To get the most out of our time in Berlin Neukölln, San Francisco Bay Area or online, I recommend arriving with a relatively "clear" system.

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

• Nutrition: Avoid heavy meals or excessive caffeine before we meet.

• Attire: Wear comfortable, white or light colored, loose-fitting clothing. You will remain fully clothed, but we want to ensure your breath is not restricted.

• Intention: Take 5 minutes before the session to settle and consider what you would like to move toward or release.

We begin with a grounded intake conversation to establish what is present for you. During the treatment, you will lie comfortably on a massage table.

• Touch & Consent: I use a combination of light, stationary touch and hands hovering just above the body. Touch is never mandatory. We will discuss your comfort levels at the start of every session, and somatic bodywork is only integrated with your explicit, ongoing consent.

• Sensory Tools: I may use tools such as rattles, drums, or ethically sourced plants like rosemary to help shift stagnant energy.

While every person’s journey is different, most people leave the session feeling a profound sense of relaxation, as if something that was previously stuck has finally been moved, restored, or let go of. Because we are working with both the body, the nervous system and the energetic field, the effects don't always show up all at once. You might feel a deep, quiet calm immediately, or you might notice shifts in your clarity and perspective days or even weeks after the session.

A few things you might experience:

• A "Lightness" or Restoration: A feeling of coming back home to yourself, moving out of "survival mode" and into a state of restorative safety.

• Clarity & Calm: A quieter mind and a greater sense of "groundedness" in your daily life.

• Embodied Self-Trust: A stronger connection to your own intuition and body awareness.

• The "Heavy" Phase: Occasionally, if we have moved a lot of "negative ki" (stagnant energy) or processed deep emotions through the lens of transformational and somatic coaching, your body might feel heavy or tired afterward. This is a beautiful sign that your system is physically rebalancing and integrating the work.

While many people leave feeling lighter, it is also common, and completely natural, to feel a bit "tender", “raw” or even more tired than usual. In the Reiki tradition, this is sometimes called a "Cleansing Process" or a “healing crisis”.

When we move "negative ki" (stagnant energy) that has been held in the body for a long time, your system sometimes needs to physically and emotionally process that release. This might manifest as:

• Emotional Sensitivity: Feeling a bit closer to tears or more "open" than usual.

• Physical Heaviness or Symptoms: A deep fatigue as your nervous system shifts from "survival mode" into balance and repair. Sometimes you might have physical symptoms.

• Vivid Dreams: Your subconscious continuing to "alphabetize" and clear out old scripts from Gestalt or TA work.

These symptoms typically resolve within 48 hours and are actually a beautiful sign that your body is doing the deep work of rebalancing and integrating.

You can read more about the “Healing Crisis” here.

Integration is just as important as the time we spend on the table. Think of the 24-48 hours following a session as a "sacred window" for your system to land.

• Honor the "Slow Down": If possible, avoid high-stress social situations or heavy "screen time" immediately after. Give your nervous system a chance to stay in its new, regulated state.

• Grounding in Neukölln: I highly recommend a slow walk in a nearby park (like Comenius Garten, Thomashöhe, Körnerpark or Hasenheide) to anchor the work. Sitting quietly with your back against a tree can help the energy "drain" and settle into your body.

• The Ritual of Water: Drink plenty of water and consider a saltwater bath (sea salt or Epsom salts) to help your energetic field feel clear and protected.

• Journaling: If you find insights, images, or feelings emerging after our session, jotting them down can help keep the dialogue with your subconscious open.

There is no "one-size-fits-all" answer to this. The frequency of Shamanic Reiki treatments depends entirely on your unique nervous system, your current life circumstances, and, most importantly, your own intuition. Healing is not a linear process, and I encourage you to listen to your body’s pace.

However, as a general guide:

• For acute stress, medical issue or "blockages": If you are navigating a particularly heavy transition or feel deeply stuck, a series of 3 to 5 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart can help build the momentum needed to create lasting change.

• For ongoing maintenance: Many clients choose to come once a month as a form of "energetic hygiene". They gift themselves a dedicated space to regulate their nervous system and check in with their internal landscape.

• The intuitive approach: Some find that one deep session every few months is exactly what they need to "alphabetize" their thoughts, rest, recalibrate and return to center.

You will likely feel it. Some people notice a "call" from their body, like a specific kind of fatigue, a recurring emotional pattern, or simply a desire for the stillness that our sessions provide. We will always leave space at the end of our time together to discuss what feels right for your specific journey.