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Reiki works with the body's energy. It activates the body's natural healing abilities to aid in the healing of body, mind and spirit.

What is REIKI?

- pronounced "Ray-Key"
- means "Universal life energy"
- originated in Japan by Mikao Usui in the 1920's
- a hands on healing technique (some practitioners use non touch)
- the client receives healing while fully clothed
-it works with the body's energy

Benefits of REIKI?

- treats the whole client including body, mind & spirit
- activates the body's natural healing abilities
- relieves pain and discomfort
- promotes personal growth and development
- can work in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques
- relaxes and reduces stress

10/13/2025

Feeling so grateful 🙏 for the most amazing people in my life. Thank you to my; family, son, friends, clients & partner. You all bring so much joy into my life 🥰 I spent Thanksgiving weekend with family eating delicious food.

I am also feeling grateful 🫶 that the CBT eating disorder program I participated in, for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) helped me to be able to eat more comfortably in social settings. It feels so freeing to be present with people & conversation while eating rather than consumed by constant anxious food thoughts. I am definitely celebrating this! What's something you're grateful for? I'd love ❤️ to hear.

Photo 📷 credit: 🥰

08/20/2025

Love this photo of us at Sanctuary Conscious Leaders Retreat July 2025! 🥰 Photo credit:

Many people aren't aware that last year at sanctuary I had fears to eat in front of others. Prior to attending last year, I had been diagnosed with an eating disorder called ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). ARFID was brought on by experiencing a traumatic illness for a year without a diagnosis. My body was ill with a parasitic infection for one year before I had the proper diagnosis/treatment. During that time I developed a lot of unhealthy behaviours around food as a means of survival & safety. The problem was when the illness left . . . the behaviours, thoughts & negative ways of coping around food remained.

I suffered for 11 years until I was finally diagnosed with ARFID. When I attended the retreat last year I was in the middle of treatment and was doing a lot of exposure therapies, meaning putting myself out there in uncomfortable eating situations & using my positive coping skills. Relearning how to eat in social situations, with loud music & eating more without leaving, etc

There was one occasion last year at the retreat where I left the dining hall early because I felt so anxious & uncomfortable dealing with ARFID. I continued to eat meals with others & was able to stay. I completed my ARFID treatment last fall & was officially discharged. Yay! 🙌

When I attended Sanctuary retreat last month, I never had to leave a meal due to eating issues. I still had the occasional anxious thought around food as I am still reprogramming and getting used to the fact that "I CAN DO THIS"

This was the most FREE I felt in group eating situations in a loooong time! This community of dragonflies/friends made it easy to feel SAFE, SUPPORTED, ACCEPTED & LOVED. Thank you 🙏 to my friends in the

This is my reminder For You;
❤️ Find a Community
❤️ Cherish Your Supports
❤️ You CAN do difficult things
❤️ Whatever it is You're Facing, You GOT This! 💪

Love ❤️ & Light 🕯✨️

Heather

08/08/2025

Hi! 👋 I'm back! I made it back from Sanctuary Conscious Leaders Retreat. And yes I got a sunburn on the very first day during opening ceremonies 😆 I've been integrating eversince. What a beautiful healing & joyful experience! We laughed, we cried, we sang, we ate, we swam, we healed & we danced. I am so blessed to have been immersed in this beautiful sanctuary for 5 days with so many beautiful souls 💗 (). I'll share some more of my experiences in my upcoming posts.

06/19/2025

I love music & concerts but hadn't attended them in so long due to my battle with an eating disorder called arfid (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake disorder). I honestly didn't know it even existed.

I had a parasitic infection for at least a year undiagnosed so I felt certain foods, eating situations & social settings weren't safe for me anymore. I suffered with arfid for 11 years. I had some positive moments however overall I was anxious in most social scenarios especially those involving food or crowds. I had also been dealing with other health issues & adrenal depletion but I'll save that for another post.

My bf bought me a ticket as a gift last Christmas to see City & Colour () in Oshawa. I was excited but also very nervous/anxious When I received the gift, I asked " Do you think I can do this?" "Of course!" he replied & was supportive & encouraging.

The day arrived and we ate at a café. I still had thoughts of not wanting to eat too much or be too full. The café was quiet so I felt comfortable. We attended the concert & had a blast! Somehow I managed to gather my strength, stay present with the music & those previous anxieties didn't control the situation. It also helped that I had the support of my partner. Btw if you haven't seen City & Colour, you must 😉🥰

That exposure therapy was successful 🙌 I was still waiting to attend the eating disorder program to help me advance with more consistency & for me to understand more about arfid.

It's important to continue searching for information & treatments for health & wellness. My advice is to find a combination of things that work for you & also be willing to try new things. Sometimes new things may take a period of time before you notice positive change.

Thanks for taking the time to read this! 🙏 If you are reading this & are struggling with your health & wellness ..... " I see you!" If you're reading this & you've made it through some struggles & are on the other side of it now..... "I see you!" Celebrating YOU! Celebrating ME! Celebrating US for continuing to move through life's challenges. Building Resiliency ✌️

Sending you love ❤️ & light ✨️

06/14/2025

I suffered for 11 years with an eating disorder called ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) due to a past traumatic illness. I thought I had ptsd due to having a parasite stealing my nutrients while it camped out in my body for an entire year. It was a trial & error with dr's & a naturopathic dr until finally it passed in 2014 with the help of herbal remedies. Unfortunately I was left with a lot of after effects due to being ill for so long.

I was anxious & nervous to;

- be around a lot of people
- hear loud noises (sometimes)
- eat in front of others
- eat in restaurants
- eat large portions
- eat meat sometimes (especially chicken because that is how I got ill)
- eat foods that had strange textures
- feel sick to my stomach
-feel too full
- feel too hungry
- & smell strong smells

This posed many challenges in my life. I was responsible to care for a now 9 year old and bless his heart ❤️ he was a great supporter & very empathetic. Honestly, I know I pushed myself in order to do more so I could give him the best life.

I did my own exposure therapy to eat in restaurants. Sometimes it was successful but other times I would wretch, get anxious, leave the restaurant, visit the washroom frequently to escape or chicken out before even eating. It was horrible & extremely embarrassing!

I hid. I avoided the scenarios that would trigger all of these horrible feelings. I thought in some way that was helpful & that I was protecting myself, however it was reiterating to my brain & body that those situations weren't safe which prolonged the behaviours.

A hiatal hernia triggered me & all of these symptoms came flying at me in full force. I visited my dr, my naturopathic dr & was referred to a social worker. She ended up identifying the eating issue & consulted with the eating disorder clinic at the Peterborough Regional Health Center. I was willing to try anything to get better & live a more fulfilling life.

The wait for the program seemed to take forever but eventually I was accepted in 2024 & learned more about helping myself and why it happened in the first place. I finally felt like there was hope.

See comments for MORE ....

05/19/2025

My son shared his sickness with me 😢 The price of taking care of a sick child & having extra snuggles 💕 I made this Asian Chicken Soup with Cabbage this weekend. It's a NEW FAVE of mine. I found the recipe on The Lemon Bowl. If you'd Like a link to the recipe, type "Soup" in the comments & I'll send it 😋

04/04/2025

I have some EXCITING NEWS!!!! ✨️🎆💥😊

✨ I’m excited to be one of the Luminary Presenters at this year’s Sanctuary Conscious Leaders Retreat, hosted by my friend and colleague Jonathan Carroll, who has earned a reputation for bringing the best minds and hearts together in a sacred, intentional community.

🗓️ July 21 to 25, 2025
🌲 At a private wilderness lodge near Toronto, Canada
🌊 Lakefront. Forest-wrapped. Completely soul-nourishing.
🍽️ Includes Executive Chef meals and all accommodations

This year’s theme is Abundant By Nature. It’s more than a theme. It’s an invitation to align with the true rhythm of your soul and leadership.

Whether you’re craving deep rest, divine inspiration, or next-level professional connection with conscious leaders like yourself, this retreat offers it all.

Included with your experience are workshops, speaker presentations, evening campfires, a wear whites poolside party, and ample opportunities to connect with nature.

I’ll be there offering my gifts, and I’d be honoured to share the journey with you.

I had such an AMAZING experience last year as a seeker. It was a transformative healing journey for me. I ate the most delicious food 🍓 spent time in a beautiful nature sanctuary 🌱 had the best laughs 🤣 learned so much from all of the presenters 🙏 & made beautiful friendships & connections in a welcoming, loving, like-souled community of dragonflies 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

✨ Early Bird tickets are available for a little while longer
🎟️ Claim your ticket using the link below and join our circle
💬 Questions? I’m happy to answer anything you're curious about.

03/09/2025

A Comfy Cozy Spot to Meditate 🧘‍♀️, Enjoy a Coaching Session and/or Chat & Have a Tea 🍵 Love this Spot at the NEW Location! 🥰

01/08/2025

WOW! It's 2025. . . How did that happen!!?? 🤪 People often use the beginning of the new year as a marker to Reflect, Reassess & Set Goals. It's also a perfect time to Let Go of the Old & Welcome In The New. After much reflection I've decided to shed my old story of being "ill." I do not need to identify as being ill in order to take steps & implement new lifestyle changes that will guide me to optimal health & wellness. I found a few of Louise Hay's Affirmations that resonate; "Wellness is the natural state of my body. I am worthy of vibrant health & well-being. My mind & body are in perfect balance. I am a harmonious being." What are you Letting Go of? What are you Welcoming In? I'd Love ❤️ to Hear ...

11/13/2024

Sooooooo Excited To Share This! ⭐️The NEW Treatment Space is Ready For You!⭐️ There are Appointment Times Available Tomorrow For; Reiki, Meditation & Wellness Coaching. Thank You 🙏 For Patiently Waiting While The Perfect Space Was Being Manifested ✨️Let Me Know If You'd Like An Appointment. Message Me Here or Call/Text (705)761-4643.

10/22/2024

I know .... it's been awhile! For those of you who don't already know . . . My treatment space at Pettigrew Spa is no longer available. The GOOD NEWS is that my NEW Treatment Space is coming SOON!!!!! In the meantime, if you're looking for a reiki healing session, meditation session or coaching session via distance you can book an appointment here or through text/call (705)761-4643.

08/23/2024

My Inner Child Came Out To Play 😁 For me, One of the Quickest Ways To Feel My Inner Child JOY is to Swing. I Remember as a Kid, My Friends and/or Siblings & I Would Walk to the Tree Swing. It was "The Thing." Of Course, Back Then We Liked To Get as DIZZY as Possible 😵💫 My Favourite Things About this Video are My Son Humming & All of the JOY 😁 & Laughter 🤣 Name at Least One Thing That Brings You JOY. What Does Your Inner Child Love to Do?

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