​I have been fascinated with animals and nature all my life so the concept of 'universal energy' makes perfect sense to me. We have always known that walking in the woods makes us feel better, right? And now science is starting to understand why. Curious? Read more
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My Reiki practice has deepened over time; I have become calmer, healthier and more centered. I listen to my intuition and give space to considered response instead of impulsive reaction.
Self care means better care for those we love, and when we become our reiki selves we shine a light for others.
As a certified Forest Therapy Guide I continue to delight in all the natural world has to offer, and enjoy discovering more about the healing potential of animals, plants and trees. It is my pleasure to share in this wonder with you.
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My daily meditations show me that when one truly ‘lets go’ with an open heart and mind the energy flows and settles wherever it is needed - that’s when the magic happens!
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I work with doTerra Essential Oils during treatment and meditations for enhanced aromatherapy benefits, and offer oHHo CBD products to aid natural therapeutic healing.
Catherine Downs
Reiki Master Practitioner & ANFT Forest Therapy Guide
Certifications & Affiliations
Usui Shiki Ruoho
2009 Reiki Level I
2010 Reiki Level II
2021 Reiki Level III - Master Practitioner
ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide
WIld-Med certified in Wilderness First Aid
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Let Animals Lead ® method of Animal Reiki with Kathleen Prasad
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Member of Shelter Animal Reiki Association
Member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals
Member of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on Earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child - our own two eyes. All is a miracle.
-Thich Nhat Hanh