Hello, I'm Lorraine Melendez
My Journey...
My journey to discovering Reiki began in late 80's through several discouraging encounters with western medicine. In my first experience, I came down with pneumonia and had my doctor tell me that once I was cured I would need to come in and get an inhaler. He stated that I would develop asthma and that we should start treating it. I was stunned. It felt like the doctor was more interested in keeping me sick than helping me find ways to heal completely. Should we not wait until asthma started affecting me first, I reasoned? By the way - no asthma to date! The next experience I had comprised of something far more serious and personal. I started having abnormal pap smears in my early twenties. And, after enduring many years of different procedures, including one I found particularly medieval - a colposcopy, the doctor wanted to perform a hysterectomy. I was appalled and confounded. I refused. I wanted to have children, however the doctor predicted I would never be able to. In spite of the doctors predictions that the scar tissue in my uterus would make it impossible for me to ever conceive, my daughter was born in May of 1987. Please do not misunderstand me. I would never advise anyone against receiving medical care. I am only suggesting that complementary practices like Reiki can aid with pain management and stress reduction so healing can take place sooner. Where the mind goes the body follows, positive healing thoughts can make a big difference in a persons well being. |
My Practice...
My introduction to Reiki began in 1995 after reading All Women are Healers by Diane Stein. Since the universe provides what we need when we are ready for it, It was then that I met my first Reiki Master. Once I had my first treatment and experienced the Reiki energy I realized I needed to learn this valuable technique. I completed Reiki 1&2 levels in 1995. In 2010 knowing I wanted more advanced training and wanted to share what I was feeling I received Reiki Master Teaching training, and then in 2015 Karuna Reiki Master training. I am a certified Usui /Karuna Reiki Master Teacher. I feel so blessed to find a way that has helped me immensely in dealing with my life's challenges on all levels. The added gift is that I am able to share this gift to help others and in process I do not take on their issues. As a Reiki Master, I am able to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional and spiritual level, which boosts the body’s natural ability to heal. I have guided many people through healing processes, opening in them an awareness of their innate capacity for health and wellbeing.
The true beauty of Reiki is you can learn this valuable technique. I can teach you how to tap into this universal energy to help yourself and those you love.
The true beauty of Reiki is you can learn this valuable technique. I can teach you how to tap into this universal energy to help yourself and those you love.