How it started…

While obtaining certification for addiction counseling, I worked in an addictions treatment facility as a group facilitator. I began seeing patterns of disconnection, individuals lacking secure attachments, and an absence of creative self expression. This motivated me to obtain my degree in psychology. I then went on to a Master’s program, when something shifted. I realized that although traditional psychotherapy can be beneficial and life saving, it still had many limiting elements to the type of healing work that I knew would profoundly and sustainably change people’s lives. I knew there had to be a way for people (especially from disadvantaged groups), to heal themselves.

I also knew that the ethical integrity of alternative modalities would be questionable, as I was stepping into an unregulated field. This became my first priority - to apply not only my training in ethics, but also evidenced based practices to blend science with the intuitive arts.

I became a reiki practitioner, and then later a reiki master. During this time I also learned to trust my intuition in a new way and was able to channel messages psychically. These messages lend support and give loving insight on the next steps of healing.

I began teaching reiki, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and cultural context (as reiki is deeply rooted in Shinto & Animism). I soon realized that it was also my responsibility to not solely rely on another culture’s modality of healing, which allowed me to discover energy healing within my own lineage.

What has emerged is OHEŇ. Slovak for fire, OHEŇ pays homage to my own personal heritage, while also encompassing the transformative nature of the work. Fire is both the creator and destroyer. It can challenge and nurture. It teaches us that if we move beyond our fears, we can be transformed and reborn. I have been through the fire, and it would be my honor to witness you through your process.

The future for OHEŇ

While I will continue to host retreats, teach courses, and facilitate one on one healing sessions, there is much more in store for OHEŇ. I am working towards deepening my education in the healing arts with my certification in hypnotherapy & past life regression.

I am also hoping to have a permanent home for OHEŇ in the Woodstock NY area in 2024!

Stay tuned for all the magic that will unfold.