Self-Development Coaching, Mindset & Energy Work Sessions

When we are affected by ongoing stress -emotionally, mentally, physically, or through our lifestyle - we may feel depleted, disconnected, and out of balance. Over time, chronic stress can influence our mood, energy, sleep, behaviors, and overall well-being.

Self-reflection is an important part of the process. By exploring our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, beliefs, and emotional patterns, we can bring greater awareness to unconscious influences and identify areas where positive change may be possible. 

On another level, to help along with bringing the unconscious to consciousness and improving our body’s vibration, Reiki is an additional holistic wellness tool to reduce chronic stressors we might face on our journey. Nowadays, Reiki is increasingly being used as a complementary therapy across the world and United States in hospitals, wellness centers, and by individual practitioners who have completed Reiki training levels.

Reiki is a Japanese technique and complementary practice, helping the nervous system on a cellular level with stress reduction, relaxation, and balancing the overall emotions. The roots of Reiki are believed to date back thousands of years, with concepts of energy healing present in various cultures, including ancient practices in India, Tibet, and China. However, the modern practice of Reiki as we know it was developed in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui in Japan. The practice involves the transfer of what we call the Universal’s Energy from the Reiki practitioner's hand palms to the client to stimulate the body's natural healing ability.

There are many benefits and therapeutic effects of doing Reiki sessions:

• It helps with fears, anxiety, depression, burnout, sadness, and mood in general,
• It supports and assists emotional and physical healing,
• It lowers pain, discomfort, and inflammation,
• It helps manage blood pressure,
• It enhances the quality of sleep and regulating sleep hormones,
• It reduces overall fatigue,
• It improves self-esteem, confidence, and libido,
• It helps align with your true self,
• It ameliorates the perception of the quality of life and general well-being.

When life feels overwhelming—whether because of work, daily responsibilities, family concerns, or persistent emotional stress—a Reiki session can offer dedicated time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and cultivate a greater sense of calm. 

Through sessions with Stephanie Holistic Coaching, you can explore the relationship between your mindset, intentions, emotions, habits, and everyday experiences. Together, we create space for greater self-awareness and a more intentional approach to your personal well-being. 

Book your session with Stephanie today to reconnect with yourself and make time for restorative self-care. Sessions are available locally in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area or through distance sessions. 

When we are under stress, under pressure, feeling rushed, dealing with concerns, sicknesses or in pain mentally, emotionally or physically… Our breathing becomes shallow as part of our body's natural "fight-or-flight" response, leading to rapid and less effective breaths, along with various symptoms.

With Stephanie Holistic Coaching breathing is part of the program as a tool to help in reducing chronic stressors and bring back balance on a functional level, integrated in the Mind-Body-Motion Wellness Class Series. Various breathing techniques like: Diaphragmatic Breathing, Thoracic Breathing, and Paradoxical Breathing will be introduced to help improve self- awareness during workshops, classes, and one-on-one sessions; along with Qigong, for example, and the 5 phases of Personal Evolution. 

What is Qigong & Breathing with the 5 phases of Personal Evolution?  

Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice that combines slow and flowing movements with controlled deep breathing, known to promote relaxation, well-being, and self-healing. Practiced regularly, it encourages us to be present in our body with a calm mental state, self-awareness, mindfulness, and helps balance our stagnant emotions and body's vital energy, named "qi,". 

According to Chinese medicine, the only 'bad'' emotion is a stuck emotion. Since our emotions can get unbalanced in either direction with too much, or too little, they need to be overall balanced; and Qigong is a self-healing practice that promotes overall wellness while addressing the emotions.

There are different variations of Qigong, and with Stephanie Holistic Coaching we will learn about the 5 phases of Personal Evolution that support the emotion and every organ in the body, while in connection and in harmony with Nature and the Elements: Water, Metal, Earth, Fire, and Wood.

Included in the Level 4 - Optimization of Stephanie’s Body & Movements Wellness Workout, a 6 weeks routine series, introducing the 5 phases of Personal Evolution along with a unique self-development program.

If you are interested in learning more about Qigong & Breathing with the 5 phases of Personal Evolution, contact Stephanie to know about the options available for you.

As I continued my journey of growth through self-awareness and introspection - what I personally refer to as “enlightenment” - I also began exploring the idea of energy and frequency. I became more aware of how the energy within us and around us can influence our thoughts, emotions, and overall experience, either uplifting and inspiring us or leaving us feeling drained and weighed down. 

My First Reiki Experience

I was introduced to Reiki in 2020, and the experience prompted me to reflect on the ways energy, sensation, and our surroundings can influence how we feel. At first, I did not know what to expect. I understood Reiki as a complementary wellness practice often used to promote relaxation and help reduce stress, and I knew several people who had experienced benefits from it.

During my first session, I noticed electricity-like sensations at certain moments, flowing movements throughout my body, and a level of deep relaxation I had never experienced before. The practitioner also incorporated musical instruments, adding another dimension to the session. They explained that sound and vibration could help create a sense of balance and harmony in the body.

I could not fully explain what I was experiencing, but it resonated with me immediately. Having grown up in a scientific environment influenced by my father, an electrical engineer, I was familiar with concepts such as forces, amperes, and frequencies. These ideas gave me a framework for reflecting on energy and vibration, and the fact that everything in the universe, including living beings, have energy.

What stayed with me most was the profound sense of relaxation and the curiosity it awakened within me. That first experience encouraged me to continue exploring holistic practices, self-awareness, and the connection between the body, mind, and our emotions.

Energy, Music, Vibration, and Frequency

In parallel, I grew up immersed in the world of classical music from an early age and played the piano for several years. Melodies, symphonies, and the sounds of different instruments seemed to transport my ears, body, and soul to another level.

I also listened to many other styles of music, although I did not understand the meaning of English lyrics for a long time. I was drawn instead to the sounds, musicality, rhythm, and emotional qualities of the songs. Even without understanding the words, I could connect deeply with the music, the vibration, the frequencies, and the feelings it evoked within me.

Following that first Reiki session, I felt immediately drawn to this new experience and wanted to learn more about Reiki and energy-based practices. As a music lover, I began reflecting on how sound, rhythm, and vibration can influence our physical and emotional experiences - not only through what we hear, but also through the sensations those sounds evoke in the body. 

Each musical note, as we might know as “Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do” from the musical scale in solfège, has a distinct pitch and frequency impacting us directly.  We naturally respond differently to different types of music: some songs make us feel joyful, while others evoke sadness, nostalgia, peace, or energy. Music can also support relaxation and stress reduction through its rhythm, melody, harmony, and emotional associations, influencing our nervous system, breathing, heart rate, stress levels, and emotional state. These observations deepened my interest in the relationship between sound, emotions, mood, and the mind-body connection. 

Researchers at the Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, can even confirm the potential healing property of music. In 2011, they investigated how music may affect cancer cells in laboratory settings. In these experiments, cultured breast cancer cells were exposed to several musical compositions. It was found that “Beethoven's Symphony No. 5” was destroying 20% of cancer cells in lab tests in just a few days, while the healthy cells were unharmed. The study raised interesting questions about how sounds, rhythm, intensity, and acoustic vibration may influence cells and could potentially be key factors offering music as a non-invasive wellness therapy treatment, used complementarily to appropriate medical care.

Further Personal Experiences

Furthermore, when my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly in 2020, the experience deepened my belief that there was more for me to explore in the realm of energy and spirituality. I had recently completed my Reiki Master training and was beginning my journey when I experienced unusual and deeply moving sensations while practicing distance Reiki during his hospitalization.

As his condition changed, and as we eventually faced his passing, I found myself reflecting on the meaning of life, death, and human connection. Although the emotional circumstances were overwhelming, the experience gave me profound personal insights and a stronger sense of guidance on my path.

I felt connected to something greater than myself - what I understand as the Divine Energy of Light. My experience of sensing an energy field and witnessing what I perceived as a transition became meaningful within my spiritual journey. These impressions marked the beginning of a new chapter in my exploration of energy work, spirituality, and the mysteries of existence.

As I continued exploring energy work, I learned through personal experience, self-awareness, and research that our emotions can influence how we experience our bodies and respond to symptoms. I also became more attentive to the ways our thoughts, intentions, relationships, and environments affect our mood, behavior, stress levels, and overall well-being.

This perspective encouraged me to consider these elements as an interconnected whole. By becoming more aware of them, we may gain insight into areas of our lives that need attention and identify practical ways to support healthier habits, regulate stress, and improve our overall quality of life.

This journey has helped me realize that paying attention to all aspects of our lives as a whole can offer valuable insight into what we may need to improve. It can also help us identify ways to support our well-being, manage chronic stress, and address the stressors we encounter throughout life.

This is the foundation of Stephanie Holistic Coaching. To support your overall well-being, we take a deeper look at self-awareness, emotional patterns, personal energy, and the influences within your environment. Together, we explore the factors that may contribute to chronic stress and develop greater awareness of practical ways to create balance, resilience, and meaningful change, and this is why Stephanie Holistic Coaching includes self-awareness in the wellness class series.

For further information ~  What is Chronic Stress? & Mind-Body-Motion Wellness Class series.