Welcome!

What is Reiki? Do I need to believe in it for it to work?

Reiki is a gentle touch-based energy healing system that was formalized in Japan in the 19th century. Its roots extend much further back, to as long as humans have sought to heal one another through physical contact and attentive presence. You do not have to believe in it to work; simply showing up with a willingness to receive the benefits of a treatment session is enough. The Reiki will do the rest!

Receiving an energy work session for the first time can be a bit daunting — What if you don’t feel anything? What if one of your friends makes fun of you for getting Reiki? What if your other friends make fun of you for not feeling anything because they always see angelic guardian spirits when they get Reiki?

Let me assure you, there’s no wrong way to receive Reiki. Some sessions will feel more intense, and others will be gently relaxing. I’ll be available before and after your time on the table to answer any questions or to help process anything that’s coming up for you.

But how does “energy healing” work?

We are culturally more comfortable talking about ‘energy’ in the context of the martial arts than the healing arts, so it can be helpful to start there. Any martial artist is trained to be aware of their opponent’s energy, carefully studying the subtle patterns and signatures that indicate fears and weaknesses. Most of us are subconsciously aware of these characteristic patterns in everyone we meet, and we’ve all spent time around people whose ‘energy’ made us feel joyful and expansive, just like we’ve all interacted with people who instantly made us feel depleted and anxious.

Humans have systematically studied and mapped the body’s energetic anatomy for as long as they have studied the physical body. Just as a massage therapist develops a feel for when the body’s muscles are tight, energy healers learn to identify areas of constriction, as well as techniques for release.

What will happen during our session?

If you booked a home session, I will arrive at the time our session begins and take a few minutes to set up the massage table, as well as some relaxing music in the space you’ve designated for the treatment. We will check in about your goals for the session, and I’ll set you up comfortably on the table. Please wear comfy and cozy clothes! Throughout our session, you’ll feel my hands placed gently on your body, often for minutes at a time, and at other times, my hands will be hovering a few inches off of your body. Afterwards, there will be time to discuss anything you’d like about your treatment.

Tell me more about your background…

I’ve spent most of my career at the gooey center of where art and healing intersect. My own decade-long battle with disordered eating was my greatest teacher, setting me on a rigorous path of study as I sought answers from a wide variety of therapeutic modalities, including yoga, meditation, drama therapy, Chinese medicine, and reiki. I believe that every person on the planet has an innate capacity to heal themselves by tuning in to their body’s sensations and reconnecting to their core authenticity. It’s my great privilege to assist my clients in this process. I’m grateful to my teachers at Yandara Yoga Institute, iRest Yoga Nidra Institute, Brown University, and New York University for their guidance along the path.