Reiki on the road . . .

Reiki practitioners often find themselves traveling to their clients.

A reclining chair like this one by Ace is a good option. It is light weight to carry but will hold a person up to 223 pounds. It is easy to get in and out of and reclines smoothly. Also easy to clean.

Specifications:

• "MAC SPORTS" ANTI-GRAVITY CHAIR WITH PULL OUT TRAY
• Open dimensions: 63.74"L x 36.98"W x 29.3"H
• Folded dimension: 34"L x 27"W x 5.51"H
• Weight capacity: 225 lbs.

Combine this chair with a folding stool like this one.


You will be able to do your work in a person's home or at a health fair with relative ease.

Looking for new music . . .

Reiki: Hands of Light by Georg Deuter
Click here to listen to samples of this CD

To buy on Amazon: Reiki: Hands of Light

A biography of Deuter
by Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide

Like many artists in the contemporary instrumental realm, Deuter mixes acoustic and electronic instruments, ethnic influences, and sounds from nature -- only he's been doing it since the early '70s. Born in the German village of Falkenhagen, Deuter learned flute and taught himself to play guitar but was discouraged from pursuing music as a career. The trauma of a nearly fatal auto accident in 1970, however, motivated him to pursue his dreams. His first recording, D, was released on Kuckuck in 1971. Over the years, Deuter's spiritual search has taken him around the world, most notably to India, where he lived on an ashram, studied Indian music, and recorded several albums. In the mid '80s he moved to the US, eventually settling in Santa Fe, NM. Deuter's style is characterized by gentle melodies and joyful rhythms that render his music accessible even as he presents an intriguing blend of Eastern and Western styles.

A new year, a new point of view

The Transformative Power of Trauma

From Damaged Goods to an Empowered Life
Originally published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, April/May 2001. Copyright since 2001. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.

By Sonia Osorio

. . . "All I could think of was death," she recalls. "I felt myself becoming weaker and giving in to the illness, so I forced myself to return to work. There I asked a co-worker, whom I knew had had cancer: 'What do you do when every day that you wake up, you think that you're going to die?' And he said: 'You're going to die anyway.' And, it struck me: That's so true. It's not important when you die, but rather how you live. It's like breathing, it's all part of something very natural, so just live your life how you want to be living it right now." . . .

click here for complete article

Hand Sanitizer Pros and Cons

In an article on using hand sanitizer in a massage practice Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. wrote:

Hand sanitizer dispensers can be found everywhere, from elementary school cafeterias to cruise ships. Despite its dominance of many infection control programs, massage therapists are still advised to clean their hands the old-fashioned way.

If you make your own hand sanitizer she suggests "a minimum of 60 percent alcohol concentration to be effective."

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A Walk Between Worlds: Truth is beauty, the Q'ero

by Denise Kinch
Photograph by Travis Huggett

"A book that took her nearly 18 years to write, contains 200 full-color professional photographs documenting her time with the Q’ero, and with Don Manuel. This book was written to honor his dying request — sharing the truth of the Q’ero, their history and the ir traditions; clearing up the myths and misconceptions that are so prevalent today among students of his tradition."

Denise A. Kinch, director of the Pachamama Healing Center, an energy healer, teacher and medicine person has devoted over 20 years to develop effective training and healing techniques. Through her workshops and classes and journeys to Peru, her goal is to support and heal the community that surrounds us.

Click here for an interview with Denise Kinch

Click here to buy this beautiful book.