Massage TherapyI have been licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board since 1996, and practiced medical massage in a variety of settings, working with a variety of professionals. As such, I've garnered a diversity to my work that allows me toservice an assortment of people and problems.The core of my work is based on Swedish Massage Therapy, but I have also studied and practice Deep Tissue Massage as well as CranioSacral Therapy*.
Sessions typically last an hour, though longer can be requested.
Reiki/Energy/Chakra Balancing
Ironically, the same day I received my license notification in the mail for massage, I also became a Reiki Master.
Reiki is a form of energy healing, similar to Therapeutic Touch. It is based on the theory that an energy force beyond our understanding flows through all physical matter, especially biological matter. As a practitioner, I tap into this flow and allow it to be passed onto the receiver.
Reiki has no religious affiliation, nor is it magic. While I do not understand it, I believe it is an ancient and intrinsic part of being human that we've long forgotten.
Reiki/healing sessions last around an hour, though I don't time them as strictly as massage. Often they take less time, but on occasion will last longer. Chakra balancing is typically a part of a Reiki session, though not always. (Chakras means "wheel," and we have seven Major Chakras in the body, each correlating to an endocrine gland or organ.)
Since I am a Reiki Master, or Level III, I also do Reiki attunements. One must become attuned and taught by a Master to acquire specific Reiki skills. (Having said that, healers exist and have existed for millennia without having Reiki training; it is one road to take on the Journey, but not the only.)
Intuitive Readings/Spiritual Counseling
My intuitive readings are very similar to psychic readings, but I use the word "intuitive" because it more accurately describes my abilities. My talent is focused on reading you and your energies (physical, mental, psyche, etc.) in order to identify blocks, and then to help you identify ways in which you can remove those blocks. I don't typically identify specifics, such as your grandmother's name or the year your cat crossed over.
What makes me affective is that I balance being open and objective with a deep empathetic understanding the person I'm focused on. No two sessions are the same.
Most sessions are 30 minutes, but you may request a longer session involving spiritual counseling. What is spiritual counseling? This delves into a deeper understanding of your reading and issues affecting you and how to potentially move forward, whether through reading, research, meditation, prayer, or other types of therapy or counseling.
Minister
I am an ordained minister with no religious affiliation. I am registered to do weddings and funerals in the state of Ohio, but also can provide a myriad of other rituals and services for your spiritual needs, including handfasting, crone ceremonies, ceremonies to commemorate an anniversary or event, or any other special occasion you may have need for a minister.
Music
I also can do solo flute for weddings, funerals, special events and services, or arrange classical ensembles ranging from flute and guitar, to flute and harp or even flute, violin, viola, and cello.
Also, I have a solo CD available - "My Heart Says Goodbye - Music for Living, Loving, and Letting Go." It is a recording I did in memory of my parents. Please click on the Amazon link below to order.
Writing
I discovered writing at an early age as a way to cope with my father's untimely death, and have been writing since. Whether fiction or a music review, I always put an interesting and introspective spin into my work. If you need an interview, an article, a lesson or a speech, I will work with you to realize your goals and desired outcome.
Speaking
Public speaking is something I enjoy. I would love to share my body of knowledge with your group or organization, whether you're discussing the basic mechanics of the human body, exploring complementary health care, or delving into matters of spirit, I can tailor a lecture to meet your specific needs and criteria.
*CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle form of work that involves using the skull and tailbone as handles to detach and correct adhesions along the spinal column, connective tissue and head.
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music. ~Billy Joel
R. Beth Hicks
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