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Essential Wellness

An integrative medicine practice that focuses on the health of the whole person: mind, body, & spirit

01/16/2026

As we navigate intense healing journeys—whether it's recovering from illness, processing deep grief, or simply shedding old layers from the past year—there's often an unspoken pressure to "bounce back" quickly. But true healing, like nature, has its own profound timing.

This January, as we embrace the themes of tender new beginnings and sustainable growth, I invite you to release the internal rush. Your healing is not a race; it is an unfolding.

"I release the urge to rush my healing. I trust the gentle unfolding of my journey, honoring each tender step. My body is a wise garden, and I am its patient, compassionate gardener."

This affirmation is a reminder that you are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed overnight. You are evolving. Just as a patient gardener nurtures each seedling, we can offer ourselves grace as we tend to our own inner landscapes. This is about creating sustainable structures for well-being, rooted in compassion, not urgency.

In this season of self-compassion, what tiny seed of kindness can you plant for yourself today? Perhaps it's a moment of quiet rest, a gentle touch of self-Reiki, or simply acknowledging the wisdom in your body's current pace.

You are worthy of a gentle journey 🤍

01/15/2026

A cancer diagnosis often feels like a sudden storm, pulling the focus entirely toward medical charts, treatments, and the physical body. In the midst of such an intense season, it is easy for the "whole self"—the spirit, the mind, and the nervous system—to feel overwhelmed and depleted.

At Essential Wellness, we believe that true healing honors the person, not just the diagnosis. While medical treatments work to address the physical, Reiki offers a sanctuary for the rest of you.

How Reiki supports the healing journey:

Nervous System Regulation: Cancer treatment often keeps the body in a state of "fight or flight." Reiki gently encourages the body to enter the "rest and digest" state, which is where the most profound internal repair happens.

Emotional Space: It provides a quiet, non-clinical space to process the fear, grief, and anxiety that often accompany a health journey, helping you reconnect with your inner peace.

Managing Side Effects: Many find that regular sessions help ease the fatigue, nausea, and physical tension that can follow traditional treatments, making the path feel a little more manageable.

Restoring a Sense of Self: Reiki reminds you that you are more than a patient. It helps you reclaim a sense of agency and connection to your own body during a time when it can feel like your body is no longer your own.

🤍If you or a loved one are navigating a health transition, please know that you don't have to carry the emotional weight alone. Reiki is a safe, non-invasive, and deeply comforting companion to any medical protocol.

Whether you are looking for a private session for restorative rest or want to learn Reiki for Self-Care to support your own daily comfort, our doors are open to support your journey.

Ready to find your anchor? Visit www.essentialwellnessva.com to explore our sessions.

01/14/2026

Every body tells a story, and the chakras are the chapters. Have you ever felt a subtle shift during a Reiki session and wondered what it was trying to tell you?

This Sunday, January 18th, we are gathering for a specialized Reiki Clinic designed to give you the tools and the vocabulary to decipher those "pieces of a puzzle" with confidence and clarity.

What if you could move from simply feeling energy to understanding its specific message?

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll map out the seven major chakras and explore how the energy of each center is shaped by the issues we face in life—from the "muddy" energy of a blocked throat chakra to the "closed" sensation of a root chakra seeking stability.

What you will experience this Sunday:

Chakra Mapping: Learn the physical and emotional signatures of each center.

Pendulum Mastery: Learn to hold, clear, and use a pendulum as a precision diagnostic tool.

Reading Energetic States: Practice identifying if a chakra is open, sluggish, or overactive.

Putting it Together: Discuss how to integrate these findings for more targeted healing.

The Language of Feelings: Understand how emotions like grief, fear, or joy affect the "flow" of life force.

Who is this for? This clinic is perfect for Reiki practitioners (Level 1 and above) who want to add a practical, tactile dimension to their intuitive work.

📅 When: This Sunday, Jan 18th | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Essential Wellness at the Healing Arts Center

Ready to gain a deeper perspective on your practice? Spaces are limited to ensure a focused, small-group experience.

➡️ Register today at the link in our bio or visit www.essentialwellnessva.com ⬅️

01/13/2026

As we move into a year focused on momentum and expansion, Essential Wellness is evolving to better support your journey. We believe that true growth requires sustainable structures, and we are delighted to share that we have expanded our schedule to provide more space for your healing and restoration.

We are now open for appointments Wednesday through Friday, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

We are especially pleased to announce that Thursdays are now fully open for booking. This additional day creates a wider window, offering more opportunities to step away from the January hustle and into a space of intentional, supported rest.

Whether you are seeking the gentle release of Integrative Bodywork or the restorative flow of Reiki, these new hours are designed to help you contrast your daily obligations with your true emotional and physical needs.

New Weekly Schedule:

Wednesday – Friday

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ready to honor your whole self this season? You can book your session online at www.essentialwellnessva.com or call (757) 204-5857.

📍 Essential Wellness is located within the Healing Arts Center) 4652A Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

May these new hours serve as a foundation for your comfort, ease, and expansion in the year ahead ✨

01/10/2026

As we step into January, there is often a push to move faster, but our bodies frequently signal for us to go deeper. If you find yourself wishing for a "magic wand" to clear away physical discomfort so you can start the year at your best, you are not alone.

But what if the true, lasting relief you’re seeking begins by exploring the invisible connection between your thoughts, your feelings, and your physical self?

Your body is incredibly wise. It holds a profound memory of your experiences, your beliefs, and even the old stories from years past that we still carry without realizing it. As we move through this season of tender new beginnings, these ingrained patterns can manifest as very real tension or fatigue. It is simply your body’s loving way of saying, "Hey, there is something here that needs my gentle attention."

Why exploring this connection is the key to your 2026 expansion:

Lasting Relief Over Temporary Fixes: By understanding how your inner world impacts your physical comfort, you gain a powerful key to sustainable wellness that lasts long after January ends.

Empowered Intuition: You’ll learn to listen to the subtle language your body speaks, becoming an active participant in your own healing rather than a bystander.

Clearing Space for Joy: When you address these deeper energetic blocks, you clear the "soil" of your inner garden—allowing peace and vitality to take root.

This journey is about aligning your whole being for the year ahead. You deserve to live a life filled with vitality, not just for a month, but for a lifetime.

Ready to decode your body's "puzzle"? If you are a Reiki practitioner (Level 1+) ready to deepen your understanding of these physical-emotional links, join us for our upcoming Reiki Clinic: Using Chakras and Pendulums to Decipher the Puzzle on Sunday, January 18th. We will dive deep into how specific life issues manifest in the body and how to use a pendulum as a tool for clarity.

Save this post to revisit these gentle steps! What is one thought or feeling you are ready to offer compassion to today? Share your reflections below. 👇

01/09/2026

Will you be joining us this weekend? ✨

The new year is officially here, and with it comes a beautiful opportunity to ground yourself before the momentum of 2026 picks up. Whether you are looking to deepen your own healing or step into the role of a practitioner, there is a seat at the table for you this Saturday.

Choose your path for January 10th:

🌱 The Morning Path: Reiki for Self-Care (10 AM – 1 PM) If you are looking for a practical way to quiet the mind and support your own well-being, this morning workshop is for you. Learn the body-mind connection and hands-on techniques designed exclusively for your own personal restoration. No certification pressure—just a space for you to breathe and heal.

🌟 The Full-Day Path: Reiki Level 1 Certification (10 AM – 5 PM) Ready to share the light? This path includes the morning Self-Care workshop and continues into the afternoon with your Level 1 Attunement. You’ll leave as a certified practitioner, empowered with the techniques and ethics to offer Reiki to others.

To ensure a supportive and intimate learning environment, our class sizes are kept very small. We have just a few spots left for this weekend—will one of them be yours?

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio or visit www.essentialwellnessva.com.

I can’t wait to support your journey from inner healing to outward connection.

01/07/2026

✨ Our January learning series begins this Saturday ✨

Whether you are seeking a personal sanctuary of peace or you're ready to step into a practitioner role, these small-group sessions offer a supported space for your growth.

Choose the journey that resonates with you:

✨ THIS SATURDAY, Jan 10th | Reiki for Self-Care (10am–1pm): A gentle, non-certification workshop focused entirely on your own body-mind connection and nervous system regulation. The perfect way to start your year with ease.

✨ THIS SATURDAY, Jan 10th | Reiki Level 1 Certification (10am–5pm): A full-day immersion for those ready to become a certified practitioner. (Includes the morning Self-Care workshop!)

✨ STARTING SUNDAY, Jan 11th | Reiki Level 2 Certification: A transformative 3-part journey (Jan 11, Feb 1, & Feb 15) into symbols, distance healing, and the emotional/spiritual layers of the chakras.

✨ Sunday, Jan 18th | Reiki Clinic: Pendulums & Chakras: A specialized workshop for practitioners (Level 1+) to master energetic assessment and "reading" the body's puzzle.

Space is Limited: To ensure everyone receives personalized guidance, our class sizes are kept very small. With the weekend quickly approaching, I encourage you to reserve your spot today!

Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio or visit www.essentialwellnessva.com to register.

I look forward to supporting your unfolding this weekend!

01/01/2026

As the calendar turns, there is often an external pressure to "reinvent" ourselves—to be faster, more productive, or entirely different. At Essential Wellness, we believe true health doesn’t come from forced change, but from honoring the whole self: body, mind, and spirit.

You do not need to be "new" to be worthy of wellness. You simply need to be you.

We are moving from a season of deep internal shedding into a season of momentum and expansion. It is natural to feel the urge to move forward, but remember: Expansion should never come at the expense of your well-being. True growth is not about pushing harder; it is about moving with more intention.

Instead of rigid resolutions, I invite you to ask yourself: What am I ready to move towards?

If your answer involves more peace, better boundaries with your energy, or a deeper connection to your body, I invite you to join us for our first workshop of the year:

Reiki for Self-Care 📅 Saturday, January 10th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM This gentle, non-certification workshop is a dedicated space for you to learn how to use Reiki strictly for your own restoration. It is a practical way to ensure your momentum in 2026 is rooted in a regulated nervous system and a quiet mind.

✨ Enrollment is now open for this workshop, as well as our full Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certifications.

Ready to begin? Visit the link in bio or www.essentialwellnessva.com to reserve your space. Let’s make 2026 a year of steady strides and a peaceful heart.

12/31/2025

The new year often brings a natural desire for renewal and a deeper connection to our inner selves. I am so pleased to announce that enrollment is now officially open for our January learning series at Essential Wellness.

Whether you are seeking a personal sanctuary of peace or are ready to step into a practitioner role, these small-group sessions offer a supported space for your growth.

Choose the journey that resonates with you:

Saturday, Jan 10th | Reiki for Self-Care (10am–1pm): A gentle, non-certification workshop focused entirely on your own body-mind connection and nervous system regulation.

Saturday, Jan 10th | Reiki Level 1 Certification (10am–5pm): A full-day immersion for those ready to become a certified practitioner. (Includes the morning Self-Care workshop!)

Jan 11, Feb 1, & Feb 15 | Reiki Level 2 Certification: A transformative 3-part journey into symbols, distance healing, and the emotional/spiritual layers of the chakras.

Sunday, Jan 18th | Reiki Clinic: Pendulums & Chakras: A specialized workshop for practitioners (Level 1+) to master energetic assessment and "reading" the body's puzzle.

Space is Limited: To ensure everyone receives personalized guidance, our class sizes are kept very small. These sessions tend to fill quickly, so I encourage you to reserve your spot early!

Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio or visit www.essentialwellnessva.com to register.

I look forward to supporting your unfolding this January! ✨

12/30/2025

In the pursuit of genuine well-being, we often encounter the false dichotomy of choosing between Western/modern medicine or holistic practices. But the truth is, true holistic care isn't about either/or; it's about the powerful "and." It's about embracing a collaborative approach that integrates the best of both worlds to address the client's whole being.

As energy healing practitioners and advocates for holistic living, we understand the profound impact of addressing the emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of health. We know that energy work, mindfulness, and other holistic modalities can offer invaluable support for healing and growth.

However, we also recognize the crucial role that conventional medicine plays in diagnosis, treatment of acute conditions, and management of chronic illnesses. To truly serve our clients with compassion and integrity, we must move beyond the limitations of siloed approaches.

Practical Steps for Collaborative Care:

✦ Open Communication: Foster open and respectful communication with other healthcare providers.

✦ Referral Networks: Build a network of trusted professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.) to whom you can refer clients when appropriate.

✦ Shared Care Plans: When possible, collaborate on shared care plans that integrate various modalities.

✦ Continuing Education: Stay informed about both conventional and holistic approaches to healthcare.

✦ Client Advocacy: Advocate for your clients' right to access integrated care.

By embracing collaborative care, we move towards a future where healing is truly holistic, where the wisdom of ancient practices and the advancements of modern science work in harmony to support the vitality and well-being of every individual.

How do you incorporate collaboration into your practice or approach to wellness? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

12/20/2025

As we look toward the fresh energy of the new year, I am delighted to share a few "save the dates" for our upcoming January classes. These offerings are designed to help you deepen your connection to your own innate wisdom and refine your practice in a supportive, small-group setting.

Mark your calendars for these January dates:

January 10th: Reiki for Self-Care & Reiki 1 Certification. A foundational day dedicated to self-healing and the first steps of your Reiki journey.

January 11th: Reiki 2 (Segment One). I am introducing a new, more spacious three-part format for this certification to allow for deeper integration. More information on this transition is coming soon!

January 18th: Reiki Clinic: Using Pendulums on the Chakras. A focused, practical workshop on using pendulums as a tool for energetic clarity and balance.

Please Note: Enrollment is not open quite yet. Because I value a personalized and intimate learning environment, class sizes are kept small and tend to fill very quickly.

How to be the first to know: If you would like early access to registration, I invite you to visit www.essentialwellnessva.com and subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Our subscribers are always the first to receive the enrollment link!

I look forward to sharing these sacred spaces with you as we step into a new year of healing and flow.

12/15/2025

When faced with difficult choices or new beginnings, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but the answers we seek often reside within.

Our Reiki services and classes are designed not just for healing, but to help you connect more deeply with your own inner wisdom. Reiki acts as a gentle guide, clearing the mental static so you can clearly hear the subtle voice of your intuition.

By cultivating this inner connection, you gain the presence and clarity needed to navigate challenging decisions with greater ease and grace. It's about trusting the wisdom of your body and spirit as you move forward.

Ready to find clarity and step into a new chapter with support? 🤲✨

➡️ Visit www.essentialwellnessva.com or click the link bio ⬅️

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4652A Haygood Road
Virginia Beach, VA
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Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

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