His Story

In 1990, the Universe brought Catherine Barley, channel and spiritual facilitator, into John’s life, marking a profound turning point. Through unique, inward-focused meditations, he learned to listen deeply, cultivate inner stillness, and embody his spiritual path. In 1998, Spirit called him forward in an unexpected moment when he stepped in to lead a guided meditation after a facilitator abruptly left. In that moment, John experienced himself fully as an instrument of Spirit—capable of transmitting light, presence, and healing. From that day forward, his work expanded and his meditations evolved into powerful energetic experiences.

Alongside his spiritual development, John devoted himself to the path of martial arts, not only as a practitioner but as a teacher. Through years of training and instruction, he developed a deep understanding of movement, situational awareness, restraint, and embodied presence. This expertise led John to teach workshops to El Paso County Social Services and Nurses at St. Francis Medical Center, where he translated martial arts principles into practical, real-world applications—emphasizing control, clarity under pressure, and conscious response rather than force.

This work naturally extended into John’s own service as a Sheriff with El Paso County, Colorado, where his martial arts–based tactical training supported calm decision-making, crisis response, and leadership in high-stress environments. Rather than standing apart from his spiritual path, law enforcement became another arena where presence, discernment, and integrity were embodied and refined.

Over time, Spirit gifted John with the ability to move energy and support the healing of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual imbalances. He continued to refine his abilities through extensive training and initiation, becoming a 3rd Degree Reiki Master and Teacher, Navajo Featherway Master Teacher, and practitioner of Shamanic Healing, Therapeutic Touch, EFT, Contact Reflex Analysis (Kinesiology), Access Consciousness Bars, Light Body Activation, and Angel Card Reading.

In 2007, another dimension of John’s service emerged through sacred sound. While attending a seminar in British Columbia, he was introduced to the African Djembe drum, awakening an ancient remembrance within him. Upon returning to Colorado, he founded the Full Moon Drumming Ceremonies at Garden of the Gods, which grew into community gatherings of up to 300 participants. His sound journey expanded to include the Didgeridoo and Native American Flute, instruments he weaves into meditation, ceremony, and sound healing as vibrational technologies for transformation.

John has facilitated and performed at sacred sites and venues including Garden of the Gods, Red Rocks Open Space, the Fine Arts Center, Evolve Expo in Denver, churches, schools, nursing and retirement communities, private venues, and community and corporate events. He records and performs with Ancient Echoes, with albums First Song, Earth / Sea / Air, and the digital release Moving Forward From the Past.

Raised in New York and grounded through a lifetime of service, John brings a direct, practical, and compassionate presence to his teaching. He has also served as a Radio Talk Show Host, further refining his ability to communicate complex spiritual concepts with clarity and accessibility.

As a Facilitator and Teacher with Authentic UniverseCity, John Thunderheart Robinson embodies the integration of martial discipline, tactical intelligence, and mystic wisdom. Through sound, ceremony, energy healing, and teaching, he supports participants in cultivating embodied awareness, inner stability, and conscious leadership—walking their path with integrity, clarity, and heart.