Reiki
I began practicing Reiki in 2020 and I am an Usui Traditional and Non-Traditional Reiki Master Teacher. Traditional Japanese Reiki was created by Mikao Usui in the late 1800s/early 1900s. However, many believe that he simply rediscovered a very ancient healing technique that had been forgotten over hundreds of years. Reiki is an energy healing technique where hands are placed on or slightly above the person’s body in certain places. Clients lie down fully clothed on a massage table and then I channel “life force energy” which flows through me into the client. During a session most clients feel a deep sense of relaxation, physical discomfort is reduced, they sleep well, and most report feeling lighter or “more themselves” afterward. Some clients will feel twitching as nerves release, throbbing where blood flow is restored, and those that are sensitive to energy may feel tingles/surges of wonderful energy. I listen to any physical, mental, or emotional issues you would like to work on and make those a priority in the session. Although it should be mentioned that the energy “goes” to where it is needed most for that particular day, and sometimes there are other issues that the Universe sees as a higher priority. Many people wonder if Reiki has a religious nature/component. There is no dogma, and you don’t need to “believe” in anything for it to work. Reiki is spiritual in nature and I see it as the flow of positive energy, light, and love. I consider myself to be an Omnist/Universalist and I believe in all religions and paths to the light and I welcome all religions, agnostics, and atheists. Reiki is gaining popularity with top hospitals like the Cleveland Clinic and more top universities are conducting studies and are including Reiki in their services. It is an exciting time in alternative medicine and perhaps soon it won’t be called “alternative”.
I am a Reiki Master Teacher and I am certified to teach Reiki to others and perform attunements if you want to learn how to heal yourself!
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ccf/media/files/Wellness/reiki-factsheet.pdf
Sound Healing
I began studying sound healing in 2019 and in 2020 I received my certification as a level 1 and 2 sound healing practitioner. Sound healing is one of the original forms of healing that dates back thousands of years when shamans would use drums and their voice to promote healing in their patient. Then our great ancient cultures, like Egypt, took it to the next level by creating sound chambers to optimize healing and many instruments were invented. Modern sound therapy was rediscovered in the 1930s when ultrasound was discovered and used medicinally. Ultrasound is regularly used to break up kidney stones and it can also shrink tumors. In the 1960s Sir Peter Guy Manners began developing tuning fork therapy. Finally in the 1970s and 1980s singing bowls began being used for sound healing. You may remember from middle school science (a unit I loved to teach) that all atoms are in motion. The atoms of solids vibrate, liquids slide past each other, and gases move freely. Different chakras in our body vibrate at different frequencies like notes in a scale. When there is trauma, disease, or an injury, that body part often begins to vibrate at the wrong frequency. This is like someone playing the wrong note or being out of tune (this takes me back to my marching band days). Sound healing practitioners locate areas that need tuned and use various items to bring those areas back to the correct frequency. Once the cells are vibrating at the correct frequency, the body can heal itself. Sound healing practitioners have a variety of tools, but the most common tools are drums, rattles, crystal singing bowls, metal singing bowls, crystal pyramids, their voice, music, and tuning forks. Forks and singing bowls are held above or on the body. These tools are also used to cleanse and heal the energy field that surrounds us. Research in sound and music therapy has taken off in recent years and it’s an exciting time to be a sound healing practitioner. They are making more and more discoveries. There are even studies showing tumors shrinking in mice after undergoing sound therapy. Take a look at the link below to see a compilation of articles from my teacher’s teacher, Eileen Day McKusick.
Crystal Surgery
Crystal healing has been used for thousands of years. The first documentation of this occurred with Ancient Sumerians and evidence of crystal healing can be found all over the world. More and more people are becoming fascinated with crystals, and it’s no wonder with all the beautiful colors, shapes, and lusters. I was always drawn to crystals and began my personal collection as a young child. As I got older, I would stumble into crystal shops and was very curious about the various healing properties that they claimed to have. Then, I had a profound experience when I was beginning to learn how to heal myself that blasted all of my doubts away. During one of my meditations in 2020, I was guided to place a piece of rose quartz on my uterus. During this time, I was trying to heal my reproductive system and the rape trauma I had endured. During that meditation session I had a large emotional release and then when I woke up the next morning, I experienced an increase in pain. The pain only lasted a few hours and I felt as those it was a symptom of the negative energy finally releasing from my reproductive system. After that, my health in that area improved as well as my intimacy with my husband. From there, I began diving into research on this topic and started meditating with crystals and this allowed me to go deeper and longer in my meditations. Then in 2023 I started my in-depth studies in crystal surgery and I now have my Master’s degree. This highly technical style of crystal healing was developed in the 1990s and the vast body of knowledge continues to grow. Crystals are used to “operate” on the energy field and energy body of the person. The energy field surrounds the body, and the energy body is an energetic duplicate of the physical body. By adjusting these areas, the physical body is then better able to heal itself. The crystals’ energy, shape, and chemical properties are used to promote healing with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional challenges. To learn more, please visit https://crystalhealingtechniques.com/ which is my teacher’s website.
Want to learn crystal surgery? I am currently the assistant teacher working alongside Vivien (the founder). I am currently completing the work to receive my teaching certificate. As a result, there is a deep discount to any students who register in 2025 and winter/spring semester 2026. Please email for more info.
Mindfulness Coaching
Mindfulness and breathing is where it all started for me. Mindfulness is the act of paying attention and being present in whatever you are doing. It is very similar to meditation and there are a lot of areas where it overlaps with meditation, but they are different. Meditation has many definitions, but it is the practice of either focusing one’s attention on something or it is making the mind think of nothing. There are many forms of both mindfulness and meditation which I teach to my clients. Some people have the misconception that religion must be tied to either practice, but it is not the case. They can be very religious and spiritual or have nothing related to that. It is up to you! I was first introduced to meditation in college when I had to live like a Buddhist monk for a month. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed trying out the different types of meditation, but when the month was over, I gave it up. Then, when getting my Master of Education degree, I began practicing again after doing research on the many benefits of meditation/mindfulness. However, once I had my first baby, I once again stopped. I saw the benefits from it, but it was hard to put it into practice and I would get frustrated when I couldn’t quiet my mind. Fast forward to 2019 when my life was turned upside down by yet another health crisis and one of my healers persuaded me to give it another try. Around this same time, I had begun learning about chakras and the body’s energy system and how certain mindfulness practices could help me open my chakras and heal my energy system and body. This time, everything clicked and I’ve been meditating every day since then from 20 minutes to 2.5 hours. As I was able to go deeper and deeper into my meditation sessions, I began to have amazing experiences which I thought could only happen if you were a monk living in a monastery. I also learned how to open my chakras and began healing myself. Each session made progress with my physical and mental health. Meditation is my time to heal, recalibrate, release unwanted energy, and charge up my battery. I went from getting triggered and having negativity many times a day, to getting triggered maybe once a week. I used to be more of a pessimist and negative person (always focusing on negative things like my health) and now I am more of an optimist. Whether you are completely new to mindfulness/meditation or you have tried in the past with little success or if you’re a seasoned pro and want to learn the healing techniques I’ve developed, I am here for you! I meet with each client to determine your personal goals and then I create a custom plan to help you reach them.
Children are Welcome
Children are welcome! As a mother of two and a teacher for 19 years, I love working with children of all ages. I taught middle school science and math in public, private, and online schools and a year of homeschool when COVID struck. During my years as a teacher, I was able to begin developing my skills teaching yoga and mindfulness to children. Then when my own children began to meditate and receive healing sessions, I knew that this was my new calling to work with children. I would say from my own experience, that most children have some sort of trauma (some more than others). As a teacher I saw how this affected their education, self-esteem, and relationships and I always wanted to do more. Then when my own children acquired their own trauma, I wanted to help spare them the misery I endured. I didn’t want their trauma to manifest as a medical issue in the future and I wanted them to be happy and confident. For many children, they might be living their trauma right now. My son was bullied for years starting in kindergarten. The beautiful thing about energy healing is that children don’t have to talk about whatever the issue is to get results. If your child has any health challenges, it is important to keep them under the care of their doctor/counselor/psychiatrist in conjunction with what I offer.
Psychic Kid Coaching
I also offer coaching geared towards children with special abilities. My two children are both empathic, intuitive, and have access to some of their clair senses. As soon as my children could speak, they were telling me about things they were seeing and hearing. Many parents get scared when children talk about these things and dismiss them as an active imagination (or worse, they think they have a mental health issue). However, it was clear that they were genuine in what they told me and I didn’t want their gifts to be suppressed like my own. It can be challenging for parents to support their children with these issues (especially if the parents don’t have abilities of their own). These children also need additional support and education to help them thrive. I can share my expertise with families and coach children so they too can thrive.
Children can also learn Reiki! Children must be at least 8 years old, and they are only able to take the Reiki Level 1 course. Children over the age of 14 may take up to Reiki Level II. It is recommended that your child already knows how to meditate before taking these classes. I teach mindfulness to children as well if they need that foundation.
Animals are Welcome
Animals have always been a part of my life. Growing up we had a cat and many Golden Retriever dogs. My family and I trained and competed with them in several different disciplines. In addition, I would take my therapy dogs to nursing homes to visit the elderly. I started training and competing when I was 9 and this was a hobby of mine until 2024. I also grew up riding horses and love spending time with them as well. I originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but then decided that teaching was a better fit for me. However, now I get to use my healing gifts with animals! Animals love getting Reiki and most will relax for a session. The session length can be a bit unpredictable due to the animal’s age, personality, and health challenges. My cats often like shorter sessions, but my older dogs would take a half hour to an hour. Occasionally animals prefer to have a hands-off session where I send them distance Reiki as well.
One of my dogs, Soleil, is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dog International. If you would like her in the room during your session, please let me know. Soleil is quite the healer herself and my clients say her healing energy really adds to the session.
Sound Baths
Sound baths are group sessions where I immerse everyone’s body with sound and Reiki. I intuitively play crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes, along with other instruments to promote healing in the body and deep meditative state. In addition, I use my voice and a looping machine to create a soothing soundscape. I usually incorporate a guided meditation at the beginning of these sessions as well. Each participant will also receive individual Reiki and sound healing as well. I host sound baths at various locations around Columbus (Facebook will have the most up-to-date information on events) and I can also travel to your home, school, business, or church.
Spirit/Entity Removal & Home Clearing/Blessing
Most people are unaware of the unseen forces/beings that operate at a vibration that we cannot see (unless you have developed your extrasensory perceptions). These beings/entities can create havoc in our lives if we do not have strong energetic boundaries and do regular maintenance to keep them out of your home and loved ones. I begin all of my sessions removing any negative attached spirits or entities. I also teach my clients how to protect their energy so they can maintain their state of wellness until our next session. My family and I have had numerous experiences with these types of beings and it can be very unsettling until you know your own power.
I also offer home clearings and blessings which remove negative spirits/entities and bless the space with light, love, and divine beings from the light. I also teach my clients how to do this for themselves when they feel strong enough to do it on their own. I use a combination of sage and sweetgrass smoke, sound, crystals, and Reiki to remove any negativity from the home, then I seal and protect all windows, doors, chimneys, and mirrors, and finally I replace all that is removed with light, love, and positive energy. As with all things, regular maintenance is required as energy can wear off, guests can bring things into the home, and people with lower vibrations can attract more entities back into the home.
Disclaimer: Reiki, Sound, and Crystal healing are complementary services and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis/care from a licensed medical professional.
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