It is high unlikely that when most picture Juneau County in their mind's eye that they envision a Reiki session. After all let's be serious - most tourists come here looking for an outdoor adventure..camping, fishing, hunting, boating....a simple getaway from the fast driven life of living in the metro areas. For them this area renews their souls - their spirits - it gives them a chance to relax....However, there is more to the area that meets the eye. The beautiful landscape we call home here in Juneau County is an ideal backdrop for those who understand and appreciate the healing powers found in nature and in all of us.
One of those persons is Sandy Williams, a Reiki practitioner. Like many people, I hadn't a clue of what Reiki is until I, myself, experienced it.
For those who are not aware Reiki is older than modern techniques to help in stress reduction and relaxation.
The word Reiki is Japanese and it's meaning can be found in two segments- Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy".
When I went for my session I went to Healthy Prelude in Elroy, Wisconsin. Just the drive there is relaxing as it takes you through the winding roads in the hills of Juneau County. If you allow yourself to take in the scenery it will set the mood for a session of serenity. When I arrived Sandy greeted me in a room that on it's own was a welcoming host. Spacious and neutral design gave way to the scenery all around.
I went on a short tour and saw the various rooms of other practitioners where other holistic treatments are performed, including therapeutic massage. After viewing them and the sensory deprivation tank , Sandy took me into her treatment area. The room was comfortable, and set the mood for this unknown session I was about to have.
She described what the process was...how I would lay down, place a mask over my eyes, and if needed she would place stones on various locations of my body to help the process along. Once I had the mask on I was unable to tell what she did from there. I was unaware of where she was for the most part until I heard her voice, or strangely, I felt heat or charges of electricity in certain areas of my body - especially my head.
My son was along to witness and stayed in the room for the session. He was the one, afterwards, to describe
to me what had taken place. How Sandy walked around me and very carefully held her hands just directly above my body. He went on to explain that at certain times it looked as if she was pulling something out of me. He commented that it was at those times he heard me say I felt heat in those areas. My session lasted longer than an hour and felt only like a few minutes had gone by. I can honestly say that I did feel relaxed when the session was over. For me that is quite a statement as anyone who knows me knows I am constantly on the move and juggling stress.
Sandy also provided me with some information as she did the session, informing me of problems she felt I had in a certain area of my body - what Sandy didn't know is I do have an ache from time to time in a nerve which was in the exact area she spoke about.
I am sure no two persons walk away with the same experience as we are all unique in our perceptions and situations. I can tell you that Sandy began practicing Reiki in 1999 and is a Reiki Master. Currently she is in training for Reiki Master/Teacher.
Sandy is also certified at Level I Quantum Touch as well as Natural Crystalline Way of Laying on of Stones.
If you are visiting the area Sandy has the equipment to come to you, or you can take that relaxing drive to Healthy Prelude.
You can contact Sandy at Healthy Prelude at (6o8) 562-3722. Soon she will have a website of her own, and once it is up we will post a link to it on the Arts Page.
Healthy Prelude is located at N4946 Lee Rd in rural Elroy.
Juneau County -
Near the Wisconsin Dells, but far from the traffic and crowds
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