What is your original face before your parents were born?
This Zen koan has propelled me to consider the quiet and loud ways one glimpses their “true nature.” Ordinary glimmers: eating a bowl of my mother’s lemony lentil soup as a girl, connecting to a thread of warmth. Moving in a field of sunlight, hearing hums of tree and sky. Shrill and soft bells in meditation temples. The laying on of hands during my first Reiki session, which left me feeling that I had everything I needed already – the practitioner had lifted this body telegram into view and lovingly sent me on my way. I had that wonderful and wild “first day of the world” feeling.
My training. I completed traditional Reiki master training at Vibrant Reiki in San Francisco in 2006, while I received massage certification from the San Francisco School of Massage. In Seattle, I have taken classes with Eileen Dey, participated in monthly Reiki circles, and currently volunteer with Reiki at the Ronald McDonald House.
Your Reiki treatment: Reiki is a Japanese word often translated as “universal life energy.” In a Reiki session, I place my palms lightly on your body in a series of sacred hand positions, using my intuition to guide me to areas that need special attention. During your Reiki session, you may feel heat, tingling, and deep relaxation. Reiki is highly experiential, and a single session will often stimulate the body’s natural healing process. A bundle of sessions might summon a deeper awakening and a more intimate relationship with yourself.
60-minute session = $70
Reiki + Poem-Making: If you believe writing and good health are intertwined (I do! I earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Colorado State University, and have worked as a poet-guide to children and adults for the past 10 years) and are interested in a nonlinear conversation about writing, please contact me. This longer session offers a full Reiki treatment, weaving in hand-tailored writing inquiries and short notebook periods. We’ll make notes together that might infuse your process with more focus and joy.
90-minute session = $100
