Jaya Savannah is a Professional Certified Coach and consultant with an extensive background in the spa, beauty, and wellness industries. Possessing a deep understanding of the holistic professionals’ mindset and the customers they serve, Jaya is adept at developing strategic plans and management solutions that are integrated with her clients’ vision and purpose, resulting in improved performance, profitability, and job satisfaction.
Jaya speaks at industry conferences, tradeshows, seminars, and does on-site training for businesses. A charismatic and articulate communicator, audiences connect with her mentoring advice & spiritual wisdom, delivered with a street-smart “let’s get it done,” approach. She has also written, produced, and been featured in a best-selling series of spa business educational programs on DVD.
An engaging writer and business blogger, Jaya’s articles and media-requested interviews are frequently published in industry-leading magazines, online publications, and educational forums.
She’s dedicated to improving your business—and your life!
As President of Inspiration, Inc. Ÿ 2004-Present
Founded and developed by Jaya Savannah, Inspiration, Inc. is a business coaching and consulting company for holistic businesses such as alternative health practices, day spas, medical spas, wellness centers, solo estheticians and massage therapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates studios, nutritionists, life coaches, spiritual healers, green businesses, and other LOHAS identified companies.
Jaya Savannah provides business consulting, management coaching, employee training, and customer service evaluations for clients, performed virtually and on-site throughout the United States. She is also a motivational speaker and business development educator for managers and holistic therapists at conferences, tradeshows, corporate retreats, seminars, teleclasses, and webinars.
Utilizing a team-based approach, Inspiration, Inc. also partners with industry-specific experts that provide an unmatched suite of comprehensive business services including medical spa & medical practice consulting; private label skincare products; financial feasibility, budgeting & bookkeeping services; easy-to-use website building software, and educational training programs on DVD.
Preston, Inc. Affiliate Consultant Ÿ 2005-Present
Jaya is an affiliated spa consultant working closely with Douglas Preston, one of the spa industry’s most influential business leaders and founder of Preston, Inc. a comprehensive consulting, training, and private-label skincare company that creates products for spas and salons worldwide.
Wellness Capital Management Affiliate Ÿ 2006-Present
Jaya is a strategic partner of Wellness Capital Management, the finance, budget, and bookkeeping experts for the wellness industry.
NAMASTA North American Studio Alliance, Business Coach Ÿ 2007-Present
Jaya serves the mind-body community as a one of NAMASTA’s business strategy coaches.
Day Spa Association Advisory Board MemberŸ 2006-2007
Jaya served as an elected board member of the DSA, the premier business educational resource for day spa professionals and consumer protection organization.
As Owner of Virtual Temple Ÿ 1996-2004
Spiritual Life Coach & Intuitive Development Trainer – Jaya is a professionally-trained intuitive and energetic healer. She is experienced in doing intuitive readings, energy healing, tarot, and long-distance work by telephone for an international clientele.
As a skilled teacher and public speaker, Jaya presents dynamic personal awareness exercises in a way that is educational and entertaining. Her ability to translate esoteric concepts into easy-to-grasp practical advice makes her well-received by mainstream audiences in the personal development and business sectors. Known for her insightful ability with tarot, Jaya has performed at large events for corporate clients including Genentech, Williams-Sonoma; public festivals and nightclubs; and smaller private gatherings such as company holiday parties, women’s groups, birthdays, and bridal showers.
Aromatherapy Educator – Jaya’s expertise in natural health modalities includes the use of therapeutic essential oils. She has taught a variety of basic aromatherapy courses for the home user, including practical & psychological application techniques, and has also taught professional-level classes at beauty schools and advanced training programs for estheticians and massage practitioners.
Aromatherapy eCommerce Retailer – As an entrepreneur, Jaya has built much of her business through her on-line marketing presence. In 1999, she took her aromatherapy oils to the web with her first e-commerce venture and continues to study the latest internet marketing strategies.
Certifications & Memberships
International Coach Federation, Washington DC
Professional Certified Coach, P.C.C.
Worldwide association of business and personal coaches.
Coach for Life, San Diego, California
Certified Life Coach, C.L.C.
Coaches training program accredited through the International Coach Federation.
International Coaching Bureau
Qualified Member Coach
International organization of professional coaches.
Bay Area Green Business, Marin County, California.
Certified Sustainable Business Partner
Businesses that meet & exceed environmental, managerial, and philanthropic standards.
Berkeley Psychic Institute, Berkeley, California
Associate Minister at Church of Divine Man, the seminary school for BPI.
Clairvoyant Training Program for advanced studies & skills in the intuitive arts.
Miss Marty’s School of Beauty, San Francisco, California
Esthetician, Licensed with CA State Board of Cosmetology (license currently inactive)
Beauty school program for skin care and makeup specialists.
“Jaya” is a Hindi name that means “victorious.” It is also another name for Durga—the Hindu goddess that slays obstacles from your path. Her own path has led her to explore a wide variety of spiritual practices, including taking her Bodhisattva vows from the Dalai Lama in 2001.
Jaya philanthropic cause is wild elephant conservation. She is a foster parent of orphaned baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi. In 2005, she fulfilled a life dream of going on safari to observe African elephants and meet some of her conservationist heroes in Kenya. Upon her return to Northern California, she began writing an elephant related blog called Sacred Elephants. More than just a business matriarch, Jaya's an example of female philanthropic leadership inspired by the callings of her heart.
If you’d like to learn more about Jaya's efforts to save elephants, please visit SacredElephants.com
