Healing Methods | Lou Anne Viola

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Learn more about the modalities I practice —

and how they can help transform the energy within and around you.

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Reiki Healing

Have you ever had a massage for a tense knot that just won’t go away? Reiki is a little like that — but instead of working on physical knots, we’re working on energetic wounds and blockages in your Chakras (which are the body’s energy centers).

Reiki teaches that Chakras impact the function of the mind, body, and spirit. If a blockage disrupts a Chakra, a person may experience mental, physical, or emotional symptoms.

Reiki Masters can direct energy to release those blockages. As a result, mental, physical, and/or emotional symptoms may be relieved or resolved.

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I had unbearable pain from a bruised rib. Five minutes into my Reiki session with Lou Anne, my pain was cut in half!

Q: Does a Reiki Master need to touch their client during the session?

A: No. While light touch can be used during a Reiki session, it is not necessary.

Q: Can a Reiki session be performed at a distance?

A: Yes, an experienced Reiki Master can perform this type of energy work from a distance.

Q: Can a Reiki be combined with yoga, massage, and/or crystal healing?

A: Yes. I'm not a licensed massage therapist, so I don't offer massage. However, I am a trained restorative yoga instructor and crystal healer. I often combine Reiki with these other modalities.

Q: Are you trained in Reiki?

A: Yes, I'm a trained Reiki Master in the Usui method.

Q: Will one session heal my energetic wounds or resolve my blockages?

A: Clients may experience shifts in a single session or over several months, depending on their energy and personal history. However, I never force change. I support deep energetic healing on your timeline, always honoring your needs, desires, and boundaries.

Q: Has your Reiki practice promoted physical healing in your clients?

A: My clients have reported a spectrum of improvements, such as immediate pain relief in areas of injury and relief from motor tics caused by Tourette syndrome.

Q: Is Reiki used to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental or physical health conditions?

A: No. Reiki can be considered a form of spiritual/energetic alternative medicine, and many recipients of Reiki do report improved or resolved physical and emotional health symptoms. However, Reiki is NOT a replacement for licensed medical or mental healthcare.

Energetic Space Cleansing

I utilize both smoke cleansing and sound-clearing techniques to shift and transform the energy in your space.

Smoke cleansing is an ancient practice, used in different ways by cultures around the world. In my experience, burning herbs is an effective way to clear out dark, toxic, or unwanted energy.

I also find that solfeggio frequencies invite desirable energies and healing into the space.

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What's the difference between performing an energy clearing myself, and having Lou Anne perform this work?

Anyone can utilize energy clearing techniques on their own, but as an experienced energy worker:

I can approach the energy in your space with clarity. When you're exposed to a scent repeatedly — like your laundry soap or favorite perfume — you get used to the aroma and may stop noticing it altogether, while others may be more sensitive to it. Energy can be the same way. Since I don't live in your space, I'm not acclimated to the energies within it, and can therefore pick up on energies that you may no longer notice. I also have enough experience to avoid bringing unwanted energy with me. This clarity allows for a more effective cleansing, especially if your space feels particularly stagnant, turbulent, or negative.
I can perform deep, targeted energy work. As a trained Reiki Master, I can infuse individual rooms with specific energies meant to support the function of that room. As an intuitive, I may also hear from spirits who are present in your home at the time of the cleansing. These abilities allow me to provide a space clearing that's both highly personalized and multi-dimensional.

Intuitive Readings

An intuitive reading allows you to receive messages from spiritual sources. These messages contain a range of information, such as:

Affirmation from a loved one
Requests from a loved one (such as "please put my first grade photo into a yellow frame")
Guidance or affirmation from one or more spirit guides
Insight and guidance from Oracle cards

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Lou Anne's intuitive guidance gave me the clarity I needed to make a bold decision when I was at a crossroad. Reach out to her. You won't be disappointed.

Q: What do you mean by "spiritual sources"?

A: During a reading, I may receive messages from the Universe, my spirits guides, your spirit guides, and/or your past loved ones. I say "Universe" because it's the most inclusive word I have to honor my clients' diverse belief systems. I may also feel led to pull an Oracle card.

Q: Who are my spirit guides?

A: Just like everyone has a unique group of friends and family, you have a unique group of spirit guides! Some of your spirit guides are with you for life; others walk with you for a season. Your spirit guides may be loved ones who have passed, angels, or other spirit beings.

Q: What if you receive sensitive or personal information during a reading?

A: This information is never judgmental, shaming, or unkind. Spirit communicates to strengthen, comfort, and encourage us — not to demean, discourage, or embarrass us. Spirit feels and speaks in a language of deep love and compassion, not criticism or shame, even when messages are challenging (such as those related to limiting beliefs or past traumas).

Q: What divination tools do you use during a session?

A: Sometimes I use Oracle cards during an intuitive reading. Typically, I don't use other forms of divination (such as Tarot, pendulums, or palm reading).

Q: Can you see my future?

A: Yes — and I see you booking a reading with me on Tuesday! ;)

In all seriousness, the answer is more nuanced than that. I'm not a fortune teller, but sometimes the Universe gives me messages that pertain to somebody's future. These messages may be vague or specific.

For example, I once received a message for a client that she should look into independent contracting. About a year and a half after receiving that message, she left corporate America and started working for herself full time. I've also received more specific messages, such as upcoming pregnancies for women who haven't shared that they're trying for a baby.

The bottom line is that I can't control what type of information Spirit will share, or how much detail they will provide. I also can't control how you choose to act on that information, or the timeline.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a slow, restful style of yoga that helps regulate your nervous system. It's accessible and equally beneficial whether you're a beginner, or have an advanced yoga practice.

This style of yoga may utilize variety of props (blocks, bolsters, blankets) to support the body. It's performed in soft or natural lighting (think candles, fairy lights, or sunrise), and we strive for a comfortable room temperature that sufficiently warms your muscles but doesn't make you sweat.

Restorative yoga is a a gentle way to set boundaries with chaos, decompress, and offer yourself kindness.

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What are the benefits of restorative yoga?

The use of props provides support in the stillness. Combined with deep breathing and a quiet environment, your body experiences the safety it needs to deactivate the sympathetic nervous system ("fight or flight" mode), and operate the parasympathetic nervous system ("rest and digest" mode).
When you're in "rest and digest" mode, your body can begin to recover from prolonged operation in "fight or flight" mode. Heart rate slows, blood pressure lowers, muscles soften, and cortisol levels drop.
This state of recovery also supports your digestion, immune system, and mental health. Even one session can offer short-term anxiety reduction, mood improvement, and relaxation. Consistent practice can result in longer-term nervous system regulation, and benefits like decreased insomnia.
Holding poses for an extended period of time can release deeply-held physical tension and help you meet your flexibility goals.
Practicing mindfulness of your body's signals teaches you to honor your own boundaries and limitations.

Focusing on targeted points within your body aligns you with the unseen parts of yourself. It provides a tangible reminder that even the hidden or isolated parts of you are connected to a bigger picture, and they deserve attention and care.
Under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist or physician, restorative yoga can also be used for recovery from an injury or surgery.
For additional energetic healing, yoga can be infused with Reiki energy. This is one of my personal favorite practices!

Spiritual Life Coaching

Spiritual life coaching is an opportunity to rewire your limiting beliefs, work on your self-confidence, and be accountable to your highest self.

During a session, we explore your inner light and your shadows. We work to understand what limiting beliefs are holding you back — and where those beliefs came from — so that you can get unstuck.

Between sessions, you'll practice embodied living with exercises that that honor your whole self, including the parts of you that have been neglected or pushed aside.

My holistic approach incorporates the needs of your spirit, your mind, and your body. Spiritual life coaching is an engaging service that requires you to invest time outside of our sessions in order to see the benefits.

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Lou Anne is a powerful Reiki Master and down-to-earth spiritual mentor. Her help was instrumental in my journey of healing and spiritual enlightenment.

Meeting with her helped me break negative patterns, clear psychological barriers, heal a broken heart, and manifest my dreams and goals. Reach out to Lou Anne for the support your spirit needs.

Q: What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

A: In short, the difference boils down to training, licensing, and modality.

Therapy is mental health care delivered by a licensed mental health professional. Licensed mental health professionals are trained in evidence-based modalities that support individuals who have experienced (or are experiencing) trauma, stress, and/or mental health conditions.

Coaching is a collaborative, non-clinical approach to personal growth. Unlike therapy, coaching is not a regulated industry — which means that coaching credentials vary widely. Coaching helps clients shift mindsets, identify desires, take action, and achieve goals. Healing and growth should occur in this process, but coaches don't use clinical modalities to get there. They rely on tools they’ve acquired through exploration and/or training, as well as personal experiences. Skilled coaches are set apart by their commitment to ongoing learning, their use of effective tools and frameworks, and their ability to hold space for transformation.

Q: What's the difference between life coaching and spiritual life coaching?

A: Life coaching tends to be future-focused and targeted toward a single, tangible outcome. Some life coaches help their clients uncover their desires and kick off the goal-setting process.

Spiritual life coaching is more holistic. Supporting clients in the pursuit of a specific goal is often just one part of the process. When applicable, we also help clients prepare for and/or navigate new seasons of life — like welcoming a baby, or preparing for a cross-country move. In addition:

We help you see yourself as more than a physical body with a to-do list.
We honor the truth of your spirituality.
We recognize the energetic impacts of living in a chaotic world.
We work to identify, understand, and release the limiting beliefs that keep you feeling small and stuck.
We celebrate your entire being and nurture every part of you.

Q: What are your credentials and philosophy?

A: My trainings and certifications include an accredited Spiritual Coach certification, Reiki Master training in the Usui method, and training as a Restorative Yoga Instructor.

Combined, these credentials equipped me to coach the whole person, not just the goal-setter. They've also empowered me with tools and strategies for effective coaching sessions.

I’m also a mother, a small business owner, a creative placemaker, a gardener, a therapy client, and a corporate America survivor! I coach as a person who bears the marks of a human existence that’s both messy and beautiful. I have a lot to offer not because I’ve transcended these things, but because I’ve lived them.

Boiled down, my philosophy is this: Everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and live an embodied life of purpose and joy. And everyone deserves support and nurturing on that journey.

Q: What's the difference between a single coaching session and a package?

A: A single, one-hour session with no follow-up appointments will give us time for preliminary identification of areas where you can grow and heal.

However, it takes time to learn, grow, and practice new skills. It can also take time to get to the heart of your needs. As a result, a minimum of four sessions is typically ideal. Single sessions allow clients to pay and schedule as they're able.

Q: What should I look for in a coach?

A: It's important to work with a coach whose values align with yours, and who you have good rapport with.

I also recommend finding a coach who's had some training. While not strictly necessary, training helps coaches provide structured support during this phase of growth. Additionally, trained coaches may be more likely to provide you with useful tools, set aside their biases during session, and respect your boundaries.

Q: Can I meet you before I decide to purchase your coaching services?

A: Absolutely! Book a free discovery call today.

Clutter Coaching

Hear me out: Labels, matching bins, and cute checklists won't solve your clutter chaos. In fact, they'll probably create more stuff for you to manage.

Many traditional home organizers and influencers will advise you to buy a long list of expensive products to get your home in order — but if you struggle to find organizational alignment no matter how many storage bins you buy, you might not benefit from another shopping list or organization trend.

How is clutter coaching different from home organizing?

As a Linn Method Certified Clutter Coach, certified Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Master, and intuitive, I'll help you identify energetic blocks that keep you from achieving a sense of peace, order, and simplicity in your home.

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