So, how did I get into Reiki and oils? Let’s start with Reiki.
I was actually exposed to Reiki as a young teenager when my mom was introduced to it while getting trained in massage therapy. My mother would practice on me. I remember feeling a warmth radiating from my mother’s hands, but not really understanding at the time. Fastforward to nearly 8 years ago. I kept seeing flyers for Reiki classes/sessions at random stores, cafe’s etc. After seeing who knows how many flyers at that point, I took this as a sign from the universe. Why else would this be in my face so much? Really, when something you see keeps repeating this is when you pay attention!!! So, I decided to look into the practice of Reiki and what I read really resonated with me. Level 1 was all about self-healing. Now, I have always handled life with grace somehow, but I knew deep down I had old wounds to heal along with wanting to be the best version of myself. In reading up on the practice of Reiki I learned that this is what I was looking for. I found a local Reiki master who had space in a local yoga studio.  I connected with this woman from the start. I knew I found the teacher who would certify me. I show up at the Level 1 Reiki course, the Reiki practitioner lays out angel cards to get a message for the day. I thought what I nice gesture. To my surprise I pulled the card that says ” You’ve found It”.
Oh yes I did!!! I found a practice that would change the course of my life! Reiki becomes a living practice for a practitioner. Doing daily prayers, meditations, clearing techniques etc. Reiki takes you inward. You really get to know yourself on a deeper level. Level 1’s sole focus is on self healing. Self-healing in every sense of the word. You are shedding what no longer serves you. Say good bye to inner/outer chaos. The practice brings about inner peace. My life changed. I looked at the world with a different lens. I then became Level 2 certified followed by Master level which would allow me to teach. 
Seeing how profound this practice can be I decided to start sharing my passion for Reiki. While I was learning Reiki I was employed at CHOP as a Respiratory Therapist. I liked one foot in the conventional world and one foot in the holistic space as I always thought the integrative approach was the best way to handle healthcare. As time went on, I felt myself wanting to focus on Reiki more as I really saw a need for this healing art. I was surrounded by so many people who were so stressed/mentally and emotionally unwell. It was unnerving.
The universe will get your attention one way or another…. I started to feel unwell. Tired and always thirsty. One day after working two 12 hour shifts, I’m walking our dogs and start to feel really off. Cloudy vision, weak legs and a very dry mouth. I get myself home because now I’m nervous. My husband and daughter are home. I’m making myself a smoothie when I start to feel my legs go numb and my head is dizzy. I grab onto the fridge and tell my husband I don’t feel right. Before I know it, I’m on the kitchen floor. I can’t speak, I can’t feel my legs. I’m fading in and out of consciousness. Feeling terrified. I can hear my husband shouting for my daughter and calling 911. I had the worst thoughts go through my head as my body felt lighter and lighter. The light sensation I was experiencing made me feel disconnected from my body. A very surreal experience. I find myself at the hospital. The ER attending physician scares me and tells me he suspects a pulmonary embolism as I was requiring oxygen and could not sit up without having tachycardia (a rapid heartbeat).  Diagnostic tests/bloodwork was done. Somehow, I am severely dehydrated requiring 4 liters of fluids. I have an electrolyte imbalance issue… Thank God not a PE. The attending is dumbfounded and so am I because I drank water all throughout my hospital shifts. I recover and find myself back at work a week later constantly worrying about this “new” electrolyte imbalance issue. A few weeks later another incident occurs but does not require a hospital trip as I now had magnesium and other minerals on hand. A conversation with my supportive husband now puts me in the direction to change the course of my life again. I made the decision to leave a secure job, great benefits etc. as I now saw a correlation between my odd medical issue and my job. I walked away from the world of Respiratory Care Therapy to focus on my Reiki practice. The electrolyte imbalance issue disappeared after a month of me embarking on the next chapter of my life. Always listen to your body! The body will do things to get your attention.  Focusing on my true passion of helping others thrive through the healing art of Reiki lead me to another opportunity. As I was forming an LLC and doing other business-related tasks, I end up meeting Meg, an incredible Young Living brand partner at a local vending event in Havertown. I decide that I’m going to try Young Living oils and incorporate them into my Reiki practice. I create an account. I receive my oils and other products. I see the difference in these oils as I was using a different brand before. The oils actually worked! My new Reiki clients were loving the oils as well. Sometimes it’s hard for a client to settle in because they are coming from work or have a lot on their minds, but using certain oils before we got into their session allowed them to relax faster!!! It was incredible. I soon decided to sign on as a Young Living brand partner. I mean why not? I was loving the oils and figured this was the perfect opportunity plus the natural wellness products offered by Young Living tied in so nicely with my Reiki practice. Making the hard decision to leave my safe, secure job was one of the best decisions I have ever done as this step allowed other doors to open for me aligning me with what I believe to be my purpose.