I’m Now Certified in Bach Flower Remedies—and Personalized Assessments Are Available

I’m happy to share that I have completed my Bach Flower Remedy certification and am now offering personalized Bach Flower Assessments through Healing Energy Studio.

Bach Flower Remedies are selected according to the emotions, patterns, and responses a person or animal is currently experiencing. They are not selected according to a medical diagnosis. Instead, the process looks at questions such as:

• What feels emotionally heavy right now?

• What thoughts, feelings, or reactions keep repeating?

• Where do you feel stuck, uncertain, fearful, or overwhelmed?

• What kind of emotional support may be helpful during this season of life?

A personalized assessment offers a gentle way to explore these questions and identify the remedies that most closely reflect your current emotional needs.

How a Bach Flower Assessment Works

All personalized Bach Flower Assessments are completed entirely through email, so no scheduled phone call or Zoom appointment is required.

After booking, you will complete a questionnaire about your current emotions, concerns, responses, and goals. I will carefully review your answers and identify the Bach Flower Remedies that most closely correspond with what you are experiencing.

You will then receive your personalized assessment and remedy recommendations by email.

Assessments are available for:

• Adults

• Children

• Animals

Current Pricing

• Personalized Bach Flower Assessment: $25

• Optional 5 mL custom blend: $16

• Optional 10 mL custom blend: $25

Shipping is included with custom blends.

A custom blend may be added when you book your assessment or ordered after your assessment has been completed. Your blend will be prepared using the remedies selected through your personalized assessment and mailed directly to you.

Add Bach Flower Support to Another Session

A Bach Flower Assessment does not have to be booked as a completely separate part of your healing journey. You can add an assessment to many other Healing Energy Studio services, including:

• Emotion Code®

• Body Code™

• Intuitive Energy Healing

• Reiki

• Animal energy healing sessions

This gives you the option to receive support from more than one direction.

For example, an Emotion Code or Body Code session may focus on identifying and releasing energetic imbalances, while a Bach Flower Assessment offers additional support centered on your current emotions, reactions, and repeating patterns.

Someone receiving Reiki or Intuitive Energy Healing may choose to add an assessment as another way to support emotional balance between sessions.

Bach Flower support may also be added to animal sessions when a pet is experiencing emotional or behavioral changes.

What Can Bach Flower Remedies Support?

People often explore Bach Flower Remedies during experiences such as

• Grief or sadness

• Fear or worry

• Emotional overwhelm

• Repetitive thoughts

• Difficulty adjusting to change

• Uncertainty or indecision

• Lack of confidence

• Emotional sensitivity

• Frustration or impatience

• Feeling discouraged, disconnected, or stuck

For animals, an assessment may focus on emotional responses related to:

• Fear or nervousness

• Separation

• Grief or loss

• Adoption or rehoming

• Travel

• Changes in the household

• A new pet or family member

• Other stressful transitions

Each assessment is personalized.

Two people can experience the same situation and respond to it very differently. One person may feel afraid, another may feel discouraged, and someone else may feel overwhelmed or uncertain.

The same is true for animals. Two pets going through a similar change may display very different emotional responses and may benefit from different remedy selections.

Why I Added Bach Flower Remedies to My Practice

What drew me to Bach Flower Remedies was their individualized and emotionally focused approach.

The process encourages us to look beyond the situation itself and consider how that experience is affecting the individual person or animal.

This approach fits naturally with the other services I offer through Healing Energy Studio. Emotion Code, Body Code, Reiki, Intuitive Energy Healing, and Bach Flower Remedies each provide a different way to support emotional and energetic well-being.

My goal is not to use the same method for every concern. It is to offer thoughtful options that can be used individually or combined in a way that feels supportive for each client’s healing journey.

Book Your Bach Flower Assessment

Your personalized assessment can be completed entirely through email, making it simple to receive individualized Bach Flower guidance from wherever you live.

You may book the assessment on its own, add a custom blend with shipping included, or add the assessment to another qualifying Healing Energy Studio session.

Book your personalized Bach Flower Assessment here:

https://healingenergystudio.as.me/bachflowers

Bach Flower Remedies are a complementary emotional wellness practice. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical or mental health care.

Welcome to the New Healing Energy Studio Space in Pocatello

I am so grateful to share that Healing Energy Studio has opened its newly renovated space in Pocatello, Idaho!

This room was created with so much intention. Every detail was chosen to help you feel welcomed, calm, safe, and supported from the moment you walk in. My hope is that when you enter this space, your body can begin to soften, your mind can take a breath, and your energy can start to settle.

Healing work is deeply personal, and I wanted the studio to reflect that. This is a place where you can pause from the noise of everyday life, relax into stillness, re-center your energy, and gently begin releasing what has been feeling heavy, stuck, or out of alignment.

At Healing Energy Studio, sessions may include Reiki, Emotion Code, Body Code, chakra clearing and balancing, or blended energy work depending on the type of session you choose. Each offering is designed to support relaxation, grounding, emotional release, energetic balance, and a deeper connection with your own inner wisdom.

You do not need to have experience with energy work to come in. You do not need to know exactly what you need.

You are welcome to arrive just as you are — tired, overwhelmed, curious, grieving, hopeful, uncertain, or simply ready for something to shift.

This space is here for you if you are looking for a peaceful place to:

• Relax and breathe

• Re-center your mind, body, and spirit

• Find more balance within yourself

• Release emotional or energetic heaviness

• Reconnect with your own sense of peace

• Receive gentle, supportive energy work in person

Opening this studio has been a meaningful step for me, and I am honored to create a space where others can feel supported in their own healing and realignment.

If you have been feeling called to try Reiki, Emotion Code, Body Code, or a blended energy session, I would love to welcome you into the new space.

Healing Energy Studio is now open in Pocatello, Idaho, and appointments are available by online booking.

Book your session here: https://healingenergystudio.as.me/

With love and light,
April

Do Animals Respond to Reiki?

People often wonder whether animals actually respond to Reiki or if energy healing is something that only works for humans.

Interestingly, many Reiki practitioners find that animals are often even more receptive to energy healing than people are.

Animals live much more in the present moment than humans do. They are not analyzing what is happening or questioning whether something should work. Because of this, they tend to respond very naturally to calming energy.

During Reiki sessions, animals often show clear signs that they are relaxing. Some may lie down, stretch out, or close their eyes. Others may move closer to the practitioner or settle into a comfortable resting position.

Sometimes animals will move away briefly and then return when they are ready to receive more energy. This natural response allows the animal to remain in control of how much energy they receive.

Pet owners frequently report noticing changes in their animals after Reiki sessions. Dogs and cats may appear calmer, sleep more deeply, or show improvements in mood and behavior. Animals recovering from illness or surgery sometimes seem more comfortable and relaxed as well.

Because animals are highly sensitive to the emotional environment around them, they can also absorb stress from the people they live with. Reiki can help support the animal’s energetic balance so they are not carrying as much of that emotional tension.

Energy healing for animals is always intended to work alongside proper veterinary care. Reiki is not a replacement for medical treatment, but it can be a supportive practice that helps animals relax and restore balance.

For many pet owners, seeing their animal settle into a peaceful and relaxed state during Reiki is one of the most reassuring signs that their pet is receiving something beneficial.

Animals communicate in many subtle ways. Sometimes their willingness to relax and rest during a Reiki session says more than words ever could.

Interested in energy healing for your pet?

If you’re curious about Reiki or Emotion Code® sessions for your animal, I offer remote sessions so your pet can remain relaxed in their own familiar environment.

You can learn more about my offerings or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

Why Reiki Feels So Real (Even If You’re Skeptical)

Find Out If You Have A Trapped Emotion

Take Dr. Bradley Nelson’s quiz to learn if you may have trapped emotions that I can help you release! You can take the quiz here.

Reiki and Emotion Code® for Horses: Supporting Balance and Well-Being

Horses are powerful and intelligent animals, but they are also incredibly sensitive to the emotional and energetic environment around them. Anyone who spends time with horses quickly notices how aware they are of subtle changes in mood, body language, and intention.

Because of this sensitivity, horses can sometimes carry emotional stress just as humans do. Changes in routine, training pressure, travel, injury, or past experiences can affect how a horse feels both physically and emotionally. These experiences may show up as tension in the body, behavioral changes, anxiety, or difficulty settling.

Energy healing approaches such as Reiki and the Emotion Code® offer gentle ways to support horses as they restore balance.

Reiki works by directing healing energy toward the horse with the intention of helping the body relax and rebalance. During a Reiki session, there is no force or physical manipulation involved. The practitioner simply allows the energy to flow while the horse chooses how they would like to receive it.

Horses often show very clear responses to Reiki. Some may lower their heads, yawn, soften their eyes, or shift their posture as their bodies begin to relax. Others may move closer to the practitioner or stand quietly while the energy is offered.

Because horses are large and powerful animals, it is important that they remain in control of the experience. Reiki naturally respects this boundary. If a horse wants to move away, they can. If they are comfortable receiving the energy, they will often remain nearby.

The Emotion Code® can also be helpful for horses because animals, like humans, can hold onto trapped emotional energy from stressful experiences. Events such as injury, separation from herd mates, changes in ownership, transportation, or intense training environments can leave emotional imprints that affect the horse’s well-being.

During an Emotion Code session, trapped emotional energies can be identified and gently released using muscle testing and energetic techniques. This process allows the horse’s system to release emotional stress it may no longer need to carry.

When these trapped emotions are released, horses sometimes become calmer, more focused, or more comfortable in their bodies. Owners may notice improvements in behavior, relaxation, or responsiveness.

Reiki and the Emotion Code complement each other beautifully. Reiki supports overall energetic balance and relaxation, while the Emotion Code helps release specific emotional energies that may still be affecting the animal.

Together, these approaches offer a compassionate and non-invasive way to support a horse’s physical and emotional well-being.

Energy healing is never intended to replace veterinary care or proper training. Instead, it works alongside these practices to support the horse as a whole being — physically, emotionally, and energetically.

The relationship between humans and horses is built on trust, awareness, and communication. Supporting a horse’s emotional balance can deepen that connection and help them feel calmer, safer, and more at ease in their environment.

Interested in energy healing for your animal?

If you're curious about Reiki or Emotion Code® sessions for your pet or horse, I offer remote sessions so your animal can remain comfortable in their own familiar environment.

Learn more or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

Can Reiki Help Cats?

Cats are known for being highly intuitive and sensitive animals. Anyone who lives with a cat has probably noticed how aware they are of their surroundings and the emotional energy within their home. Because of this sensitivity, cats can sometimes experience stress or emotional tension just like humans do.

Changes in the household, new pets, illness, travel, loud environments, or shifts in routine can all affect how a cat feels. Some cats respond by hiding, becoming more vocal, avoiding contact, or behaving differently than usual. Other times, the signs of stress are more subtle.

Reiki can be a very gentle and supportive approach for cats because it does not require physical contact or restraint. During a Reiki session, healing energy is directed toward the animal with the intention of helping the body relax and restore balance.

Cats often respond naturally to Reiki. Some will move closer to the energy if they are interested in receiving it, while others may simply lie down nearby and relax. Because Reiki respects the animal’s instincts, the cat always remains in control of how much energy they receive.

Many cat owners notice that their pets become calmer, sleep more deeply, or appear more comfortable after Reiki sessions. Cats recovering from illness or surgery may also benefit from the calming nature of Reiki as their bodies heal.

Cats are also very attuned to the emotional state of the humans they live with. When the environment around them is tense or stressful, they may absorb some of that emotional energy. Reiki can help restore a sense of calm and balance in both the animal and the surrounding environment.

Reiki is never intended to replace veterinary care, but it can be a beautiful complementary practice that supports the cat’s overall well-being.

Because cats tend to respond honestly and intuitively, they often show very clearly whether they are open to receiving energy healing. Many Reiki practitioners find that cats are some of the most receptive animals to work with.

For cat lovers who want to support their pet’s emotional and physical comfort, Reiki can offer a quiet and gentle way to help them relax and restore balance.

Interested in energy healing for your pet?

If you're curious about Reiki or Emotion Code® sessions for your animal, I offer remote sessions so your pet can remain relaxed in their own familiar environment.

Learn more or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

Signs Trapped Emotions Are Releasing

When trapped emotions begin to release, people often notice subtle shifts in how they feel emotionally and mentally.

Some individuals experience an immediate sense of relief or lightness after a session. Others notice changes more gradually over the following days.

Because emotional energy is connected to both the mind and the body, releasing trapped emotions can influence several aspects of well-being.

One of the most common experiences is a feeling of increased calm. Situations that previously triggered stress or emotional reactions may begin to feel easier to handle.

Some people also notice improvements in sleep, clarity of thought, or overall emotional balance.

At times, emotional releases can bring awareness to feelings that were previously buried. This is often temporary and usually followed by a sense of relief or peace as the body integrates the release.

Every person’s experience is different, and healing does not follow a strict timeline. The body naturally releases what it is ready to process.

For many people, the process of releasing trapped emotions becomes a powerful step toward feeling lighter, more balanced, and more connected to themselves.

If you're curious about exploring Emotion Code sessions, I offer remote sessions via Zoom where we work together to identify and release trapped emotional energy.

Learn more or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

What Happens During an Emotion Code® Session?

For many people who are new to the Emotion Code®, the biggest question is simply what a session looks like.

Emotion Code sessions are typically relaxed and conversational. The goal is to create a comfortable environment where the body can begin releasing emotional energy that may no longer be needed.

At the beginning of a session, we usually talk briefly about how you have been feeling and what you would like to focus on. Some people come with a specific concern or pattern they want to explore, while others simply want to support their overall emotional well-being.

From there, the process involves using muscle testing to communicate with the subconscious mind. Muscle testing allows the body to provide yes or no responses that guide the practitioner toward identifying trapped emotions.

During my sessions, I use myself as a proxy for muscle testing while remaining connected with the client on Zoom. As emotions are identified, I communicate the findings so clients can understand what is being released during the session.

My goal during a session is to release at least five trapped emotions, though often more can be released depending on what the subconscious mind indicates is ready.

Once a trapped emotion is identified, it is released through a simple energetic process that works with the body’s governing meridian.

Many people feel lighter or calmer after sessions, while others notice gradual changes in emotional patterns or stress levels over the following days.

Each session is unique, and the body always releases what it is ready to process within the time available.

Can Pets Absorb Their Owner’s Emotions?

Many pet owners have noticed something curious about their animals. When their human is stressed, anxious, or upset, their pet often seems to react in some way. Dogs may become more clingy or restless. Cats may hide or behave differently than usual. Some animals appear unusually protective or attentive when their owners are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

These experiences often lead people to wonder whether pets can actually absorb or respond to their owner’s emotions.

In many ways, the answer is yes.

Animals are incredibly sensitive to the emotional and energetic environment around them. Unlike humans, they don’t spend time analyzing situations or filtering their experiences through complex thoughts. Instead, they respond directly to what they sense.

Pets are very attuned to body language, tone of voice, facial expression, and subtle changes in behavior. But beyond these physical signals, many animals also seem to respond to the emotional energy that people carry.

When a person is experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, that energy can influence the environment around them. Animals who live closely with their humans are constantly interacting with that emotional atmosphere.

Because of their sensitivity, pets may begin reflecting what their owners are feeling. Sometimes this shows up as changes in behavior. Other times animals may appear to take on emotional tension themselves.

For example, a dog may become anxious when their owner is experiencing high levels of stress. A cat may become withdrawn when the household energy feels heavy or unsettled. In homes where someone is going through grief or emotional hardship, animals often stay physically close to offer comfort.

Many people have experienced their pet quietly sitting beside them during a difficult moment, as if they instinctively know support is needed.

Energy healing approaches like Reiki and the Emotion Code® can help restore balance in situations like these.

Reiki supports relaxation and energetic balance for both humans and animals. When Reiki energy is offered, the nervous system often settles and emotional tension can begin to soften. Animals frequently respond very naturally to Reiki, sometimes relaxing deeply or choosing to remain near the energy while it is being offered.

The Emotion Code® can also help identify and release trapped emotional energy that may be affecting either the owner or the animal. Just like humans, animals can hold onto emotional energy from stressful experiences. In some cases, they may also carry emotional tension that reflects what their owners have been going through.

Releasing these trapped emotions can help restore emotional balance and allow both the pet and their human to feel lighter.

One of the beautiful things about working with energy healing is that it often supports the entire household. When emotional tension begins to release, both people and animals can benefit from a calmer, more balanced environment.

Our pets share our homes, our lives, and often our emotional journeys. When we support their well-being, we are also supporting the unique bond we share with them.

Interested in energy healing for your pet?

If you're curious about Reiki or Emotion Code® sessions for your animal, I offer remote sessions so your pet can remain relaxed in their own familiar environment.

Learn more or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

What Science Is Starting to Reveal About Reiki and Your Body

Reiki is one of those things that’s often felt more than it’s understood.

A lot of people leave a session feeling calmer, lighter, or more clear—but also a little unsure how to explain it.

A recent 2026 research paper from the Center for Reiki Research took a closer look at that exact experience. Specifically, it explored how what people feel during Reiki connects to changes in their physical and emotional well-being.

What the study looked at

The researchers focused on two things:

• People’s personal experiences during Reiki sessions

• Measurable changes in physiological and psychological health

In other words—does that deep sense of relaxation or emotional release actually reflect something happening in the body?

What they found

There was a clear connection.

Participants who reported:

• Feeling deeply relaxed

• Experiencing emotional release

• Noticing mental clarity

also showed improvements in overall well-being, both physically and emotionally.

This helps bridge something that’s been difficult to explain for a long time—the connection between internal experience and what’s actually happening in the body.

Why this matters

Reiki has often been dismissed because it doesn’t fit neatly into conventional models of care.

But this kind of research starts to show that the experience itself may be meaningful—not random, not imagined, but connected to real shifts in how the body and mind are functioning.

Many people describe Reiki as the first time they’ve truly relaxed in a long time. From a physiological perspective, that kind of state matters. It’s when the body can begin to regulate, reset, and restore.

What this means for you

You don’t have to fully understand Reiki for it to be helpful.

What matters is how your body responds.

That sense of calm, that feeling of release, that mental quiet—those are often signs that your system is moving out of stress and into a more balanced state.

This research doesn’t claim to explain everything. But it does support something many people already know from experience: Reiki can create real shifts, both emotionally and physically.

Ready to experience it for yourself?

If you’re curious, the best way to understand Reiki is to experience it.

You can book a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

Can Reiki Help Dogs With Anxiety?

Many dog owners have experienced moments when their pet seems anxious, fearful, or unsettled. Loud noises, separation, past trauma, changes in the home, or even picking up on their owner’s stress can all affect a dog’s emotional state.

Because dogs cannot tell us exactly what they are feeling, anxiety often shows up through behavior. Some dogs become restless, bark excessively, hide, or struggle to settle down. Others may become withdrawn or unusually clingy.

While training, veterinary care, and behavioral support are important tools, some pet owners also explore gentle holistic approaches that can help their dog feel calmer. Reiki is one of those approaches.

Reiki is a form of energy healing that supports relaxation and balance within the body. Animals are often very receptive to energy work because they are naturally sensitive to the emotional and energetic environment around them.

During a Reiki session, healing energy is directed toward the animal with the intention of helping the nervous system relax. Many dogs respond by lying down, breathing more slowly, or entering a deeply restful state. Some may even fall asleep during the session.

One of the advantages of Reiki for animals is that it respects their natural boundaries. Dogs are never forced to participate. If they want to move away, they can. If they are comfortable receiving the energy, they will often settle nearby and relax.

Dogs experiencing anxiety may benefit from Reiki in several ways. The calming nature of the session can help soothe the nervous system, allowing the dog to move out of a heightened stress response. Over time, this can help them feel more settled and emotionally balanced.

Some owners notice that their dogs appear calmer, sleep more peacefully, or recover more quickly from stressful events after receiving Reiki sessions.

Reiki is not intended to replace veterinary care or behavioral training. Instead, it can be used as a complementary approach that supports the dog’s emotional well-being.

Our animals rely on us to help them feel safe and cared for. Offering gentle support when they are struggling can make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.

What Are Trapped Emotions?

Life experiences shape us in many ways, both emotionally and physically. While many emotions naturally move through the body and resolve on their own, some experiences can leave emotional energy behind.

These lingering emotional energies are often referred to as trapped emotions.

A trapped emotion forms when the body experiences a strong emotional event that it is unable to fully process at the time. This can happen during moments of grief, fear, shock, heartbreak, or intense stress.

Instead of moving through and resolving naturally, the emotional energy may become stored in the body’s energetic system.

Over time, trapped emotions can influence how a person feels emotionally and physically. Some people notice recurring emotional patterns, feelings of heaviness, or reactions that seem stronger than the situation itself would normally cause.

Others experience tension in the body or difficulty letting go of certain experiences.

The Emotion Code® is designed to help identify and release these trapped emotional energies. Using muscle testing, the practitioner communicates with the subconscious mind to determine which emotions may be present and ready to release.

Once identified, these emotional energies can be released through a gentle energetic process that supports the body in restoring balance.

Many people find that when trapped emotions are released, they feel lighter, calmer, and more able to move forward.

What Is the Emotion Code®?

Many people are familiar with the idea that emotional experiences can stay with us long after an event has passed. Stressful situations, heartbreak, grief, and trauma can leave lasting impressions that influence how we feel, think, and respond to the world around us.

The Emotion Code® is a gentle energy healing method designed to help identify and release what are known as trapped emotions. These are emotional energies that may become lodged in the body when an experience is overwhelming or difficult to process at the time it occurs.

When trapped emotions remain in the body, they may contribute to emotional heaviness, recurring patterns, or a sense of being stuck. Some people also notice that these emotional energies influence their physical well-being or how they react to certain situations.

Emotion Code sessions work by communicating with the body’s subconscious mind using a technique called muscle testing. This process helps identify trapped emotional energies that may be ready to release.

Once a trapped emotion is identified, it can be gently released through a simple energetic process that works with the body’s natural energy pathways.

Many people find that releasing trapped emotions allows them to feel lighter, calmer, and more emotionally balanced. Because the process works directly with the subconscious mind, it often helps people release emotional weight without needing to relive painful experiences.

For many individuals, the Emotion Code offers a compassionate way to support emotional healing and restore balance.

Reiki and Emotion Code® for Animals: Gentle Energy Healing for Pets

Many people are surprised to learn that animals can benefit from energy healing just as much as humans can. In fact, animals often respond very naturally to practices like Reiki and the Emotion Code® because they are highly intuitive and sensitive to energy.

Animals experience stress, emotional trauma, and physical discomfort just like we do. Changes in their environment, loss of a companion, illness, or past experiences can all affect their emotional and energetic balance. Because animals cannot explain what they are feeling, their distress sometimes shows up through behavior changes, anxiety, or physical tension.

Energy healing offers a gentle way to support animals without causing additional stress.

Reiki is especially well suited for animals because it is calm, quiet, and non-invasive. During a Reiki session, healing energy is directed toward the animal with the intention of helping the body relax and restore balance. Many animals naturally move closer to the energy if they want to receive it, or they may lie down and relax during the session.

One of the beautiful things about working with animals is that they often respond very honestly. If they are open to receiving the energy, they will settle and relax. If they have had enough, they will simply move away. Reiki respects the animal’s natural instincts and allows them to receive only what they are comfortable with.

Animals commonly receive Reiki for support with things such as anxiety, recovery from illness or surgery, adjustment to new environments, or emotional stress after a loss. Many pet owners notice that their animals appear calmer, more relaxed, or more comfortable after sessions.

The Emotion Code® can also be helpful for animals. Just like humans, animals can hold onto trapped emotional energy from stressful experiences. These trapped emotions may come from events such as abandonment, changes in the home, traumatic experiences, or even absorbing emotional stress from the people around them.

During an Emotion Code session for an animal, the practitioner communicates with the animal’s subconscious using muscle testing. Often the animal’s owner serves as a proxy for this process, allowing the practitioner to identify trapped emotions that may be ready to release.

Once identified, these trapped emotional energies can be gently released, helping restore emotional balance for the animal.

Many pet owners report improvements in their animal’s mood, behavior, or comfort after trapped emotions are released.

Energy healing for animals is never meant to replace veterinary care. Instead, it works as a complementary approach that supports the animal’s overall well-being. Just as Reiki can help humans relax and rebalance, it can provide a calming and supportive experience for animals as well.

Our animals share their lives and their hearts with us. Offering them gentle support when they are struggling can be a meaningful way to care for them.

If you're curious about Reiki or Emotion Code® sessions for your animal, I offer remote sessions that allow your pet to remain relaxed in their own familiar environment.

You can learn more or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

What to Expect During an Emotion Code Session

If you’re curious about the Emotion Code but unsure what a session is actually like, you’re not alone. For many people, this type of energy work is new, and it’s natural to want a clear understanding of what to expect before booking a session.

My goal is always to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive space where healing can happen in whatever way is right for you.

Here’s a step-by-step look at how an Emotion Code session with me typically unfolds.

Beginning the Session

Emotion Code sessions can be done remotely through Zoom or in person.

For remote sessions, we meet together on camera through Zoom.
For in-person sessions, you’ll lie comfortably on my massage table and simply relax.

At the start of the session, we take a few minutes to connect. If we haven’t met before, this is a chance for me to get to know you a little bit. If you’re returning for another session, we’ll talk briefly about how you’ve been feeling since the last time we worked together.

I will ask what you would like to focus on during the session. Typically, we can address up to three issues in one session.

Grounding and Setting Intention

Before we begin the energy work, I guide you through a short breathing exercise to help you get grounded and connected to your body.

From there, I energetically connect with your subconscious mind. The subconscious is incredibly intelligent and plays a central role in Emotion Code work.

I also ask your higher self for permission before beginning.

If it aligns with your personal beliefs, you are welcome to invite guides, teachers, healers, loved ones on the other side, angels, or other spiritual support to assist in the process. This is completely optional.

Emotion Code sessions with me are non-dogmatic and respectful of all belief systems. You are always encouraged to participate in whatever way feels most comfortable for you.

My role is simply to hold a supportive space for healing without judgment or expectation.

Identifying Trapped Emotions

Once I’ve connected with your energy, I use muscle testing to confirm that I’m properly linked to your subconscious.

From there, we begin identifying emotions that are ready to be released.

The Emotion Code system identifies 60 core emotions that most emotional experiences fall into. Through muscle testing, your subconscious guides us to the specific emotion that is ready to be released.

Your subconscious protects you in two important ways:

• It can trap emotions in the moment when we’re not ready to process them.

• It also releases them only when we are ready to let them go.

If we habitually suppress emotions, they can become trapped in the body, where they may affect us mentally, emotionally, and eventually even physically.

The goal of Emotion Code work is to release these trapped emotions without needing to relive painful or traumatic experiences.

Decoding Additional Information

Sometimes your subconscious will indicate that more information should be uncovered about the trapped emotion.

This can include things like:

• The age when the emotion was trapped

• Where in the body the emotion is stored

• Which organ may be involved in producing or holding the emotion

Knowing the age can sometimes help us reconnect with a younger version of ourselves that may have felt hurt, overwhelmed, or unsupported at the time.

Understanding where the emotion is stored can also help highlight possible connections between emotional energy and physical symptoms. In some cases, this may guide someone toward seeking additional support from a physician or other healthcare provider.

Different Types of Trapped Emotions

Not all trapped emotions originate from our own experiences.

Some emotions may be:

Inherited
Passed through family lines through DNA or epigenetics. When these are released, the release can occur for the individual and sometimes for descendants as well.

Absorbed from Others
Highly empathetic people may absorb emotional energy from people around them.

Shared Emotions
These occur when two or more people experience the same event and trap the emotion at the same time.

Occasionally, the subconscious may also reveal a related life event, although this happens less frequently in my experience.

How the Emotion is Released

I typically use the sway test (also called the body pendulum) for muscle testing, though I may use other techniques depending on what feels appropriate in the moment.

These techniques are completely non-invasive, and you can remain relaxed throughout the entire process.

Once a trapped emotion is identified, it is released using energy work, Reiki, or a magnet by passing it along the Governing Meridian.

The Governing Meridian is one of the main energy pathways described in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It runs along the spine and over the top of the head and is associated with the body's energetic communication system.

By clearing energy through this pathway, the trapped emotional energy can be released from the body.

This process continues until your subconscious indicates that all emotions ready to be released during the session have been cleared, or until the session time ends.

Most sessions release at least five emotions, though sometimes a dozen or more may release.

Your subconscious will never release more than your system is ready to process.

What Happens After the Session

After a session, your body and mind will continue integrating the changes.

Most people go through a processing period of about 1–3 days.

Often this happens quietly in the background without you even noticing it.

Many people report feeling:

• Lighter

• Calmer

• More peaceful

• Happier

• More motivated or energized

Some people with physical symptoms notice improvements in areas that had been bothering them.

Occasionally, people may experience temporary processing symptoms such as:

• Feeling sleepy or tired

• Emotional sensitivity

• Mild irritability

• Brief “echoes” of the emotions that were released

These experiences are usually temporary as the body completes the integration process.

During this time, it’s best not to schedule another Emotion Code session. Allow your body the time it needs to fully process what was released.

If any symptoms feel persistent or concerning, it may be appropriate to follow up with a physician, mental health professional, or schedule additional sessions if more emotions are ready to surface.

A Gentle Process of Letting Go

Emotion Code sessions are designed to help release emotional energy without needing to relive painful memories.

Every session is unique, and the process always unfolds according to what your subconscious feels ready to release.

My intention is always to support you in creating more space for balance, healing, and emotional freedom.

Ready to Experience an Emotion Code Session?

If you’ve been feeling stuck emotionally, overwhelmed, or simply curious about how trapped emotions may be affecting your well-being, an Emotion Code session may be a gentle and supportive place to start.

Whether we meet in person or remotely, the goal is always the same: to help your body release emotional energy it no longer needs to carry so you can move forward with greater balance, clarity, and ease.

If you’ve been thinking about trying a session, this is a great time to begin.

Limited-Time Offer for Blog Readers

To help make it easier to experience this work for yourself, I’m offering 30% off an Emotion Code session for a limited time.

Use the coupon code:

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at checkout when booking your session.

Offer expires April 1, 2026.

Book Your Session

You can schedule your session here:

https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

Remote sessions are available via Zoom, and in-person sessions are available by appointment.

If you have questions before booking, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help you decide if this work feels right for you.

Reiki for Grief or Emotional Healing

Grief is one of the most profound emotional experiences a person can go through. Loss can affect every part of life, not only emotionally but also physically and mentally. People who are grieving often describe feeling exhausted, heavy, disconnected, or unable to fully relax.

Reiki offers a gentle form of support during times of grief and emotional healing. Because Reiki helps the body enter a deeply relaxed state, it can soften some of the physical and emotional tension that grief places on the nervous system. It creates a quiet space where the body can rest and begin processing what it has been carrying.

My approach to Reiki during times of grief is shaped by personal experience. I have lived through the loss of a child, the unexpected loss of my father, and the loss of a sibling. Those experiences changed the way I understand grief. They taught me that grief isn’t something that can be rushed, explained away, or fixed with the right words.

I also understand that grief can be complicated by family dynamics, including estrangement and alienation. These experiences can add layers of emotional complexity that many people carry silently.

Because of this, my work is always grief-informed. When someone comes for Reiki while navigating loss or emotional pain, the goal is not to push emotions away or try to move through grief more quickly. Instead, the intention is simply to create a compassionate space where the body and heart can feel supported.

Sometimes what people need most during grief is not answers, but a quiet place where they can breathe again.

Reiki cannot erase loss, but it can help the body carry that loss with a little more gentleness and ease.

Ready to experience energy healing for yourself?

If you’re navigating stress, grief, emotional heaviness, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, Reiki and Emotion Code® sessions can offer a gentle space for your body and mind to rest and rebalance.

I offer both in-person and remote sessions so you can receive support in the way that feels most comfortable for you.

You can learn more about my sessions or schedule here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

The first 5 clients to book will receive 50% off any session with code GRATEFUL

Why I Became a Reiki Practitioner

People sometimes ask what led me to become a Reiki practitioner. The truth is, it wasn’t something I set out to do. My path into this work started with simple curiosity and a little skepticism.

When I first scheduled a Reiki session, I didn’t really understand what Reiki was. Like many people, I assumed it was some kind of massage or bodywork. I was curious enough to try it, but I wasn’t expecting much.

The session itself surprised me. There was no massage, no muscles being worked, nothing that looked like the kind of therapy I was used to. And yet when I left, I felt incredibly relaxed. I remember being confused by how calm and peaceful I felt even though nothing physical had been done to my body.

It felt so good that I decided to go back again.

As I continued receiving Reiki sessions, something interesting began to happen. I started noticing that I was carrying less emotional weight. The heaviness that I had been living with began to feel lighter. Over time, Reiki became every bit as helpful to me as talk therapy had been — but without having to revisit and relive painful experiences over and over again.

Instead, I began setting intentions during sessions to release certain emotions or experiences and allow them to move through me.

Then life changed in a way that no one can ever fully prepare for.

My beautiful daughter passed away unexpectedly at the age of twenty-two.

Nothing prepares you for the loss of a child. There are no words that can fully describe it, and there is no way around the journey that grief demands. You simply have to walk through it.

During that first year after she passed, Reiki became something that helped me survive the darkest moments. It didn’t erase the grief, and it didn’t take away the love or the loss. But it softened the heaviness. It helped ease the emptiness and the feelings of guilt and regret that can accompany profound grief.

Reiki gave my body a place to rest when everything felt overwhelming. It gave my heart space to begin healing.

Over time, I began to realize something else. The more I immersed myself in this work, the more I discovered that I also had natural gifts as a healer. Several people encouraged me to explore those abilities and develop them so that I could help others the way Reiki had helped me.

That encouragement eventually led me to become a Reiki Master myself.

As I continued studying energy healing, I also discovered the Emotion Code. I was immediately drawn to it because of how beautifully it complements Reiki. While Reiki helps the body relax and restore balance, the Emotion Code works with trapped emotional energy that may still be stored in the body.

Together, these approaches create a powerful and compassionate path for emotional healing.

I will be completing my Emotion Code practitioner certification this week and plan to complete my Body Code certification by the end of the summer. I’m excited to bring these modalities together in my work because they offer different ways to support people as they move through their own healing journeys.

My goal in offering these sessions is simple. I hope to help people who are navigating their own challenges — whether that’s stress, grief, emotional pain, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life.

Every person’s journey is unique. Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it unfolds in its own time.

But I believe that with the right support, it is possible to move through even the most difficult experiences and eventually find yourself in a place where peace, joy, and happiness begin to return to everyday life.

Helping people find their way back to that place is why I do this work.

Interested in experiencing Reiki or the Emotion Code®?

If you feel curious about exploring energy healing for yourself, I offer both in-person and remote Reiki sessions, as well as Emotion Code® sessions designed to support emotional release, balance, and overall well-being.

Each session is a calm and supportive space where your body can relax and begin restoring balance at its own pace.

You can learn more about my offerings or schedule a session here:
https://www.healingenergystudio.com/appointments

The first 5 clients that book will receive 40% off a session with code PEACEFUL

Reiki vs Other Energy Healing: What’s the Difference?

Energy healing practices have existed in cultures around the world for thousands of years. Traditions such as acupuncture, Qi Gong, chakra work, and sound healing all recognize that the body is not only a physical system but also an energetic one. These approaches are based on the understanding that energy flows through and around the body, influencing how we feel emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Reiki is one of the most widely practiced forms of energy healing today. Like other energy-based practices, Reiki works with the body’s natural energy system to support balance and well-being. During a Reiki session, the practitioner allows universal life energy to flow through their hands to the client. This process is gentle and non-invasive, with the intention of helping the body relax and restore its natural equilibrium.

One of the things that distinguishes Reiki from some other forms of energy work is its simplicity. Reiki does not require physical manipulation, intense focus on specific symptoms, or forceful techniques. Instead, it works by creating a calm environment where the body can shift out of stress and into a more balanced state. Many people experience deep relaxation during a session, which allows the nervous system to move into a restorative mode where healing processes can naturally occur.

Many Reiki practitioners also work with the body’s chakra system, which refers to energy centers located along the spine. These centers are believed to influence different aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When the chakras are balanced and energy is flowing smoothly, people often feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally stable. During Reiki sessions, practitioners may naturally sense areas where energy feels blocked or stagnant and allow the Reiki energy to support those areas in returning to balance.

In my Reiki sessions, I often include chakra balancing and gentle energy clearing when it feels appropriate for the client. These additions help support the overall flow of energy throughout the body and can deepen the sense of relaxation and alignment that many people experience during a session.

At times, I may also incorporate elements of sound healing if I feel drawn to use it. Sound vibrations can influence the body’s energetic state in subtle ways. Instruments such as singing bowls or tuning forks create tones that many people find deeply calming. These vibrations can complement Reiki by helping the body relax even more fully and by encouraging energy to move more freely.

Rather than viewing Reiki and other forms of energy healing as competing methods, many practitioners see them as complementary approaches. Each modality works with the body’s energy in a slightly different way, and many people benefit from experiencing more than one type of healing practice.

At its core, Reiki is simply one pathway for supporting the body’s natural movement toward balance, relaxation, and well-being. Its gentle nature makes it accessible to many people, whether they are exploring energy healing for the first time or already familiar with other holistic practices.

What Are the Benefits of Reiki?

Reiki is often described as a gentle form of energy healing that supports relaxation and balance in the body.

While each person’s experience is unique, many people seek Reiki because they are looking for a way to step out of the constant pressure and stress of everyday life.

By helping the body enter a deeply relaxed state, Reiki can support several aspects of emotional and physical well-being.

Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation

One of the most immediate benefits of Reiki is deep relaxation.

Many people notice that their breathing slows, their muscles soften, and their mind becomes quieter during a session.

This relaxation allows the nervous system to shift out of a stress response and into a state where the body can begin to restore balance.

Emotional Balance

Emotions are not only experienced in the mind. They are also felt in the body.

Stressful or overwhelming experiences can sometimes leave emotional tension stored within the body. Reiki sessions often help soften this tension, allowing emotions to move and release more naturally.

Many people report feeling lighter and more emotionally balanced after a session.

Improved Sleep and Mental Clarity

Because Reiki helps calm the nervous system, it can also support better sleep.

Clients frequently report sleeping more deeply after sessions. Others notice that their mind feels clearer and that they are able to approach challenges with greater calm.

Supporting Overall Well-Being

Reiki does not target specific symptoms. Instead, it works by supporting the body’s overall state of balance.

When the body is relaxed and energy is flowing more smoothly, people often find that their sense of well-being improves in ways they did not expect.

For many people, Reiki becomes a regular practice for maintaining emotional and physical balance.