Frequently Asked Questions

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Wear something comfortable. Easily removed layers are suggested to deal with any changes in temperature while the energy transmits during the session. 

Please have a hair tie handy if you have long hair to keep out of your face and off your neck.

If possible, avoid hooded sweaters, shirts or anything that obstructs the neck as these modalities often need access to the spine and back of the head.

Remove jewellery (small earrings, rings or necklace are fine - just nothing too chunky)

Please arrive on time for the session. (Please not too early either as to not interrupt the preceding clients session)

I recommend no caffeine at least 4 hours before a session

Please no alcohol or other substances before (at least 72 hours after any plant journey) 

I recommend a light snack before your session if you are hungry. An empty tummy is often more comfortable for your session. Digesting a huge meal can take the energy to your stomach rather than being dispersed where it's needed and could affect effective digestion. 

Come with an open mind and no expectation of what is 'meant' to happen.

Parking:

Free street parking on Cranbrook Avenue or on Murdoch Street (access via 63 Murdoch street)

Bus from CBD, Wynyard train station

Bus 100: To Military Road opposite Hampden Rd (near McDonalds + Shell)

Bus from North Sydney train station 

Bus 230: To Military Road opposite Hampden Rd (near McDonalds + Shell)

 There is a 24 hour window to reschedule appointments. Please ensure you do so outside of the 24 hour window as sessions will be charged as cancelled. More notice is appreciated as a small business.

If you are running late for your session, we will endeavour to offer the full treatment time however, if this impacts other client bookings, we will need to conclude the session earlier.

As a sole owned business, this helps me to ensure I have clients turn up. Your time is just as valuable as mine.  

Cancellations or rescheduling within 24 hours of your session will not qualify for a session credit. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please do this via the link in booking confirmation email. If you need any assistance, please reach out at hello@curatedenergies.com.

Refunds: As a small business, we don't offer refunds but we are very happy to transfer your session to another date or session type for a change of mind.

Currently this treatment isn’t covered under HICAAPS  

 Energetic healing is a holistic approach that considers the connection between the body, mind, emotions and nervous system.

At Curated Energies, we recognise that our physical and emotional experiences are interconnected. Stress, emotions and life experiences can influence how we breathe, move, respond and feel within our bodies.

Through practices such as Reiki, Spinal Energetics, Breathwork and Intuitive Healing, we create opportunities to slow down, turn our awareness inward and reconnect with what our bodies may be communicating.

Rather than trying to force a particular response, my approach is to create the conditions for safety, relaxation and curiosity, allowing your experience to unfold at a pace that feels right for you.

I believe our bodies have an extraordinary capacity to adapt, regulate and restore balance. Sometimes, what we need most is the space to listen.

You are welcome to bring your child to your healing session. However, it isn't recommended as we encourage you to take this time for you to ensure you are able to receive the full benefit of your session without distraction. 

 Yes, I currently treat many children in clinic. Please contact me to discuss the needs of your child and what services you are interested in. 

Yes, I do. This is also encouraged when we are working with generational trauma. Healing as a family is a beautiful and profound experience and grows connection and trust. Please contact me to discuss your needs. 

Intuitive Healing - The Ultimate Healing session 

Our most popular offering is the 90 minute Intuitive Healing Session. This session allows deep exploration and care. Together, we take a holistic look at what’s been unfolding in your life both past and present, while also considering your current physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Each session is uniquely tailored to you, drawing on a blend of techniques to meet you exactly where you are on the day.

Sometimes the focus may be on releasing emotional blocks or past trauma; other times it may be about offering calm, rest and restoration. However it unfolds, these sessions create space for you to reconnect with yourself, release what no longer serves and receive the nurturing support you need. 

Spinal Energetics - The Transformative Session

Spinal Energetics is a powerful modality that works with the spine, nervous system and energetic field to help release stagnation, old wounds, trauma and emotional blocks. These sessions are 50 - 60 minutes and create an opportunity to reconnect with your inner self and restore a sense of groundedness within your body. 

For the greatest benefit, Spinal Energetics is best experienced as an ongoing practice. This is an ongoing commitment to your healing and growth. The modality has received widespread media attention for its ability to facilitate profound shifts and with the right commitment, it can support deep transformation. 

Please be prepared to book approximately 3-4 sessions, 2 weeks apart on average at the start of receiving these sessions. We then space these out based on each individual's healing requirements.

Because this work engages directly with the nervous system and spine, there are important 

contraindications. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with these before booking your session.

Reiki – For Rest and Relaxation

Reiki is a gentle, calming practice that channels universal life force energy from practitioner to client. During your 60 minute session, this nurturing modality helps the body restore balance by directing energy to where it’s needed most.

Many people drift into a deep state of rest or even sleep during a session, leaving them feeling refreshed, grounded and rejuvenated. If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply in need of care and nourishment, Reiki offers the perfect space to unwind and restore.

Absolutely. Energy is not bound by physical space, and online sessions are just as effective as in person sessions. Whether we connect virtually or in person, the energy is transmitted and received with the same intention and potency.  

There is a growing body of research exploring the relationship between the nervous system, stress, emotional wellbeing, body awareness and complementary practices such as Reiki.

Studies have investigated Reiki in clinical and hospital settings, particularly for its potential to support relaxation, reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort. Some findings are encouraging, although the overall evidence remains mixed and further high-quality research is needed.

Research in neuroscience and psychology also demonstrates that the body and brain continuously communicate. Our nervous system responds to perceived safety and threat, while practices involving breath, attention and gentle movement may influence our experience of stress and relaxation.

Spinal Energetics draws upon concepts relating to the nervous system, somatic awareness, movement and energetic traditions. However, research specifically examining Spinal Energetics is still emerging, and its proposed mechanisms have not yet been scientifically established.

At Curated Energies, I value both scientific enquiry and lived experience. I continue to learn about the human body, nervous system and psyche while recognising that not every aspect of our subjective experience is fully understood.

These practices are complementary approaches to wellbeing and are not substitutes for medical or psychological treatment.

I don't believe it's a question of one being better than the other. They offer different pathways to understanding ourselves and can work beautifully alongside one another.

Talk therapy can be incredibly valuable for exploring thoughts, beliefs, relationships and behavioural patterns. It can also help us process experiences, develop coping strategies and gain greater self-awareness.

However, sometimes we find ourselves understanding something intellectually, yet still experiencing physical tension, emotional responses or familiar patterns that feel difficult to shift.

This is where body-based approaches may offer another perspective.

Rather than relying primarily on conversation, my work invites you to explore sensations, breath, movement and your body's responses. It offers an opportunity to connect with experiences that may be difficult to articulate in words.

My approach is gentle and client-led. We don't need to revisit painful memories or force an emotional release to have a meaningful experience.

For some people, combining psychological support with body-based practices can be particularly helpful. Neither needs to replace the other.

Curated Energies was created from a genuine belief that we all deserve the opportunity to feel connected to ourselves, supported in our wellbeing and empowered in our choices.

My approach is deeply personal, intuitive and client-led. No two people are the same, and no two sessions need to be either.

As a Reiki Master Teacher, Spinal Energetics practitioner and breathwork practitioner, I draw upon different modalities to create an experience that responds to your individual needs.

I am also continually expanding my understanding of the human body, nervous system and human behaviour through ongoing education, professional development and lived experience.

My own experiences have shaped the way I listen, the questions I ask and the importance I place on honouring each person's individual experience.

My private practice in Cremorne, Sydney, is intentionally designed to feel calm, welcoming and unhurried. It's a space where you can put aside the expectations of everyday life, reconnect with yourself and simply be.

You don't need to arrive with answers, a particular intention or an expectation of what should happen.

You are welcome exactly as you are.

 I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to develop a deeper connection with themselves, their body and what feels meaningful in their life.

However, not every modality is appropriate for every person or at every stage of life.

Certain physical conditions, medical circumstances, mental health considerations and stages of pregnancy may require modifications, medical clearance or an alternative approach.

Your safety and wellbeing always come first.

Before your session, we'll consider your individual circumstances and whether the practice is suitable for you. If a particular modality isn't appropriate, we can discuss other options or whether another healthcare professional may be better placed to support you.

You are always encouraged to listen to your body, communicate your needs and make choices that feel right for you.

Please review our Spinal Energetics Contraindications before booking.

Absolutely. And it's something I encourage clients not to worry about.

There can sometimes be an expectation that an energetic healing session should involve a profound emotional release, visible movement or an immediate sense of transformation.

But meaningful experiences don't always look or feel dramatic.

Some people notice warmth, tingling, gentle movement, emotional responses or deep relaxation. Others experience stillness, subtle sensations or very little at all.

Every person's response is different, and sensations are not a measure of how successful a session has been.

You may simply enjoy a period of rest. You may notice something about your breathing, your body or your emotional state. Or you may leave feeling much the same as when you arrived.

All of these experiences are valid.

There is no need to perform, produce a particular response or search for something extraordinary.

My invitation is to remain curious, release expectations and allow yourself to experience the session as it is.

 Then you're very welcome.

You don't need to believe in energy healing, understand how it works or subscribe to any particular spiritual philosophy to experience a session at Curated Energies.

My intention isn't to convince you of anything. It's to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your own experience and decide what feels meaningful or beneficial to you.

You remain in control throughout the session. You're welcome to ask questions, express uncertainty, request adjustments or stop at any time.

Sometimes curiosity is all you need to begin.

Come with an open mind, without the pressure of having to feel, believe or experience anything in particular. 

Yes, although perhaps not in the way we traditionally think.

Our bodies and minds are deeply interconnected. Every experience we have, whether physical, emotional or psychological, can influence how our nervous system responds to the world around us.

When we experience stress, our bodies naturally respond. Our muscles may tighten, our breathing may change, our heart rate may increase, and our nervous system prepares us to respond to a perceived threat.

While these responses are essential for our survival, prolonged stress or difficult experiences can sometimes contribute to patterns of tension, heightened sensitivity or protective responses that continue even when the original circumstances have changed.

We may notice this as tightness in our shoulders, a clenched jaw, shallow breathing, difficulty relaxing or emotional reactions that seem disproportionate to the situation.

This is sometimes described as the body holding on to stress or past experiences. 

Scientifically, it is more accurate to understand this through the ways our nervous system learns, adapts and responds to experience, rather than emotions being literally stored in our muscles or tissues.

At Curated Energies, I work with the understanding that our bodies can communicate valuable information about how we're feeling, sometimes before we're consciously aware of it.

Through practices such as Spinal Energetics, Reiki and breathwork, we create opportunities to slow down, bring awareness to these patterns and explore our body's responses with curiosity and compassion.

We don't need to revisit every difficult experience, analyse every emotion or force something to be released.

 Absolutely. And often, it happens so gradually that we don't even recognise it.

Life can become a constant cycle of responsibilities, expectations and doing what needs to be done. We become accustomed to putting others first, pushing through exhaustion, ignoring our own needs or making decisions based on what we believe we should be doing rather than what genuinely feels right for us.

Over time, we may become less aware of the subtle signals our bodies are communicating. Perhaps we're constantly tired, holding tension, feeling overwhelmed or simply sensing that something isn't quite right, without knowing why.

Our nervous system is continually responding and adapting to our experiences. When we're under prolonged stress, it can become harder to recognise what we need or find the space to truly listen to ourselves.

At Curated Energies, I believe reconnection begins with awareness.

Through gentle, body-based practices, we create opportunities to slow down, turn our attention inward and become curious about what we're feeling, physically and emotionally.

It's not about becoming someone new or fixing something that's broken.

 Because your body, your experiences and your choices belong to you.

I believe one of the most empowering things we can do is learn to trust ourselves again.

Too often, we look outside ourselves for answers, reassurance or someone to tell us what we need. While guidance and professional support can be incredibly valuable, I don't believe the role of a practitioner is to take ownership of another person's experience.

My role is to support, guide and create an environment where you feel comfortable exploring your own responses, at your own pace.

You are always an active participant in the process. You're welcome to ask questions, communicate your boundaries, request adjustments or pause a session whenever you need.

I work intuitively, but that doesn't mean I know your body or your experiences better than you do. Your feedback and your sense of safety are always central to our work together.

I believe our bodies have an innate capacity to adapt, respond and restore balance, particularly when we provide them with appropriate care and support.

 For me, the real value of this work extends beyond what happens during a session.

While you may experience relaxation, greater body awareness or an emotional shift during our time together, it's how you begin to relate to yourself in everyday life that can be particularly meaningful.

Perhaps you start recognising when you're holding tension in your shoulders or jaw. You notice your breathing becoming shallow when you're overwhelmed. You become more aware of the situations that leave you feeling depleted, or the moments when you're saying yes to something that doesn't feel right for you.

These small moments of awareness can create opportunities to respond differently.

You might begin setting healthier boundaries, giving yourself permission to rest, recognising when you need support or simply taking a moment to pause before reacting.

I encourage clients to approach integration gently. There's no expectation to make dramatic changes or immediately understand everything they may have experienced.

Sometimes, the most meaningful shifts begin with the smallest adjustments.

At Curated Energies, my intention is not simply to offer you a moment of calm, but to support you in developing a deeper relationship with yourself that continues long after you leave the treatment room.

 It can be incredibly frustrating to feel that something isn't quite right, particularly when you've invested time and energy trying to understand yourself or improve your wellbeing.

Sometimes we become so focused on finding an explanation or a solution that we lose sight of what we're experiencing in the present moment.

I believe there is value in approaching ourselves with curiosity rather than constantly searching for something to fix.

Body-based practices can offer an opportunity to explore how stress, emotions and everyday experiences may be influencing how we feel, without needing to have all the answers beforehand.

This doesn't mean ignoring physical symptoms or replacing appropriate medical investigation. Our bodies deserve to be listened to, and persistent or unexplained symptoms should always be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.

At Curated Energies, my intention is to provide a supportive space where you can begin reconnecting with yourself, recognising your needs and developing greater trust in your own experience.

Sometimes, the first step isn't finding another answer. It's giving yourself permission to listen.

 Our bodies are constantly communicating with us, often in ways we don't consciously recognise.

From regulating our heartbeat and breathing to responding to stress, emotions and our environment, the human body has an extraordinary capacity to adapt and maintain balance.

Yet in the busyness of everyday life, we can become disconnected from these subtle signals. We learn to push through exhaustion, ignore discomfort, override our instincts or seek answers outside ourselves rather than pausing to consider what we might need.

At Curated Energies, I believe reconnecting with your body's innate intelligence begins with awareness, curiosity and learning to listen.

Through gentle, body-based practices, we create opportunities to slow down, notice sensations and recognise patterns that may have previously gone unnoticed.

It's not about assuming every sensation has a deeper meaning or that the body always has all the answers. It's about developing a more compassionate, trusting relationship with yourself, while recognising when external support is needed.