Welcome to our Intuitive Energy Work FAQ page! Here you'll find answers to common questions about offerings and how we approach these powerful healing modalities at Our Sacred Sojourn.
Yes, wholeheartedly. My offerings are open to everyone, embracing all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and life paths. You are welcome here exactly as you are, and my commitment is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space for all.
"Intuitive Energy Work" serves as the overarching term for our sessions. It represents a limitless vessel for our journey together, allowing for the intuitive incorporation of various modalities in which I have training or experience. This personalized approach ensures your session is uniquely tailored to your needs. See our offerings page or contact us for more information.
Reiki
Reiki (Ray-kee) originated in Japan in the 1800s and means “universal life force energy”.
Reiki is a non-invasive energy healing technique that addresses the whole person (body, mind, spirit, and emotions) by clearing energy blocks and increasing life force energy (chi/qi/prana). The channeled energy may help strengthen and balance vital energy fields within the body, leading to relaxation, reduced stress, increased energy, improved sleep, pain relief, and general feelings of well-being. There have been antidotal reports of radical healing attributed to Reiki. Reiki energy flows from the palms of the practitioner and may be administered with light hands-on touch, with hands a few inches above the body, or over long distances. While practitioners may hold intention for the energy, based on client feedback and intuition, Reiki has its own intelligence and wisdom and will flow and heal at the level appropriate for the client’s current needs and highest good. Reiki may be used in conjunction with (but never as a substitute for) other medical or therapeutic techniques.
Usui Reiki
This traditional form of Reiki utilizes sacred symbols that hold the wisdom and energy of the universe. Each symbol carries a unique vibration, providing focused healing for the four bodies (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual).
Celtic Reiki
Celtic Reiki connects us to the natural world and often provides powerful grounding energy. Many ancient trees and other forms of essence are channeled for this healing modality.
Ascension Reiki
Ascension Reiki works throughout all ten aspects of our total subtle anatomy (the acting body, thinking body, feeling body, karmic body, mind, soul, spirit, will, higher self, and sacred heart) opening our entire being for healing, service, and personal growth.
If you have additional questions, contact us, your inquiries are always welcomed!
Archangelic Light
Archangelic Light is a high-vibrational, deeply nurturing energy healing modality that channels the loving and supportive energies of the Archangels and Divine Feminine to address imbalances on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual levels. Flowing directly to the root cause of blockages, it promotes holistic healing and inner harmony. Often felt as a cool, spiraling light, this modality offers profound peace, clarity, and unconditional support. Archangelic Light is administered without physical touch and is effective when practiced over long distances. Like Reiki, Archangelic Light may be used with other medical or therapeutic techniques.
If you have additional questions, contact us, your inquiries are always welcomed!
See our offerings page for basic session information.
This answer varies based on physical setting, but all sessions have similarities. We will discuss any current concerns and set intentions for the session. We'll perform aura cleansing using crystals, sprays, and/or incense depending on location and preference. I typically play ambient music during sessions, but this is optional. We will ensure you are as comfortable as possible (including pillow(s), blanket, eye mask, etc.) and I'll ask that you remove your shoes and any electronics; you will remain fully clothed. Most clients lie flat on their back, but I can adapt to almost any position needed for comfort. If we are incorporating any supporting elements, such as crystals, I'll place them on or around your body. Once you are comfortable, I will prepare for the flow of energy. I usually complete these steps in silence, but you may hear muffled speech or movement. From here, take a deep breath and relax (and remember to keep breathing naturally).
For all types of Reiki, I will begin facilitating the flow of energy by gently placing my hands at various positions on or slightly above your body. Some areas will be addressed without direct touch. For Archangelic Light, hands are further from the body and there is no physical touch.
You may not feel anything, or even fall asleep, and that's okay! There is no right or wrong and no two people or sessions are the same. You may feel sensations of heat, cool, tingling, vibration, or pulsing. It is common to feel deeply relaxed and at peace. Depending on what level the energy is working on, crying, laughing, coughing, heavy breathing, physical movement, or temporary physical sensations or slight discomfort are possible. Some people may even have "clair" experiences where they see, feel, hear, know, taste, or smell things. Our experiences are as unique as we are!
Occasionally, we'll incorporate breath, voice, or visualization exercises during active energy work. This will be thoroughly discussed prior to beginning.
Once the energy work facilitation has concluded, I'll let you know with gentle touch, voice, and/or sound. You'll take your time grounding back into the space and we can discuss your experience at your comfort level. If it's your first session, I'll provide after care suggestions as well.
No, the energy does not originate from me. I simply act as a facilitator or channel for the energy to flow. These energies are intelligent and available to all.
I too was a skeptic! See my about page for a brief version of how Reiki found me.
Belief in energy work is not required for it to have an effect, just as you don't need to understand or "believe in" gravity for it to work. However, an openness to the possibility of benefit, or at least a willingness to relax and observe, can certainly enhance your experience. Your intention to receive benefit, even if coupled with skepticism, creates an energetic receptivity.
Yes, I'll be glad to work with children. For clients under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent and be present during the session. Sessions for children are typically shorter in length.
Not at this time.
Yes! Both Reiki and Archangelic Light are incredibly effective regardless of physical proximity. These energy modalities work with the universal energy field, which transcends time and space, allowing for healing and balancing to occur remotely. Virtual sessions provide the added benefit of complete comfort and relaxation in your preferred environment.
Yes, it is my honor to work with those nearing the end of their earthly sojourn. Preferably, this would be an existing energy work and/or end-of-life doula client who has previously provided consent. If not, consent from a legal guardian or designated representative is required. Additionally, I will always respect autonomy by asking the person's energetic self for permission before each session.
Note: I make every effort not to wake or disturb those who are actively transitioning.
Even when a loved one is no longer able to communicate verbally or is unresponsive, their energetic presence remains. Intuitive Energy Work can offer profound comfort and support during this sacred transition, benefiting both the individual nearing end-of-life and their loved ones.
While the physical body may be declining, the essence of who they are, their unique spirit and personality, continues to resonate energetically. In these sessions, we work with this subtle energy field. Many families find that even when their loved one is no longer alert, they can sense a shift in the atmosphere – a deepening of peace and tranquility.
From an energetic perspective, the end-of-life journey can sometimes involve the release of accumulated emotional, mental, or spiritual blockages that may have been present for a lifetime. When these energetic patterns begin to dissolve, it can facilitate a more peaceful and gentle transition.
These sessions may be shorter in length than typical energy work sessions, honoring the delicate and evolving nature of the energetic body during this sacred passage. They are offered with deep respect and compassion, and are not about altering the natural course of life, but rather about bringing an added layer of ease to the journey. It's an opportunity to acknowledge and support the individual's energy body, even when their physical responses are diminished, fostering a sense of completion and serene acceptance for all involved.
Note: I make every effort not to wake or disturb those who are actively transitioning.
No, I am not in any way trained or certified as a coach, consultant, etc., and therefore, I do not provide those services.
However, in my work with individuals, I understand that sometimes the most potent healing emerges through facilitated conversation and deep personal reflection. While our primary focus remains on the energetic balancing of an Intuitive Energy Work session, clients occasionally express a need to forgo the typical table-based energy work in favor of a session centered on dialogue.
When this occurs, I offer a guided conversational space where I may provide questions, prompts, and a compassionate listening presence to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to your intention for the session. This is not coaching, which typically involves goal-setting, strategic planning, or prescribing specific actions. Instead, it is a supportive environment for self-discovery and processing, complementing your inner energetic shifts.
Healing is a diverse journey – it's messy, joyful, sorrowful, exhilarating, and everything in between. My role is to hold sacred space and offer tools for self-exploration, whether through direct energy facilitation or through guided inquiry and empathetic presence, always honoring the unique way your healing unfolds. Ultimately, the session remains aligned with the principles of supporting your inherent self-healing abilities, primarily through energetic and reflective means.
If you have additional questions, please contact me.