The Intuitive Italiana

Come on out to MOSAIC Market today from 12pm to 4pm! ✨ I’m offering my signature market Mini Celtic Cross readings today!

There’s a lot of curiosity around Reiki right now, especially when people ask, “Is there any science behind this?”

The honest answer is that science has not yet identified one clear biological mechanism that explains exactly how Reiki works. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening — it means it’s still being studied.

What researchers have been able to observe are the effects. Reiki and similar hands-on practices are associated with relaxation, shifts into a parasympathetic (resting) state, and reduced perceived stress. Those are real, measurable responses in the body.

Ann Baldwin, PhD, explains one of the leading theories being explored:

“Presently, the biological mechanism by which Reiki mediates its beneficial effects is not known… [Oschman theory] …brainwaves travel through the body… creating changes in the body’s electromagnetic biofield.”

This is a proposed model, not a confirmed explanation. But it reflects something important: the body is responsive, and it shifts in the presence of calm, intentional care.

From a faith perspective, healing through touch is not new. Scripture speaks about the laying on of hands as a way God works through people:

“They will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” — Mark 16:18

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Screamiverse Expo — Day Two 🖤 I didn’t get hardly any photos 😭 This year I was blessed to be busier than even last year on Sunday with readings. 🃏

was so awesome and got me in first thing before the expo officially opened for the day to give me some much needed ink. ✍️ 🫟

Thank you to Dan and all the incredible volunteers with the Screamiverse Team (especially our guy Kelly, who made sure all the vendors were super comfy, caffeinated, and fed!) 👻 thank you to the other vendors who have become friends ☺️ thank you to my husband who has been my “team” since the beginning 🖤 thank you to and for coming with this year as volunteers (and the best friends) to set up and assist me 🫂 and a huge thank you to everyone who shared their energy and lives with me during their tarot readings, especially those new to the experience — it is truly an honor to hold space for you 🧘🏻‍♀️

See you all in 2027 for Year 3! Stay spooky, friends! 💀