What is Reiki and what is it good for?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means “universal life energy” in Japanese, and it originated in Japan with a man by the name of Mikao Usui in the late 1800s. Reiki is a gentle modality that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal. The client remains fully clothed, and may recline or sit comfortably while the Reiki practitioner works either off the body in the aura or with a light, non-intrusive touch. Clearing and balancing are the main goals – to achieve harmony in all levels of our being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. On the physical level, Reiki enhances immunity and goes along with all regular medical care. Reiki can speed post-surgical, post-trauma healing, and is an excellent preparation before surgery as well. Learning Reiki for self-treatment is encouraged, empowering the individual for his or her own self-care and self-comfort. Reiki sessions and training are available at Heartwood with these competent, compassionate and caring practitioners.
To Schedule Your Appointment
Appointments are made by contacting practitioners directly at the numbers or email addresses listed.
Core Members
Cara Carothers
Tara LaDieuSeveral years ago I became severely ill and awakened to the fact that I needed a new path in life. This new path led me to a better understanding of the mind/body connection and energy imbalances. Using the knowledge I have obtained about the connections between the chakras, meridians and emotions, I can work with you to self-heal from grief and other painful emotions and memories. I offer a safe place to talk about what is troubling you and then work with Reiki and other modalities to balance your energy. If this speaks to you, please call me.
847.636.1341
Amanda TarverI came to bodywork in 2009, shortly after moving to the Chicago area. I graduated from the Cortiva Institute in 2010, and started my practice in 2011. I believe that the body is amazing and beautiful, and that we often need guidance in being kind to it. That guidance is what I bring to my clients. My goal is to help people live happier and more comfortably in their bodies through a combination of bodywork, energy work, and education. I perform what I call intuitive massage combining Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, hot/cold therapies, trigger point therapy, and more depending on each individuals needs. For those who are embarking on pregnancy and childbirth, I offer fertility, prenatal, labor, and postpartum massage options, as well as therapeutic massage for those who are not in one of those categories. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist I am also a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and a birth doula. All services have virtual options available.
Credentials: LMT, RMT, CEIM
Bodyworks for VetsBodyworks for Vets Mission is to assist veterans on their road to recovery through holistic therapies that complement their current treatments. Monthly free massages or Reiki are available for Veterans to schedule at our Evanston office. Please provide Military Id or a copy of your DD214. We are part of the VA’s Community Care Network for Massage Therapy, which requires a referral from a Primary Care Doctor. Referrals will allow for more sessions. For more information, or to schedule a session, please call 312-818-9721 or visit our website at www.bodyworksforvets.org.