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Medicine Beach
Pender Island, BC
Canada
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Ki, a
Japanese word for the dynamic life force, sustains us and creates health
and peace of mind as it flows through us in a balanced and harmonious
way. This vital energy is what you explore and learn to access through
treatment and classes offered by Shelley Easthope.
Shelley’s
Ki--Foundation of Asian Medicine class gives participants a physical experience
of ki and further understanding of the interconnection of the body, mind
and spirit. Insights gained in the 'Ki Foundation' classes are applicable
to all areas of one’s life, and especially helpful to students
of reiki in understanding the context in which reiki developed. There
are also ki to health classes for shiatsu therapists, to strengthen
and expand their practice.
Reiki
is a healing art and spiritual discipline which in a gentle way facilitates
the flow of ki throughout the body. This system comes to us through
a lineage of teachers, originating in Japan with Mikao Usui, during
the late 1800’s. Rei refers to the spirit, or universe and Ki
to the energy of life: that which is breath and change. Thus receiving
Reiki, and learning to practise this healing art often feels like
a breath of fresh air. Reiki may be translated as "Breath of
the Spirit".
The practice
of the Usui System of Reiki is about learning to allow this energy
we call Reiki to fill our lives, to light up dark or closed off areas,
to energize areas that have become dull or sluggish with time and
experience in the world. Reiki treatment and classes establish greater
access to this energy and an increased awareness of the flow of ki.
This in turn creates health in body, mind and spirit.
Shiatsu
is a physical treatment of pressure and stretches which heightens
awareness of our body and enhances the flow of ki through it. Shiatsu
developed in Japan out of centuries of working with and knowledge
of the meridian system of energy flow in the human body. This art
employs the practitioner's thumbs, fingers, palms and sometimes even
elbows or knees, to physically stimulate flow of energy at appropriate
points throughout the meridians. Depending on the needs of the client,
shiatsu treatment may be strong or gentle, to promote relaxation.
Shiatsu may
address a wide variety of complaints and conditions including, a sore
back or neck, joint pain, headaches, or digestive problems, to name
a few. It is also very useful as a preventative, health maintenance
tool and may be used on a regular basis in this capacity.
Consensus
Facilitation can assist groups to work together productively and
creatively. Shelley’s work as a consensus facilitator is grounded
in her understanding of ki and sensitivity to the flow of ki between
individuals. Consensus facilitation is especially useful to groups
beginning projects, encountering major changes, or continually dealing
with struggles or difficulties.
"I have
helped people of all ages to achieve health and well-being throughout
my career. My quest in life has been for harmony, or a state of grace,
and this has led me to study psychology and sociology, yoga, education,
dance, shiatsu, reiki, aikido, consensus facilitation and much more.
I have worked as an educator and counselor in schools, community programs,
hospitals, treatment centres and homes, and have been a founding partner
in a number of successful small businesses, including Sourcepoint
Shiatsu and Stress Management Centre, the first licensed shiatsu clinic
in Vancouver, B.C. I have also traveled widely and lived for a short
time in South Africa, broadening my understanding and appreciation
of people and all our differences and similarities."
"Since
1990 I have chosen to make my home with my family
on Pender Island, a community of approximately 2400 people, in the
waters between Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. With over 25 years of professional shiatsu and reiki practice, I offer
courses and consultation in Vancouver and Victoria. On Pender
Island, I coordinate retreats, teach classes and maintain a clinical
practice."
"My
practice is located in the Pender Island Health Clinic, run by the
Pender Island Health Care Society. This clinic offers
traditional western medical care as well as a variety of complementary
care. The clinic is near the nature conservancy of Medicine Beach on North
Pender Island. The beautiful environment of this setting adds a special
dimension to my practice."
