I have come to know that embodied wisdom is found through experiential learning. My greatest lessons are rooted in the integration between an understanding of human nature (including a life-long deep dive into my own) and my observations and experiences within the natural world. The presence of Spirit and the Vital Life Force is palpable when one is immersed in nature. The seasons, cycles, and elements have offered me profound insights around the processes of life. Studying and working with plant medicines for nearly forty years has also been a source of great learning, strength, and support in this regard.

Although I am a certified Reiki Master, I more generally consider myself an Energetic Healing Practitioner. I do not like to call myself the healer. I am simply a conduit for Spirit and the Vital Life Force (often referred to as Chi, Ki, or Prana) to work through. This force innately flows through all things, and contains an intelligence far beyond our own. For this reason, although I do maintain positive intentions and direct the energy to specific areas of the body, I am not attached to particular outcomes…Spirit knows best. My work is largely guided by my intuition, honed by unconditional love and a deep trust in all that is sacred. Grounding and aligning myself within this field allows me to bear witness and hold space for healing to occur. 

The healer is within you. 

The ability to heal is our divine birthright. Cultivating a positive sense of self-worth and acceptance is foundational for wholeness and vitality. True personal empowerment and authenticity are to be found by loving oneself in the absence of egoic pride….to be courageously honest with yourself without succumbing to self-reproach. 

Know and Love yourself, and treat others likewise… as ultimately we are one.