My Offerings: Reiki Energy Healing
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
— Audre Lorde
I believe the changes we want to see on a societal level can also be embodied and lived within. We can live liberated lives today.
As a certified Reiki teacher (used instead of “Reiki master”), MedicineWay (shamanic healing) apprentice, embodied coach, and herbalist, I offer sessions that promote greater alignment in who you are, how you see yourself, and who you want to be in the world.
Often times, we can spend years devoting ourselves to our work, to taking care of others, searching for meaning outside of ourselves, and at the end of the day, feel empty and depleted. I have lived this path and after years of personal healing work and formal training, I started my practice as a practitioner to help others claim and live in greatest alignment with their truest selves.
About My Energy Healing Work & Approach
I specialize in addressing anxiety, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, self-judgement, and feelings of (un)worthiness that stem from lived experiences. My energy work brings in greater lightness, relaxation, and ease in the midst of daily stressors from society. My work puts you and your needs front and center so you are taken care of first and foremost.
As a poet, artist, and organizer who has worked in grassroots and digital organizing, my healing work is especially attuned to the inner workings of artists, activists, cultural workers, organizers, and researchers. I am a politicized healer connected to the social movements of our times. In my work, I have an analysis of the ways that white supremacy and capitalism impact our lives, down to how we live at the cellular level. I am also pro-Black Liberation and an abolitionist. I understand how all of our struggles are interconnected.
Together, we do the behind-the-scenes work that helps you shine out in the world. As a facilitator and trainer of anti-racist, and anti-oppression workshops, I specialize in anti-oppressive, gender-affirming care to the best of my capability. If you’re ready to work together, scroll down to fill out the form below.
What is Reiki?
Reiki, or 靈氣, is a type of energy healing that channels pure universal energy and light to you, the recipient. I practice Usui Reiki, which has its roots in Japan. Reiki promotes healing at the energetic level and has positive effects on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual body.
Trauma and daily stressors affect the mind, body, and spirit. Continued occurrences of these stressors can weigh heavily on one’s energetic field. Oftentimes, traditional talk therapy focuses on processing mainly at the cognitive level. Reiki works with the body at the energetic level to move energy, release stagnation and accumulation, bring in new healing energies. Studies have been found to show reiki’s effectiveness in bringing lightness, relaxation, and ease to its recipients.
I am formally trained as a Reiki Teacher (the term we use instead of “Master), through the NYC POC Healing Circle. I am also certified in Embodied Social Justice through The Embody Lab. My sessions combine guided meditation, energy healing, and intuitive work.
READY TO WORK TOWARDS EMBODYING YOUR TRUEST SELF?
BOOK A SESSION WITH ME USING THE FORM BELOW.
Reiki Energy Healing Sessions
Below are my signature energy healing offerings. All my sessions are conducted virtually. Each one is unique to you. Upon booking, more details will be sent on how to prepare. I look forward to accompanying you in your healing journey!
Reiki Session
60 minutes
This is my signature reiki session that includes guided meditation, energy healing, and intuitive work. This session is for anyone seeking to gently release accumulated or unwanted energies and bring in greater ease, tranquility, relaxation, and alignment.
Initial Session for New Clients: 90 minutes
Deep Dive Energy Release & Reiki Session
90 minutes
This session is a deeper dive energy clearing session to move and release heavier energies you have been carrying and feel ready to let go of. Energies can include grief, shame, sadness, anger, etc. that have accumulated over time, that you feel ready to address & move. I will guide you in the energetic work to release and bring in new healing energies. This release ceremony is followed with a reiki session and debrief.
Energy Healing Follow-Up Consultation
60 minutes
This consultation is for follow-up conversation and exploration of what has come up in our previous session(s). We discuss more about what you are specifically working on in your life, what challenges and breakthroughs have arisen, and strategies to move forward. (For existing clients)
Book this to talk more in depth about other topics that include: care plans, beginning or deepening ancestral practices, creating altars, or anything else on your heart.
Support QTBIPOC Clients
If you would like to support my practice and donate for scholarships for disabled &/or QTBIPOC clients with financial need, to access free or reduced sessions, you can donate via Paypal or via Venmo using this link with the message “Reiki Support.”
For Further Work
I also offered embodied coaching to couple my reiki sessions, you can complete the form below to learn more.
Herbal Consultation
60 minutes
As a trained herbalist (with over 200+ hours of formal training), I offer herbal consultations that incorporate my own intuitive practice to create custom tea blends to support you in your healing work. Herbs offer great support at the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level to aid you in the areas of your life you are addressing (e.g. grief, heartbreak, self-love, boundaries work).
In this consultation, we will explore your current intentions, goals, and experiences to identify and create an herbal remedy that will best serve you on your present healing journey. I will design a custom blend of herbs for you, as well as an herbal protocol based on your needs. My herbs are mainly sourced from local farms and are organic.
After two weeks, I will also check-in via email to follow-up and provide further support, and answer any questions, as needed.*
*The cost of the herbal formula is not included in the price of the consultation.
Herbal Tea Blend
I create customized tea blends to use herbs to support your healing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. My herbs are mostly sourced from local farms and are organic. You can book an herbal consultation for us to create a customized blend together, or you can purchase a ready-to-order blend.
TO BOOK A SESSION WITH ME, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
After submitting it, I will be in contact with you directly within 7 business days.
TESTIMONIES FROM PAST CLIENTS
“My session with Dandelion was unlike any other reiki session I’ve had before. I love how interactive it was. It kept me focused and grounded in the present moment. I needed that intentionality in my healing. He heard what I needed and created the space for that in our session. It felt like a tremendous weight was lifted when we concluded. Many happy tears were shed. I would recommend Dandelion to anyone looking for a safe container for their healing work. I look forward to working with him more in the future. ”
“River has such a gentle perceptiveness that really encouraged me to lean into truth through our session. From when he sent me my prep information to when we wrapped up, my spirit felt deeply sheltered and honored in its needs. It can be so easy living in the world to be distracted and lose sight of the compass of our hearts, working with River restored my sight of myself and was so sharply clarifying. Furthermore, River’s channeling and transference of reiki energy feels distinctly linked to his work as a writer. It’s a poetic making of something saturated in the dynamism of his presence and dedicated assurance. ”
“As a reiki teacher and practitioner, it’s not often I receive healing from others but when I do it’s because I trust and feel an intuitive sense about the person. River gave me a reiki session that was profound, grounding, relaxing, and provided SO much clarity. His intuitive sense after the session was spot-on regarding areas of my life I could invite more of in. He assisted me in releasing stress around a hostile work environment situation and was so mindful and gracious as he shared his insights with me.
I’m really grateful for River’s special magic and nature and am so happy I chose him to be my reiki practitioner. I am a light sleeper and often don’t get quality rest; that night after the reiki session, I slept like a baby and woke up feeling more refreshed than I’d felt in a while. I couldn’t recommend him more and look forward to calling on him when I’m in need of reiki and his magic touch in the future. ”