Pueblo Native Shifts From Journalism to Mediumship

Local author and former reporter Jennifer Alsever pivots to career as a medium and Reiki healer.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Wellness

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Pueblo native Jennifer Alsever has transitioned from a two-decade journalism career into professional mediumship and Reiki healing after releasing her latest book. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Pueblo native Jennifer Alsever has transitioned from a 25-year journalism career into a new life as a verified evidential medium and Reiki healer. She recently released a book featuring stories about intuition and spiritual connection.

Why it matters

Alsever credits her career shift to personal experiences with energy healing and communication with a late relative. Her journey highlights the evolving paths professionals sometimes take after decades in the business and tech reporting sectors.

Alsever interviewed 60 individuals to compile 31 transformative stories for her latest book. She maintains verification as an evidential medium through the VerySoul platform.

The players

Jennifer Alsever

A Pueblo native and former tech journalist who transitioned into a career as an evidential medium and Reiki practitioner.

VerySoul

A digital platform that verifies the accuracy and consistency of mediums to confirm their status as evidential practitioners.

The details

After spending years working as a reporter in Cleveland and Denver, Alsever began practicing Reiki in 2020. She now focuses on spiritual guidance and energy work following her previous tenure as a young adult author.

Timeline

  1. 2014: Alsever published the first entry in her young adult series.

  2. 2014-2016: Alsever completed her five-book young adult series.

  3. 2020: Alsever began her practice as a Reiki healer.

  4. October 2026: Alsever published her latest book, Tapped In.

Health Landscape

Alsever's transition into Reiki healing reflects a broader trend of professionals moving into the wellness economy that surged around 2020. Her work contributes to the growing public discourse surrounding intuitive practices and alternative energy healing.

Individuals interested in Reiki or mediumship can utilize verification platforms to find vetted practitioners. This trend highlights the increasing integration of spiritual wellness practices into daily health and lifestyle routines.

The takeaway

This transition underscores how personal experiences can drive significant career changes later in life. Readers may consider exploring their own intuitive interests as part of a balanced approach to personal wellness.

Further reading

Explore more stories regarding local health and mindfulness in the Wellness section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Pueblo Chieftain Online.