In this episode, we sit down with Flo Lavallie, a Herbalist, Iridologist, Healer, and longtime pillar in Saskatoon’s wellness community, to reflect on the incredible legacy of the Tamara House. Tamara House was created as a healing space for survivors of sexual abuse, offering holistic support through community, Reiki, and other healing modalities. Flo shares the heart behind creating a safe and compassionate environment for women to heal, and the profound impact this work had on so many lives over the years. Alongside Flo, Linda Sanderson also shares her personal healing journey, her experiences that shaped her path and her time at the Tamara House.

In this conversation we explore:
• Linda Sanderson’s story of growing up in Saskatchewan and her journey of healing her inner child
• Sweat lodges, women’s cycles, and First Nations healing practices
• Linda’s first experience with Reiki and how it helped her long-term migraines
• Linda’s work within non-profit organizations across Saskatchewan
• Flo Lavallie’s story of creating Tamara House in Saskatoon (first of its kind in Canada)
• What Tamara House was and the vision behind it
• How Reiki became one of the healing modalities offered at Tamara House
• The powerful response survivors had to holistic healing practices
• The work, dedication, and challenges involved in building a safe space for healing and community


Ep.58 - our first interview with Flo:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-58-flo-lavallie-healing-with-iridology-reiki-herbal/id1686019351?i=1000726846699

Flo’s contact:  [email protected]

We will share our June Reiki Circle date on Instagram, stay tuned!

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For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

Michael Keleman is a consciousness researcher, energetic wellness facilitator, and author with over 20 years of experience supporting deep healing and transformation. In this episode, he shares his awakening journey and how he works with pendulum dowsing, muscle testing, and intention to access the subconscious mind, clear energetic attachments, and support powerful shifts.

In this episode:

Michael’s journey of awakening

Entity attachments (what they are and how they’re cleared)

Pendulum dowsing as a tool for guidance and insight

Ring finger muscle testing and accessing subconscious information

The power of intention in healing and transformation

Being tested as you step into mastery

Real stories of clearing attachments

His unique healing system he is creating for clearing attachments and reprogramming limiting beliefs

Working with your higher self for guidance during sessions

Connect with Michael:

https://www.purelightwell.com/

instagram.com/purelight_energetic_wellness

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https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/


May Reiki Circle: Saturday May 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. CST https://ReikiwithManda.as.me/?appointmentType=83736771

Self Reiki is very simple and powerful, it can support your body, energy, and emotional well-being.  In this episode, we break down what self Reiki actually is, how to start (without overcomplicating it), and how to deepen your practice over time. Whether you’re brand new or already working with Reiki, this conversation will help you reconnect with your own ability to heal, regulate, and restore from within.

What we cover:

What is self Reiki and Level 1 Reiki

Why a consistent practise matters

Reiki & the nervous system

What self Reiki actually feels like (and why you might feel nothing at all)

Simple way to start your own practise today

Common blocks (and why you’re not doing it wrong)

How to make self Reiki part of your daily life

Our own experiences with self Reiki


Join us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/


April Reiki Circle Sign up: https://ReikiwithManda.as.me/?appointmentType=83736771

In this episode, we’re joined by Parita Shah, Reiki Master Teacher and intuitive energy healer. Parita shares how her personal health challenges led her to discover Reiki and the powerful mind–body connection that transformed her healing journey.  Today, she supports others on their own healing paths through Reiki training, intuitive healing sessions, and community for Reiki practitioners.

Topics We Cover

- Parita’s personal journey with health challenges and discovering Reiki
- How Reiki helped her reconnect with her intuition and inner balance
- Why deep healing often requires patience and consistency
- Practical tips for creating a sustainable daily self-Reiki practice
- Common shifts people experience when they begin working with Reiki energy
- The importance of energetic hygiene and practitioner self-care
- Understanding Reiju (attunements) and their benefits

Find her Reiki-infused meditations, courses and blog at paritashahhealing.com. 

Join the Light Embodied community: https://library.paritashahhealing.com/light-embodied

Instagram www.instagram.com/paritashahhealing

Facebook www.facebook.com/paritashahhealing

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For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

March 22nd, 2026 Reiki Circle link:

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B0%5D=83736771&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio 

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of Breathwork Detox and a globally recognized leader in transformational breathwork. Kurtis has facilitated powerful breathwork experiences in over 27 countries and worked with major organizations like Nike and NASA.  In this episode, we explore how the breath becomes a gateway to emotional release, nervous system regulation, and profound personal transformation.

In This Episode We Cover:

Kurtis’ unexpected journey into breathwork
His experience with Reiki
How his program trains facilitators to truly hold space for others
Meditation vs. breathwork
The #1 reason people come to his workshops (it might surprise you)
Crying during breathwork — what it actually means & other common sensations
Spiritual awakenings, radical self-honesty, and deep personal growth
Curious about breathwork? Kurtis shares practical tips on where to begin

Find out more about Kurtis:

https://breathworkdetox.com/

https://www.instagram.com/manfromthestars/

Join us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

Stayed tuned for March Reiki Circle date!

In this episode, we dive into the power of mudras and how these hand positions support Reiki, meditation, and energy work. We explore their meaning, history, and practical use, while sharing personal stories of how mudras began flowing naturally through our Reiki sessions and deepened our connection to intuition and energy.

Topics discussed:

- What are mudras

- Where mudras are used across spiritual and healing traditions

- A brief history of mudras

- How to use mudras in meditation and daily life

- Finger meanings, elements, and chakra connections

- Common mudras and our favourites

- How mudras first appeared in our Reiki sessions

- Tips for letting mudras flow intuitively


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For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebirchsoul/?etsrc=sdt

This week’s episode we are joined by Ting Ting,  he founder of the GuanJing Method.  Ting Ting has beautifully woven together the grace of dance, the energy flow of Qi Gong, and the strength of functional movement, creating a practice she describes as meditative movement that “flows like dance, heals like Qi Gong, and strengthens like Pilates” (GuanJing Method).  We explore her journey and gain a deeper understanding of how energy moves through the body, and how conscious movement and breath can support balance and well-being.

In this episode, we explore:

• Ting Ting’s journey into the discovery of the Guan Jing Method
• Why relaxation is essential for energy to move
• How intention behind movement changes everything
• Breath as the physical expression of the soul
• An introduction to the Dantians and their role in energy cultivation
• Nervous system healing through conscious breath and movement
• Opening and strengthening intuition through embodied practices
• Insights for navigating a dark night of the soul
• Why the hands are extensions of the heart—and what that means for energy work

Find out more about Ting Ting:

https://www.guanjingmethod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/


Join us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

For more information about us & our offerings:

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/


Join our REIKI CIRCLE Sunday Feb 8, 2026

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=83736771

In this episode, we gather for an honest, unscripted conversation about Reiki as we’re living it right now. We share observations from our own practice and community, reflecting on how Reiki has been taught and experienced over time while staying curious about where it’s naturally evolving.

 Topics covered: 

•  We explore the role of Reiki associations, what they are, why they exist.- Evolution of Reiki over time.
• Reflections sparked by a vintage Reiki book we discovered at the library from the 80’s.
• Importance of honouring the roots and lineage of Reiki while also remaining open to how the practice is evolving in modern times.
• - the Aquarian Age, shifting teacher–student dynamics.
• - Update from Amanda as she shares her experience of practicing Reiki during pregnancy.

Join us on Instagram: 

 https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

 For more information about us & our offerings:
 
 Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

 Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

• Why “fake it till you make it” doesn’t always work — and why embodiment matters
• Self-love as one of the most powerful manifestation tools
• Feeling safe to receive 
• Kelsey’s grounded, soul-aligned take on manifesting
• Attracting ideal, aligned clients in business
• The realities of the entrepreneur’s journey
• The importance of inner work and honouring your energy
• Listening to your intuition & energy when making big decisions
• Kelsey’s courses and offerings