This certification is taught by Tanize Kotsol, a crystal practitioner and teacher based in Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. She has taught for the Crystal Academy of Advanced Healing Arts since 1997 and works daily with crystals in both personal and professional settings through her gallery and healing practice.

Her path includes formal academic training in medicine. She graduated from medical school in Brazil and completed two years of psychiatry residency. After moving to the United States, she chose not to pursue medical licensure and instead followed her curiosity and passion for a deeper understanding of the connection between mind, body, and soul, and their role in overall well-being and the prevention of disharmony.

This exploration led her into the world of energy work, including crystal healing, which became her deepest area of interest and ultimately culminated in the creation of her gallery and teaching practice in Kaua‘i.

Alongside her work with crystal healing, Tanize has a deep passion for jewelry design. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces by hand for her gallery and customers, thoughtfully combining gemstones, precious metals, pearls, and other natural elements. She describes these creations as “jewelry with purpose”—pieces designed not only for their beauty, but as a way to bring a personal connection with crystals and their traditional properties into everyday life. Each piece is created with intention, allowing the wearer to carry the beauty and energy of the stones with them.

Her journey with crystals began through direct experience, long-term study, and a deep connection to the natural energy of Hawai‘i—its ocean, land, and elemental forces, which continue to influence her work.

Her teaching approach blends structured crystal healing education with intuitive awareness, encouraging each student to develop a direct and personal relationship with crystals and energy. Her work is rooted in lived experience and in the lineage of the Crystal Academy of Advanced Healing Arts, while remaining open, experiential, and grounded in practical application.