Get to Know Me

Reiki Master, Open Studio Project Affiliate Facilitator, Educator for Evidence-Based Trauma Healing Techniques, oh...yeah, and Electrical Engineer.

We all have a winding path to get to where we are in life.  Part of my path included becoming curious about alternate techniques for exploring my inner world.  Curiosity led me to process art, trauma healing techniques, and reiki.  I didn’t act on these techniques immediately… I ruminated, wondered, and doubted.  I was fascinated by these modalities for self-care, because of my science and engineering background, I knew my exploration into alternative techniques for self-care had to have a grounding in research.  

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I was introduced the work of Capacitar through a fellow engineer.  I found Capacitar's research into how, often ancient, healing techniques work within our bodies fascinating.  I also connected with Capacitar's efforts to share these techniques with isolated communities around the world.  Reiki, meditation and art aren’t for everyone.  Some people need movement to process.  My favorite Capacitar techniques use simple  tai chi, dance, and moving meditation to connect with our inner quiet.  Sometimes, we have so much stress and anxiety in our body that we need to move first.  These techniques connect movement with a feeling we want to tap into.  As we move, we are reminded of the emotion we need to soothe ourselves. As we soothe, we circle back to wellbeing.

 My fascination with process art, ties directly with my interest in how we can connect what we are thinking with what we feel in our bodies. Process art is a unique technique that taps the healing power of creativity.  When we quit worrying about what we create, become our inner five-year-old, and make something just for the fun of making it, we lose track of time and start enjoying ourselves. I have seen stress unwind, and people rediscover playful enjoyment.  When people enter into this playful mode, they activate the parasymathetic nervous system, and release hormones that promote calmness, and wellbeing. 

Finally, I am a Ushui Reiki Master and a Holy Fire Reiki practitioner.  As I started practicing, I encountered some pretty cool results. I have seen Reiki sessions bring the patient at least temporary, but sometimes lasting pain relief.  In some reiki sessions the patient was able to release pent-up emotions, leaving the patient lightened, and relieved.

Why should you use me as your healer, or process art facilitator?  Honestly, it comes down to how you feel when you look here, and when you meet me.  Ask yourself what you need.  Get curious, and if you feel curious about the things I offer, send me a message.