Allison's Journey to Owning a Reiki Studio

This is the tale of how I went from studying Fashion Design at the University of Missouri, to opening Sacred Practice Reiki Studio in January 2021.  Please note this story can be triggering as I do discuss heavy topics below in the pursuit of being authentic.

 

A broader sense of the universe has been around me always, even as a child. I was drawn to the mystical, connecting with nature, earth, and myself. My sister and I would even do rain-dances by using our hoola-hoop's sound to avoid soccer practice! 

 

I was still in college studying fashion when I first began teaching yoga. For me, yoga was more than just a physical practice; yoga was energetic, and helped me balance the rollercoaster of my moods and anxiety.  

 

My Junior year of college, my boyfriend committed suicide and the trajectory of my life took a hard left. I couldn’t go in public, see people, or even get out of bed most of the time.  While I did end up getting my degree, I needed deep, deep healing. I was diving deeper into yoga philosophy when I first came across the concept of energy healing.  

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My first first-hand interaction with energy healing was during my 200hr yoga certification at Kripalu.  Over the years, I had become disconnected from the mystical, wonder-eyed child inside of me; my encounter with Reiki reawakened me to the mysteries of the universe once again. I was craving more when I returned home to Saint Louis. Serendipitously, I quickly stumbled upon a reiki master. I didn’t ask too many questions - I just felt the pull. Never could I have predicted the profound influence my attunement would have on my life.

 

 The practice of reiki gave me the stability and the foundation to embody what I was previously looking outside myself for: a more relaxed mindset, confidence in my own body, and a deeper understanding of myself and my energy.

 

I went on to complete my reiki master level training, so I could share this healing with others.  In January 2021, I opened Sacred Practice Reiki Studio, where I currently offer private reiki attunements, private reiki and sound healing sessions, and sound bath journeys.  

 

Opening Sacred Practice arose from a mantra I dedicated myself to embodying at the front of the pandemic: Be Bold, Be Brave. Embody Your Wisdom.  My intention is to create a space for individuals to learn, heal, and embody their innate wisdom through direct experiences. With direct experience, nobody can deny what you felt. 

 

 I am here to foster a collaborative community centered around compassion, courage and support.  I teach from the heart to guide you into alignment with your most authentic self.  

 

I took a chance on myself to open this space... in order to hold space for you to do the same for you. Welcome to Sacred Practice. 

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With Love, Allison Satkowski

Founder of Sacred Practice Reiki Studio

Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher, and Sound Healing Facilitator