I was attuned to Reiki I and II by Reiki Master Eleonore Khoury in 2005 after experiencing firsthand its healing benefits. I was in an unhealthy relationship, and the Reiki sessions helped to calm the depression and anxiety I had at the time. It helped so much that I wanted to learn to facilitate it on myself and others. Although I became very passionate about Reiki, my deep passion to be of service led me to a professional career in the non-profit sector providing counseling in the HIV prevention and homeless service communities. 

 

After several years working in the heart of skid row providing supportive services to the most vulnerable population in LA, and neglecting my own self-care, I found myself in the hospital. Like many people, I took my work home and experienced vicarious trauma, stress, and burnout which manifested in my body. 

 

It was at that point that I decided to pursue my Reiki journey with my Reiki Master again. After years of chronic stress and pain that seemed immune to numerous conventional and alternative remedies, Reiki was the missing complementary piece that finally helped me to feel healthier and happier. Reiki has been instrumental in my recovery and transition from Western medicine for my ailment. It’s been a path of continuous healing, peeling off all the layers that no longer serve me and finding the core of who I am. It has allowed me to live in my purpose of helping others by empowering them with tools to enhance their lives and well being through Reiki and Wellness Coaching. By facilitating Reiki on others, I have helped many alleviate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual stress.