As my work has evolved, I’ve felt increasingly drawn to somatic coaching and its body-centered approach to personal growth. Adding somatic coaching to my practice in Bend, Oregon feels like a natural extension of the work I already offer: creating space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and listen more deeply to the body. Through years of practicing and sharing Reiki, yoga, meditation, and other embodied practices, I’ve experienced how powerful it can be to step out of the constant...

Receiving a Reiki attunement can feel like a beginning. You learn the foundations of Reiki, receive your attunement, practice the hand positions, and begin experiencing Reiki through your own hands. But the relationship with Reiki develops through practice. Traditionally, Reiki students are encouraged to spend the 21 days following an attunement practicing self-Reiki. I think of this less as something you have to complete and more as an invitation: 21 days to receive, notice, practice, and...

Have you ever told yourself, "I know everything is okay, so why do I still feel anxious?" Or maybe you've read the books, listened to the podcasts, gone to therapy, and understand exactly why you feel the way you do—but your body still feels tense, restless, or on edge. If so, you're not alone. The truth is, stress isn't just something that happens in your mind. It's something your body experiences. Your Body Has Its Own Story When we experience stress—whether it's a difficult relationship, a...