GLOSSARY

A chakra is a spiritual concept that refers to a spinning wheel or circle of energy in the body that is thought to affect a person's physical and emotional well-being. The word "chakra" comes from Sanskrit and means "wheel" or "cycle". Chakras are associated with specific organs, nerve bundles, and areas of the body that are thought to affect one's mental, emotional, and spiritual state. When chakras are in balance, it's believed that life energy can flow through them, allowing the body to function at its best. 

Crystals can amplify, absorb, and transmit energy and promote healing on our energetic and physical body. But this effect cannot as of yet be measured by science (much like Reiki energy) though the effects and affects can be noticed . During a treatment session, a healer may place various stones or crystals on your body aligned with different chakra (energy centers in the body) points, roughly in the regions above the head, on the forehead, on the throat, on the chest, on the stomach, on the gut, and on the tailbone area. The stones used and their positioning may be chosen for specific purposes and energy directions.  

The use of healing gemstones is not simply a New Age, concept. Cultures such as the Ancient Sumerians and Ancient Egyptians were some of the first cultures to use healing crystals.

Energy work is a holistic practice that involves working with a person's energy fields to promote balance and well-being. It's based on the idea that the body has an energetic life force and energy centers, or chakras, that keep the body healthy.

Neurographic art - A simple art form used to calm the body and mind while building brain power, and is said to help people experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, and other issues. It's also said to create positive changes in people's lives.

Boost your physical and mental well-being with Reiki healing, a

deeply relaxing and rejuvenating hands-on energy healing technique that originated in Japan.

Reiki is safe and gentle enough to treat all people, all ages and levels of health, and is also used for pets as well.

For your session, comfortable clothing you can rest in is best.

In addition to the reiki healing energy, your technician may use crystals, sound therapy, aromatherapy, and gentle music as part of your treatment. 

A 2015-16 Harvard study on the  effects of Reiki has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. The study

recorded 1400 treatments and showed significant improvements for recipients in the following:  pain , nausea , fatigue , anxiety, depression. It is also used in hospitals and in hospice care to help ease the ill.

Shamanic healing is an ancient healing practice that involves connecting with the spirit world to address physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances. Shamans are spiritual leaders who act as mediators between their clients and the spirit world, using a variety of techniques to help clients heal. I have trained in the Michael Harner method of Core Shamanism to help facilitate healing for my clients.

Sound baths are a meditative practice involving the use of musical tools. This creates an immersive sound that fills the room and the body, aiming to help people relax and let go of stress, anxiety, or other worries and concerns. People report feeling deeply relaxed after sound baths. One of the main benefits that sound bath fans rave about is that it can put you into a calm  state, where your body releases endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and norepinephrine. These feel-good chemicals make us better and help move us out of the fight or flight stress response. I am trained in Sound Metaphysics by the American Academy of Sound Metaphysics.

The use of tarot cards to gain insight into the present and make decisions for the future.

Tarot cards can help you understand where you've been, where you are in the present, and what's possible. They can also help you consider problems, give them voice, and work through them. Learning to interpret the meaning of tarot cards takes time, practice, and for me a love of helping people on their path. I have over 35 years of experience reading and training under other master readers.

Yoga nidra is a guided meditation practice which involves lying down and being still, then unwinding into a deep relaxed state. This technique reduces anxiety and stress, and can also be used to prepare for sleep at night for better quality rest.