I believe the answers we seek lie within us; that our bodies are capable of greater healing than we give them credit for; and that many physical and emotional matters have an underlying energetic cause. I have come to learn this through my personal experience, for which I am extremely grateful as it has led me here - to create Lucent Path Healing and share my experience with others.
Growing up, I struggled with my mental health from a young age. For many years, I took the traditional Western approach (medication and therapy), which supported me and played an important role in my journey. However, my progress eventually plateaued, and I wanted to go deeper, so I began to explore more "unconventional" methods of healing in my early 20s. It was during this time that I first encountered Reiki, when a guest instructor for my university’s dance company facilitated a session to help ease the pain of an ankle injury. I then continued to explore other alternative modalities and delved deeper into my spiritual journey, which, at age 22, led me to a profound level of healing. Healing is a lifelong journey, and this was truly just the beginning.
After graduating university in 2014, I immediately moved to New York City and dove right in with a “work hard, play hard” mentality like those around me. While I still engaged in my passion for wellness and explored spirituality through yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and research, my career always took precedence.
After five plus years of working in the advertising industry, the stress, long hours, and lack of work/life balance had taken its toll. Over the years, my anxiety had returned and brought with it numerous physical ailments. I knew the solution would not come from treating the symptoms, because the symptoms stemmed from a deep energetic and spiritual imbalance.
By the summer of 2020, I could no longer deny that the path I was on was unsustainable, and had been for quite some time. That fall, I took a leap of faith and quit my job, leaving behind the career I’d worked so hard to build. I then spent the next 6 months focusing solely on my spiritual practice, coming back to myself, and deeply healing my mind and body after overextending both for so many years.
It was during this phase of my journey that I rediscovered Reiki. Looking to further heal myself and hoping for some clarity, I reconnected with a friend who happened to be a Reiki practitioner and booked a session. It was wonderfully relaxing and provided me with a sense of peace while activating my inner guidance. Something had clicked, and I knew I needed to delve deeper.
With a desire to equip myself with the lifelong ability to tap into this healing energy, for myself and especially to help others, I soon completed certification to become a Usui/Holy Fire® III Level I & II Reiki Practitioner. In November of 2021, seeking to further my training and deepen my connection, I became a certified Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master.
Through Reiki, I have found continual healing within myself and have seen it help my clients in profound ways. My goal is to share the gift that is Reiki, along with the knowledge I’ve gained through my life experiences so that I can support others in finding peace and clarity within themselves. I’m honored to walk this path with you!
- Tess
Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master New Earth Reiki Master