The Founder & Director
Meet Sufani Garza — Founder & Director of Place of Bliss Academy
My name is Sufani Garza, and I’m the heart behind Place of Bliss Academy (POBA). Over the years, I’ve worn many titles—Author, Columnist, Alternative Healing Therapist, Soul Care Provider, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Resolution Therapist, Shamanic Practitioner, CBT Practitioner, Seichim Practitioner, Intuitive Empath, Guided Imagery Therapist, Meditation Teacher, Minister of Peace, Medium, Herbologist, Animal Rescuer, Artist, and more.
But the title I hold dearest is simply: Caring Human.
My life’s work is a Campaign of Goodness & Light—a mission to uplift, heal, and empower. Beyond the classroom, I dedicate countless hours each week to freely offering healing and support through my YouTube channel “Sufani’s World,” emails, Free live groups, and social media. Healing has been my lifelong path, and it’s been my joy to walk it alongside others—sharing wisdom, holding space, and celebrating transformation.
POBA is more than a school—it’s a sanctuary for awakening. A place where education meets soul work, and where students are lovingly guided to rediscover their true selves through self-love, healing, and empowerment.
As an Internationally Accredited & Certified Training Provider through the International Association of Therapists, every POBA course offers a certificate that students can frame with pride—because their growth is real, meaningful, and deeply earned.
Contact Sufani at:
sufani@placeofblisssanctuary.com
Most Common Questions:
Is POBA Accredited? Answer: Yes, through IAOTH, International Association of Therapist.
Can I Get Accredited Through POBA: YES. Become An Ambassador of Light. Details Here.
Can I Get Accredited Through POBA As An Alternative Healer & Soul Care Provider? YES! Details Here.
How Do I Leave a Review? Learn Quickly Here
Can I get a job or start a practice with these certificates and education? Answer: Yes, just as you add experience and education to your resume, these courses add the same experience and knowledge. What you do with it and the belief you have in yourself determines the outcome of your education and experience. Example, I have many certifications, got licensed in my state to start a practice and academy, and am thriving and paying taxes. The answer is YES!
Where are the PDFs in the courses, I can’t find them? | Answer: Always look in each lecture and below in the dropdown and to the right, a link that says “Resources” is where to find what you’re looking for.
What is the difference between being certified or licensed? Answer: Being certified means you have taken the necessary study in a subject and have been validated in that area with a certificate. Being licensed runs through an institution or association and usually ties in with state regulations that need to be met.
How do I start my own practice? Answer: Take the course, “Heart Centered Entrepreneur” to get started. There are many details including state regulation questions and taxes information to get you started.
Where do I send my email request for a course certificate? Answer: POBACERTS@PlaceofBlissAcademy.com
Where do I send my email request for an Advanced Diploma certificate? Answer: Sufani@PlaceofBlissSanctuary.com
How do I find my UDEMY certificate on my profile? Answer: Click Here for a short video on how to find your UDEMY certificate.
How do I find out how many courses I have taken with POBA so far to achieve my diploma? Answer: You are in complete control of your progress. Access your own UDEMY profile on the top right-hand side of the UDEMY page->Drop down to “My Learning” and count your courses complete. See the “Advanced Diplomas” page here for requirements.
I already have Reiki certificates 1-3 from another provider, can I get a POBA certificate or work something out with POBA to get one? Answer: No, POBA only certifies POBA courses. Simply retake the course you want the certificate in to have an issued valid certificate.
Can I send you many or all my certificate requests at once? Answer: No, students may not hoard certificate requests and send them all at once for POBA certificate’s. This clogs up the process of issuing all students their individual certificates. You may send in two at a time with proof to Charly per day.
Can I send you my list of completed courses taken, and you send me the two a day? Answer: No, POBA does not have the time to manage student course lists. You may send the two requests per day until fulfilled and must send with proof of UDEMY certificate. You must put your name as you would like it on the certificate in the subject header or body of email for Charly. Not doing so causes errors that take time to redo certificates and delays other students from receiving their certificates. For this reason, expect a delay in getting your certificate fixed if you did not follow instructions. Many emails have a different name than what a student wants or has a legal name change. POBA has over 30K students and delivers hundreds of certificates weekly. We cannot remember your name specifically. You must add your name every single time to the email.
How soon will I get my POBA certificate once I email the request? Answer: If you have followed instructions, within 72 hours.
I am a Reiki 1 & 2 Practitioner. Can I take your Reiki Master course if I haven’t taken one and two with POBA? Answer: Yes!
Does POBA Ban Students? Yes. POBA bans students in the community for dishonest, rude or unkind behavior, and when caught “serial refunding POBA courses” once attaining their certificate, a UDEMY loop hole some students abuse that is not tolerated at POBA. Once discovered, the student is banned from the community. POBA holds the highest standards of love, kindness and a safe place for like-minded students. Willful dishonesty and stealing from POBA is shunned. A remorseful student may humbly request to be added back into the community with pre-requisites. Please email Sufani directly if you have been banned and would like to return.
What is “Serial Refunding”?: A person who takes many, many courses, and monthly is caught refunding every last one, in bulk, or individually over a period of time. POBA supports UDEMY’s 30 Day Refund Policy, however, we do not support those who abuse UDEMY’s Policy to steal from instructors on UDEMY, taking their knowledge, and labored time, ungratefully, with the intent to not pay for it-ever, which is what serial refunders are doing, sadly. Normal refunds are fine. Not every class is for you. Patterned refunding is easy to spot over time and what we are referring to. POBA feels very sad that there is a need for this at all, but we are responsible for the Goodness and Light of the community.
May I request the newest version of a certificate or diploma? YES. There is a processing fee for each certificate request, and you may simply order a diploma on the diploma page or store.
Can I get a hard copy diploma? YES. All Diplomas are available in digital or hard copy files and may order them in the store accordingly or go straight to the Diploma page. Details and requirements apply.
