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About Jodi.... I have had a fascination and passion for herbs and healing crafts for more than 30 years. I was making "potions" for healing as a little girl from plants in my grandmother's yard before I knew what they were. Luckily, I survived, and sought books to help me identify the concoctions! In 1991, after the birth of my first child, I began to seek teachers, and started on this path in earnest. My interest in and respect for Romani history and culture was ignited by Raven Grimassi's compelling book, "Gypsy Witch Craft". By combining what I knew of healing techniques and herbology with further study of Romani culture, I developed a style of caring that I believe is unique in the natural healing community. I completed the Tree of Light Institute training course for iridology, herbalism and muscle testing in 2000. My Reiki Master/Teacher Certification training was completed in 2001. I am continuing my education in EFT, and as always I am learning more every day about the wonders of Herbs. I have been helping clients identify key areas of weakness in the body, and recommending lifestyle and supplement programs to address these issues for nearly a decade. I am deeply honored and grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve.
Questions...and Answers....
What is Reiki, and What Can it Accomplish For Me?
Reiki is a natural healing modality of Japanese origin, introduced to this country after World War II. This ancient practice is used to create balance and stimulate healing in the body and the emotions. Used to improve any condition, Reiki can be performed on any age client, with hands on or off, as the client wishes. Unlike massage techniques, Reiki works with the body's subtle energy field, introducing healing energy into the tissues in a non invasive and painless way. Physically, the warming sensation most clients feel is immediately soothing at the site of their pain, and relief is long lasting. Because Reiki stimulates blood flow, circulation and cellular health are greatly improved. Arthritis, injuries, migraines, sciatica,TMJ, bowel and urinary problems, addiction and even the effects of long term illness are among the myriad conditions that Reiki is shown to improve. Reiki works very well in tandem with conventional treatments...many Reiki practitioners are also RNs. Because Reiki is also a spiritual healing practice, clients may feel the Universal Life Force Energy releasing their energy blockages and pent up emotional trauma, even if the session is not focused specifically on those issues. The Energy will go where the client is most in need. Reiki is highly effective when used to correct imbalances in the emotions of abuse survivors, and is an invaluable aid in grief recovery. My Reiki Master/Teacher Certification training was completed in 2001, under the guidance of my Teacher, Douglas Gibbs of Lakewood Colorado. I am honored to be 11th in my direct lineage to the Master, Usui, for which this original form of Reiki is named.
What is Muscle Testing?
Muscle testing, also called Kinesiology, is a process by which we can detect the body's strengths and weaknesses, and responses to different substances. By testing muscle strength we can tell which organs and systems in the body are stressed or weakened. After we determine where the body requires supplementation, we can use muscle testing to determine if the body will respond favorably to certain herbs and other substances. Every thing we come into contact with makes the body instinctively feel either stronger or weaker, though imperceptively so in most cases. Muscle testing is a tool to make the body's signals clear enough to decide on an appropriate course of action.
How do Herbs Work, and Why Should I Choose Them?
Herbs are food, and work in the body as food does. The amount of an herb will be what determines the strength of the body's response to it. A little garlic as a seasoning will have a very mild effect on your immune system, while several capsules of garlic as a supplement will be very stimulating. Because our bodies are designed to function most harmoniously when digesting natural substances, herbs tend to be absorbed and utilized with ease. Pharmaceutical drugs serve a necessary purpose in some cases, but often only mask the symptoms of disease, allowing the body to become weaker, and causing "side effects". A side effect is caused by the drugs incompatibility with the body. Herbs strengthen the body, allowing it to resolve illness, as it does naturally when it is supported. Herbs treat the body, not the disease. There are no "side effects", because an herb does exactly what you need it to do, which is help your body heal, nothing more. It is important to choose the right herbs to address your health issues. Muscle testing is a valuable tool in that endeavor, as described above. Just as important, however, is the quality of the herbs you choose. In my practice, I recommend Nature's Sunshine Herbs for their consistent potency and superior quality.
Does Divination Really Work?
The short answer to that question is, "Yes, it does". But within a framework of realistic expectations. TARO and Pendulum divination in particular can be very helpful in giving guidance to those who need it. The energy of the questioner is interpreted by the reader using the cards or pendulum as a tool. No psychic ability is required to do this reading, but a knowledge of the tool and a sensitivity to the energies is a must. The reader will be able to give guidance based on the information in the cards, and help the questioner determine the proper path to take within the current circumstances. Using the pendulum to double check the decision is a good practice, as it reads energy directly and needs no interpretation. The energies come from the client, so if the client is feeling scattered, readings can be inconclusive. However, if the client is focused on the questions, readings will be clear and easy for the reader to interpret. In essence, the questioner generally knows instinctively what path to take, but needs a reading to confirm or make the choice more clear. Rarely will the cards reveal something that the questioner had no inkling of, but when that happens it is truly a wonderful moment and can be seen as a gift from the universe. As an experienced reader of 18 years, I have developed my sensitivity to energies through Reiki and meditation, and achieve a very high level of accuracy in my readings. I use TARO holistically, as one of many tools to help the client overcome difficult issues in any area of life.
About Jodi.... I have had a fascination and passion for herbs and healing crafts for more than 30 years. I was making "potions" for healing as a little girl from plants in my grandmother's yard before I knew what they were. Luckily, I survived, and sought books to help me identify the concoctions! In 1991, after the birth of my first child, I began to seek teachers, and started on this path in earnest. My interest in and respect for Romani history and culture was ignited by Raven Grimassi's compelling book, "Gypsy Witch Craft". By combining what I knew of healing techniques and herbology with further study of Romani culture, I developed a style of caring that I believe is unique in the natural healing community. I completed the Tree of Light Institute training course for iridology, herbalism and muscle testing in 2000. My Reiki Master/Teacher Certification training was completed in 2001. I am continuing my education in EFT, and as always I am learning more every day about the wonders of Herbs. I have been helping clients identify key areas of weakness in the body, and recommending lifestyle and supplement programs to address these issues for nearly a decade. I am deeply honored and grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve.
