Susan Bauer

Susan Bauer joined the Chapel of Life in 1987 after attending Chapel services and classes starting in 1985. She transferred her membership to the Metaphysical Chapel of Life in 2019 after returning to the Peninsula. She has served on the Chapel’s Board of Directors since 2021, holding several positions, including that of secretary since 2025.

Susan retired from the Department of Defense/Army as a senior program manager with more than 35 years of service, and two tours in Germany.  She has a history of responsible leadership and participation in Army and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives and programs supporting cutting edge business actions and efficiencies. Susan, in her various roles has combined her skills and knowledge as an analyst, program manager, problem solver, mentor, and coach along with her spiritual focus to bring positive vision and energy into every project or situation.   

Susan has a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a master’s in public administration, is a graduate of the Army Management Staff College, and also completed Dept of Defense Executive Training courses.  Most recently, she has completed a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science and is working toward completion of a master’s degree. Although Susan has received many awards and honors over the years, her most treasured recognition is being awarded Healer Practitioner Certification in 2021 by The Church of Enlightenment. 

From a child, she has always been interested in understanding why some individuals developed illnesses and diseases, which has taken her on a lifelong journey of study and enhanced her connection with Spirit. She credits the Chapel of Life, where she first learned to meditate, the Memorial Spiritual Church and the Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment with providing her foundational metaphysical and spiritual understanding, guidance and tools that have served her well through the years, often to her own surprise and delight.

Because of her interest in healing, Susan and Rev. Jenny Seeley teamed up and developed a Spiritual Healing Touch class taught in June 2022, which became the foundation for attendees to become Approved Chapel Healers. Last year Susan and Rev. Sharon Flynn taught an updated version of the class, and eight graduates became Chapel Approved Healers.

Susan has been a practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu®, an energy harmonizing modality, since 2001.  She is a Cayce Certified Life Coach, a Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, is a Dowser who has studied with Raymond Grace, and also practices BodyTalk® “Brain Balancing,” and Accunect® Emotion Releasing Techniques.  Susan’s personal method of clearing stuck emotions, (which she uses for herself and others), uses dowsing and invokes spiritual interaction and support.  

Most of all, Susan wishes everyone a personal connection with The Source.