Lisa Detres, LMT

03/09/2026

Today we celebrate International Women's day 💚✨🎉 and as well as championing the incredible female Reiki Practitioners and Masters in the RHA and wider Reiki community, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate the woman who shaped the history of Reiki so profoundly and paved the way for so many people to learn about the benefits of Reiki healing: Madame Hawayo Takata💚

💚✨🎉 Madame Takata will always be remembered as the person who brought Reiki to Western world. Without this one pioneering woman, Reiki may not have made it to the West from Japan. All Western Reiki practitioners have a lineage that traces back to Mrs Takata, so we are all connected to her in the most beautiful energetic way.

💚Madame Takata’s story is a particularly powerful one, when we understand the context in which she took Reiki to the Western World. That is, in a post WWII context, where there was tension between Japan and America. She also set up her clinic against a backdrop of increasingly strict licensing requirements in the US.

💚Takata went on to simplify many of the techniques and treatments she had learnt to create her own unique teaching style, which drove the popularity of Reiki as an natural healing system.

💚Takata was a living embodiment of the Reiki principles and her strength and resilience to heal herself in her most challenging times, and then keep Reiki traditions alive during some of the most challenging times in Reiki’s history, remains an inspiration to the Reiki community to this day.

💚Whilst Takata passed away on December 11, 1980, her life, legacy, and contributions to Reiki continue to live on to this day.

02/26/2026

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02/26/2026

March Events https://wix.to/5ExFKwI
Please join us for two Sound Baths this month, March 7th & 21st.

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02/19/2026

Sound Bath this Saturday is Sold Out

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12/15/2025

Spend the entire year with the Rescued Animal Family! 100% of your purchase goes to keeping TevaLand’s “kids” fed and cared for in 2026. Get the New Year off to a great start with a purchase from the heart ❤️ Also makes a great holiday gift! Price includes tax, shipping and handling. Look below for info 👇👇👇

12/01/2025

What does Reiki feel like?

💚Sensations of warmth or heat are frequently reported during Reiki sessions. This warmth is often felt in the areas being treated or in the hands of the practitioner, and it's associated with the flow of energy.

💚Sensations of energy pulsing or flowing through the body are also reported. It might feel like waves of energy moving through different areas. Some individuals describe feeling tingling sensations, like gentle vibrations, as Reiki is administered.

💚One of the most common reactions to Reiki is a deep sense of relaxation and calm, akin to a deep state of meditation.

💚A feeling of lightness or expansion is also often reported. This might involve a sensation of energy spreading out beyond the physical body. Like a breath of fresh air for your spirit.

💚 During a session, individuals may experience emotional releases such as tears, laughter, or feelings of profound peace and contentment.

💚Reiki can quiet the chatter of the mind, bringing a sense of mental clarity and inner peace.

💚Some people report seeing images, colours, or experiencing visualizations. These experiences can range from seeing bright lights or specific hues to intricate patterns and symbolic imagery.

💚 Not everyone feels distinct sensations during Reiki. Energy is subtle, and sometimes things are happening on deeper levels that may not necessary manifest as an noticeable external reaction. Perhaps a few days or weeks later you may feel calmer or less reactive to something that really bothered you before. Or you notice a general improvement in your overall well-being and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Trust the Reiki energy to do what is needed. 😊💫

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Tomorrow! Sound Bath w/Acupuncture.
(Lisa Detres and Nancy Fisher)
Register here: NewCityMassage.com/events
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08/04/2025

Nancy is an amazing human being and acupuncturist. She is now accepting new patients, so book your appointment today! She is the best! 

Saturday Spotlight: The Qi Center

Nyack is lucky to be home to some amazing Acupuncturists to meet the needs of the health conscious surrounding community. Today we are spotlighting one specific Acupuncturist, Nancy A. Fisher L.Ac, owner of The Qi Center. Nancy was drawn to natural healing and preventive care, even as a child. She has a 30 year career as a dental hygienist under her belt and she is also an author of a book “Worms that P**p in My Mouth: Why I Need to Floss Everyday!” which you can be sure will make your kids finally enjoy flossing!

When her son experienced health issues, she went searching for a solution and fell in love with acupuncture, knowing instantly it was her new path. She learned that acupuncture is “a sophisticated, time-tested system requiring years of study—undergrad, graduate, post-grad, and often mentorships much like medical residencies. It’s not fringe; it’s foundational. Institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Montefiore integrate acupuncture into cancer care for good reason. It works, and it works deeply.”

Nancy opened the Qi Center 23 years ago, and 14 years ago moved it to Nyack, with the desire to share this medicine of lasting wellness with others. “Nyack is such a vibrant and open-minded community—rich with eclectic healers and seekers. People come from near and far for what we offer. There’s a real sense of curiosity and possibility here, and I love being part of that.”

Five years ago, Nancy was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. “That diagnosis transformed me. I began living this medicine in an entirely new way—not just practicing it, but using every tool I had to face the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of healing. It’s deepened my understanding of what’s possible, even in the face of serious illness. I’ve learned to thrive, not just survive—and I now guide others through that same terrain.”

The ideal client for The Qi Center is anyone struggling with chronic illness, persistent pain, cancer, and especially anyone ready for change. Those with a willingness, curiosity, and a deep desire to live more fully can find profound healing here.

The Qi Center offers acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, functional nutrition, qigong, taichi, cupping, gua sha, guided imagery, and meditation. You can email Nancy at Nancyafisherlac@gmail.com and learn more at her website Nyackacupuncture.com.

07/23/2025

Tibetan Medicine Bowl Healing July 31st
4-5:30 pm
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