I was recently asked this question. I have had conversations with people over the years who view Reiki as a dark force. I thought it might be time for me to shed light- at least from my perspective. IS Reiki evil? Of course, as a Reiki practitioner and teacher, one could safely assume that I… [Read More]
Kybernetes Reiki
Kybernetes Reiki is a Reiki philosophy introduced by DeeAnna Nagel that recognizes the impact cyberspace and cyberculture has on the healing community. “Cyber” is a prefix used to describe a person, thing, or idea as part of the computer and information age. The term “cybernetics” from Ancient Greek origin κυβερνήτης (kybernetes, “steersman, pilot, guide”) was a… [Read More]
What is Energy Healing?
If you have lived long at all, you have either offered up or been the recipient of someone’s thoughts or prayers toward the effort of an individual healing. When we pray for peace, we are evoking a collective healing. Whether we pray to a higher power, or simply hope for healing with our positive, mindful… [Read More]
Regulating Reiki is like Regulating Prayer (just sayin)
Reiki is the latest hot potato in the helping and healing professions. Not that this is the first time the topic has come up but now there is more heat- more fervor in regulating what in my opinion, is a spiritual practice. I suppose the push for this is to on the one hand, to… [Read More]
Emotional Support and Essential Oils
Ever wonder what you can do to get your “sea legs” back after the boat has been tipped over and jossled about? You have heard about being grounded and getting back to center. There are many paths to grounding – meditation, visualization, self-Reiki, yoga, prayer… And with whatever method you choose, you can add essential… [Read More]
What is different about my Reiki Training?
I teach Reiki. I teach Reiki online so that you can learn Reiki online. As the co-founder of Online Therapy Institute, it makes sense I would conduct all aspects of Reiki online or via distance. Reiki training should be accessible to all. I believe that everyone should benefit from Reiki – from source energy- the… [Read More]
What is a lifestyle change anyway?
I think I am in the middle of one- which is different than going through “the change” although that is not unfamiliar territory. How about you? I can tell you what a lifestyle change is NOT. Let’s go there first. It is NOT looking for the next book, exercise plan, diet, therapist, coach, healer that… [Read More]
Reiki Healing in a Digital Age
I have been writing lessons for my Reiki Master Teacher course and I am reminded of the powerful gift of Reiki. We have the ability to help ourselves through energy that is available to all of us. Reiki Attunement I have created a course that extends beyond the usual Reiki I, II and III with… [Read More]
