I practice the traditional Japanese artform of Reiki and focus on evidence-based practices. When I first dedicated myself to becoming a Reiki practitioner, I took classes at Beaumont Health, which offers Reiki for oncology, hospice, and palliative care patients. I was shocked that the hospital was offering Reiki classes and eager to learn about their take on this intangible energy healing modality. Turns out it isn’t as “intangible” as I thought. I was ecstatic to learn of the progression in biofield medicine, where scientific research continually confirms that we have measurable electromagnetic fields surrounding our bodies, and that there is an intelligent force at work in the universe. The body has an innate ability to heal itself, and there are hundreds of placebo-controlled clinical trials that confirm its effectiveness.

These classes ignited my passion even more, but I wasn’t content. If I was going to live, breathe, and teach Reiki, I wanted to learn from a Reiki system as pure to its original teachings as possible. Reiki originated in Japan, but when it came to the West, some of the information was lost in translation or modified to better suit a Western mindset. Thus, I sought out a teacher in the Komyo ReikoDo system. Komyo ReikiDo is a Japanese-based lineage, traceable back to its founder, Mikao Usui, via teachers who all lived in Japan. I have completed both Shoden and Chuden Reiki levels. Komyo Reikido resonates with me deeply on both an intellectual and emotional level. My greatest desire is to share this gateway to health and harmony with anyone who is open.  (Please note: all Reiki lineages are valuable, and the Energy of the Universe is always the true teacher.)