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J. Efunlayo Maxey is an initiated Orisha priestess of Obatala trained in traditional African rituals and divination. She is the founder of the Obatala and Oshun Spiritual Healing Temple, Inc. which provides support, education, and spiritual services to all aspiring to embrace African Spirituality.
Efunlayo was initiated in 2001 by Iyalode Yeyefini Efunbolade, with whom she continues to work closely in all aspects of the tradition. Throughout her years of practice, she has initiated priests and mentored many clients and students who have come to respect her work. Using her experience as an educator, Efunlayo designed a spiritual life coaching program as well as a journaling curriculum to support others in their efforts to embrace the traditions of their ancestors. In addition, she teaches a variety of classes and workshops on African Spirituality to adults and children.
Efunlayo is also the co-founder of the Melanated Reiki Healers Collective, a community of reiki practitioners centered on education and advancement of the unique perspective of melanated reiki healers. As a Reiki Master/Teacher for many years, Efunlayo is well known and sought after for her reiki healing as well as her Reiki certification classes for children and adults. These in-demand classes emphasize energy healing from an African perspective.
Efunlayo was a teacher and program administrator for over 30 years and taught a diverse population of students, including those in need of mental and physical accommodations. Her experience teaching and mentoring people with different abilities, proficiencies, and backgrounds equipped her with the skills necessary to work with any assortment of personalities she encounters today. She holds a B.S. in Education from Tennessee State University, as well as an M.Ed. from Howard University.
