What is Reiki energy healing?

Reiki is a type of life force energy that we can become attuned to – much like we can tune a TV or radio to a particular station or channel – and once we are attuned, the energy flows freely from our hands. Anyone can become attuned to channel Reiki if they so choose. I was attuned by my teacher, Clara Diebold. Now, whenever I allow my hands to rest on another person’s body with intention and permission, the energy flows from my hands to that person.

To me, Reiki is gentle, but relentless. It feels like unconditional love. I like to think Reiki works with each of us differently because we are all unique, and the way I find Reiki works with my own energy is to help people find their soul calling, their passion, their highest motivation. When I place my hands on someone, Reiki flows through their body, mind, heart, and soul and the energy finds the places where there are blockages preventing them from thriving and gently encourages these blockages to release.

I work with Reiki in my own life every day to focus my energy where I most want it to go, whether that’s bringing a project to life, easing stress or discomfort, or finding clarity in my next step forward.

Why do you call yourself a passion witch?

Being a witch is in my blood. It also resonates deep in my soul. When you know, you know. As far as the passion part is concerned – helping people find their passion happens to be one of my strongest witchy gifts. We all have our own strengths, and how incredible is that?!

If you’re curious to know more about what it means to me to be a witch, check out my book of spells available on Amazon.

What is a Reiki session like?

I’ll start by asking 3 questions:

1)    What is your intention for the session today?

• I encourage you to have an intention for the session, as it prepares you to be a collaborator in the experience. It’s kind of like when you take a pill for high blood pressure –  it works best if you also set the intention to watch your salt intake. That said, there is no wrong answer when setting an intention.

2)     Are there any places on your body where you would prefer I do not touch?

• I will strategically place my hands near the 7 major energy exchange centers in your body, also known as chakras, and I will also touch other places on your body. I will not touch bathing suit areas. Please let me know if there are any other places on your body you would not like to be touched, and I will respectfully avoid them.

3)    I often receive intuitive messages while I am doing Reiki – would you like me to share these out loud as they come or would you prefer a quiet session?

• When my hands are on your body, I may receive communication through my clair- senses, or extrasensory perception. If you would like to hear these messages, I am happy to share, but if you prefer to have silent relaxation and healing, I am also happy to keep them to myself.

Then, you will lie on the table and I will place my hands on you over the chakras, or energy centers on your body. This feels like light, warm pressure. As energy flows, we sometimes feel different sensations. You may feel warmth, tingling or just deep relaxation in your body. You may have thoughts pass through your mind, you may experience an emotional release, and you may have bits of inspiration come through. The experience will be exactly the one you most need.

Sometimes the body responds to this energy flow in ways that we just can’t control, like tummy rumbles, gas, or other involuntary occurrences. The body does what it does, and there is no shame in any of it.

What should I wear to a Reiki session?

Dress in something comfortable to lie down in that isn’t too bulky. You will keep your clothes on in the session. When I receive Reiki, I like to wear leggings or sweatpants and a soft long-sleeve shirt. It helps to wear something that isn’t too baggy so I can see the outline of your body and find the best places to put my hands.

What is your Holistic Life Coaching like?

My style of coaching is evocative rather than prescriptive. I spent years telling people what medications to take, what foods to eat and not eat, and what to do with their bodies; now I listen deeply and ask questions. You already know what you want and need; you don’t need to be told. I’m here to help you find clarity.

In a session with me, we might also do some breathing exercises to regulate your nervous system, we may do some guided visualizations to help you see the direction you’d like to go in with your life, I may guide you to set some intentions for yourself, and we may discuss rituals like self-care spells, practices like daily affirmations, and natural allies like foods and crystals you can call on for support.

As philosopher Harry Frankfurt once said, “freedom is wanting what you want to want” – my job is to help you rediscover what you want to want, help you quiet the noise telling you that you aren’t worthy of your dreams, and give you some good energy to help you go for it.

Who is a good fit for your coaching services?

Anyone feeling stuck not living the life they most want to live. Maybe you’re stuck working through a physical symptom or unable to lose weight, maybe you’re stuck in an unfulfilling love life, maybe you’re stuck and unable to figure out what work would be most fulfilling for you. The great thing about energy work and my style of coaching is that it doesn’t matter where you’re stuck. I will ask you questions that will help you find the answers you had within you all along. We all have an internal map and compass to guide us through this life; sometimes we just need someone to remind us how to access them.

If you’d like a gentle guide and some energy to put toward living a more passionate, creative, and purposeful life, I’d love to meet you.