Embracing The Ageless Factor & The Power Of Transformation
Her story captured national attention in 2004 when, at age 57, she gave birth to twins through IVF, making her one of the oldest first-time mothers in the United States. For some, that moment was the beginning of her story. But for those who knew her work, it was simply the latest chapter in a life spent challenging limits and rewriting the rules of what’s possible.
A Journey from Stage to Soul
Aleta’s early career was spent in the limelight, performing as a singer, actress and director. Among her greatest triumphs was playing Shiela in the Amsterdam production of Hair. As a director she worked with stars from film and Broadway including Danny Aiello, Broderick Crawford, Pernell Roberts and Robert Forester. But despite her success in entertainment, she felt called to something deeper—a spiritual path that would allow her to use her natural healing gifts to heal, inspire, and uplift.
That calling led her to intensively study Eastern and Western healing traditions. What began as personal exploration quickly evolved into her own professional practice, and by the 1990s, Aleta had become one of Manhattan’s most sought-after energy healers practicing world-wide.
She would later explain in her nation-wide best seller Life Shift: Let Go And Live Your Dreams: “You are not broken—you are blocked. And once the blocks are removed, your natural brilliance will shine.” That core belief became the foundation of her healing philosophy and the root of her ability to help people ignite transformation from the inside out.
The Ageless Factor
Aging is inevitable, yes. However, the types of aging we encounter…well, that’s up for discussion. There’s a world of difference between the chronological age and biological age. Our minds and bodies are far more adaptable and regenerative than we’ve been led to believe. Society loves to whisper that decline is a given. I say: “Take a deep breath, hold it for five seconds, and let it go. In that moment, something shifts. We make space for a new possibility.”
Central to Aleta’s teachings is the concept she coined as The Ageless Factor—a vibrational state of being in which age is no longer a limitation, but a source of power and wisdom. “The Ageless Factor is not about denying your age,” she says. “It’s about redefining it. It’s about embodying your highest vibrational self—no matter what your age or circumstance.”
According to Aleta, aging isn’t simply a biological process. It’s an energetic one. She teaches that trauma, grief, resentment, and emotional stagnation speed up physical aging while clearing those energies can restore vitality, beauty, and joy. “You can be 35 and feel like you’re 90,” she often reminds her clients, “or you can be 70 and feel like you’re just getting started.”
For Aleta, it all comes down to frequency. When the mind, body and spirit are aligned, life flows more freely. And when energy is trapped, it creates disease—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Her work is designed to shift people back into alignment so they can remember who they really are—radiant, powerful, limitless beings. “Aging is not a sentence,” she says. “It’s an invitation to rise into your full power.”
Transformation Through Energy
At 77, she’s challenging the way we think about aging—and invites you to do the same. She points out that “for too long, we’ve been told that getting older means breaking down: aching joints, isolation, financial hardship. But I’m rewriting that story. One of the simplest, most powerful mindset tools I use is this phrase: “Cancel, cancel, cancel.” It’s my way of cutting through the noise and choosing a new narrative/ belief system.
Aleta is a renowned master healer and intuitive life coach with over 40+ years of experience and study. What sets her apart is her ability to intuitively read energetic blocks in the subconscious and use her healing energy to clear and transform them. Through private sessions, workshops, and retreats, she has empowered thousands of clients to successfully create a new paradigm for the life they truly desire. Aleta has helped people navigate a wide range of life experiences—including fertility, legal strategies, business ventures, and matters of the heart.
She often guides clients to confront the deeper patterns keeping them stuck. “The universe responds to who you are being, not just what you are doing,” she tells them. “Your energy is your currency—invest wisely. You’re not too old and it’s not too late,” Aleta says. “Those are just illusions. The soul knows no clock.”
A Journey & Philosophy
In 2005, Aleta shared her journey and philosophy in her book Life Shift: Let Go and Live Your Dream. Part memoir, part spiritual guidebook, the book outlined the inner tools she used to transform her own life and thousands of clients.
At the heart of Life Shift is a message of radical self-liberation. “Your past doesn’t define you. Your vibration does,” she writes. That insight has empowered thousands of readers to shed shame and lack of self worth, shift their energy, and start fresh—no matter how many times they’ve been knocked down.
The book continues to be a spiritual touchstone for people navigating uncertainty, reminding them that the only real limits are the ones they’ve agreed to carry.
Two Miracles
Aleta’s decision to become a mother at 57 wasn’t just a personal triumph, it was a cultural lightning bolt. “I didn’t let society’s beliefs about what’s ‘appropriate’ stop me,” she said in a televised interview. “I listened to my soul, and it said yes.”
She credits her success not only with modern medicine but also with the energy work, visualization and spiritual practices she had cultivated for years. “I treated my dream like a living seed,” she explained. “I watered it every day with faith, love, and vibration.” Her story continues to inspire women around the world who want to challenge timelines and live according to their soul’s calendar, not society’s.
Living Her Light in 2025
Aleta St. James doesn’t just teach transformation—she embodies it. Her life defies the rules, not for the sake of rebellion, but in the name of possibility. Whether she’s guiding someone through a healing session, speaking at an empowerment summit, or getting together with good friends, she carries the same core belief: Aleta knows you have the power to begin again.
She believes if we keep repeating the same outdated beliefs about what it means to get older, our bodies will fall in line. But if we choose to believe in vitality, strength, and reinvention, our biology listens. We stop being victims of time and start becoming students of potential.
Just remember what Aleta St. James believes: It's all possible!
Aleta St. James: In Her Own Words
In a society that glorifies youth, Aleta St. James stands firm—aging on her own terms and inspiring others to do the same. She’s an energy healer, spiritual mentor, and transformational guide who has helped countless people peel away limiting beliefs and rediscover their personal power.
In this candid conversation, Aleta speaks from the heart about beauty myths, emotional blocks, and what true transformation really takes. From financial struggles to spiritual awakenings, here—in her own words—is the wisdom of a woman who’s lived boldly, loved deeply, and continues to reinvent herself every step of the way.
What are the common misconceptions most people have about aging?
It’s inevitable and called deterioration: the loss of energy, beauty, and vitality. For many that means life is over. This is one reason why cosmetic surgery has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. The fact that everyone wants to have the face and body of a 25-year-old makes life increasingly difficult—and expensive.
Not feeling good enough to meet a potential partner concerns most women. I’ve found that retouching photos to the point of looking unnatural is the trend. Altering the face and body to appear something they are not can be overwhelming. I collaborate with women who have had facelifts. But to change the outside also means you need to change what’s inside. Holding on to anger, resentments, and old beliefs will quickly show in your face. So, no matter what a plastic surgeon can do to trim the years, not banishing that old thinking will not help matters at all.
What’s the most common pattern you see that keeps people from living to their fullest potential.
Feeling that they're not good enough. Simply put: It’s low self-esteem. Comparing yourself to others is no doubt the number one block.
Can you share an example from your own life where you had to transform yourself?
Achieving financial freedom and moving out of what I was programmed to believe that with struggle will also come success. My Italian Polish heritage and Brooklyn upbringing led me to perceive wealth differently. I’ve been independent all my life, never married, and became a single mother. What helped me was discovering my own worth. I’ve learned if you own your worth that has value to it; if you don't others will never value you!
What does true transformation look like?
It’s awakening one day with the burden of financial stress, feeling that there’s no love around you, and discovering your creativity has dried up. We create our own reality. Based on your beliefs, once you get to the core of what's in your subconscious, you will identify and clear that block as you level up to what is possible. You will start bringing the positivity into your life that you deserve.
Looking ahead, are there new projects or teachings we can see from you in 2025?
I am so excited that I have written my second book proposal which is a memoir as well as how you can continue transforming and renewing yourself. I am also looking forward to being part of a rejuvenation clinic in Cabo, Mexico that incorporates mind body and spirit. I feel truly blessed to lead retreats in magical Los Cabos in collaboration with VidaSol Health, bridging my mind, body and spirit work with Vidasol’s cutting edge regenerative medicine for participants to experience total transformation and embody The Ageless Factor.
