I was in the medical field for over 25 years as a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). My work wasn’t at the bedside, but in the medical record — validating documentation and ensuring that the clinical picture was accurate. In many ways, I became a kind of “doctor of the medical record,” making sure each patient’s story was told truthfully and completely.

But while I was helping ensure clarity in the stories of others, my own story was quietly unraveling. For many years, I battled severe depression and anxiety. The weight of all those struggles was extremely challenging. Despite conventional treatment with countless therapy sessions and psychiatric visits, I was exhausted, financially drained, and still left searching for answers.

Everything shifted when I discovered alternative modalities that supported awareness of my mind, body, & spirit. Reiki specifically resonated with me in a way traditional treatments never had! After just one Reiki session, my life changed forever! I experienced true peace & deep relaxation. Then, after several sessions I was able to go into a meditative state (something I never thought I could do). I began to release deep-seated childhood traumas and the emotional weight that had silently held me down for decades. The best part about Reiki was that I didn’t have to talk about what I was feeling emotionally (at the time I couldn’t even begin to explain this). My body did its own work. I was continuously blown away in the benefits & how my life began to change! I became much more in tune and aligned with myself. I felt my heart smile again for the first time in many years - the spark was back and my light began to shine!

This transformation inspired me to train as a Reiki Master through the NC Reiki Training Center in Asheville. Now, through my Reiki Spark Sessions, I help others experience the same deep relaxation, balance, and renewal that changed my life in so many ways.

These sessions are designed to:

• Relax deeply — calming the nervous system and creating space for peace

• Restore balance — clearing energetic and emotional blockages

• Recharge fully — leaving you lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself

Today, my mission is simple: to remind others that relaxation, balance, and relief are possible, even when hope feels lost! My journey from darkness to light is proof that sometimes the answers lie in places we least expect!