I am a certified Traditional Usui Reiki Master-Teacher with additional training in second degree Karuna Reiki and Quantum-Touch Therapy. Having graduated from Adelphi University with a degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy, I have made a comprehensive study of Integrative modalities of healing, including visualization, meditation and acupressure.

As a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP) and the Connecticut Holistic Health Association (CTHHA), I have been in private practice since 1996. I am employed as a Reiki Practitioner at the Integrative Medicine Program at Bennett Cancer Center in Stamford, Connecticut. Through my training as a Stephen Minister, I also work as a lay counselor with particular focus on spirituality, healing from grief and recovery from addictions.

Upon request I lead individual and/or group workshops entitled “Prepare for Surgery; Heal faster.” This powerful program, which is endorsed by Dr. Andrew T. Weil, MD and Christiane Northrop, MD, uses mind-body techniques to feel calmer before surgery, use less pain medication and recover faster. The workshop, which includes a book and CD for the client’s use, takes approximately one hour and can be done in person or on the phone.
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I currently serve on the Professional Advisory Board of VN & Hospice Care of Southwestern CT, Inc., and in my capacity as a Reiki Master, teach Reiki to members of the staff of this organization. I work as a Hospice volunteer, facilitate an on-site Reiki clinic for the employees of VN & Hospice Care and offer Reiki treatments to patients at the Richard Rosenthal Hospice Residence.

I have given presentations on Reiki at the following Agencies and Organizations:
- The Bennett Cancer Center in Stamford (www.stamfordhospital.com)
- The offices of Michael Brennan, MD, in Fairfield
- The offices of Vincent Carlesi, MD, in Stamford
- The Center for Hope in Darien
- Edgehill Lifecare in Stamford
- Grace Episcopal Church in Norwalk
- Hospice Volunteers in Stamford
- The Jewish Community Center (Senior Health Fair) in Stamford
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Saint Joseph Family Life Center in Stamford
- Schoolhouse Nutrition in Darien
- Stamford Hospitals’s Patient Information & Resource Fair as well as their Exploring Medicine and Beyond Program
- The Tully Fitness Institute in Stamford
- The Visiting Nurse Association in Stamford.

After the publication of my book, "Countless Gifts of Love" in 2006, I was honored with membership in the Connecticut Pioneer Branch of the National League of American Pen Women (www.nlapw.org).

The Music you hear is
"The Lake Isle of Innisfree" from the CD "A Place Called Morning," by Bill Douglas.