Grief Coach · Reiki Master · Author

Walking you home to peace.

Gentle, grounded support through grief. One walk, one breath, one quiet conversation at a time.

I'M JANICE LODATO

Some also know me as the grief gardener.

I'm a grief coach, Reiki master, and author who has spent more than two decades helping people meet grief with tenderness - not timelines, not fixes, just space to feel what is true.

Whether through a quiet hike, a 1:1 conversation, or a Reiki class, my work is to walk beside you while you find your own way home.

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Janice Lodato
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Work With Me

Walking with Grief.

Guided hikes for healing and reflection. We walk together, in beautiful natural spaces, where grief can move at the pace of your own footsteps. $20 per person, per hike - monthly through December.

  • Small, intentional groups
  • Guided reflection prompts on the trail
  • Welcoming to all grief journeys
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1:1 Grief Coaching

Held space, just for you.

A 3-month online creative grief support container with weekly group Zoom calls and a private 1:1 session each month. We move slowly, creatively, and at your pace.

Or, if you'd prefer to walk alone with me, book a private inquiry call to design a custom 1:1 path through your grief.

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Published Works

Books by Janice.

Reiki Healing Energy

Reiki Healing Energy

Helping You Feel Better and Heal Better with Reiki

A warm, accessible introduction to Reiki as a daily practice for healing and presence.

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In the Company of Champions

In the Company of Champions

A Pro Sports Psychologist's Adventures in the Halls of Athletic Greatness

Co-authored with Francis J. Lodato, Ph.D. - a #1 bestseller on the inner game of greatness.

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Kind Words

From those I've walked with.

Janice truly lets healing energy do all the work. Her respectful approach honors tradition and affirms the highest good of each individual.
LURANA BROWN, LMT
I've been delighted by her warmth and her gentle, generous, smart and insightful approach. It has been a wonderful addition to my self-care routine.
DEBRA
Janice is a true expert whose enthusiasm for the practice is a living testament to the benefits of her work.
AMY

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Let's Begin

Let's walk this together.

Curious about grief coaching and support? I'd be honored to support you.

Ways to Work Together