Sound Reiki: My Path as a Reiki Empath

Students who enroll in my classes are often empaths. An empath is not to be confused with someone who has empathy for others. Empathy allows one to experience heartfelt joy or sorrow in response to another’s good fortune or distress. Empaths, on the other … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: My Path as a Reiki Empath”

Sound Reiki: How Does “Wow!” After A Session Become “That Was Nice”?

After a session a client will sometimes declare: “Wow, Wow! I don’t have words for what I just experienced!” A few weeks later, I may encounter the same client and get this comment about the session: “That was nice.” I … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: How Does “Wow!” After A Session Become “That Was Nice”?”

Sound Reiki: Using Reiki to Ease the Burden of Grief

In the early light of a clear, cold Lynnwood morning, I stepped gingerly onto my balcony, seeking a moment’s respite from cabin fever as I entered the fourth week of homebound recovery from surgery. A deep sense of peace flowed … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Using Reiki to Ease the Burden of Grief”

Sound Reiki: Can Reiki Impact Cancer Remission?

A chance encounter and an inspiring Reiki story. I had the good fortune of receiving a total ankle replacement on November 27 at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center, one of the premier facilities in the country for treatment of trauma and … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Can Reiki Impact Cancer Remission?”

Sound Reiki: Reiki Needed for Baby Boomers

Emotional distress within the baby boomer generation is reflected in a sharp rise of the suicide rate among this age group. US deaths from suicide are now higher than deaths from automobile accidents, according to statistics released by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reported … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Reiki Needed for Baby Boomers”

Sound Reiki: Healing Reactions Aid the Healing Process

The Reiki healing process takes many forms. In addition to physical healing, the healing process may bring about realizations that can be deeply emotional for the client. It may awaken the client to the need for life-style changes. It may … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Healing Reactions Aid the Healing Process”

Sound Reiki: Healing the Healer

As my Reiki practice has deepened and expanded, so has my own healing journey. I believe if I am to reach my fullest potential as a healer and be of greater service to those who come to me for healing, … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Healing the Healer”