I went through my spiritual awakening in the mid-90's and it was a lonely and sometimes frightening process as the internet was not in use the way it is now. I literally thought that I was going crazy as I had no spiritual upbringing so I had nothing to reference my experiences. On the other hand, I had asked for it. Without any real connection to God or source I called out to him one night in desperation. This was during the height of my depression and addiction. I had pushed everyone away from me so that night I prayed this prayer "Please help me. I don't know what else to do and I can't take it anymore." A week later I met my first teacher. He introduced me to his Sufi teacher/healer and that was the beginning of my healing journey of awakening. I learned about energy through sound; explored alternative healing to deal with chronic pain and eventually became certified in Reiki energy healing in 2005. I went on to receive my Reiki teaching certificate in 2009. In that same year my heart and spirit (with the help of Reiki) led me down the shamanic path (aka 'The Red Path').
I finally left my corporate job (finance) in 2010 to pursue my dream of opening a practice and started working full-time with clients and students, helping them heal through energy work and teaching them how to heal themselves.
In 2018 I began working with Ayahuasca in ceremony. During my first ceremony with this extremely powerful sacred plant I told her that I wanted to live in the forest. It took two years but here I am...in the forest.
My intention is to share the knowledge that has been passed on to me through spirit and physical teachers and to inspire.
I have been called a Dreamwalker by my Cherokee and Lakota friends. A Dreamwalker is one who is able to bridge the dream world with the waking world. One who walks between the worlds effortlessly.
Reiki
Universal Energy Healing for Animals and People
Reiki is not just for people. I find the practice of Reiki energy to be very effective in treating all different kinds of animals in the same way people need to be treated – mind/body/spirit. The benefits for all beings who receive Reiki include:
- Speeds up the body's natural healing ability
- Assists in eliminating anxiety during transitions/challenges
- Reduces fear during traditional medical procedures
- Creates feelings of safety in those experiencing separation anxiety
- Improves behaviors
- Assists animals and humans in dealing with grief and loss
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The Reiki School and Clinic, Philadelphia PA, 2005-2009 - Reiki Master Teacher (all levels training)
The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - Reiki volunteer, giving reiki to patients while they were receiving chemotherapy - Participated in research
PPACA - Animal Welfare Group in Philadelphia - Reiki volunteer - giving reiki to shelter animals
TIP (Trauma Intervention Program) Las Vegas, NV - Provided emotional and practical support to witnesses & first responders at scenes of tragedy (murder, suicide, fatal accidents, natural deaths, etc)