I originally studied art and design. From a young age, I felt a sense of calm and healing when I noticed the design in nature and used my own creative abilities as a means of expression. When I became an adult, because I understood deeply that this creative process had nothing to do with 'being good at drawing' and was so much more about freely communicating and releasing myself from experiences which it wasn't always possible to articulate in words,
I realised I knew something which might helps others. I thought I could use these abilities as an art therapist. At the time I was told i would need to undertake additional teacher training to become this sort of therapist , so I chose to move to London to develop a career in the mental wellbeing field another way.
I offered my services as a volunteer, undertook training in counselling skills and soon found a job in a hospital mental health setting - my career had begun. I progressed through various roles and my direction evolved towards assisting people with physical as well as mental wellbeing issues. I began learning complementary therapies like aromatherapy and massage to expand on the support I could offer.
My journey continued and supporting people with chronic health conditions and terminal diagnoses became a theme - as a result, I have supported many many individuals with issues around bereavement and end of life. I became a health promoter and trainer, delivering health messages to large audiences and at this point, was introduced to reiki energy healing.
The way that people with terminal health diagnoses benefitted from reiki healing fascinated me - so I began learning for myself. I worked my way through the three stages over the course of three years and have been mastering and teaching reiki for more than 15 years now.
I was fortunate to develop skills as a trainer prior to becoming a reiki teacher as teaching the concept of energy healing isn't something which can be learned overnight. I have coached, and supported thousands of people throughout the course of my work so far.
Reiki and energy healing are a way of life for me. I teach people that becoming a reiki master is not simply about learning how to give reiki attunements- it is about mastery in the truest sense. This means living by the principles of reiki, and being an example to others on the spiritual path. I believe we are each here on earth not just to have fun (though we definitely should!) but to become the best version of ourselves which we are capable of.
One of the ways in which I personally do this is through continuing to study and develop the tools which I can use to encourage and support others with. I think this makes me both approachable as a teacher and a good example to my students. I'm not asking them to do anything I won't do myself, so it's easier to show them how to adopt a similar outlook - an open attitude towards ongoing learning is enlightened approach.
I don't think anyone should ever say that they know everything there is to know about a particular subject - the world is here to be explored, let's enjoy exploring it- there's always a new way of looking at something too, that's part of the fascination!
Alongside my artistic roots and reiki background I am also an Infant massage and Yoga Instructor, a Massage Therapist in various disciplines, a Crystal therapist, End of Life therapist and a Colour Therapist too. I am becoming a Gua Sha Instructor too. You can find out more about some of my other work here:
www.reikicrystals.org
www.silvertopaztherapies.co.uk
www.truecolourtherapy.co.uk
The Art of Healing combines my creative and energy healing knowledge and skills into unique artworks which not only look good, but support you in your spiritual path too! Each of these original designs incorporates colour therapy, crystal imagery, channelled energy and intent together with reiki symbolism and light coding. You can buy an image from the shop which resonates for you, or book a consultation and a personalised mandala as part of a colour therapy session.
