Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance? I do not accept insurance as vast variability and requirements do not make it time and cost effective for you or for me. However, if you have an HSA plan, I encourage you to review the requirements as many will allow you to be reimbursed for my services as they are preventative or mitigating in nature.
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What is the difference between Reiki and Integrative Energy Work? Reiki is a form of Integrative Energy Work where you lay on a massage table fully clothed and you can choose to have the practitioner place their hands on you or have their hands held over you. to clear energetic imbalances and bring your nervous system and energy centers into balance and harmony.
For my Integrative Energy Work sessions, you are seated and the session is hands off. I use muscle testing, and acupressure or touch points to ask questions to understand what is blocking healing or goal achievement on a deeper level with a more specific focus. By gathering a more detailed history, spending more time understanding your concerns, and muscle testing specific questions I am able to bring greater awareness and identify specifically what is reducing your bodies healing capacity.
Both of these types of sessions can be done in person, via phone or video call with the same effectiveness. Many are often surprised by how effective sessions are via phone or video call.
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How many sessions do I need? Because of each individuals unique neurobiopsychosocial factors the session quantity, frequency, and duration will vary. Most benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions to begin and anticipate that the frequency will decrease over time. On occasion someone may benefit from monthly sessions or only need a one-time session.
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There are so many options for health and wellness and I don’t know what to choose? Decision fatigue and uncertainty with the rapidly changing pace of everything can take up a lot of valuable time and energy. If you are struggling to decide what your next best step is, I invite you to schedule a complimentary consult and during that time I will be able to assess the options you are considering and guide you in your next steps.
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I have complex medical needs, how would Integrative Energy Work be a helpful addition to the care I am receiving? My approach, combined with your explanation of what you are experiencing or seeking, allows us to work with you on a deep level to identify root causes of blocks to healing, clear them through acupressure points or energy centers, and bring your body into a greater state of healing. When your body is in a state of relaxation, it is in a healing state. The more time that we spend in states of relaxation the greater our overall state of health.
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How is trauma addressed with Integrative Energy Work or Reiki? Unlike some healing methods, with my approach to Integrative Energy Work, traumatic experiences do not necessarily need to be re-experienced or re-visited to be healed. All sessions can be done and are effective if you choose to have your eyes open. I use very gentle methods to allow you to process what it needs to and guide you to a state of balance and harmony. Your preferences and comfort level are top priority and we can discuss this further if you have specific concerns.