Cancer– A scary word of course that none of us ever want to hear. We want to know that we are safe at all times. That our bodies are fighting FOR us, and that we would never ever be impacted by this awful disease. Unfortunately, cancer has hit close to home for many of us. Whether it be friends, loved ones dear to us, or even or own scares with this atrocious monster. Cancer can awaken our own demons. It can be the scariest feeling on earth, and a lonely journey despite the support of our tribe.
Rediscovering Our Ground to Look Beyond
We live in a society where our very basic needs fall last. In which everyone else's well being comes before our own. We can easily neglect our inner homes, our ground- our Root Chakra.
As a full time Reiki Practitioner and Teacher, I work with energy healing to balance the seven energy centers of the body. The most common observation is that our Root Chakra is out of alignment. The Root Chakra is the first of the seven centers to develop, usually forming from birth to seven years of age. It is knowing that we are safe and secure in the world, that our basic needs will always be met, that we are connected to Mother Earth, that we are rooted and we can trust. Whether it is trauma at a young age, or life’s sudden curveballs, our ground is the first chakra that can fall out of balance. It can become blocked, leaving a feeling of feeling "floaty" in our body, disconnected, and fearful of taking action. When overactive, we can feel the need to grab onto the material world to feel "secure," such as having a fueling obsession with shopping, money, or "things" in general.
The Benefits of Reiki on Cerebral Palsy – Working with an Angel
I had never seen her sustain a smile for that long. It was a voluntary movement. Her eyes gazed up towards me, with a sparkle in them. She was relaxed, allowing me to gently touch her arms and move them up towards the ceiling. I noticed her breathing patterns becoming deeper; she seemed more present somehow. There were tingling vibrations and warmth emitting from my hands, and I know she felt it too. Comfortable and protected. She trusted me, and the powerful healing touch of Reiki.
Reiki: A Healing Modality for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Imagine a space where you can completely let go. Let go of your deepest fears or worries, and melt your energy into the hands of warmth and safety. Breathing in love, breathing out any tensions or anxiety. Trusting that you will always come back to your heart center. Allowing the universe to support you. Knowing you can always come home to your body, your soul, your inner core.
The Benefits of Integrating Occupational Therapy and Reiki in Pediatrics
As an Occupational Therapist, my job is to ensure that a client is as independent as possible. Depending on the age, motivation level, disability or injury, the “occupation” may of course be variable. As a Pediatric OT, one would work to ensure the child is meeting his or her developmental milestones, is healthily engaged in the occupation of “play”, and demonstrating independence with goals of handwriting, self care, and social skills for example. As an OT and Reiki Master, and witnessing the ongoing rise of autism and ADHD, it is hard to not see the benefits of integrating both fields.
It’s Not You, It’s Me: The Real Life of a Social Introvert
The older I have gotten, the more “me” time I have found myself needing. I now understand my self, daily needs, and patterns much better. I crave my me time to reflect and recharge. Whether that means staying in with a cup of tea…or wine…and writing, or curling up with a good book, I know it’s vital to get back to my state of balance. This state is important for me so that I can be there for my friends and family and perform my day to day job.
Five Essential Strategies for Building Your Reiki Practice
After recently completing my Reiki Master training in Chiang Mai, Thailand with RMTNicholas Harris, I am now beginning to focus on building my own Reiki practice. While taking the course, we directed some of our time to discussing business strategies and marketing. As I now begin to shape a practice, I feel it is vital to map out a strong plan implementing both strategies learned in the course, as well as those founded through my daily work and exploration, in order to slowly scale up a business that feels right to my core existence.
How my Senses Guided me to Thailand: 5 Reasons to Book your Next Solo Trip
Reiki Master Training: Top 10 Lessons Learned in Thailand
I traveled approximately 8400 miles and three plane rides from New Jersey to take a week long course with Nicholas, and I certainly knew at that very moment why. I wanted to not just complete my Reiki Master training in my own state, but to immerse myself in hours of one on one learning in the most spiritual city I knew to exist. I am so happy I did.