There are many ways to define healing and I believe it is all a matter of perspective.
Depending on who you are and what you have experienced in your lifetime, the answer behind the question will be vastly different.

There is such a range of healing modalities available to us today. There are shamans, nutritionists, reiki masters, Doctors of modern medicine and Doctors of traditional chinese medicine. These are just to name a few.

The common theme behind a healing modality is to help people feel well and depending on what kind of healer they see, the focus can be physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual. These healers are driven by seeing success in their practice and by watching the growth of their clients or patients in any of those areas.

In todays modern world we have an incredible amount of knowledge available to us. Some would argue that there is too much out there now. That the amount of information out there makes everything confusing about what to believe. Having been a nutritionist for 10 years I am witness to the many articles and studies that come out and contradict each other. One starts to question; is all this knowledge helping us or hurting us?

It has been my passion to understand the human condition and to help people as well as myself understand this world and ourselves. I have been through my own personal struggles and helped thousands of others through theirs. One of the main things I have learned from it all is that we are all so different! There is not one answer, one diet, one form of medicine appropriate for all of us. We may look similar but our needs vary depending on where we live, what our lifestyle habits are, what our genetic background is and so on.

Over the course of my life, I have filled my thirst for knowledge. Now I am hungry for ‘wisdom’! The wisdom I am seeking is from healers that learned primarily from their ancestors. Ones that learned from intuition and from connecting on a spiritual level.

As a society, one thing I am witness to is that when we get further away from nature, the sicker we get. One of the terms I use with my clients is- as close to nature as possible. Nature knows best! The wisdom in nature will always persevere and strive for balance on all levels. The further away we get from this concept the sicker we get. I want to learn from healers who understand nature to its core. I want to bridge the gap between knowledge and wisdom when it comes to healing.

So, what is healing to me?
Healing is about discovering our true selves. Transcending our fears. Loving what is.

As a healer myself, throughout the years the definition has changed based on my learnings. With where I stand today, taking into account my experiences and knowledge gained from clients and courses I would say that healing is about turning fear into love.

Healing is one of the most powerful things we can experience. People who have faced life and death situations commonly say they have a different perspective on the world. Their level of appreciation for the little things, for their loved ones and for the ‘present moment’ reach new heights.

As a human being, we have natural survival instincts that make us do what is necessary to survive situations. When we persevere through our fears, it changes who we are at the core. We can heal from physical ailments, from a broken heart, from debt, from just about anything! When that happens it is common for the person to start truly living life. WIth that said, I am leaving my current and comfortable life in Canada for a journey towards wellness that will stretch across the globe. I am going to start this in the fall of 2015 and see what healing secrets I can uncover.

Are you ready for another perspective on health and healing? One that makes you re-consider your paradigm of wellness? If so, sit tight and enjoy the ride!