Not at all. Many come with zero background in this work. Some arrive skeptical. All that’s needed is some openness and a genuine desire to feel different than you currently do.

Honestly, your instinct is usually a good guide. If one of the pages on this site resonated more than the others, start there. If you’re unsure, the discovery call is exactly the right place to figure it out together. Many people end up working across all three.

Yes and it’s some of the work I find most meaningful. I’ve found that men often feel unusually at ease in the space I hold. If you’ve been looking for somewhere you can actually be honest without having to manage how it lands, that’s what I offer.

Eight years ago I started looking for answers to pain my doctors couldn’t find. What I discovered along the way was that the body keeps a record of everything the mind tries to manage, and mine had been managing a lot.

I was working in a high-pressure environment, holding it together on the outside while carrying a significant amount on the inside. People would tell me I seemed so calm, so put together. My honest answer was always: “you haven’t seen the inside.”

The anxiety, the panic attacks, the physical pain with no medical explanatio. These weren’t signs that something was wrong with me. They were signs that my body was trying to get my attention. Learning to listen to it, rather than override it, changed everything.

As a deep empath, I also had to learn how to navigate taking on other people’s energy to understand what was mine and what wasn’t, and how to work with that rather than be overwhelmed by it. That process led me to reiki, to sound healing, to somatic work. Not because I chose them intellectually, but because my body kept returning to them.

That’s still how I guide people today. Not toward what’s supposed to work but toward what their system is already drawn to.

Not sick in the traditional sense but some people do experience what’s sometimes called a healing response in the day or two after a session. This can look like tiredness, mild headache, emotional release, or feeling temporarily more sensitive than usual. It’s a sign that something shifted and your system is integrating the change. Drinking plenty of water, resting if you need to, and giving yourself some quiet space after a session all help. If anything feels concerning or persists beyond a couple of days, always check in with a healthcare provider.

No. Skepticism is welcome. Many people who came in doubtful have been surprised by what they felt. The nervous system responds to the conditions of safety and stillness regardless of belief.

In-person, Reiki can be offered with very light touch or entirely hands-off, whichever you prefer. We discuss this before your session and you’re always in control of what feels comfortable.

Virtually, not touch is involved

It depends on what you’re working with. If you’re in the middle of something (a transition, a period of high stress, grief, or active healing) once a week or every two weeks tends to create the most momentum. For ongoing maintenance and nervous system support, once a month is a natural rhythm for most people. That said, there’s no formula. Some people come once and feel complete. Others build a regular practice over years. We can talk about what makes sense for you during our first session or discovery call.

In-person sessions allow for the option of light touch and create a shared physical space which some people find grounding and easier to drop into. Virtual sessions are offered via Zoom with distance reiki, where energy work is facilitated remotely. You’d be lying down in your own space while I hold the session from mine. Both are legitimate and effective. The right choice usually comes down to personal preference, logistics, and what feels most comfortable for you.

This is one of the most common questions I get and it’s a fair one. Distance reiki is based on the understanding that energy is not limited by physical proximity, which is a concept that exists across many healing traditions and is increasingly supported by research into non-local energy fields. In practice, most people report experiencing virtual sessions just as deeply as in-person ones; sometimes more so, because they’re in their own environment and feel more relaxed. I’d encourage you to try it with an open mind and notice what you experience rather than deciding in advance. The body tends to know.

Then you fall asleep and that’s fine. Your body needed it. Reiki or sound continues to work whether you’re conscious of it or not. Many people drift in and out, and that in-between state is actually where a lot of the benefit happens.

The sound is immersive but not harsh. Crystal singing bowls produce rich, sustained tones rather than sharp or startling sounds. Most people find it deeply soothing almost immediately. If at any point it feels like too much, you can always signal me and we adjust.

Therapy tends to work primarily through language and the past. Somatic coaching works with what’s happening in your body right now, and is oriented toward present awareness and forward movement. I’m not a licensed therapis, if you’re navigating clinical mental health needs, I’ll always be honest about that and can refer you to the right support.

Many people feel something shift in the first session. Real, lasting change usually unfolds over time. From my personal experience, personally and professionally it take at least 3 months to build something people can sustain. We’ll talk honestly about what feels right for your situation during the discovery call.

Sometimes, when it serves the work. Somatic coaching sessions are led by what your body and nervous system need in the moment. Energy work and sound may be woven in or a session may be entirely conversation-based. It’s never prescriptive.