ENERGY WORK
My energy work approach is grounded in Reiki, with sound and herbal offerings woven in. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice used to reduce stress and stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. The practitioner engages a gentle “laying of hands” or distance healing approach to channel universal life force energy to the client.
Consider the long-term effects of stress or trauma. If left untreated, emotional and energetic disturbances can manifest as physical illness in the body. Reiki is an alternative therapy that can help soothe the nervous system; rebalance your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies; and promote holistic well-being.
Reiki has been shown to help reduce pain, anxiety, stress, fatigue, depression, insomnia, and other imbalances. It is becoming more available as a complementary therapy available in many hospital and clinic settings. Studies by the Center of Reiki Research show Reiki’s effectiveness and positive effects.
I completed a yearlong program with traditional Japanese Reiki practitioner & educator Marika Hamahata Clymer in 2021–2022, who teaches Reiki as rooted in a Japanese Shinto framework. This was a rich training that wove together energy work, ecology and herbalism, and ancestral healing. I am also certified in Usui Reiki levels I and II and have been practicing since February 2020. I was trained by Jonna Rae Bartges, who was initiated by the first occidental Reiki master, Virginia Samdahl.
Although Reiki was brought into the mainstream by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th century, it has its roots in ancient Japanese traditional healing practices. Since its arrival in the US, it has undergone many evolutions and changes, often being combined or woven in with unrelated systems. I am committed to a decolonized practice that honors the traditional Reiki lineage and am continuously expanding my knowledge and understanding through further education and experience, both in Reiki as well as healing practices within my Slavic lineage.
I currently am offering in-person sessions in the Asheville area as well as distance sessions, which allow me to send Reiki energy to you wherever you are. These sessions are just as powerful as in person and give you the added comfort of being in your own home. They typically last 40–60 minutes and include a short consultation via email or phone before and after the session.
Currently, I am wanting to work with others in cultivating my practice and seeing what shapes it takes. As of now, I am not charging directly for my services but instead operating on a trade basis. You are welcome to offer something in exchange (artwork, food/drink/herbs, healing sessions/products, or anything else!) or simply receive freely. If you wish to exchange money for your treatment, $40 is a suggested donation, but any contribution is welcome. Truly, I am happy to offer this work freely, in the hope of attaining greater clarity of where it is leading me. If you feel you could benefit from an energy work, please don’t let lack of resources keep you from reaching out.
KIND WORDS
“I have received both in-person and distance Reiki from Rita, and both experiences were amazing. Having distance Reiki felt just like having an in-person healing. Rita was very attentive and in tune with my energy flow and recognized areas that needed more focus. She spent time helping me prepare for the session before and also did a check-in after the session as well. I highly recommend for anyone looking for Reiki!” —Alex C.
“Distance reiki was something new for me, and Rita provided everything I needed to know to have a truly life-giving session. I felt warmness and lightbeams running through my body for 30 minutes, specifically surrounding certain areas of my body that I was struggling with. Afterwards, she called me to discuss her noticings, which were very enlightening and put into words things that I hadn't been able to before. Rita offered me suggestions and tools that I could try to improve certain areas. Thank you Rita for this true gift. Even though you were over 1,000 miles away, I could feel your presence and have felt so much better and like I have the tools I need to continue this into the weeks ahead. Thank you!” —Alivia T.
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