Remote Healing: How Distance Reiki and Somatic Trauma Healing Work

In recent years, the concept of remote healing has gained popularity, particularly in the realms of Reiki and somatic trauma healing. These practices offer individuals the opportunity to experience energetic and somatic healing with geographic flexibility. This article explores how distance Reiki and somatic therapy work, their benefits, and the underlying principles that make them […]

10 Signs You May Benefit from Somatic Therapy and Bodywork

Somatic therapy and bodywork are holistic approaches that focus on enhancing the connection between the mind and body. These therapeutic practices can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with emotional, psychological, or physical issues. By addressing the interplay between mental and physical health, somatic therapy offers a unique pathway to healing. Here are ten signs […]

Somatic Trauma Healing: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Past Trauma

In today’s interconnected world, the impact of trauma on mental and physical wellbeing is increasingly acknowledged. As more people seek healing from their past experiences, innovative methods are emerging to support recovery. One such approach is somatic trauma healing, which centers the body’s role in processing trauma and its physiological impacts. At The Embody Connection, […]

Moving Beyond the Story of What Happened to You: A Blog Post by Molly Coeling, LMT & RMT

August 25, 2021
in Reiki and Therapeutic Massage, Chicago Reiki, NARM
Molly
healing, health, mental health, NARM, NeuroAffective Relational Model, Reiki, sexual trauma, survivor, trauma

At this point in my life, after plenty of traditional and non-traditional therapeutic work and exploration, I have a pretty good sense of “why I am the way I am.” For a time, that was extremely helpful, even liberating. But eventually my story began to feel like a dead end, like a box I was […]

“It Wasn’t That Bad.” A Blog Post by Molly Coeling, LMT & RMT

February 13, 2021
in Reiki and Therapeutic Massage, Chicago Reiki
Molly
healing, health, mental health, NARM, NeuroAffective Relational Model, Reiki, sexual trauma, survivor, trauma

I’ve noticed a strange pattern in a number of heartfelt conversations over the past several months. The pattern goes something like this: Friend: [starting to tell me about a personal tragedy and how it affected them] Me: [listening] Friend: [dipping a proverbial toe into the emotional waters of their response to the tragedy] Me: [listening] […]

Finding Our Balance & Preparing for Winter

September 16, 2020
in Reiki and Therapeutic Massage, Chicago Reiki
Molly
Chicago, finding balance, health, mental health, mindfulness, paddle boarding, Self-Care

A few days ago I went stand up paddle boarding (SUP-ing) for the first time ever. I met a few friends before sunrise, and we dropped our boards in at Hollywood Beach, cruised north for a bit, then headed south to Foster Beach before paddling back to where we started. The sunrise was totally obscured […]

May 25, 2020
in Reiki and Therapeutic Massage, Chicago Reiki
Molly
it's okay, kindness, mental health, resilience, self-compassion, wellness

I hope you’re all doing as okay as you can be during this time. I am as okay as I can be; I am doing my best. Today, as I write this over Memorial Day weekend, my best simply looks like trying to be as good a friend to myself as I can possibly be […]

Reiki classes going online and Japanese style!

I found the practice of Reiki – or should I say it found me – in 2011 quite serendipitously. At first I thought I’d study Reiki in order to help my massage clients and to help my brother-in-law who was recovering from paralysis. In short, I thought Reiki would be a way for me to […]

Guided Chakra Clearing and Expansion Meditation

To facilitate energetic connection and support during physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sixteen Reiki students recently joined Molly for a Zoom chat plus virtual Guided Chakra Clearing and Expansion meditation. The meditation first guides you into connecting to each of your seven primary chakras, from root to crown, which is followed by an […]

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