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    Guided Meditation – Finding Peace in Chaos

    In our fast-paced world, it is increasingly difficult to relax and de-stress. We pull up the internet and Google can return 22 million results in less than a second. This constant barrage of information, along with the hustle and bustle of our tech-driven era is enough to make anyone anxious. So how do you find calm amid the daily chaos?  Guided meditation is one of the ways I most often recommend to my clients.  All of my in-house Reiki sessions include guided meditation as part of the process and it has made a huge difference in helping people relax and come down out of fight/flight mode and be able to…

  • Encouragement & Inspiration,  Finding Balance,  Health & Wellness,  Relax & Renew

    Can Reiki Help with PTSD Symptoms?

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition which occurs after a traumatic incident. While it is most commonly associated with military combat, other types of trauma can trigger this condition (examples:  rape, abuse, and domestic violence).  This article will briefly discuss why PTSD occurs and how Reiki can help. Experiencing a serious trauma can trigger PTSD as the brain struggles to make sense of the event. PTSD can often result in re-experiencing the event, many times with vivid imagery or nightmares. Additionally, someone experiencing PTSD may become hyper-alert.  Being constantly on the lookout for danger can result in difficulties sleeping and focusing.  Some other common symptoms are avoiding…