I have had 5 Reiki sessions with Jose, and after every treatment, I walk away happier, lighter,…read moremore energetic and more clear. Jose is professional, kind, and caring; his treatment space is inviting and calm. The immediate effects of the treatments may last 2-7 days, but with his guidance, I have made drastic improvements in my life that positively impact who I am as a person and practitioner. Jose has amazing intuitive accuracy about what is going on in my body, emotional life, and sources of energy blockage (without me telling him)! UPDATE: 16 years after taking my Usui Reiki II (with someone else), I finally felt ready & open to take the Reiki Masters course. For 3 days, Jose took our class on an intense journey of deep personal growth, heartfelt education, and elevation of our innate skills. This development asks for some degree of openness to vulnerability; Jose couldn't have offered a more kind, safe, supportive, or non-judgemental presence & space to allow us to reach our full potential. It was a life-changing experience, and I highly recommend taking Holy Fire Reiki classes with Jose.

My sessions with Jose have brought me significant insight and respite from my stressors. He is a…read moregenerous practitioner who is very easy going and accommodating. I'll be recommending his services to my close friends and family, because the peace he's helped me to tune into has been transformative.

Andrea is a very skillful and intuitive healer. I would encourage those seeking insight and change…read morein their lives attend a session or a group with Andrea.

I had my reading done about 6 months ago. I enjoyed her very much although when it comes to psychic…read moreabilities she's more of a coach. Nothing she predicted has happened and her answers to my questions were 'safe'. I've visited many psychics and I'm intuitive, so I know what to compare Andrea's ability to. She's a life coach that uses an unconventional counseling approach.

I saw Pauline when i was going through a difficult time in my life. She helped me to release that…read morenegative energy I had been holding on to and allowed me to transition into a new job leaving all of that behind me. I would highly recomend her.

From the owner: In-Person & Distance Sessions Available! Are you looking to reduce your stress and enhance your…read morephysical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being? Contact us today to book a session at our beautiful treatment space conveniently located near Granville/Broadway, Vancouver. Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique that promotes your body's natural healing systems using divinely guided Life Force Energy, or chi. Reiki can help with chronic pain, headaches, sleep patterns and much more. We offer Reiki treatments and private lessons for all levels in the Usui Reiki tradition. Street Parking is available directly outside the building. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

There are many places that offer reiki but Just Breathe Reiki is one of the best. the ambiance is…read moreso tranquil that you want to stay there forever! Melanie is kind, gentle, and professional. She explains what typically happens and what you should do during the session. She makes you feel comfortable, setting a tranquil ambiance whether you choose to have reiki or Indian head massage. She excels at both, allowing you to let go of mental and physical tensions. Melanie goes the extra mile to make the treatment special. I love that her treatments engage all the senses: essential oils and naturally scented sprays, calming music, cool eye masque and warm foot pads. She will pamper you so that you can be totally engaged in the experience and just live in the moment. After the session she shares feedback and insight to help you maintain the calm and ease of your treatment. She is very wise and can help you understand any issues you may be feeling and guide you along your path. Plus you get a treat of berry-infused water and a to-die-for piece of mango chocolate! I have seen great improvement by going to her regularly and I am sure you will too!

Went to Just Breathe Reiki a few weeks back and left completely at peace after treatment. The…read morepractioner was very kind, clear, concise and experienced. Strongly recommend.

I've now had 5 sessions with Tracy and with each session I feel a better sense of myself, a deeper…read morepeace after each session and greater mental focus. I highly recommend reiki with Tracy as she has a natural calming and healing nature. Ill definitely continue my Reiki sessions with her.

From the owner: Complementary and Alternative Health Care Recommended for…read moreAll Stages of Life: Physical Mental Emotional Spiritual Reiki Energy and Crystal Healing Meditation with Positive Reiki can help restore balance in the mind and body. How you can benefit from working with Tracy: Stress reduction and Calming anxiety Strengthening the immune system Preparation for surgery and Enhancing recovery from surgery Support for cancer care Support for all stages in life Children Women health Creating a sense of wellbeing and balance Deepen your spiritual connection with mind and body I also specialize in Animal Reiki Safe for Dogs and Cats in all stages of life On site Visits available

The owner is very skilled. She was able to manage some of my pain by phone over 100 miles away. I…read moredon't understand how, but it works. Nada has a very soothing personal manner.

I am blown-away at the insights I have had through a series of Emotional Clearing sessions!…read more Astounding, actually! Nelda's loving, gentle nature puts you at ease - and the release of past tensions is nothing short of phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about Nelda! If you are tired of repeating life mistakes again and again, give it a try!

Inspired by some Twitter flutter, I purchased two tickets to Bring The Balance's "Do More Less"…read moreworkshop, for Peter S and myself, conveniently just post Valentine's Day. It's the first time I've looked at the price of a yoga class/workshop and thought - yes! That is fantastic value for the event. For $40 you get 3 hours of restorative and yin yoga, a head massage, a foot rub and reiki while you zen out on your comfy mat. Only feedback - make the foot rub longer! What to expect: a very quiet, meditative like evening. Some acoustic music, candles, and at the end - bliss balls. What's lovely is that Chris + Tim do all of the work, so you truly can do more less. From setting up the room, to helping adjust your props, and putting everything away after, I felt like I was floating home. Warning: like any good drug, probably a good idea to steer clear of operating any heavy machinery after one of these evenings.

I attended the "Do Less..." workshop this evening at The Path Yoga Studio, which I purchased…read morethrough Bring the Balance (Tim Cyr ran the event with Chris Brandt). I found the workshop listed on yelp events a while back, and bought my ticket as an early birthday present to myself (I like to get myself a class or workshop as a personal bday present). After tonight's workshop, I've decided to continue celebrating my birthday all year long with the monthly "Do Less" workshop series ... The 11th happens every month, so I can pretend it's like a miniature birthday again, right? Right! I love yin yoga, but I had never tried restorative yoga before, so I looked forward to a combination of the familiar and the new. I had built it up a bit in my expectations (being my very own birthday present and all that), and the actual experience managed to exceed my expectations. The space was fabulous (see my review for The Path), and the workshop itself felt like a yummy and cozy vacation inside a comfy nest. During the 3-hour class (which did not feel that long at all), we did relatively few poses, as is characteristic of yin & restorative yoga, and the instructors' vibe combined with the beautiful space to create an oasis of deep and genuine serenity in the middle of my crazy-end-of-semester life. I loved Tim's & Chris' fun and light-hearted approach because it felt genuine, and was based on a deep respect for the healing power of the practice, and for each of us as individuals. At the core of the fun was a real and true principle: trying to do "too much," as many/most of us do, is not a bad thing to do, but it does require a balancing effort of "doing less" in order to preserve and maintain our good health. So, I look forward to continuing my own personal insanity of work and school in the new year, but now with the balancing effect of these "doing less" moments of bliss. Oh, and they promised us that the scrumptious chocolate "bliss balls" we ate had negative calories, which capped off a perfect evening. I'm also looking into to their weekend retreat in Whistler next June. It's a yoga retreat with hot tubs and happy hour. Sign me up for that...

Amazing instructor, Megan has such a soothing and inviting presence…read more The environment is super relaxing and just what you need to calm your soul I highly recommend if you are looking for a reiki session in the West End!

From the owner: Megan began her ascension into Reiki in 2011 after overcoming great adversities along her path. She…read morehas come full circle to show up in the light and help others claim the love they have within. As a certified Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master & Teacher, she will help the magic within you flow. Join her on a journey to ignite your soul into the highest frequencies of light and love!

I went here about a month ago to get my first Brazilian. Previously, I would do my own waxing but…read morethere are some areas a gal just can't get to on her own! Anyway, I booked my appointment with the founder and owner of the shop, Annik. I chose to come here based on stellar online reviews, that Miley Cyrus came here (she has to know a good waxer, right?), that appointments are offered into the evening and that they have hard wax. Also, the location is convenient for people downtown or taking skytrain. The area is really not sketchy like some others have said. Maybe if you are not used to homeless people or people loitering, but let's be real, that's everywhere these days. I was super happy with the services here. The rooms are private and clean. There is no double dipping and Annik, as well as the woman at the front desk, were very friendly and personable. Annik was a perfectionist with her waxing and made sure everything was symmetrical and all hairs were removed. She checked her work several times during the appointment, which I appreciate. She also worked quite quickly. While waxing is not going to be painless, the pain was very momentary.

I'm a hairy guy and I've had the odd girlfriend in the past raise that as an issue. It was never a…read moremake it or break it issue though but I was always a bit of a wimp when it comes to waxing. I'm terrified of doing stuff that could be painful. But, after hearing how so many do this I decided to bite the bullet in August 2019 and get my first full manzillian. I had read that if people were scared of waxing they should try say their back or upper arms but I dove right in. I read a lot online, spent hours reading about the experience of other men and women. One thing that helped me was advice online that recommended people getting waxed take a extra strength Tylenol when they get up, and another just before the procedure as it helps the system be a bit numb to the pain. But in terms of narrowing down where I was going to go, I think I visited and read reviews of several places in Vancouver that specialize in just providing waxing services, as CoalitionSkin does. And for me, what made CoalitionSkin (aka the PxssyShop) stand out was a few reviews by men and how they said that the hard wax CoalitionSkin used is easier on delicate areas like your testes, pubic bone and yes, even your face. Also, in reading the bios online, CoalitionSkin has aestheticians who have both the training and years of experience in waxing that I felt they'd be able to do a good job. Which they do. Finally, I even found and read the health inspection reports for CoalitionSkin and they've never had any major infractions - and my own experience confirms that the place has always been spotless when I've been their. Booking appointments is easy to do online, where you can select your aesthetician and times in advance. My first time in August 2019 was with Camille, who unfortunately moved on shortly thereafter but she was great at explaining things and helping to position me during the waxing. She also instructed me to breathe in just before each rip of the wax and that helped prepare me. What actually hurt more was the odd time she had to go over a spot again as not all the hair would come out during my first wax. The hot wax stung the raw skin. But not for long. The first time also took the longest. Since September 2019, I've gone to Olivia, who has been great. Each time it's been easier as the hair doesn't grow in as fast or as thick. Also in September I started getting my beard waxed. Olivia does that too. I have always had a very thick beard since I was a teenager. When I trim and shave it away, stubble grows back quick within hours and that made dating difficult as by the end of the date, kissing me would be like kissing razor blades. So waxing the beard has helped remove the hair and keep it away for a couple of weeks where the skin stays smooth. And after having it done four times now it's easier each time. My last wax only took an hour or so for both the beard and Manzillian whereas the first beard wax took a good hour and the first Manzillian over 90 minutes, maybe close to two hours. Having said this though, even though it now takes less time, nothing ever feels rushed, they take the time that's needed to do things properly. Overall I'm glad I chose CoalitionSkin. It costs a bit more, but their aestheticians are well trained, experienced and very friendly and easy going. And I don't find it that painful at all. It's partly a mindset and taking the Tylenol helps I think. The CoalitionSkin website has lots of tips to help you prepare too. And they give great advice for aftercare too, like taking it easy for 24 hours and using tea tree oil as part of your after-wax regiment. Next summer, in 2020, I might try getting my back done, and having a bit of cleanup on my upper arms and chest although I don't think I'd ever get my full chest done. I think Camille said that the men she had waxed always said the back hurt the most but we will see! Anyway I can't recommend them enough. Especially if other men are curious about this, or ladies want their men to get stuff done don't be afraid to check out CoalitionSkin!