“…I know you were sending Reiki my way last week. I have lots of cool stories (hope you're sitting down).

First, I had a Partner Massage program scheduled at UREC. But none of the Massage Therapists were able to be there. It was too late to cancel the class, so I decided I'd give them a little lesson on Reiki. Several students asked when the next Reiki class would be held and a couple wanted to schedule appointments. :)

Right after that I went home. I turned on Oprah and it was on The Law of Attraction. Very cool. I had an instructor who pulled her back so I did Reiki on her. She was fine the next day.

During our conference, we had some technical issues so I performed Reiki on the sound system and it was fine after that. I've also been using it to clear out rooms.
I can't tell you how much help it was in getting through the conference. I was able to stay calm and relatively stress-free.”

-Holly W., Virginia

“Thank you for everything. I certainly have been reacting to the attunements. I think my body and soul have been in need of a huge purge for some time now and the attunements and Reiki sessions with you opened up a whole new pandora's box for me. I have been practicing on myself and one other person. The session with the other person was quite powerful the one's on myself have not been as impactful, just yet anyway.

…Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift and feel that my connection with you and the practice of Reiki have created a new path of enlightenment for me.”

-JM, Virginia

“Just wanted to thank you again for hosting the Sweetness without Sugar workshop a few weeks ago. Mai-Linh and I really enjoyed it, as well as the lovely drive out to your place. What a serene environment and wonderful group of women! By the way, I made the heart-print cookies last weekend and they were a success!

…Thanks again for the workshop and recipes!

-Jessica, Virginia

“I too enjoyed the day enormously. I have shared my hands with my girls and of course they love both the attention and the balancing. I have been doing self treatments. I did one last night as I woke up about 2:30 am and could not go back to sleep (menopause stuff) and it really helped, soon I was off to dream land again. I made my class follow along with me doing a self treatment just to share that they could learn to do this and teach kids how to de-stress, give them tools other than TV or the refrigerator.”

-AT, Maryland

“Wendy Vigdor-Hess has had a uniquely positive influence on my health and well-being. Her first question, "What nourishes you?" has remained an ongoing standard of measure. It has helped me evaluate and choose not only what I do and don't eat, but also how I think, what I do for physical activity and how I organize my environment. Wendy listens well and deeply, making certain she understands precisely what I am seeking before offering guidance. She is rich in experience and knowledge and has given me some exciting and personally-suitable ways to strengthen my well-being. Wendy has consistently encouraged me to move at a pace that matches my readiness for and capacity for change. Exchanging email with Wendy between sessions has been a much-appreciated acknowledgment that positive change is challenging and deserving of support. I fully recommend Wendy as an integrative nutritionist to anyone who seeks a holistic, personalized approach to improving their health.”

— Heena Reiter, Director, Gesher Center, www.geshercenter.org

The scope of Wendy’s nutrition practice reaches far beyond the body. Two visits with her completely changed my life! I scheduled an appointment with her in 2001 due to suspected food allergies, prescription drug toxicity, and malnutrition. She provided me with several cleansing options, ways to prepare grains that ease digestion, as well as alternative protein sources.

I liked her casual approach, and perhaps because it seemed so casual, I never expected her one comment to affect me so much. In passing, as we talked about my blood type (A+), Wendy said, “You could be vegan.” She did not know that I had unsuccessfully tried to go vegetarian for over a decade, always developing sinus and digestive problems. Nor did she know this was one of my deepest desires for personal and spiritual reasons. Nor was she vegan; she just mentioned the possibility to me. I had never considered going vegan and certainly did not immediately do so, but her words and confidence stuck with me as I healed. Two years later, I did go vegan (successfully), and this led to having my very first article published, “The Gluten-Free Vegan Diet: Easier than it Sounds.” This article led to countless others, and I became a published writer as I had always dreamed of doing.

The same thing happened when Wendy mentioned raw foods in passing during 2002. I never thought I’d try that, but her words returned to me over the years. In 2005, I tried it and loved the clarity. Now, in 2007, I have a full coaching practice which includes some prominent members of the raw food community. I also have the clarity and energy to do intuitive readings, teach classes and finish my first novel. In her quiet, caring way, Wendy gave me tools and ideas that allowed me to embrace my life’s path. That’s way more than I expected from two appointments!

—Laura Bruno www.internationalrenaissancecoaching.com

Wendy's presence and commitment to each student is remarkable! My Reiki I & II certification was very special and I felt like it was tailored for me. Wendy planned teaching segments that flowed well with the certification. When I left my training certifications I felt confident and knowable about Reiki. Most important I feel like I have the ability to channel my positive energy back into the world.

—Julia B, Seattle

I thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with my body this morning. Your NIA teaching style made it possible for me to relax and simply enjoy. Thanks! I'm looking forward to more. —KF, Virginia

Wendy’s warm approach with her clients is laced with knowledge, skill, passion and compassion. I have had the opportunity to be Wendy’s colleague for years and most recently had the opportunity to participate as a student in her Reiki trainings. She embodies the meaning of the term “Reiki Master”! She speaks from her heart and listens with an incredibly present mind, body and spirit. Wendy’s training at Bastyr University provided her with knowledge in nutrition that is deep and rich. Blending this knowledge with her innate skill, she clearly demonstrates excellence as a nutritional counselor. She is a valuable resource for me in several areas of my professional and personal life.

—Susan Tate, Director, Washington Wellness Associates, www.wawellness.com

I feel so privileged; it is amazing I feel like Reiki is such a gift and it seems like the more often I am experiencing it the more grateful I am. I feel a stronger tie to you and it is really interesting. I feel a greater accessibility to the creative source of the universe as a result. I’m really grateful for that. There is so much more and I just wanted you to know.

—BC, Virginia

“Wendy creates a safe and sacred container for learning, growing and sharing. Her depth and integrity shine!”

—BB, Seattle, WA

“...I felt incredibly peaceful the rest of my day on Friday. And, I had a good weekend. What happened during our time on Friday was unexpected. I was drawn to the physical dance of NIA from the start, but didn’t realize it would be such a beneficial spiritual/emotional journey for me as well. I feel fortunate to have you there to share and guide my experience. Thank you.”

—PW, Virginia

I would like to share this with you. While Mom was in the hospital she let me do a Reiki treatment on her one night just before she was going to sleep. I could feel the energy flow was different over the abdominal area and most of the treatment was given without touching her on her torso. When I was finished and told her to open her eyes, when she did open them she sort of gave a little jump as one waking from a deep sleep. I asked her if she was ok and how did she feel. She nodded her head affirmative to feeling ok and then replied that she felt really relaxed. It was so good to see the relaxed face and felt great to see how the Reiki had helped.

Wendy, again thank you. I enjoy doing my Reiki self treatments and feeling the benefit of one. But, oh wow!, the beautiful feeling it leaves you when you can see and have someone to tell you how good they feel after receiving a treatment.

- Debbie, Virginia

Just wanted to get back to you about the Nia class I took at MAC on Saturday. I would LOVE for the MAC to start offering this class on a regular basis—at least once a week, though I know that might be a challenge for your scheduling. I have exercised thru many trends in the last 25 years, but this class was the best all-around experience for body, mind and soul that I have ever head, and it is such a relief to find one approach that combines all the parts of wellness and fitness. I’m busily reading up on Nia on-line and hoping to try it again as soon as possible! Thanks.

-KB, Maryland

“The Nia class was incredible! Fun a good work out and left me feeling loose and limber. I have back and neck issues, and I slept great that night, woke up feeling relaxed and pain free. It’s a shame that Wendy is not local. She was wonderful, and it would be great to see her at the MAC. I would definitely attend classes if you added them…”

-Regina Romeu-Watson, Maryland

“I agree with you all in that this experience has brought so much to my life that I never saw before. I am finding that my patients are getting more than they asked for when they come to see me. I find that Reiki energy just flows when I have my hands on them during stretches or stubborn trigger point massages. This is just skimming the top. My eyes and ears are open and more than ever before thinking about how large everything is and how energy is within everything. I am more conscious of not only how my energy is influenced for me but how my energy influences the many people that I come in contact with everyday.

On another note, I sent a distance Reiki treatment to my father and step-mother. I told them that I may or may not send them one this week but I would check with him to see if he received one. (Of course this is because he doubted it.) This started last Sat. and ended this morning. So, I asked him if he felt it and not only did he give me the correct day but he also gave me a very close timeframe. He thought it started at 7:30 and it really started at 7:45. He was very impressed. He is telling everyone at his cancer center that they need Reiki now.”

-MJ, Occupational Therapist, Kennedy Krieger, Baltimore, MD www.kennedykrieger.org

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