Today we’d like to introduce you to Hope Silvieus.
Hi Hope, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
The beginning of my Reiki journey and eventually my business began while I was living in Jacksonville, Florida where I helped manage a metaphysical store called Spiritual Uplifts. The owner Lynn, kept telling me it was time to get attuned even before I fully believed in myself. What finally shifted everything was a family member’s high-risk pregnancy. I flew home multiple times because I felt if I could touch her and the baby, everything felt like it would be okay. When I returned to Jacksonville, Lynn looked at me and said, “It’s time,” and that’s when I began my Reiki training.
At the same time, I was working in healthcare which helped me understand the mind–body connection on a deeper level. The emotional, spiritual, and physical pieces all fit together in a way that made sense and I started taking on more clients at Spiritual Uplifts.
My passion for Reiki continued when I moved back home to Ohio, I continued seeing clients and created a mobile Reiki practice. I am truly blessed that so many people believed in me along the way, offering me space and inviting me to pop-ups when I had no space of my own. Their support helped me build what is now With Hope 222.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My path definitely hasn’t been smooth, but every challenge shaped the Reiki practitioner I am today. One of the hardest parts in the beginning was that people questioned my faith. I never questioned my belief in God; I simply expanded my understanding of spirituality. But having people misunderstand or judge what I do made me keep my Reiki practice and intuition quiet for a long time.
Another major challenge was burnout from working in healthcare. While also running my Reiki business, and from spring through fall, it’s not uncommon for me to work 14 to 21 days in a row. Some days used to be 12-hour days. I would go from helping patients physically heal to working with veterans with PTSD, survivors of human trafficking, people dealing with chronic pain, and overwhelmed moms. I care deeply about the people I support, but carrying that much emotional and energetic weight taught me quickly how important energy protection really is.
When COVID happened, it opened my eyes even more. I saw how drained and overwhelmed people were emotionally, mentally, and energetically. That inspired me to create my first class. It was on energy protection and burnout. I wanted to share the tools I learned at Spiritual Uplifts so people could protect their own energy the way I had to learn to protect mine. A lot of people showed interest, but only one person actually came. I almost let that discourage me. Now my classes are often sold out and I truly thank Peace Love & Crystal Healing for that. They gave me space to grow, teach, and get established here in Ohio.
It hasn’t been an easy road balancing healthcare with Reiki, working long stretches, learning how to manage my own energy, and figuring out how to share my intuition and my work without feeling judged all took time. But each challenge helped me grow personally and professionally, and it helped me build the practice I have today.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
With Hope 222 is an intuitive energy-based practice offering in-person & virtual sessions, group offerings, and online education. As part of my Reiki practice, I help people understand their energy, where emotions show up in the body, and what they can release to feel lighter and more balanced. My approach is simple, grounded, and approachable so energy work never feels confusing or overwhelming.
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique created in the early 1920s by Mikao Usui. It works with (Rei) God’s wisdom or Higher power, (Ki) the body’s natural life force energy, to reduce stress, clear stagnant energy, and support emotional and energetic wellbeing. Reiki is known for promoting relaxation, clarity, and a sense of inner balance.
I specialize in Intuitive Reiki, which means every session is personalized. I tune into each person’s unique energy, trying to help them discover where emotions are stored, where the aura feels heavy, and which chakras need support. No two sessions are ever the same, because no two people are the same. And no person is the same each session.
My sessions often include chakra alignment, grounding, and energetic regulation to support emotional wellbeing. I also include complimentary intuitive crystal enhancement, selecting crystals based on each client’s energy that day.
For those who want deeper support, I offer add-ons such as the heated seven-crystal chakra mat, which includes a crystal for each of the seven chakras along with infrared heat and electromagnetic frequencies. I also offer tibetan sound bowl therapy to use sound to identify energetic spikes in the aura and to help the body release tension through vibration. New research continues to highlight the benefits of sound healing for emotional processing, mood support, and nervous system regulation.
I lead Reiki parties for groups who want to experience energy work together in a relaxing, meaningful way in their own home. These gatherings are a unique opportunity for friends and families to receive Reiki, learn about energy, and share a calming, supportive experience in a familiar environment.
A major focus of my work is teaching clients how to understand and manage their own energy. People often hear phrases like “ground yourself” or “protect your energy,” but no one explains how. During sessions, I break these concepts down in an easy, practical way and help clients discover techniques that work specifically for them.
People often describe me as having a “girl next door” approach to energy work in a real, relatable, and easy to connect with. My goal is to make this work feel accessible, comforting, and supportive for anyone who walks through the door.
I also offer journaling circles and classes on chakras and energy awareness, with more classes expanding at Peace Love & Crystal Healing and additional online options coming out for out of area clients.
What sets With Hope 222 apart is the blend of intuition, education, and genuine connection. Clients leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more empowered because they not only experience the session they understand it. I’m most proud of how this practice has grown through trust, word of mouth, and the supportive community around it.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
My biggest piece of advice is be willing to have more then one mentor and find a mentor in person. Feel their energy. Know their intentions are genuine. If the energy and/or the person does not feel right to you, keep looking. Watch out for scammers just like any other industry. Make sure you do your research.
Everything I’ve learned along the way has shaped how I show up in this work. I’m here for people on their journey, and I always encourage them to trust their own energy above anything else.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://WithHope222.com
- Instagram: WithHope222
- Facebook: With Hope 222
