Founded by Heather Maxfield, Intuitive Mender is based in Olympia, Washington. With emphasis on healing and unity, Heather is humbled to be a conduit for the beautiful healing art of Reiki, as well as holding gatherings to help empower women in our community.

https://intuitivemenderllc.com/

Q: Tell me a little about your practice. How long have you been doing Reiki?

A: I’m a Reiki practitioner and teacher. I have been working with energy for 16 years, and created my business 7 years ago. I work with quartz and aromatherapy with healing as well. It is very powerful to do so. And, I’m a Holistic esthetician. 

Q: What drew you to Reiki?

A: Reiki has been transformational in my life and I’ve seen it heal so many people. It’s incredible what our body does when we receive Reiki because it’s more than physically. It works on the physical, emotional + soul level for balance, healing, and wellbeing.

Q: What does your intake process look like? Do clients who have experienced trauma indicate that they have?

A: I have an intake sheet. Everybody that comes in fills it out. Oftentimes clients are nervous about sharing their trauma experiences. Most of the time I can feel it in their body. Our bones are where we store trauma.

Q: Have you worked with a person who has experienced trauma before?

A: I have. I have clients that have had a negative experience in a religious format or perhaps there’s been some kind of abuse from someone in authority.

Q: What suggestions do you have for people who have experienced trauma that might be considering Reiki?

A: Let them know Reiki is not a religion. Reiki is for everyone. Coming with an open mind and being able to trust that they’re in a safe place. Oftentimes when people meet you they can read your energy. Even if they are coming from a place of past pain or trauma. They should feel comfortable with your energy. They should get a sense that they are safe.

Q: What should they look for in practitioner?

A: Someone that immediately makes them feel comfortable. They could always reach out and ask to do a Zoom meeting, Facetime, Face-to-Face or even have a phone conversation before having a session.

Q: While everyone has different experiences and outcomes, what would you say is the biggest benefit for someone who has experienced trauma to have a Reiki session?

A: Everyone is so specific in what they do and how they process. Trauma victim’s often have anxiety. Many times people compartmentalize and they don’t even realize that there’s been some trauma until years later and something will trigger them. Sometimes they have eating disorders or can manifest into things like. Reiki helps bring peace of mind and body and spirit. Having that peace, that serenity, that calm or just letting go of the anxiety is hugely transformative.