Amy @ The Edge of Earth & Water

I have walked between the worlds my whole life. With one foot in the outward physical world and the other in the inward non-tangible world, I spent the first half of my life trying to find where I truly belonged, where I "fit" in and where my "place" was in this lifetime. What I used to believe was an error in my design, an innate duality that had to be this OR that, eventually became the very catalyst that sent me on a very personal inward healing journey where I discovered that my duality was actually a gift ~ a bridge ~ to this AND that. My journey has passed through many different physical terrains and inward climates, through tragedies and joys and experiences that permanently changed my life and my heart forever. I have been gifted with extraordinary soul moments in my many workplaces over the years that have spanned from the beginning of life (in Labor & Delivery) through the end of life (in Hospice and in the Funeral Industry) and everything in between. What I thought had been a missed path, suddenly became the most beautiful and unexpected journey of purpose that has brought me here to where I am today and will continue to take me to where I am meant to be tomorrow. 

I am many things, as we all are, and somehow the standard labels we use to describe ourselves merely graze the surface of our depth and complexity because they are limited to their own context. So rather than share what I "am," I much prefer to share what I love, by sharing what my heart holds closest. I have a heart for grief, for healing, for comforting, for helping, for holding space, for women, for nature, for children, for hope, for joy, for peace, for those struggling with infertility and/or perinatal loss, for meaningful wellness in body, mind, heart and soul, for hugs, for wholeness, for authenticity, for vulnerability, for openness, for connection, for creativity, for worthiness, for value, for gratitude, for self-expression and for the beauty of the human heart in us all.

I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, spent my early married years in La Plata, Maryland and have now lived in Culpeper County, Virginia for the past 17 years. I have been a wife for 23 years and lived in infertility for almost 12 of those years, during which time I suffered the devastating loss of our first baby in my fourth month of pregnancy after 10 years of trying to conceive. And then an unexpected miracle happened in 2012, when my now 10-year-old daughter, arrived earthside, defying any medical explanation. My life has been challenging enough to keep me humble and filled with more love than I can express from my husband, my family and my friends. I am grateful for every teacher, every experience, every mistake, every failure, every attempt, every acquaintance, every heartbreak and every joy that I have already encountered and for all of those I have yet to meet. The very deep personal emotional experiences I have journeyed in throughout my life, have gifted me with the capacity to hold an enormous amount of energetic heart-space for my clients. I am not afraid of holding the light for anyone lost in their own darkness. I am grateful every day for the people who held the light for me when I was lost in my own. Humans were meant to journey through life together, helping each other along the way. Sometimes we lead and sometimes we follow, but ultimately, we are all walking the path of life together. I offer my clients a companion on their own personal journeys.

I strongly believe that intention is what makes everything, "so." When intentions are pure, divinely inspired, from the light and from the heart, we cannot be wrong. My intention is that every person feel loved, comforted, healed, hugged, safe, open, full of hope, full of joy, valued, empowered, embraced, held, protected, confident, worthy, understood, respected, celebrated, encouraged, creative, inspired and connected to all of life, especially to one another, in complete authenticity. My intention is to use The Edge of Earth & Water as a platform for healing, for unconditional love, for full acceptance, for personal discovery and for light to be shared among all who feel called here.

After many years of experiencing the beautiful and very real benefits of acupuncture, cranial sacral sessions, intuitive coaching, natural and herbal remedies, plant medicine and various modalities of energy work (especially Reiki) myself, I was offered an opportunity to study and receive the Reiki attunements for Reiki Level One, Reiki Level Two and finally Reiki Master Level in 2020. I believe we are all connected and that none of us are more or less valuable than anyone else. We all hold the light for each other AND reach for the light held by others when we find ourselves in darkness. I simply feel called to share this gift of Reiki with whomever feels called to receive it from me. There are many Reiki practitioners all over the world. My hope is that everyone gets to experience the beautiful energetic gift of Reiki from any practitioner they may resonate with, even if that practitioner is not me.

We, unfortunately find ourselves in a very divisive time in our culture in so many ways. I offer my full respect to you as an individual and want to ensure you that you have my heartfelt commitment to NEVER try to convince you, coerce you, condemn you or cancel you based on your own personal beliefs, opinions and understandings about Reiki and/or any other deeply held personal, religious, independent, political or social convictions. I simply ask for the same understanding and respect in return.

I am not, nor do I pretend to be at any time: a medical physician, a clinician, a treatment facilitator, a diagnostician, a mental health professional and/or a licensed representative of the medical community in any way. I do not diagnose, provide medical "treatments" or "therapies," or cure any physical, emotional and/or mental diseases, ailments or conditions. Clients seeking to experience a Reiki session with me understand and accept this disclaimer for all services offered and therefore protect me completely to the full extent of the law with their acknowledgement of these facts. In addition, I am personally insured against all liabilities.