The long story of how I became a WELLNESS practitioner
Though I was a highly intuitive child, I became mostly analytical since intuition wasn't valued or taken seriously while I was growing up. I went on to pursue my professional training in business as an MBA; since I love analysis, and numbers and logic came naturally to me. After nine years working for the non-profit sector as a financial/budget analyst, I got ill, not deathly ill but enough to stop me in my tracks and reevaluate what my priorities were. I was lucky enough to have spent so many years enjoying these passions as hobbies that I had no idea they would become my second career. Though everything has pros and cons, I enjoy great satisfaction in being able to uplift people's moods, perspectives, relieve some stress, and have more fun in life.
I'm most passionate about people healing through the mind/body connection, movement of energy through the body and/or words, expression, safe spaces, humor, authenticity, fun, and more.
I discovered that what I had considered a negative: high sensitivity, was actually a positive, an empathetic ability that could help others. As I accepted this side as valuable as my analytical and logical side, I encountered great teachers and friends who were demystifying and helpful. I had feared doing anything such as counseling because sometimes I'd feel drained after giving advice
to friends or strangers who requested it. However, I was blessed enough to encounter modalities and teachers where I learned to channel energy rather than solely use my own.
I always had an interest in the mystical, fascinated by mystery movies from the UK, though scary the mystery seemed to call to me. My first encounter with anything esoteric was tarot card readings with my aunt. As a teenager I thought it would be cool to learn this fascinating art, but didn't really go into it seriously. Later, another friend brought the tarot back into my life and though that's not
my main reading tool, I became once again fascinated. I started making jewelry and had a reading that same day by a wonderful reader, Karol, who gave me the best reading of my life. Why? She helped me understand myself better, why I was the way I was, what motivated me, what hindered me and what I could do about it. It was very therapeutic yet fun and loving at the same time. Since this was the most helpful reading to me, I gravitated towards providing that type of
reading now. She mentioned I should look into mediumship. I didn't know what it was so it really didn't phase me. Though growing up in Ecuador, we always believed in "the souls". They protected us, they heard us. Little did I know we could hear them, I'd kid around saying if so and so were here he'd say this. Turns out I wasn't that far off. A sense of humor, curiosity, and joy allowed me to explore these skills further. However, I was still reluctant. Then, I ran into a flyer from the A.R.E. Center of New York that Dr Lauren Thibodeau would offer an introductory class.
I waited until the last minute the night before (resisting) and said if this is for me there'd still be a space, and there was. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience as fun and very healing for the recipient of the message, and thought I'd LOVE to do this. This is awesome! So I signed up for her circle, and the rest is history.
This led me to later pursue a couple of workshops at Arthur Findlay College for Mediumship in the UK, and again, I found it magical, healing and fun, not only for myself but for others as well.
At about the same time I started mediumship training, I also started my Reiki training, which were very complementary. I have also explored other healing energy types such as Spiritual Healing, The Reconnection and Quantum Touch. Sometimes I combine these if I feel that’s what’s called for.
Among other spiritual and creative pursuits, I’ve been/am a student of yoga, martial arts and dance, fitness, an initiate of one of the mystery schools and experienced first-hand shamanic cleansings and healings in Ecuador. The study of karate led to yoga, which led to meditation, reiki, mediumship, psychic and all other kinds of development, which have led me here now. I've had
the pleasure of reading for others, leading inspirational reiki healing circles at a senior center, weekly reiki & EFT circles at a clinic, and at other venues such as hospitals, community centers, and more.
I am practical yet intuitive, which helps me provide readings that are balanced since they don’t come through just with a happy-go-lucky feeling but the empowerment to actually take steps to help you balance your life. Readings are mostly for self-empowerment. They are to help others have more information so they can make better decisions. Wellness is all about personal responsibility.
Sessions are comfortable and comforting and always confidential. They are caring
yet honest. At the end of a session, I hope to have helped you help yourself by reminding you of your own connection to what you believe in. Hopefully you will leave with more acceptance of self, with new tools, like EFT or mindfulness, etc. I am supportive yet not enabling ;) The Universe hurts when you hurt so it is concocting a way right now to see you content again but you have to act on it, even if it is asking for help from above or from people. Please know
you’re being helped and guided. You are more than enough! and you most certainly are not alone, even when you feel like it. Let love find you!
Please feel free to contact me to schedule an appointment at 646.508.8590 or by email at [email protected]
I'm most passionate about people healing through the mind/body connection, movement of energy through the body and/or words, expression, safe spaces, humor, authenticity, fun, and more.
I discovered that what I had considered a negative: high sensitivity, was actually a positive, an empathetic ability that could help others. As I accepted this side as valuable as my analytical and logical side, I encountered great teachers and friends who were demystifying and helpful. I had feared doing anything such as counseling because sometimes I'd feel drained after giving advice
to friends or strangers who requested it. However, I was blessed enough to encounter modalities and teachers where I learned to channel energy rather than solely use my own.
I always had an interest in the mystical, fascinated by mystery movies from the UK, though scary the mystery seemed to call to me. My first encounter with anything esoteric was tarot card readings with my aunt. As a teenager I thought it would be cool to learn this fascinating art, but didn't really go into it seriously. Later, another friend brought the tarot back into my life and though that's not
my main reading tool, I became once again fascinated. I started making jewelry and had a reading that same day by a wonderful reader, Karol, who gave me the best reading of my life. Why? She helped me understand myself better, why I was the way I was, what motivated me, what hindered me and what I could do about it. It was very therapeutic yet fun and loving at the same time. Since this was the most helpful reading to me, I gravitated towards providing that type of
reading now. She mentioned I should look into mediumship. I didn't know what it was so it really didn't phase me. Though growing up in Ecuador, we always believed in "the souls". They protected us, they heard us. Little did I know we could hear them, I'd kid around saying if so and so were here he'd say this. Turns out I wasn't that far off. A sense of humor, curiosity, and joy allowed me to explore these skills further. However, I was still reluctant. Then, I ran into a flyer from the A.R.E. Center of New York that Dr Lauren Thibodeau would offer an introductory class.
I waited until the last minute the night before (resisting) and said if this is for me there'd still be a space, and there was. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience as fun and very healing for the recipient of the message, and thought I'd LOVE to do this. This is awesome! So I signed up for her circle, and the rest is history.
This led me to later pursue a couple of workshops at Arthur Findlay College for Mediumship in the UK, and again, I found it magical, healing and fun, not only for myself but for others as well.
At about the same time I started mediumship training, I also started my Reiki training, which were very complementary. I have also explored other healing energy types such as Spiritual Healing, The Reconnection and Quantum Touch. Sometimes I combine these if I feel that’s what’s called for.
Among other spiritual and creative pursuits, I’ve been/am a student of yoga, martial arts and dance, fitness, an initiate of one of the mystery schools and experienced first-hand shamanic cleansings and healings in Ecuador. The study of karate led to yoga, which led to meditation, reiki, mediumship, psychic and all other kinds of development, which have led me here now. I've had
the pleasure of reading for others, leading inspirational reiki healing circles at a senior center, weekly reiki & EFT circles at a clinic, and at other venues such as hospitals, community centers, and more.
I am practical yet intuitive, which helps me provide readings that are balanced since they don’t come through just with a happy-go-lucky feeling but the empowerment to actually take steps to help you balance your life. Readings are mostly for self-empowerment. They are to help others have more information so they can make better decisions. Wellness is all about personal responsibility.
Sessions are comfortable and comforting and always confidential. They are caring
yet honest. At the end of a session, I hope to have helped you help yourself by reminding you of your own connection to what you believe in. Hopefully you will leave with more acceptance of self, with new tools, like EFT or mindfulness, etc. I am supportive yet not enabling ;) The Universe hurts when you hurt so it is concocting a way right now to see you content again but you have to act on it, even if it is asking for help from above or from people. Please know
you’re being helped and guided. You are more than enough! and you most certainly are not alone, even when you feel like it. Let love find you!
Please feel free to contact me to schedule an appointment at 646.508.8590 or by email at [email protected]
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