MY STORY
From a very young age I have felt the ability to read others emotions and the strong desire to help others. My mother instilled in me the importance of helping others through volunteer work and I tried to continue in this spirit through my early adulthood. My professional life began and I found myself in a helping profession, speech and language therapy with a focus on children with significant challenges (as well as significant gifts!). My wonderful giving mother sadly endured many health challenges throughout her life including a significant event in December of 2005. At only age 58 she suffered a stroke that affected her ability to care for herself.
When I became a mother, I was blessed with an amazing son who I believe was sent to me to shape me further. His amazing body taught me lessons about how we should all be treating our bodies by limiting the toxins we allow into our environment and the nourishing food our bodies need. His amazing spirit also taught me about the care we need to have for ourselves and what example we want to pass on to the next generation. My life was blessed with another child and her beautiful caring nature inspired me further.
I continued with my busy life caring for my children, home, husband and trying to help with the care and comfort of my parents. In August of 2015, my journey hit a turning point when I was faced with the most challenging year of my life. My father, who had been giving his life the past 10 years to care for my mother, also suffered a stroke. Following, a few short months later I lost my mother to cancer.
As I reeled from the loss, I struggled to find my footing and get back on the journey. I was blessed to have been in contact with several wonderful people who helped me find clarity and gain direction.
I began my path with receiving a Reiki treatment. Following this, I felt the need to sign up for the Reiki 1 course … I didn’t know why! When I arrived I thought I was definitely not in the right place. But by the end of the course I felt stronger than ever that I needed to continue. I began using Reiki for self-care and continued through the Reiki levels finally completing the Reiki Master course.
I feel strongly that my parents endured their challenges to shape me into fulfilling my purpose on this earth. I believe that we all need to value not only giving and loving others but most importantly caring for and loving ourselves. Caring for our mind, body and spirit so that we can live our best lives.
I would love to help provide you with the opportunity to achieve the relaxation, refocusing, and rebalancing that you deserve! Please contact me if you would like to hear more about Reiki or to set up a time for your Reiki session!
Amanda
Head shot photography provided by Darren Kugler