The Light Work

With over a decade of nursing experience, I have spent three years in long-term care and seven years at the VA, gaining extensive experience in both primary care and emergency room settings. This diverse experience has exposed me to a wide range of mental health issues. I am deeply committed to mental healthcare and feel a strong calling to help individuals heal themselves and reconnect with their emotional and spiritual well-being. While I value traditional medicine for its critical role in emergency care and as a preliminary solution, I believe that true healing involves addressing the mind, body, and soul as an integrated whole.

My personal journey began when I gave birth to twins just months before the pandemic. During this period, I was fortunate not to be working as a nurse. However, the world around me began to unravel and the loss of my best friend of 23 years sent me over the edge. This combination of events exacerbated my pre-existing anxiety and depression. I sought help through counseling, psychiatric care, and SSRIs, but my condition worsened as my concerns were repeatedly dismissed by my doctor. After enduring at least 18 months of escalating medication, I took matters into my own hands by undergoing genetic testing for psychotropic medications. The results indicated that the medication I was prescribed was not genetically compatible with me and that I was exhibiting symptoms of serotonin syndrome. The process of weaning off these medications was challenging, but it led to a profound spiritual awakening.

From a place of despair, I discovered a deep connection with all things. As a Christian, I had previously regarded spirituality in a conventional sense, but my new awareness of the interconnectedness of nature—earth, water, air, and especially the sun—was transformative. I realized that we are high-vibrational souls experiencing human life, and the answers we seek are found within the natural world. This heightened awareness of energy led me to Reiki, which has been profoundly healing for both myself and my family. My goal is to help others find light in times of darkness and to demonstrate that self healing is possible. 

I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are struggling with their own mental and physical health challenges. I believe that we are all guides, teachers, and healers for one another. While therapeutic touch is a component of nursing education, Reiki offers a more profound form of healing. Though we cannot heal others directly, we can assist them in their journey towards self-healing with our loving intentions. I aspire to create a safe space for those undergoing spiritual awakening and I believe this process is a natural evolution of our human experience.

For those navigating their own awakening, I recommend seeking a professional counselor, especially if they have not previously engaged in therapy. It is important to undertake personal shadow work, challenge limiting beliefs, and become the person your inner child needed. The ultimate goal is to live in the present moment with joy, gratitude, and love. While I navigated my awakening without current therapy, my prior experience with counseling and the use of various books were invaluable. Finding a relatable therapist with availability can be challenging, and insurance constraints may limit access. Nonetheless, there are numerous ways to engage in inner work, and the key is to understand that the work is self-driven. By doing so, you can achieve mental freedom and growth.