Julia Shepherd - Channel for Spirit

 What is Universal Energy?
Universal Energy is that energy which is of the highest and most pure vibration. It is all around us, giving us life and vitality. It is an abundant and constant source of energy that exists to support us and help us along our spiritual path. It is accessible at all times and we only have to ask for it whenever we need help or guidance and we will receive whatever we need.

 What is Energy Healing?
During an Energy Healing session, the channel for the energy (also sometimes known as the healer) will tune into the Universal Energy and direct it into the aura or physical body of the client. This will provide an opportunity for the energy field of the client to be rebalanced and for a progression to be made.

 Is Energy Healing suitable for me?
One of the most wonderful things about Energy Healing is that it can be received by anyone in one way or another. It is non-invasive, gentle and has few, if any, contraindications. It can be channelled to you in person, or if appropriate, by absent or distant healing methods.

 What is Reiki?
Reiki is a form of energy healing with its roots in ancient Tibet. It was rediscovered, at the end of the nineteenth century by Mikao Usui, a Japanese monk. It was Usui who named it 'Rei-ki' - meaning 'Universal Life Force'. Reiki is not faith healing - you need no specific beliefs for it to be effective, nor is it psychic healing. Reiki is an automatic flow of universal energy, through the hands of the practitioner to the object of the healing. It works for the highest good of the client on all levels of his or her being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It goes straight to the point of imbalance.

 What is Spiritual Healing?
The tradition of Spiritual Healing is ancient and mention of it is made in very many religious and cultural writings. It does not require any specific beliefs for it to be effective. At the beginning of the session, the healer connects to the energies of the earth, the heart and the divine light to channel universal energy to the client. A connection is also made with the Higher Self of the client in order to ask permission for the healing session to take place. This ensures that the healing is given in the most appropriate way for the highest good of the client.

 What are the differences between Reiki and Spiritual Healing?
On the face of it, it may seem that there are few differences between Reiki and Spiritual Healing. Both traditions involve the channelling of the Universal Energy through a healer and in many ways the procedures for doing so are similar. The difference is found in the vibration of the energy chanelled. It is important to stress here that this does not mean that either energy is better or worse than the other - they are just different. The client will be drawn to either Spiritual Healing or to Reiki depending on which energetic vibration is most suitable for them at the time.

 What is Dream Weaver Healing?
Dream Weaver Healing is a name given to me directly by my spirit guides for an amplified form of healing for which I am the channel. When working with Dream Weaver Healing, I am able to work at the core of an individual to see where there is a lack of clarity, cohesion or where there is an energetic block and to facilitate change at every level. It is very gentle yet powerful and profound.

 What happens during a session?
On arrival, if it is your first visit you will be told how the healing will take place and what you may experience. You will then be asked to either sit in a chair or lie on a treatment couch. You will remain fully clothed throughout, removing only for example shoes, spectacles or jackets as necessary. I am guided by Spirit in the way I work and, with your permission, this may involve working 'hands off' in the auric field, 'hands on' - touching the body, or a combination of both. In a Dream Weaver Healing session, I may be guided to speak and channel insight to you whilst working 'hands on' or 'hands off' in the energy field.

 What will I feel during a session?
I cannot say precisely what you will feel as each experience is unique. However, you may feel heat, tingling, a gentle breeze, warmth or any combination of these. You may be given symbols or pictures or you may hear words or sounds. Sometimes clients experience a sense of energy moving within their body, and it is not unusual for there to be an emotional release of some sort. Often clients become deeply relaxed during the session as the healing energy facilitates a 'letting go' of tensions and worries. Equally you may feel nothing at all as sensation is not an indication of the healing having taken place.

 How will I feel after a session?
Again it is impossible to say exactly how you will feel as it depends on what happened during the session, but generally clients report feeling relaxed, uplifted, positive and leave with an enhanced sense of well-being.

 How do I book an appointment?
Please email me at julia@juliashepherd.com and I will reply as quickly as possible and when appropriate.