My Story So Far.......
It all began during lockdown. It changed me in ways I would never have thought possible. Having gone from a “woo woo” sceptic with a logical, analytical brain where “seeing is believing”, to a “believing is seeing” energy fanatic. It all started after watching a documentary about UFOs with Dr Stephen Greer.
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I’ve always had a fascination with the possibility of aliens existing so perhaps not such a sceptic after all. In fact I am absolutely convinced of it. This documentary lead me to trying meditation. At first, I found it really tricky to keep my focus because my thoughts would not stop coming, but with perseverance and research it began to get easier. My brain was finally re-wiring.
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As a result I realised my mind was really opening up to all kinds of possibilities and my beliefs were changing on many levels; spirituality, quantum physics and alternative medicine and therapies – including Reiki! I found I couldn’t get enough of it and would spend hours reading everything I could get my hands on, along with watching Gaia documentaries and You Tube podcasts. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so energized or excited over any other subject. Friends and family have said that I “light up” when I’m talking about it, so I guess I believe this is my path in life.
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My newly acquired interest in alternative therapies lead me to a course in energy healing – Reiki. I completed my First and Second degrees and later my Third degree, so I am now a fully fledged Reiki Master and run my business from my home in Worthing, West Sussex.
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I aim to balance the mind, body and spirit and teach about energy, so that clients can learn how to take a holistic approach to managing their own health and well-being, helping to raise their level of consciousness to enable them to experience more peace and harmony in their life – just like they were meant to.
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Ultimately my goal is to offer more services such as Life Coaching & Spiritual Life Coaching, Sound Healing, Herbalism, Aromatherapy and Crystal Healing, and to run my own Reiki courses. So if this is something that would interest you, then watch this space.
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Therapies
REIKI
Reiki who? Reiki what?
For the large majority of you who have found your way to my website, I will assume that you understand what Reiki is. However, for those who are not familiar let me explain……….
Reiki is all about ENERGY, FREQUENCY & VIBRATION – just like the Universe.
A bit of background….
Quantum physics tells us that everything in existence is energy, vibrating at different rates, including humans. Even our thoughts, feelings and emotions are all energy. When you think about it, even the word ‘emotion’ can be broken down into energy, eg ‘E – MOTION’ = ‘energy-in-motion’.
Epigenetics has discovered that, rather than our genes determining our health, it is actually our thoughts, feelings and emotions that provide the appropriate circumstances in which genes can be activated and subsequently develop into ‘dis-ease’.
Our bodies largely comprise of empty space and vibrating energy. This life force energy is supposed to come into our bodies and flow straight out. However, this energy can become ‘stuck’ in the body due to resistance. Resistance happens when we experience negative emotion that is then held onto instead of feeling the emotion fully and then letting it go completely as we were designed to do. For the most part, humans tend to suppress and bury negative emotions believing they have dealt with the issue. However, this process restricts our natural energy flow. If we restrict this energy chronically, it can manifest as physical issues or disease.
Reiki is an ancient form of energy healing where the practitioner channels life force healing energy to the client to balance the human biofield. It can aid with releasing suppressed emotions by
un-blocking them and acting as an energy detox. Reiki is a non-invasive, alternative, holistic therapy that is suitable for most people. Most practitioners use either a hands on or a hands off technique. I use both methods. As the Reiki energy is channeled through my hands, clients remain fully clothed at all times.
Every person is different, but some of the more common sensations that clients have described are heat and tingling from my hands and seeing colours, shapes and pictures during a session. However, there are many who have not experienced any physical sensations whatsoever, but have reported feeling calmer, less stressed and anxious, more energetic, improved sleep and with some physical ailments having either improved or ceased completely following Reiki treatments. Regardless of whether you believe in it or not, Reiki works!
Testimonials
Before I worked with therapist, Maria Gander, I was unaware of what Reiki was and how it would affect my wellbeing. ​I have now undertaken 5 Reiki sessions with Maria Gander. We have developed a real trust between us which enables me to get the best out of each of our Reiki sessions.
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The first session I was a bit nervous, but Maria quickly created a conducive environment which enabled me to fully relax. The treatment room with its beautiful background music and scented candles provided the perfect ambience too.
Maria's Reiki energy transference skills have drawn out my ability to go into a sleepy relaxed state. I could feel tingling and heat in my central core when Maria was treating me and I experienced many different colourful visions behind my eyes as my mind focused on my inner being.
The treatment helped me to banish my inner worries and negative thoughts. I was sceptical before embarking on these sessions but have been pleasantly surprised by the effect of the treatment which stayed with me for a few days afterwards.
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I look forward to further session with Maria in the future and would be reluctant to engage with another Reiki therapist because of the strong bond of trust between us
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Therese Cole – Uckfield
I absolutely love my reiki sessions with Maria.
She always checks that I am comfortable before and throughout the session. I'm often surprised at the intensity of heat that I feel in various parts of my body during the treatment.
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At the end I always feel so relaxed, more grounded and balanced. It works on a very subtle level. As a reiki healer, I would highly recommend Maria. She is very professional and intuitive.
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Gill Manley - Worthing
I knew very little about Reiki when I first visited Maria. I now know Reiki energy can be used to help me in many ways. Maria made me feel relaxed and comfortable. The experience was both peaceful and uplifting making feel my mind was clear and free from stress.
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Sam Durant - Lancing