The Wild Alchemist

Where did my body go... and who swapped it for this mildly defective, shockingly emotional, occasionally unhinged, hormonally confused skin vessel that apparently has multiple food allergies and gains weight if a cinnamon roll so much as makes eye contact? 😑

I'd like to speak to management. I'd also like my old body back 😆

Let's talk ✨perimenopause✨, my friends.

🥵 The hot flashes.
💦 The night sweats.
😭 The random tears.
😤 The irrational irritation.
🍞 The "I looked at bread and gained three pounds."
🤯 The brain fog.
🤬 And the downright RAGE that shows up because someone loaded the dishwasher wrong.

If any of that sounds painfully familiar... welcome to the club.

Perimenopause is one of the biggest hormonal shifts we'll ever experience, and it affects so much more than our reproductive system. Those changing hormones can influence our sleep, mood, nervous system, energy, metabolism, memory, stress response, and so much more.

This is actually one of my favorite times to support women with Reiki.

No, Reiki isn't going to magically fix your hormones. But it can help calm an overwhelmed nervous system, encourage deep relaxation, and give your body a chance to stop living in fight-or-flight all the time.

When your nervous system feels supported, everything else has a better chance to do what it's was designed to do.

And honestly... sometimes that's exactly what we need. 💜

Who's in this club with me? What's been your biggest "Are you KIDDING me?!" perimenopause symptom? 😂

If you're ready to stop feeling like your body is staging a hostile takeover every other Tuesday... let's talk. Booking link in the comments 💥

If you're curious about the research, here's a fascinating study looking at Reiki as a supportive therapy for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Effect of reiki application on menopausal symptoms - PubMed It has been found that distant Reiki application is effective in reducing somatic, psychological and urogenital complaints in women during menopause.

😎 The pups and I had a beautiful little moment on our walk this morning.

A pronghorn came running across the trail in front of us, and I was gifted the opportunity to watch her meander across a field and disappear into the trees.

I don't see them very often, so every sighting feels like a little gift from the universe. One of those moments that quietly reminds me how lucky we are to live where wild things still get to be wild.

🦌 Pronghorns are often seen as symbols of trusting your instincts, moving with purpose, and not hesitating when it's time to take the next step. They're incredibly aware, incredibly graceful, and somehow seem to embody both gentleness and strength at the same time.

🧐 It got me thinking...

What are the little gifts that have crossed your path lately?
Not the big, life-changing moments. The little ones.

🐰The rabbit that sat a little longer than expected.

🎋The flower growing out of a crack in the sidewalk.

🙋‍♂️The stranger who smiled at exactly the right moment.

🌫️The cloud that made you stop and look up.

I think life leaves little breadcrumbs of wonder for us every single day.

💫 We just have to remember to look up long enough to find them.

Hey-oh, friends. 💜

Can we all agree Flagstaff has been a little... spicy lately? 🥺

Smoke. Power outages. Fire stress. Worrying about our neighbors, our neighborhoods, our forests, our animals. And now we're rolling into the holiday weekend with everyone's nervous systems already running on fumes.

If you've been feeling more anxious, more exhausted, or just generally blah this week, it makes perfect sense.

I've got Reiki appointments available Wednesdays and Fridays at True North Integrative Osteopathic Institute. If your body is asking for a reset, schedule yourself some time to kick back, take a breath, and let the energy get you balanced 🌀

🛋️Session details and scheduling link in the comments

✨ It's Reiki Box Tuesdayyyy!! ✨

"Wait... you have a Reiki box?" 😂

I sure do.

It's one of my favorite weekly rituals. Throughout the week, I collect names, intentions, and requests, tuck them into my Reiki Box, and later tonight I'll sit down and send Reiki to the whole bunch. It's basically a little box full of love, hope, and healing intentions. 💜

So... whatcha got going on?

Maybe you're dealing with:

🌿 Stress that's been riding shotgun for way too long

💤 Sleep that's playing hard to get

💛 Grief, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm

🦴 A body that's feeling achy, tight, or run down

🌱 A challenge you're trying to move through

🧭 A decision that has you feeling stuck

🐾 Or maybe your furry best friend could use a little Reiki love.

If you'd like to be included, drop a comment, send me a message, or email me at [email protected].

You don't have to tell me your whole life story. A first name and a simple intention is plenty.

I'll be spending some time with the box later tonight, sending lots of Reiki love out into the world. And if your name is in there, some of that love is headed your way. 💜✨

🐾 Happy Shelter Dog Monday!! 💜

Every Monday, I head over to High Country Humane to share some Reiki love with a few of the pups who are having a harder time settling into shelter life.

Today's lucky dogs...

🐾💫 Bella

Sweet Bella was struggling pretty hard after the chaotic weekend of smoke, no power, and all of the anxiety in the air because of the fires. Today, the staff had brought her up to hang out at the front desk so she wouldn't have to be alone.

I could tell she'd been carrying a lot of tension because about a minute into her Reiki session, this sweet girl straight PASSED. OUT. 😂 She slept for the next couple of hours despite the busy lobby, people coming and going, and all the activity around her. The staff told me they hadn't seen her this relaxed in days!

Having the opportunity to give her nervous system a chance to finally let its guard down absolutely made my day 🥰

🐾💫 Duke

Next up was Duke. Shelter life has been weighing pretty heavily on this sweet young guy, and all of the extra chaos lately certainly hasn't made things any easier.

I took him out to one of the yards, and even with dogs barking all around us, he was so into the Reiki. His eyes started rolling back, he flopped down next to me, rolled onto his side, and took himself a little snooze while I treated him.

This boy is an absolute love bug. 💜

🐾💫 Meg

My last babe today was Meg.

Poor Meg came flying out of her kennel with about 40 bushels of frenetic energy exploding out of her. She could barely contain herself! It took a little longer with this girl to get settled into the energy, but once she did, she scooched her little b***y up to me and just let it flow 💫

She even settled down enough to play some fetch, get some brushings, we played a little tug, and every few minutes she'd back her little b***y right up to me like, "Excuse me...I believe you were giving me the good stuff." 🥹

🥰 These Mondays fill my cup every single week

If you've got room in your home and your heart, head over to High Country Humane and meet Bella, Duke, Meg, or any of the other incredible animals waiting for their person. They deserve so much more than a kennel. 🥰

✨ And remember...Reiki isn't just for humans.

It can be a beautiful way to support pets experiencing anxiety, emotional stress, inflammation, discomfort, recovery after injury or surgery, aging, or big life transitions.

If your furry family member could use a little extra support, I've got Animal Reiki sessions available too. I'd love to help. 💜

✨ Now accepting new clients Wednesdays and Fridays at True North Integrative Osteopathic Institute

💥We all know Reiki is an incredible way to relax.

But did you know that's just the beginning?

Reiki is commonly used alongside traditional medical care to help support the body's natural healing processes and may help with:

🌿 Managing chronic discomfort from arthritis, migraines, and muscle tension

⚡ Alleviating fatigue and restoring energy

🎗️ Mitigating emotional distress and treatment-related side effects for people undergoing cancer care

😴 Releasing muscle tension, calming the mind, and supporting deeper, more restorative sleep

🩹 Supporting recovery after surgery and injury, including tissue and bone healing

🛡️ Stimulating the body's natural detoxification processes and supporting immune function

💛 Processing stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression while promoting emotional balance

🧘 Calming the nervous system to help the body function in a more balanced, restorative state

📅 Scheduling link in the comments.

See you soon! 💜

Well good morning Monday 🤩