My Healing Journey

In early 2022 I was forced to leave my position as a bedside nurse due to a physical injury. I was devastated. I felt my entire world, identity and goals torn to pieces instantly. I absolutely loved the unit I worked on and derived an incredible amount of joy from caring for my patients and listening to their stories. Plus I had worked incredibly hard to obtain this goal. I took on the challenge of going to nursing school full time while raising three beautiful children as a single parent and holding a demanding career in Finance.

At my worst, I could not walk more than half a block and had to climb the two steps into my home on my hands and knees. I could not even begin to process this grief, this sense of loss, the anger, the fear that I would end up dependent on others at this stage in my life. Just the week before I had been on my weekly 10 mile hike. After so many years of caring for others and giving so much I questioned if this would be my future.

Western medicine, all of a sudden seemed incredibly limited. I followed all of the recommendations including rest, physical therapy, medications, shoe orthotics and the expertise from the pain management clinic. The progress was extremely slow and limited and it was exasperating. My providers were equally exasperated as they ran out of techniques and recommendations. As a nurse I understand the sense of helplessness we feel when we cannot help others overcome difficult medical challenges. Being on the other side of the stethoscope gave me an entirely different perspective. I could sympathize with my medical team but at the same time I felt hopeless and scared.

Yet I kept digging deeper, talking to anyone I thought could help me and researching alternative healing modalities online. I tried accupunture and chiropractic adjustments which only exarcebated my symptoms. Neither doctor would even attempt a second treatment.

Finally, I started to see the light. I ran into a friend of mine who is a personal trainer. She designed a routine for me which helped me regain some of my strength and mobility. Although I continued to have pain from neck to feet every single day, it propelled me to the next level. After a 2 year journey, I regained the hope and drive I needed to heal myself.

This is when I discovered Reiki energy healing and I was hooked. Such a simple modality yet so incredibly powerful. I find it to be extremely relaxing and uplifting. Less stress helps with pain management and my overall outlook on life. After a Reiki session I feel rejuvenated, like I had the most restorative nap of my life. My ability to deal with day to day life increases exponentially. I find I do not stress over things as easily. My energy levels receive an instant glow up.

This led me to pursue my Reiki Master Teacher attunement in May 2025. I am so excited to share the remarkable benefits of Reiki energy healing with others. Today I have regained most of my mobility and reduced the amount of pain significantly by continuing a mobility routine, occasional accupuncture treatments and regular self-Reiki treatments.