The practices of Intuitive Tarot Reading and Energy Healing came into my life through extreme abdominal pain that presented itself in February of 2023. This pain was ultimately a blessing in disguise that woke me up to bring me into alignment with my soul purpose. This abdominal pain led to many doctor’s visits, ER visits, extensive testing and procedures, leaving me with more questions than answers. With my test results coming back normal and my procedure results stating I had inflammation and a couple ulcers in my colon, the doctors hypothesized that I had Ulcerative Colitis: an incurable disease that comes with a lifetime of medication, according to the medical establishment.

The experience of seeing doctors and being enveloped by pain lasted a long 8 months from February to October 2023. Because my symptoms were not entirely typical for UC, the doctors requested further testing without fully knowing if it would give me definitive results. The second I heard that, it immediately clicked for me what the root cause of this pain was. It was at this moment that I took a stand on my own body. I declined to continue fruitless testing, opted out of treatment, and instead decided to holistically heal the parts of me I had been neglecting.

Growing up, I consistently experienced minor “stomach issues” that consisted of nausea during times of heightened “anxiousness.” It was known to those in my life that I had a ‘nervous stomach.’ I later came to find out that this was actually my body communicating to me when I wasn’t in alignment with something in my environment.

After realizing I had been neglecting my authentic self-expression, I began a journey of rediscovery. This journey started by reviving things from my childhood that I had lost: dancing, singing, silliness, playing outside, and swimming. I then started implementing new practices like breathwork, somatic healing, meditation, tarot, journaling, affirmations, etc. Most importantly, I had to reinvent my relationship with food. All of this is centered around self-love and self-care; things that are deeply lacking in our society.

I started to set boundaries within my personal and professional circles and learned how to protect my energy and peace. This also started the practice of detachment when it came to my value and self-worth in connection to all interpersonal relationships. I learned (and am still learning) to put myself first by doing the things I love without the fear of judgment of others.

Reiki has been a form of therapy for me since 2020 and through this therapy and the help of my Reiki Master, Laura Ahern, I discovered that I am a healer and that my purpose is to help free others from the mold and live out their dreams that they feel are impossible in the society we live in.

I had always known that I was different; feeling somewhat of an outcast. I realized that a lot of my thoughts, beliefs, and curiosities did not coincide with the world around me, which led me to slowly silencing myself in order to fit the mold. This process of silencing resulted in a lack of boundaries, self-sacrifice, and feelings of unworthiness that lasted into adulthood. After conducting research into autoimmune diseases, I made two pivotal discoveries. First, women make up 80% of all cases of autoimmune diseases and are more likely to develop said diseases than men. Second, there are documented cases of people curing their autoimmune diseases by addressing the root cause through change in diet and lifestyle.

This led me to infer, because we live in a patriarchal society, that generations of women being oppressed and silenced has manifested in widespread physical symptoms. While women are disproportionately affected, I believe this can happen across the board, to those who struggle to fit the mold of society. We are discouraged from being colorful, loud, artistic and, ultimately, authentically self-expressive in a society that is full of rigid structure and rules. These symptoms are not limited to physical manifestations; they can also manifest within our emotional, mental, and spiritual being.

Once I knew I not only had the ability to heal, but that it was my calling, I said “yes” to stepping into my power. I started exploring different healing modalities and by November 2023, I was certified in Reiki I and II. After a few months of practicing Reiki, I began to branch out further and through a period of curiosity and play, I discovered a love for Tarot in January 2024. Finally, in October 2024, I became certified as a Reiki Master-Teacher at Level III.

Both modalities, in different ways, allow me to dig deeper on things you may be fearful of or scared to face. They help you acknowledge parts of yourself that are meant to come to fruition, so that you can become who you're meant to be in this lifetime. Every aspect of your being is integral in making your dreams come true. We all, as humans, have many dreams and interests, and I am here to convey those messages to help you weave your dreams together within this physical realm.