Like many small businesses, Purple Lotus Zen  temporarily suspended operations last year, reassessed, relaunched with an all-virtual format—and then liked the switch so much they made it permanent. Owner and founder Michelle B. Whitney says by offering her services virtually and remotely by phone, video and email, she can better accommodate her clients’ needs. They no longer need to travel to access her services, and she can now make appointments after the standard business hours listed on her website.

With its new virtual format, Purple Lotus Zen has also updated and expanded its business, Whitney says.

“The pandemic brought services to a halt, but it gave me time to create a company website,” she says. “The downtime also allowed for me to train as a psychic medium. So services now include psychic mediumship, intuitive card readings, dream interpretation and energy healing. 

She plans to resume her weekly programs: Reiki Circle, Tarot & Tea and Women’s Healing Circle. Previously recorded programs can be viewed on Purple Lotus Zen’s Facebook and YouTube pages.