John has taught in workshop settings from time to time for over fourteen years, and has worked with individual clients since 2002 in ways designed to facilitate growth and change. These are a few comments from his workshops and clients.

From individual clients...

John's exceptional cognitive listening and speaking skills have been instrumental in helping me get clear around understanding my own stresses, and the way I perform the Heartmath exercises. I look forward to working with him again.
Beth, Denver 2009

"About a year a half ago, I lost my mom to suicide. This was and still is the toughest, most traumatic event that I have experienced in my life. With all the trauma and stress, I developed anxiety and panic attacks that were uncontrollable and very difficult to deal with. I had a difficult time concentrating on life itself and getting through each day without the overwhelming feeling of anxiety. I was referred to John Davidson at Heartworks where I learned to turn to my heart and not let my mind take over in difficult situations. In learning how to do this, I was able to overcome the panic attacks. When feeling overwhelmed, I go to my heart and know that is where everything makes it okay. Since working with John, I have worked on heartmath and have taught my children how to use it so they can learn to go straight to their heart in difficult situations instead of letting their mind take over."

"Since I began working with John my life has entirely changed. Through my private practice with HeartMath programs, I've learned to live in my heart, coming from a place of love, compassion, and appreciation instead of angrily striving to beat life into submission. I've finally been able to take an honest look at my life and admit where I need to make changes. And most importantly, I feel more like myself than I ever have. Learning unconditional love for myself . . . has woken me from the terrible nightmare I was living into the great unknown realm of possibility. I am so grateful...and John has been an integral part of that journey".
Amanda

“John is a unique and accomplished healer whose practice combines ancient practices with cutting-edge scientific research. My work with him is an amazing experience of expansion and growth! He explains his approaches and answers any questions fully, empowering my full participation in my own journey. The HeartMath techniques he shared with me are simple, yet had an immediate positive impact on my daily life by reducing my stress and improving my health. John is a gentle guide who has helped me develop a deeper relationship with my Higher Self both through his subtle energy work and by stimulating my own self-examination with thought-provoking discussions. Over the past several years much of our work has been by telephone, yet John's ability to totally focus and his insightfulness make it no less effective than an in-person visit. When I find my spiritual work to be challenging, in John's presence I feel calm and nurtured, knowing that Love totally guides his practice.”
Elizabeth

Sample of comments from 2008 presentation to Resource Realizations Annual Conference entitled Healing the Ear/Finding the Heart: New Techological Aids to Coaching (rated 4.8 on a scale of 5 by all participants)

"Interesting, unique."

"Makes me want to know and be more."

"Fascinating to see the spiritual and technological connection."

"Amazing man and speaker. I would have liked a longer session."

"Excellent info. I want to learn more. Very practical – made the connection to coaching."

"Authoritative, research-backed information on harnessing technology in service of the spiritual."

"Would like more application. Like to see him again."

"Great. Really felt a connection."

Sample of comments from 2007 seminar on meditation emphasizing the HeartMath® protocol and biofeedback technology.

“Very knowledgeable and able to explain complex concepts to laymen.”

“Very helpful in taking the ‘woo-woo’ out of meditation practice.”

“Knowledgeable, compassionate and open minded.”

“Good instructor; calm, quiet and soothing voice;.”

“Phenomenal! Thank you. Loved it.”

“Well educated, eloquent and makes concepts easy to understand.”

“Your passion about your work is evident.”

Sample from various workshops:

“I felt you affirmed each person there, honoring where each one is on the path.” (1994 meditation workshop).

“John is a very special and sensitive teacher, very well read and qualified.” (1998 Mandala Center Retreat).

“The depth of your knowledge was matched by the depth of your love and care.” (1998 Mandala Center Retreat).

“You are terrific. responsive and compassionate.” (1998 Mandala Center Retreat).

“You gave me some insights and a deeper understanding of what I’ve been feeling and working with on my spiritual walk.” (1999 meditation workshop).

“Good energy abounded. I feel I acquired a basic road map to assist me, being that I’m a novice.”(1999 meditation workshop).

“This particular class was refreshing in its simple approach.” (1999 meditation workshop).

“Love your acceptance of all of us. I have a greater awareness and acceptance of who I am. Wanting more.” (2000 meditation workshop).

From a high school teacher relative to a 2007 presentation on HeartMath:

“It was a great presentation. I thought you related to the students very well. They were talking the next day and they said you did not make them feel stupid and that the information was relevant to the lives. They liked the computer program that they could actually see how the body responded.”