“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which
you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
-Hermann Hesse
About Suzanne Holmes
I’d love to share my background, and how I came to practice Reiki.
I was living an active life with adventures and ambitions, but in 2012, I was waylaid by a big injury. This seemed to have a cascading effect in which I faced other injuries, limited mobility, and chronic pain. I experienced feelings of grief and loss, and a lot of learning (however begrudgingly).
Though I wouldn't have planned this for myself, it sent me on a fascinating path of trying many healing modalities. Like so many others with a chronic health issue, I left few stones unturned - through Western medicine, Eastern medicine, and alternative medicine. I wondered if it was possible to come back home to safety and capability in my body. Was it possible to rediscover my natural well-being, emotionally and physically?
My doctor enrolled me in a rigorous Chronic Pain Clinic, which was a transformative experience where I learned mind-body practices to inhabit and calm the body. This led me to a lifelong journey of learning about nervous system healing, and ultimately to Reiki.
I experienced a Reiki session, and afterward, I eagerly signed up for a Reiki training course, studying Angelic Reiki and Usui Reiki with Lynn Blos in Northern California. I completed my Master Level in Angelic & Usui Reiki and have gone on to study other energy modalities as well.
Unexpected challenges and growth can change us in ultimately beautiful ways. My empathy has been cracked wide open to anyone going through a challenging moment, and I've been guided to hold healing and loving space for those seeking it. I welcome all to my practice.
As a mom of two, I am particularly moved to practice Reiki with moms. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or a mom keeping up with busy life, I’d love to help you unwind and heal.
I also have a deep understanding of anyone going through chronic pain. I would be honored to practice Reiki with you and help in your journey toward healing.
Education
UC Berkeley, B.A., International Development Studies
Trainings & Certifications
Angelic Reiki I, II, III, IV with Lynn Blos, San Carlos, California
Master Angelic Reiki Professional Practitioner Certificate with Christine Core, Head of Angelic Reiki, England
Usui Reiki I, II with Lynn Blos, San Carlos, California
Master Usui Reiki III, IV with Staci Hill, Forth Worth, Texas
Advanced Chakra Energetics, Empowerment for Women Practitioner training with Lisa Erickson, Los Angeles, CA
Increase Your Intuitive Awareness Course with Gwenn Henkel, Hypnotherapist, San Carlos, California
Additional learning in modalities of Psychic Reiki with Lisa Campion, and Energy Medicine with Jeffrey Allen
Experiential Expertise
Kaiser Permanente Chronic Pain Clinic
Dynamic Neural Retraining (DNRS) Program with Annie Hopper
Shinzen Young Home Practice Program Meditation Retreats
Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)
Meditation experience in Yoga Nidra
Meditation experience in alpha brain wave states (learnings from Joe Dispenza and Les Fehmi)
8 years in non-profit fundraising and development at Global Fund for Women, Fair Trade USA and Hidden Villa