Inspired by my clients’ reviews and testimonials and their aha moments, I compiled this information as 50 Benefits of Reiki. These benefits are all statements my clients have shared with me after and during their Reiki sessions. These are their own words. It’s how real people feel and what...

It’s fascinating how quickly irritability can suddenly sneak up. It's actually an indication that the nervous system is in the fight-or-flight mode, giving a warning that something is too much or that fear is beginning to rear its head. It’s the opposite of the relaxation response, the mode where...

'Tis the season for stress levels to skyrocket. For some, it may even feel like some of the most challenging weeks of the year. Many are silently struggling during the holiday season – with changes in routine, unrealistic expectations, the pressures of perfectionism, family dynamics, you name it....

Life is full of distractions, information overload, and overwhelm. It’s no surprise that anxiety is rampant, especially when navigating uncertainty. During this time of change (change of seasons, change in weather, change of just being human), here’s an invitation for a moment to pause as you...

It’s no secret that stress plays a major role in the imbalance and lack of energy you experience in daily life. You also know that over time, continued stress can weaken your body, immune system, and increase the risk of dis-ease. It’s very simple: When energy is depleted, it needs to be...

Change happens. Life happens. Resistance happens. That’s the invitation for shift to happen. But it takes practice and patience to slow down and let life unfold. For many, an automatic reaction is often to hustle, to rush to make things happen, trying to squeeze things in, and to plan every...

It takes tremendous amounts of energy and courage to start something new, to make a change or look fear in the eye. During times of change and transition, it is crucial to have an anchor within yourself. To be grounded and centered from within. Think of a strong tree. When shi(f)t happens,...

You may have heard me tell the story about how my left shoulder was injured multiple times. Though my shoulder healed from being broken and dislocated twice 20 years ago, pain still shows up… especially when I tense up… Often it happens so subtly, that I don’t even notice that I have tensed...

Did you know that time is a form of energy, too? The truth is, everything takes time. We know it takes 4 years to complete a college degree. 2-3 years for an advanced degree. And anywhere from 2-5 years for a promotion. We give ourselves the time for these accomplishments, because these...

Sometimes life catches us by surprise - and we get caught by a rain shower. Sometimes we’re prepared and brought an umbrella. Sometimes we get soaked. Life and sh*t happens. For some things we can prepare. Plan ahead. Other times things just happen - and we can’t control them. There are...

I’m back from Germany and musing about feeling better. Feeling better means something different for each of us – and depends on many circumstances and conditions, encompassing: Physical Well-being: Reduced pain, discomfort, or symptoms of illness. This might mean having more energy, less...

Amidst the busyness of life, a schedule full of summer activities, family gatherings, and fun things to do, knowing when to pause doesn’t come easy or naturally. Acronyms are one of my favorite tools to anchor myself in the present moment and to reset my energy. The word PAUSE is a great...