role is to ground those insights in real-world tools that create lasting impact.

One thing I’m especially thrilled about right now is our new book, coming out this fall, Auratherapy: A Guide to Adoring Yourself, Your Chakras, and Your Aura. It’s the heart of our philosophy captured on the page, and it’s been amazing to write it and revisit our experience in the foundation years of the business when Laura & I worked in the store and met so many amazing people. It’s a great companion to the work we do in the store, and I think anyone curious about energy, scent, and self-discovery will find something meaningful in it.

A: My superpower is the ability to see energy clearly—through both our technology and my own intuition—and translate what I see into insights that really land with people. I’m able to blend logic and intuition in a way that helps others understand themselves more deeply.

For example, when I do aura imaging with our biofeedback system, I can often detect energetic imbalances—like a blocked solar plexus or a sluggish throat chakra. But the real power lies in interpreting what that means. I don’t just show people a picture—I help them connect the dots between their energy and the emotional patterns or life challenges they’re experiencing.

One moment that stands out was working with a family and the middle aged daughter had a chronic health issue which showed up. I read the father, mother and grandmother. When I read their aura, I saw the areas their disease affected but also how they had compensated in a huge way and their spirituality was off the charts. We talked about it and there were tears and, and it was like a lightbulb went off for the father. That session wasn’t just validating—it became a turning point. A few weeks later he sent me a card telling me how impactful it had been for all of them. That’s what I strive to offer: grounded clarity in moments that matter.

When doing aura readings I let the client pick a small crystal corresponding to their lowest chakra. I will then spend about 5 seconds energizing the crystal by sending a little of my chakra energy into the crystal. This crystal then is carried by the client which is an amplifier to raise the affected chakra as well as a reminder for them to actively work on raising their chakras. If it is a busy day I can do over 20 aura readings which leave me a bit spiritually drained. A quiet walk or meditation rejuvenates me. My goal is to help mankind one crystal at a time.

A: I absolutely believe in practicing what I share. My own energy hygiene is crucial, especially since I spend so much time holding space for others. Every day, I start with breathwork, pendulum protection/healing, and a chakra meditation with crystals. It helps me stay centered and clear after long days of readings. I also use Reiki regularly—not just as a healing tool but as a way to maintain balance in my own system.

Crystals and aromatherapy are part of my daily environment. I’ll use many of our chakra perfume oil blends depending on what I need—focus, relaxation, or chakra alignment—and I keep crystal grids all over the house that correspond to the focus I have like abundance or peace. And then there’s music. That’s my sanctuary. I am an audiophile and love speakers and sound systems. Whether I’m listening to my vinyl collection or digital music, sound reconnects me to something deeper. It’s where I recharge—no devices, no noise—just stillness and presence. That’s what fills my cup so I can show up fully for others. I also love cars, as a mechanical engineer I have worked on many cool projects, including the tesla semi trucks, and I love getting under a car and driving.

A: Definitely the third eye chakra. It’s the center of intuition, insight, and inner vision—all of which are core to the work I do every day. When I read someone’s aura, I’m not just looking at surface-level colors or shapes. I’m tuning into the subtle layers beneath—emotional patterns, energetic rhythms, deeper truths that may not be obvious right away.

But I don’t just stop at seeing. My goal is to translate what I see into something others can truly use. I want people to leave a session not just with interesting data, but with a clearer sense of who they are and what’s next for them. That’s the power of the third eye in action—helping others see themselves more clearly, and trust what they see.

When I can, time permitting, using divining rods, I can show my clients their aura size and help them increase it on the spot. As mentioned earlier I also give out crystals I do reiki on, to help with chakra balancing. I must have given out over 5000 by now.

The Auratherapy Certification Program: Launching This September

One of the most exciting things I’ve been working on lately is the Auratherapy Certification Program, launching this September 16–19 in Asheville with our very first cohort.

We created this program to train the next generation of energy workers, coaches, and wellness professionals who want to integrate aura imaging, chakra diagnostics, and scent-based healing into their own practices. Over the years, so many clients and practitioners have asked me, “How can I earn to do what you do?”—and now, we finally have a way to share our full methodology.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s an immersive, hands-on training grounded in science, intuition, and embodiment. We’ll be teaching how to use our aura reading tools, how to interpret chakra data, how to create personalized scent protocols, and how to guide others through transformational experiences rooted in breath, energy, and awareness.

I’m incredibly proud to be leading this inaugural class, especially here in Asheville—our spiritual home base. It feels full-circle to take everything I’ve learned and pass it on in a way that’s empowering, practical, and heart-centered. If you’ve ever wanted to become an Auratherapist, or simply deepen your understanding of energy and healing, this is the place to start.

We can't wait to share Laura's live interview with Jim- check it out here.