Philosophy of Emotion and Our Bodies
One of the most important things I learned while studying philosophy of emotion is that emotions are an integral part of our decision making process. People who have impaired emotion also demonstrate impairments in judgement and diminished agency. And I have a stack of books on what happens to our bodies under stress and as the result of trauma, and frankly as the result of our cultural conditioning. We lose touch with our bodies. When we lose touch we can’t feel what our body is communicating with us, and there are a whole host of illnesses associated with that phenomenon. One of the consequences of this disconnection is that we lose touch with our intuition. My ultimate goal for you is to get back in touch with your body so that you can hear what it’s telling you. I want you to learn to practice and develop your virtues, whatever they are (Aristotelian, Christian, Yogic, Buddhist, etc., or your own special mix). I want you to find ease, and the way I help you do that is by helping you cultivate confidence in your ability to make decisions.
Here is a great research article by Dr. Sangeeta Singg, Professor of Psychology, Angelo State University, San Angelo, USA on the effects of reiki, and it's uses as an adjunct to western medical treatment.
About Reiki
Reiki is an energy healing modality. It has commonalities with other energy modalities. It is practiced by laying hands on the recipient while the practitioner sends reiki (chi, universal life energy) into the body. It can also be done over distance, as the recipient doesn’t have to be present. In fact you can lay on a picnic blanket in a meadow anywhere in the world and I could send you reiki, do a full session, while you relax and listen to birdsong. I could be cozy in a blanket cave. I know, it’s wild!
Reiki Services
Visit the FAQ page for info on "pay what you can" (PWYC) Pricing
Absent Reiki Biofield Therapy
With this service you reserve a time, and at that time I will perform a full reiki treatment on you remotely, after which I will send you a report via email or we can connect briefly over the phone. You can choose to find a place to relax while the session is happening or simply go about your day. Reiki of this type is most effective for relaxation, stress reduction, or as a complementary treatment for physical wellbeing. This service is best if we have met previously for remote or in person sessions.
$50 or PWYC
Reiki Biofield Therapy Package
Included are two in-person reiki sessions, as well as 2 absent reiki sessions.
This session is subject to the availability of an appropriate meeting place. I do not currently provide a space. You will be reclined (if it is comfortable to you) and fully clothed, supported by pillow and blankets on a treatment table. I will deliver the reiki by touching you or holding my hands over you without touching if you prefer. In addition to the benefits of reiki to health, relaxation, and mood, this type of meeting is helpful for developing your own intuition and bodily awareness and serves as a support to yoga practice, meditation, and therapy. Other practices are integrated with the reiki as called for such as cord cutting, intuitive reading, recommendations for study, ethical and philosophical guidance, and spiritual support.
The sessions must be completed within 60 days of purchase, by the same individual.
$300
Distance Reiki Biofield Therapy
We will meet over video conference to discuss your goals for reiki and talk through the session. In addition to the benefits of reiki to health, relaxation, and mood, this type of meeting is helpful for developing your own intuition and bodily awareness and serves as a support to yoga practice, meditation, and therapy. Other practices are integrated with the reiki as called for such as cord cutting, intuitive reading, recommendations for study, ethical and philosophical guidance, and spiritual support.
$75 or PWYC
In-Person Reiki Biofield Therapy
This session is subject to the availability of an appropriate meeting place. I do not currently provide a space. You will be reclined (if it is comfortable to you) and fully clothed, supported by pillow and blankets on a treatment table. I will deliver the reiki by touching you or holding my hands over you without touching if you prefer. In addition to the benefits of reiki to health, relaxation, and mood, this type of meeting is helpful for developing your own intuition and bodily awareness and serves as a support to yoga practice, meditation, and therapy. Other practices are integrated with the reiki as called for such as cord cutting, intuitive reading, recommendations for study, ethical and philosophical guidance, and spiritual support.