Sessions usually last about an hour or so and can occur via phone, skype or in person based on your preference. For local clients, sessions can look like meeting for tea or taking a walk together by the canal. For clients at a distance, phone or skype seem to work just as effectively. The key is that you feel safe and comfortable so that deep healing can happen in the setting that works for you.

Tools used include honest sharing and expression, meditation, prayer, imagery and visualization, writing and drawing exercises, music, and movies.

From the field of quantum mechanics, we are learning that the observer cannot be separated from that which is being observed. Similary, whether we realize it or not, our percepetions, emotions, thoughts and beliefs exert a powerful effect on our experience of life. There is extensive scientific literature which shows that the mind has a powerful effect on the body. When I work with clients, I draw from my personal clinical experience as well as research on the placebo effect, neuroplasticity, mind body medicine, and quantum physics.

Whenever we encounter a problem with our health or experience any form of pain or suffering, many of us often feel that we are helpless.  We feel we are at the mercy of external forces beyond our control.  But from scientific and spiritual perspectives, this is simply not true.  We are powerful beings and we can exercise choice of mind always even if we do not have a choice of external events. In fact, the only choice we truly have is a choice to change our mind and it is here we find our place of authentic empowerment.

They can be useful to shift your relationship to any physical health issues including any type of chronic illness, or chronic pain as well as mental health issues including depression and anxiety.  In addition, these sessions are helpful in negotiating life changes including divorce, loss and bereavement as well as discovering one’s life purpose, parenting with awareness and having successful, vibrant and loving relationships with oneself, family and friends.

I have worked with a wide range of individuals including business executives, engineers, stay-home mothers, health care professionals, holistic practitioners, teachers, principals, individuals facing chronic and terminal illness as well as those experiencing death and loss of family members as well as school age children, adolescents and college students.

My talent lies that not only do I have a very rich background in science, medicine, holistic medicine and world spiritual wisdom traditions, but I aspire to build a bridge with each of my clients so that they feel comfortable, safe, loved, respected and understood.  I love to see my clients’ eyes light up when find tools that work for them and ways to understand how their mind works based on their everyday experience.

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This will vary with each person and also the nature of the problem. There is no formula. Some may need to meet weekly for a period of time and others may need to just meet monthly. My experience is that in time most of my clients are able to transfer the principles they learn during our sessions to their life and become more and more reliant on their own inner wisdom- which is the ultimate aim of this process.

Yes! To have a successful outcome, I will be asking you to do some exercises at home. Yet I always try to work with that which would be most practical and appropriate for you. Some benefit more from writing while others can use movies and music as a fast track to allow feelings and emotions to be released.

I do not believe that the process of coaching need be ‘hard’ nor do I believe in the philosophy of ‘no pain, no gain.’ What is helpful is consistency and commitment to the process of healing and then finding tools that work best for each client. My clients are active learners so usually the homework assignments unfold organically from our sessions.

Cost is dependent on the frequency of coaching you desire. Generally, I work with clients over an extended period of time usually 3 months or more. This is because I believe any lasting change- regardless of the area you are seeking help in- happens over time and there are no quick fixes.

These sessions are coaching sessions so you need to consult with your health insurance. I cannot submit payments for you so you will need to be responsible to take care of payment yourself at the end of each session.

The answer to both questions is yes! These sessions do not take the place of your work with your medical or mental health provider. While I will draw from my background and training in Western and complementary medicine, I am not acting in the capacity of a medical doctor or a mental health specialist.

This is not a process for you to use the mind instead of taking medications to heal. In my experience with my own healing process and working with many other clients, when we are in chronic pain or have a chronic illness, it may take some time for the mind to unwind from our concepts and ideas.  There is a deep conditioning process that has occurred over time. The best outcomes happen when we continue whatever treatments we are doing and in time as the mind heals, what is not necessary in the form of medications or other therapies will drop away gradually.  But once again, you will need to work with your primary care mental and/or medical health provider for all medication management. This would also apply to any herbs, botanical or nutritional supplements you are taking.

No. Not at all. We begin where we are and I love working with beginners!

I use A Course In Miracles because it was helpful to me and it can help many others but it may not be the path for you. These sessions are not about having a belief in any religion or any particular path. Rather they are created so that the wisdom and light that is already inside you can guide you along whatever challenge you are facing.