Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
All scheduling is done here on the website. You can click HERE and follow the scheduling prompts.
How do I contact you?
The best way to get in touch is via the contact form or email (lindsay@nwintrinsichealing.com).
Do I really need to wear a mask?
Yes. A mask must be worn over the mouth and nose for the duration of your appointment. The one exception is when you are face down on the table. You then have the option to lower your mask.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing for your session. You will remove your shoes so bring or wear socks if that is more comfortable for you. I have blankets available and a heated table should you get chilly. Please avoid using strong perfumes or scents, if possible. Essential oils are totally fine.
Is there parking available?
Yes, absolutely. There is always plenty of room to park in the driveway for your appointment.
Can I bring someone with me?
You may only bring an additional person if you need a support person to help translate or for mobility support. Children need to have a parent or guardian present.
Should I arrive early?
You do not need to arrive early. I do not have a waiting room so arriving on time or within a few minutes before your start time is great.
Should I come if I’m sick?
No. If you are unwell, please let me know as soon as possible and we can reschedule.
What happens if I no show my appointment?
If you do not attend your scheduled appointment without reaching out prior, you will forfeit the cost of the appointment.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule?
There is a $50 fee for cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment time. If you discover you are sick, have a fever, or test positive for COVID-19 on the day of your appointment, please let me know as soon as possible and we can reschedule you with no fee.
Reiki Questions
How should I expect to feel during my session?
Everyone is so unique in how they process energy. You may feel emotions or memories arise, see colors, feel tingling or movement of energy. You might feel sensations of heat or cold. Some people feel a lot, some people feel very little. Either is perfectly normal and doesn’t indicate how much the energy is working.
Is there anything I should do during my session?
Reiki is a collaborative practice. I may ask you to take deep breaths or engage in some light visualization was we are working through the energy that arises. If you can, try to breathe into what comes up and it will flow through you more easily.
Should I talk during my session?
It’s entirely up to you. Sometimes it can be helpful to process what’s coming up by talking about it. You may prefer to have a more meditative, quiet session. Please let me know if you have a strong preference and I’m more than happy to accommodate.
Do I need to have a specific goal for reiki?
Some individuals approach reiki with a specific focus in mind and others are looking for overall balance and flow. Either way is perfect.
How often should I come in?
If your goal is to work on an acute issue more intensively for a period of time, every one to two weeks is a great frequency until it feels like you want to spread out your sessions a bit more. Maintenance reiki might look like once every few months. There is no wrong way to do this. Whatever feels right to you works great.
Do you work with kids?
I do! Kids are great at energy work. A parent or guardian needs to be present for the session for any clients under 18.
Hypnotherapy Questions
Can you remove pain?
If pain reduction is your primary goal with hypnotherapy, you will need a doctor’s note stating that it’s okay to remove pain. Pain is a signal from the body that something isn’t right. Removing pain without understanding the cause can potentially leave health problems unexplored.
Will I reveal all my secrets?
No. It’s a misconception that we lose all control during hypnosis. Hypnosis is a natural state that we enter into regularly during our everyday life. Think of sleepily watching a movie or getting lost in a book. You’re still fully aware of everything happening and fully capable of keeping information to yourself.
What kinds of issues can be addressed with hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a versatile tool that helps uncover, release, and relearn patterns of behavior to help us grow, heal, and create more of what we want in life. Because hypnotherapy is such a versatile tool, there are many reasons you may want to try hypnotherapy. Some examples include anxiety, depression, phobias, desire to reach goals, unhealthy thought patterns, feeling stuck, or a desire to change behavior. If you have any questions about a specific issue you’d like to address, feel free to reach out via the contact form.
Will everything I say during my session remain confidential?
Yes, absolutely. Hypnotherapy can be quite personal. I take confidentiality and ethics very seriously. The only exception to absolute confidentiality is a duty to report the following:
You confess to a major crime or felony.
You are a minor and there is evidence of abuse.
There is a court subpoena relating to this session.
Beyond the listed exceptions, the content of your session will remain completely private.
Can kids benefit from hypnotherapy?
Absolutely! Hypnotherapy can be a great tool for challenges kids face such as school anxiety, trouble sleeping, self esteem, coping with worry, or processing emotions in a healthy way. Kids are so naturally imaginative. They often have a much easier time accessing their subconscious mind. Feel free to reach out to me via the contact form if you have any questions about a particular issue your child would like to work on and if it would be a good fit for kids hypnotherapy.
Note: A parent or guardian does need to be present for any sessions with clients under 18.