Integrated Energy Healing

Need Spring Cleaning? - Call an Intuitive!

Mary Riposo — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:59:00 GMT

Spring is right around the corner- and it can't come too quickly for most of us! One of my memories growing up was opening all of the windows on the first nice day of the year and pitching in with the spring cleaning. I recall the clean, crisp air and the welcome sunshine, and the scent of pine cleaner everywhere! Even though I have to admit that I don't do spring cleaning myself these days, I do open all of the windows and welcome in the fresh air. And when I do, the whole house seems lighter and re-energized.

As a practitioner, all of my healing work is energy based. And one of the things I truly enjoy providing for my clients is property clearing. In the beginning, I used to travel to the property I was hired to clear and do the clearing work on-site. But soon my work progressed to the point that I didn't need to physically go to the property to assess what was out of balance, or to do the clearing. I found that I could do the work just as effectively from a distance.

One client hired me to clear the home she had recently moved into, saying it just didn't feel comfortable even after she painted and moved all of her belongings in. There was a room she especially wanted to use but just wasn’t comfortable spending any time in. I assessed the situation and found that the original owner of the house was still residing there (as an Earthbound spirit). In fact, he had passed from this life in that very room, alone and depressed. I had a conversation with him and was able to assist him in crossing over. He even told me his name. I then cleared the house and property of any residual energetic disturbances and assisted the owner in bringing in the new energy she desired.

When we talked during the feedback session, she said she had no information on the previous owner of the house but was able to verify the information that I received from a neighbor later that day. She was able to feel the difference in the house and when I spoke to her later on, she said that she was completely at home in her new space.

Property clearings are not only for places in which you live, they are also helpful for workspaces and businesses. If you would like to book a property clearing, please email DrMary@twcny.rr.com or call (315) 449-0040. If your concerns are relatively minor and would like to clear your property yourself, then check out my Home and Office Blessing Kits They are inexpensive, fun to use, and highly effective! For more information on these kits, click on or go to http://www.integratedenergyhealing.com/House_Blessing_Kit.html for the House Blessing Kit or http://www.integratedenergyhealing.com/Office_Blessing_Kit.html for the Office Blessing Kit.

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Peppermint Oil Saga Continues

Mary Riposo — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:53:00 GMT

The suffering continues for a 10 year old girl and her family in Commack, NY. Sara Greiner, a fifth-grade student, was suspended for bringing organic peppermint oil to school and putting several drops in her water bottle and in the water of several classmates on the day before Christmas break this year. Click here to see my original post on the story.

The school officials chose to view the oil as an "unregulated over-the-counter drug"; thus the suspension. It is now almost a month later and the saga continues. The school refuses to reverse their decision, or to remove the incident from her school record. According to her mother, Sara has become the object of gossip and negative banter in the community. Her parents are even considering enrolling her in a private school to help protect her innocence. Corrine Morton-Greiner, Sara's mother, reports that the family continues to attend church and activities in their town, but there is an underlying feeling of apprehension among some of their neighbors.

It's surprising that the school district has not researched the situation by now and found that peppermint oil is not a drug, and that is doesn't contain alcohol. They should be commended on their diligent efforts to fight the "war on drugs", but this does seem to be taking it a bit too far. Sara is not a child who has gotten in trouble in school -ever. Another complicating factor is that Sara has an educational disability. She has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which affords her certain rights within the school district.

Children with disabilities are afforded protection from discrimination within the school setting based on the educational law. For example, it is illegal to punish a child in the school setting for a behavior related to their disability (such as suspending a child who is emotionally disturbed for shouting at a teacher, or giving a child who can't understand school rules detention for breaking them). The same should hold true for a child such as Sara, who has ADD.

Individuals with ADD demonstrate impulsive behaviors, and even if Sara knew that it may not have been a good idea to share personal items with her classmates after they asked, she may have impulsively done it due to her condition. In that case, Sara should be afforded the rights that every other student with a disability has; specifically to not be punished for her disability. The Committee on Special Education has an obligation to uphold the educational law. My question is; where were they in all of this?

I welcome your feedback on this story. Please post a response if you would like to share your thoughts or feelings on this one.

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Group Reiki Healing for Haiti

Mary Riposo — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:37:00 GMT

Group Reiki Healing for Haiti
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 4 pm in your time zone

William Lee Rand of the International Center for Reiki Training (www.reiki.org) has scheduled this group healing event in order to send healing energy to the people of Haiti, as well as the individuals who are involved in the rescue efforts on their behalf.

The intention is to send Reiki in a similar way that Reiki is sent for the weekly Reiki Hour that we have been involved in - sending at the above time in your time zone. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. By sending Reiki together as a group our hearts will join together and our efforts will be more effective.

Please print the intention below and use it to send Reiki healing by simply hold it in your hands and invoking Reiki. If you are a Level II practitioner or above, you can invoke the distance healing symbol and any other Reiki symbols you're guided to use. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. If the 4pm time doesn't work, send Reiki any time you can.

May all those who were adversely affected by the earthquake
in Haiti be deeply healed and guided to the resources and
help they need. May all those providing aid including food,
water, medical care and shelter and those involved in rebuilding
the infrastructure be filled with the love, strength, perseverance
and organizational skills needed to fulfill their purpose.

Please feel free to forward this email to all your Reiki Friends.

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Dr. Oz features Reiki as a complementary therapy on his 1/6/09 show

Mary Riposo — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:59:00 GMT

Dr. Oz will be featuring Reiki in the alternative medicine segment on this Wednesday's Dr. Oz Show (on Fox, January 6)!

After demonstrating therapies such as alternate nostril breathing and cupping, Dr. Oz then focuses on Reiki. He says, "The next [alternative remedy] I'm going to talk about is one of my favorites. We've been using it in the Oz family for years..."

This is an event of huge proportions; having Reiki make even a brief appearance on a mainstream health show! Dr. Oz is a renowned cardiac surgeon at one of the top teaching hospitals in the world, and he would not give his attention to anything risky or without merit. In fact, he was the first to let Julie Motz, a Reiki Practitioner, in the OR with him to administer Reiki treatments during cardiac surgery back in the 1980's. Julie wrote a book about her experiences in the OR with Dr. Oz entitled, "Hands of Life".

We in the Reiki community are very fortunate to have such a credible, sensible, well informed, and popular advocate. If you want to do something to help support this forward movement, then make sure to watch the show, and invite others to watch it. Email your Reiki circle, your clients, your students. Email your family. Post it on Facebook, on your page and share with any relevant groups you belong to.

The producers track the viewership for each program, and content that draws viewers is more likely to get featured again. If no one watches, they assume the public isn't interested.Please pass this information on to anyone else you think may be interested.

The above listing is for the NY area. For show times in your area, go to www.DoctorOz.com.

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

1/6/10 Update
I just watched the Dr. Oz episode from today and it was not the episode on Alternative Medicine as it states on the website. I'm not sure if this has occurred in all areas, but my TV listings show the Reiki episode will air tomorrow (1/7/10). So make sure your listings are correct and try tomorrow if the Reiki episode didn't air in your location today! Don't miss it!

1/11/10 Update Here is the link to watch the Reiki segment of the Dr. Oz show, in case you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPj2uuiReds

Happiness Pandemic (HP101) Hits Worldwide

Mary Riposo — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:31:00 GMT

A friend sent this to me and I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you. I was unable to track down the identity of author to give them credit. If you know who originally wrote this, email me and I will give them proper credit.

A Worldwide Epidemic is spreading with enormous speed.

The 'WWO' (World-Wellness-Organization) foresees billions of people becoming infected within the coming decade!

Here are the most prominent symptoms of this wonderful enlivening 'disease':

1). The tendency to let yourself be guided by intuition instead of acting under pressure of fear, forced ideas and pre-conditioned behaviour.

2). A total loss of interest in judging others, convicting yourself and preoccupation with things that create conflict.

3). A complete loss of the capacity to worry. This is one of the most serious symptoms!

4). A continual pleasure in appreciating humans and things the way they are, which weakens one’s tendency to want to 'change' others.

5). The desire to change oneself so that innate thoughts, feelings, emotions and bodily matters are managed in ways that facilitate only Health, Creativity and Love.

6). Repetitive attacks of smiling - a smile that says “Thank You” and stimulates being at-one with all those around.

7). A growing openness towards childishness, simplicity, laughter and happiness.

8). More frequent moments of communication with one’s Soul in non-duality, that in turn creates the pleasant feeling of fulfilment and joy within.

9). Finding pleasure in acting as a Healer who spreads Joy and Light, instead of criticism and indifference.

10). The ability to effortlessly live alone, as a couple, with family, or in a community on the basis of equality, without any need to play the role of executioner (or wanting to be sacrificed!).

11). A feeling of responsibility and joy to share with the world one’s dreams of an abundant, harmonic and peaceful future for all.

12). Total acceptance of one’s own presence on Earth and the will to choose each moment only for what is gracious, good, truthful and alive!

Do you want to continue living in fear, dependency, conflict, dis-ease and conformism?

If not, then at all cost avoid people who display these symptoms; this disease is very contagious!

Medical treatment can temporarily repress the symptoms, although the progress of the disease has very often been inevitable.

There just isn’t an 'anti-happiness' Vaccine'!

Because this Happiness Pandemic causes a loss of fear of death, the central pillar upon which the beliefs of materialistic modern-day society rest, there is now a risk of societal turmoil with a complete loss of interest in warfare and the necessity to always be 'right'!

Gatherings of happy people who sing, dance and celebrate life, the emergence of people who celebrate their physical and spiritual healing, crises of extreme joy and even séances of collective emotional vent, are all now at hand!

Please infect others with 'HP101' where ever you go......

Please feel free to post a response, letting me know what you think of this article.
Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Pupil Suspended for Bringing Peppermint Oil to School

Mary Riposo — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:36:00 GMT

I'd like to bring your attention to a story which ran in my local paper today.

The story reads as follows:

The mother of a 10-year-old girl suspended from her school in
Commack (NY) for bringing in peppermint oil says she is
considering legal action if school officials don't apologize and
revoke her daughter's suspension. Sara Greiner, 10, a fifth grade
pupil, was suspended for one day after bringing organic peppermint
oil to school and putting several drops in her water bottle and in
the water of several classmates, said her mother, Corrine
Morton-Greiner, 46. "Peppermint oil is an unregulated over-the-counter
drug," the district said in a news release on its website. Morton-Greiner
said the oil, which she and her daughter use at home as a soothing
remedy to flavor their water, is organic and contains no alcohol.

The story is important because it holds the possibility of bringing awareness to complementary therapies. I personally use organic essential oils, and recommend them to my clients. It should be noted that essential oils do not contain alcohol. They are plant based and many essential oils are food grade, meaning they are safe to ingest. Some which are not food grade are used on the skin or are diffused for inhalation purposes. All essential oils have a high vibration and are balancing and healing for the human body.

In my healing practice, I work with many clients (adults and children) who are very sensitive and who use plant based remedies for health maintenance as well as prevention of disease. In fact, many of my clients respond better to subtle vibrational and plant based remedies than they do to traditional Western medications.

I personally add essential oils to my water, tea, and food on a regular basis. I carry them with me wherever I go and have been known to take them out in a restaurant and add them to whatever I'm having. Usually that results in people asking about them and wanting to try them, just as in the story of Sara Greiner in Commack, NY. I hope that Sara continues to use essential oils and does not "shut down" as a result of the authorities in her life punishing her for using a natural remedy that can help her to enhance her immune system, focus better, digest her lunch, and cope with the stress of being a fifth grader in a school system that does not truly understand her on a daily basis.

If you have a thought on this topic, please consider posting a comment to this blog. And please feel free to pass this on to anyone you know that may benefit from the information it contains.

Blessings,

Mary

www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com
www.AlternativeAutismSolutions.com

Healing Angels- Tony Cicoria

Mary Riposo — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:26:00 GMT

I am happy to feature another "Healing Angel" in this post. As you may know, I have been featuring a number of individuals who have endeavored on their own personal journey of healing; people who have become empowered in the process of their own healing, and are now helping others to achieve the same goals. I call them "Healing Angels" and I am happy to introduce you to Tony Cicoria, MD, PhD. Tony is a remarkable man who is working to embody the integration of the sacred and the secular. At the Soul level, he has chosen a path that, although difficult at times, has the potential to affect many lives in a profoundly positive way. I am grateful that our paths have crossed!

Hi, I am a full time practicing board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Chief of Orthopedics at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, New York, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at SUNY Upstate Medical School, in Syracuse. I received my BS in Biology from The Citadel and am a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina (MD, PhD) and the University of Virginia Orthopedic Surgery Residency. I live in Oneonta, New York and have three children in college.

In addition to my orthopedic career, I began a musical career rather remarkably when I was struck by lightning in 1994, while speaking on a public telephone during a family reunion near Albany. That lightning strike resulted in a Near Death Experience(NDE) and Out of Body Experience(OBE) that would reshape my life. Shortly thereafter, I developed in insatiable desire to hear and to play the piano…even though I had no formal musical training. Around the same time, music started coming to me …first in a dream, some of which ultimately contributed to the original compositions featured on my programs and on my first CD released in 2008. I self-taught from 1995-1997 before starting formal music instruction with Sandra (Campbell) McKane in 1998.

As a result of this unusual introduction to the world of music, I was featured in the New Yorker Magazine article A Bolt from the Blue, by Oliver Sacks MD, as well as in Dr. Sacks’ book Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain. I have given mini-recitals at the Sonata Adult Piano Camp, in Bennington, Vermont, under the direction of Polly Van der Linde, where I played Chopin’s Military Polonaise, op. 40 (in 2002), Chopin’s Fantasie Impromptu (in 2003), Brahms’ Rhapsody, op. 79, no. 2 (in 2005), Chopin’s Scherzo in B flat Minor, op. 31 (in 2006) and an early version of my own Lightning Sonata in 2007. January 29, 2008 marked a significant milestone in my musical career…my public debut at the Goodrich Theater in Oneonta, New York, presented by the Catskill Conservatory in association with the SUNY at Oneonta, assisted by a grant from the NYS Council on the Arts. This performance was recorded live by the BBC-1, Granada Media UK, and German National Television. Besides The New Yorker Magazine, I have been profiled in numerous magazines including, The Week, Financial Times UK, Superconsciousness Magazine, Orthopedics Today, and have had television presentations on Canada’s The Hour, BBC-1’s documentary Imagine, Granada Media’s documentary My Strange Brain, WSKG Expressions, Quarks and Company German Television, PBS’s “The Music Instinct: Science and Song” , and Nova’s “Musical Minds with Dr. Oliver Sacks”. I have also given numerous other public performances.

I recently released my original works in my first CD entitled, “Notes from an Accidental Pianist” through CD Baby.com. I am also working on several other solo piano pieces, a 4-hand/2-piano piece, a symphony based on a Brahms' Variation of a Schumann theme, a concerto, and am also writing a book detailing the origin of my musical experience and examination of my Near Death and Out of Body Experience in an attempt to “marry” mystic and scientific schools of thought. In the future, I look forward to integrating music in the healing of disease states.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know to be featured on my blog as a Healing Angel, email me at Mary@IntegratedEnergyHealing.com with "Healing Angels" in the subject line.

Blessings,

Mary

www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Priceless Presents for the Holidays

Mary Riposo — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Priceless Presents for the Holidays

The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are reexamining our patterns of gift giving. Whether you have been impacted by the economy and have less means for gift giving, or whether you simply wish to tread more lightly on the Earth and leave a smaller carbon footprint, you may be wondering how to give generous yet meaningful gifts this holiday season, while still having something left over.

When we understand gift giving through the lens of energy, we realize that gift giving is, in essence, an exchange of energy. We realize that we all have an unlimited supply of energy to tap into that we can then offer to others. This understanding frees us up to focus on the essence of giving, instead of mistakenly focusing on the monetary value of the gifts. Many gifts carry no price tag at all, yet are priceless. We all have the means to offer these type of gifts to others.

Consider the following "priceless presents"- which ones will you give this year?

The gift of time. Spending time with friends and family, doing something that you love, creates memories that you will have for the rest of your lives.

The gift of helping. Offering a helping hand to someone in need can be a wonderful gift; no matter how simple the gesture. Hold the door open for someone or let that stressed-out driver get into your lane. Being generous will help you feel good about yourself, and you will be helping someone else as well.

The gift of presence. When you are interacting with someone, try to remain completely present to the experience. Becoming still, opening your heart, smiling, and making good eye contact during conversations will help the other person feel as if they have been truly heard.

The gift of empathy. Try to put yourself in another person's shoes and understand their situation for a moment. Empathizing with someone for even a short time can be so validating. It's amazing how good it feels to be understood.

The gift of gratitude. Expressing your gratitude to others may seem like a small thing but a sincere "thank you" can be a gift in itself. Thank someone for doing something that has been taken for granted and see what how much the energy shifts (for both of you)!

I would love to hear what you think about these priceless presents. If you have a comment, or an idea to add to the list, please post a comment to this blog.

Blessings,

Mary

www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

What's My Secret Ingredient for Holiday Baking? - just add Reiki!

Mary Riposo — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:33:00 GMT

Have you ever heard the phrase, "made with love"? Well, when it comes to holiday baking, I have often been accused of taking that concept to the extreme. As a Reiki Master, I am committed to living a "Reiki Lifestyle". I incorporate Reiki into just about everything I do, including my holiday baking.

When I bake special treats for the holidays, I always add Reiki to the recipe. In fact, it's the secret ingredient that makes all the difference. As I plan what I am going to make, I send Reiki to the situation, and ask for the Reiki energy to guide me to choose exactly what the people who will be enjoying my treats need the most. Then I gather the ingredients and the tools I will be using to make the recipes and charge them with Reiki.

I am lucky enough to have some of the items from my grandmother's kitchen, and when I use them, I connect with her energy, asking her to help guide my hands to make the best product possible. She was a gifted baker and the recipes come out perfectly when she helps. At times, I receive direct messages from her and we make the recipes together. It's very comforting to be back in the kitchen again with her.

As I make the treats, I add Reiki to every step. For example, if I am making cookies, I charge the separate ingredients with Reiki and then infuse the dough after they're combined. Once they're shaped and placed on the cookie sheets, I once again hold my hands above them and infuse them with Reiki before they're placed in the oven. As I package them and deliver them or serve them from my own kitchen table, I re-affirm the Reiki energy that has gone into making the cookies.

Reiki is the purest form of Divine Love available, and the purest ingredient I have available to me in my baking arsenal. The recipes turn out perfectly every time; and I feel relaxed and energized after my time in the kitchen. Invariably, when I serve the treats, I always get comments such as, "what's in these ….?; they're the best I've ever had!" If you are a Reiki practitioner, why not try adding some Reiki to your holiday baking this year?

I would love to hear your thoughts on this idea. Please post a response to this blog to share your own personal experiences.
Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Thanks to all who emailed me with your responses to this post. Here are a few:

"Good afternoon, Mary! I have thought on numerous occasions, that when i am cooking with intention, i notice how much better things turn out......as opposed to trying to do it in a rush just to "get it done". Love your observations!"

"Hi Mary, I really enjoyed your article about baking with Reiki with your Grandmother who is on the other side now. I can use all the help I can get when it comes to baking so I'll have to try that and see who I can call on to help me in the kitchen. Happy baking!"

"Greetings Mary, Thank You for your reiki-filled message. We are sisters in the kitchen: You add reiki and I add chi to everything we make. I have been practicing Tai Chi for twenty years and my cooking speaks for it, especially my chocolate-cranberry-walnut delights. With them I have
succeeded to inspire my friend, who suffered a major stroke couple of years ago. The doctors said he would never walk and speak again. Next month he is traveling with his wife to their second honeymoon to Laos and Indonesia, where they will journey into the magical, sacred sites by walking. We have done a lot of Chi work, all supported by the Happy Buddha cookies. He is 69
and now in a better condition than before his "incident". So, again thank you! It is nice, when everything you do will naturally have healing powers. I see both the reiki and the chi the same and had for years witnessed both of them bringing blessings in a gentle and subtle way, that stimulates
people to make the connection to their own source of happiness and health. And one more thing about the power of the Reiki/Chi. I have stopped using indoor heating. This morning my room temperature was 32 degrees Fahrenheit and my inner heat (Tumo) made it feel like a summer day.
I years ago did not really believe in this self-generated warmth by the Chi, that the Tibetans call Tumo, but now I know it is real!"

Deepak Chopra in Syracuse

Mary Riposo — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Deepak Chopra will be returning to the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, NY on January 22, 2010 for one event only. Deepak, who Time Magazine lauded as the "poet-prophet of alternative medicine" will be speaking about the latest research on the mind-body connection and how our thoughts, behavior, and diet can extend our life expectancy by 30 to 50 years. I have persnally attended his local events in the past and he never disappoints. It is clear that the Central New York area is becoming more open to the messages that Deepak and others bring, and that openness ripples out to others. Let's keep up the momentum and bring more light into Central New York! Tickets are $36, $46, and $56 and are available through the Ticketmaster website (www.ticketmaster.com) or locally at Natur-Tyme (www.Natur-Tyme.com), 5898 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY, 13057). For more information about Deepak, go to www.Chopra.com.
Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Let's Recommit to Reiki Hour!

Mary Riposo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Many of us have joined together since September, 2008 to participate in Reiki Hour. As we move into the Autumn season, with the light waning in the evenings, and the call for doing more indoor activities, it seems only natural to recommit to Reiki Hour. Here's a recap for those of you who are new to Reiki Hour, and for those who need a gentle reminder:

Every Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. in their local time zone Reiki practitioners turn off all non-essential lights, and we become the light. First we telepathically connect with one another using the distant Reiki symbol, thus becoming one united light. Then we send Reiki with the pure intention "Peace, Love, Health, Prosperity and Well-being for all beings." At the same time we visualize a world at peace and the earth returning to a healthy state of balance; see the air, streams, rivers and seas being cleansed. For those who wish to participate, this can also be a wonderful way to personally receive a Reiki treatment at the same time. Simply be open to bathe in the energy as you are sending Reiki out. Group sessions of this nature enhance the strength of Reiki's healing power exponentially.

If you are not a Level II Reiki Practitioner and haven't been attuned to the distance symbol, don't worry. Just make an intention to connect to all of the other Reiki Practitioners during Reiki Hour and it will work. I have been participating in this since it began in April. And now I'm inviting you to do the same. Will you please join us for Reiki hour at 9 p.m. on Sunday nights? That is 9 p.m.in your own time zone and we will create a wave of Reiki energy across the planet. I would love to hear from any and all of you who choose to participate in Reiki Hour. Please post a reply to this blog (see below).


                                 Participate in Reiki Hour!
                  Be the Light and change the world!

Please visit my website for more Reiki activities, including Reiki classes and Reiki Shares. Go to www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com.
Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD

Celebrate Hallowe'en with Reiki!

Mary Riposo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:05:00 GMT

I am re-posting this article from last year because it was so positively received by Reiki practitioners and regular folks alike. When I ran it last year, I asked people to post a comment if they liked the article. I received many emails but no one posted comments to the blog. I know that I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this, and I know that other readers would as well. If this resonates with you, please post a comment at the end of the blog so that we can share our experiences!
Blessings,
Mary

Hallowe'en is one of my favorite holidays. Lore has it that the veil between the worlds gets thinner as we approach All Hallow's Eve, and we can contact the spirit world much easier than at other times of the year. I believe this is true, but I also believe that the veil between the Self we show to others and our Soul or Spirit becomes more transparent and we can contact our Soul's true essence more easily at this time of the year. Haven't you felt it? When you were children, you probably delighted in dressing up in a costume and going out after dark for Trick or Treating. The costume you chose told something about your inner longing, and maybe even hinted at a past life. What did the costume you chose represent? Did you always dress up as a Princess?; a Witch; a Cowboy? As an adult, do you still enjoy Hallowe'en or do you dread it? Do you revel in the children coming to your door, pretending to be frightened by the scary costumes and handing out candy? Or do you leave the house or stay at home, shut off your lights, and hope that your home and property won't be vandalized?

I have always loved Hallowe'en, but since I began practicing Reiki, I have enjoyed the holiday in a new way. I live in a section of the city that is residential but borders on neighborhoods that are struggling with poverty, overcrowding, and violence. I usually get more than 200 children and adults coming to my door on Hallowe'en night, beginning immediately after school lets out and ending after midnight. Most of my neighbors leave the house or shut the lights out. I take a different approach. I want to tell you about how I spend Hallowe'en, and how I incorporate the practice of Reiki into every aspect of it.

Before the Trick or Treaters arrive, I prepare for my Reiki Hallowe'en. First, I surround myself and my home in the Reiki energy. I then place a Reiki shower over the front doorway, which is where the Trick or Treaters will approach my house. The Reiki shower pours Reiki energy down over everyone who comes to my door, thereby blessing them and connecting them to Source. Then I hold my hands over the treats I will be handing out and channel Reiki energy into them, connecting from a distance with all of the people who will come to my door that night. I visualize all of the Trick or Treaters being blessed by the Spirit of Reiki as they accept a treat from my door, and going back into the world bringing the Reiki energy with them. Since I have been doing this, the experience has been wonderful. I have never heard so many 'thank you's' in my life, and everyone is respectful and courteous. Before that, I had experienced children fighting on the lawn, parents scolding their children, and children crying, as well as much older children (actually adults) banging on the door after midnight, acting in a loud and disorderly fashion.

If you have been trained in Reiki, try having your own Reiki Hallowe'en this year. You will be amazed at the results you'll get. If you don't have formal Reiki training, then just hold the bowl of treats in your hands and say a prayer or hold the thought that each person receiving a treat will be blessed in some way. Then when the Trick or Treaters come to the door, silently bless each one of them as you make contact with them, intending that they go off and spread the blessings they received to others. It's as simple as that! I'd love it if anyone reading this blogpost would comment on how you intend to spend Hallowe'en this year, as well as any results you have after the Holiday.

Happy Reiki Hallowe'en!

Blessings,

Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

John Edward in Syracuse

Mary Riposo — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:29:00 GMT

John Edward is in town this weekend for 4 shows at the Civic Center. Tickets are available through the Ticket Master website (www.TicketMaster.com). And for an extra special treat, John will be featured on the local show "Bridge Street", which airs on Monday 10/12/09 at 10 am on WSYR Channel 9. He will have a live studio audience and will field questions from audience members, as well as answer your email questions. Send your questions for John to bridgestreet@9wsyr.com. This is a great opportunity to connect with John, especially if you aren't able to make it to one of his shows.
Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Energy Balancing Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mary Riposo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:19:00 GMT

I will be doing a presentation for the Madison Cortland ARC entitled "Energy Balancing Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders". The presentation will be held at the Madison Cortland ARC offices located at 701 Lenox Avenue, Oneida, NY. In this talk, which will be held on 10/5/09 from 6 to 8 pm, I will give an overview of energy balancing techniques and their effectiveness in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. There will also be an experiential piece for all attendees. The talk is free and open to the public. If you are planning on attending, please call Chris Evans at (315) 363-3389 to register. I hope to see you there! Blessings, Mary Mary E. Riposo, PhD www.AlternativeAutismSolutions.com www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Healing Angels- Linda Lemay

Mary Riposo — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:00 GMT

This is the second in a series of Healing Angels posts, in which I will be featuring individuals who have endeavored on their own personal journey of healing. These are people who have become empowered in the process of their own healing, and are now helping others to achieve the same goals. I call them "Healing Angels" and I am happy to present Dr. Linda Lemay. Dr. Lemay is a friend of mine and I have been treated by her on many occasions. I often refer people to her, telling them that she is the only acupuncturist I know who charges the needles with Reiki once they have been inserted. As a Reiki Master, I love the integration of the two modalities and I think it makes for an even more effective treatment. I now want to indroduce Dr. Linda Lemay:

Hello, I'm Dr. Linda Lemay and I practice medical acupuncture in beautiful Central New York. I received my MD from Boston University, then trained in family practice at UCLA. After practicing Western medicine for 20 years I became frustrated with the many chronic "lifestyle" conditions that were treated with medications but did not address the root health problems.

I became interested in Eastern practices through a personal yoga practice, which helped my own chronic neck and back pain. Later I became certified in Reiki and acupuncture after experiencing the beneficial effects of those firsthand.

I find that these holistic methods allow the body to heal naturally without drugs or surgery. Of course good nutrition is a must for good health, so I encourage my patients to eat foods grown locally, seasonally and organically. We are blessed in this area with many farmers who practice sustainable agriculture.

I love getting to know my patients and helping them to find their own unique healing path. Many chronic conditions respond well to acupuncture, especially those which are exacerbated by stress. The most common reasons people seek my services for are: headaches, back/neck pain, arthritis, menopausal symptoms, sleep and mood disorders, allergies/sinus/asthma, infertility, neurological conditions, and side effects of cancer treatment.

My offices are in 2 different locations to allow easier access for patients in the greater Syracuse area: East Syracuse and Cazenovia. Please visit my website at www.chscaz.com for more information. Meanwhile, I wish you good health, peace and joy.

Namaste, Dr. Linda

Look for more Healing Angels posts in the upcoming months. If you would like to see yourself or someone you know featured as a Healing Angel, please email me at Mary@IntegratedEnergyHealing.com.

Blessings,
Mary

Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

21 Day Virtual Usui Reiki Retreat begins today

Mary Riposo — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:12:00 GMT

I am happy to be participating in the 21 Day Virtual Usui Reiki Retreat again this year! The retreat began today and I am looking forward to the next 20 days of practicing Reiki and going inward for self renewal through this beautiful modality. Here is the information on the retreat, which is being sponsored by Mari Hall of Wisechoices, and is being faciliated by Pamela Miles, both nationally known Reiki Master Teachers:

Greetings Reiki Friends;
You are invited to join with other Reiki practitioners every August 15th to celebrate Usui's birthday in the Usui 21-Day Retreat that starts at that time. This Retreat is not limited to one location, but takes place wherever you may be. It lasts for 21 days during which time we (mutually) intend that the highest good of all concerned will be served, and that our community experience will generate a deep, very nurturing ocean of shared Reiki.

Please join the Retreat by following an example set by Dr. Mikao Usui, it is our plan to set aside time to reflect, open our minds and hearts to fresh outlooks on life, and look deeply within to discover balance and wellness.

During these 21 days, with your intention always focused on the highest good of all concerned, you may wish to meditate and pray at home (or wherever you may be) and to share distant Reiki with the consent of others in this Retreat. You may wish to plan self-treatment sessions every day during the Retreat, or offer Reiki to others in your community or Reiki Circle.

Some Reiki practitioners work for restoring balance to our planet. This 21-day period supports this work by providing space for sharing that practice with others.

Mari Hall a longtime Reiki practitioner and teacher, currently is the hostess of the Usui 21-Day Retreat and is looking forward to sharing this 21-Day Reiki healing space with you.

If you want to join us for the first time please sign up for the newsletter by going to http://www.wisechoices.com/usui-spiritual-retreat-meditation.html. Your name will be added to the Retreat announcement list, and you will receive daily instructions in your email inbox each morning durign the retreat.

How the Retreat Works

The Usui 21-Day Retreat is simple and flexible. Reiki practitioners can participate in this Retreat fully or partially, as they are comfortable. It is not necessary to spend the entire 21-days in fast and meditation, nor is it necessary to do this for a full day. Some people find that 10 minutes a day is a way to connect with inner guidance and wisdom that works well for them.

Practitioners can join in the Retreat from their homes, offices, centers and can meet with their Reiki Circles to enjoy the Retreat. During the Retreat, generally we do not connect online.

The intent is to be able to be in quiet reflection, meditation, or prayer. Reiki is the focusing tool for this experience in which a way is cleared for balance and healing in our lives and in the lives of others. There is a special interest in distancing Reiki at this time. Some Retreat practitioners, who work for wellness of the planet, find this an excellent time for Reiki sessions for the highest good of all concerned.

You can join in at any time and it's completely FREE! So why not join me for the next 3 weeks?!?!

Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Reiki Saved My Life

Mary Riposo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

I am happy to share the story of my good friend Bill Peterson, with whom I share a special Reiki bond. I met Bill in the late Fall of 2007 and we chatted via email several times. I knew it was his path to take Reiki training and I sent him distance Reiki with the hope that the Universe would provide an opportunity for him to do so. You can imagine I was thrilled to get his email asking to sign up for the class which would be held in April 2008. Shortly before the class I received a disturbing email from his sister, Joan, telling me that Bill had suffered a head injury and would not likely make it (not just to the class); she said the doctors gave him little chance of survival. Bill's story is indeed miraculous and I can't do it justice like he can, so I will let him tell the tale in his own words which he initially entitled "Reiki Saved My Life". In fact, he had his story published in the July edition of the Reiki Online Newsletter. Here is Bill's story:

Brain Healed

Summer of '07 I visited my sister Joan in Rochester, NY. While I spent about 3-4 days there, I discovered that my sister had a strong interest in Usui Reiki healing. When I returned home to Syracuse, New York I went on the internet to search for local Reiki practitioners. Fortunately I found a Master teacher who lives in Syracuse and I contacted her for class-training schedules. Classes were available and I indicated that when I could put together enough money to cover the cost of training I would enroll.

It was Winter and I went to our outside mail box for the daily mail and did a 180 flip and landed on the left half of my skull. I knew I was in deep trouble. I hesitated for a moment then got up on my feet and went into the apartment. I told my wife what happened, went into my bedroom where I fell and could not move. The paramedics were called and I ended up in nearby St Joseph's Hospital. In a short time I was diagnosed with massive bleeding in my brain and surgery was scheduled. The pressure somehow had to be relieved so two pie-shaped pieces were removed from my skull.

As time elapsed, my family was told that I did not have much of a chance for survival, Just about this time the Master Reiki practitioner I had previously contacted found out about my distress and put in motion all her local students & practitioners on my behalf. After several weeks went by the doctor still gave little hope for a full recovery. Then in the 3rd week I awoke and told the nurse on duty that, "I'm hungry & thirsty" By the end of April I left the hospital and went into a recovery hospice where I received physical therapy and daily training to learn how to walk again. By the end of June '08 I was sent home and able to walk with a cane. It is now June '09 and I am back into a full life of activity and health. Thanks once again for Usui Reiki healing and the efforts of Dr. Mary Riposo, Syracuse, NY. By the way I received my Reiki I attunement from Dr. Mary in February '09.

Wm. R. (Bill) Peterson

To read the entire newsletter online, including Bill's article, click on the link below. His article is listed under "Reiki Stories".

http://www.spiritualone.com/Online/Jul09/JulNL09.htm

Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Fire the Grid II

Mary Riposo — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:08:00 GMT

Fire the Grid II

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Here is the latest information from the Fire the Grid website:

Fire the Grid is about awakening humanity so that we become conscious individual cells of light. Each cell of light radiates not only in itself, but for others as well. As each of our fields light up, we plug into the grid and tap into the energy system of the planet and the New Earth matrix! This worldwide call for unification will further unify and solidify us into ONE COLLECTIVE MISSION of LOVE GUIDED POWER OF PLANETARY TRANSFORMATION. Please join us this Tuesday!

Fire the Grid I ~

On July 17th 2007, human beings from every corner of the world participated in the largest mass meditation the Earth has ever seen. The first phase of Fire the Grid was to awaken us as a race to our own true potential beauty and joy. It also showed us what a powerful impact we had collectively on the energy level of the planet. When we collectively charge our conduit ability, we facilitate the charging of many other conduits around us. The charge of one true believer facilitated a thousand others whose faith was not so sure. Truth touched those on the fence and there was a great awakening.

Fire the Grid II ~

The planetary Crystalline Grid (aka Grid of Light, Unity Grid, Grid of Christ Consciousness, Grid of Love, Fire the Grid), is ready to be fired again. The second phase is called Fire the Grid II, and it is about using the power of "I" to unite once again to become "WE". We will "unite as one, sharing our purest intention to create a new world.

This is an hour of Earthly creation with the highest degree of pure intention. Use meditation, prayer, thought, music or intention - any tool of your choosing to manifest the world we so desire into being. Imagine millions of humans sitting, taking a stand for something better; a world of equality of balance of harmony and joy. We will gather for one hour and hold the vision of a world fed, a world of abundance for all, a world of joyful experiences. This world holds pure potential for all humans."

I will be participating in this event and if this resonates with you, please join me. The 2007 event was unbelievable and will be even greater this time, as we have succeeded in raising the vibration of the planet so much since then! For more information go to www.FiretheGrid.com

Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

House and Office Blessing Kits featured on Great Day St. Louis (KMOV TV)

Mary Riposo — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:13:00 GMT

I am thrilled to say that my House and Office Blessing Kits (TM) were featured on a segment of "Great Day St. Louis" (KMOV TV), which aired today. The producer, Beth Feldman, happened to come across my website and she thought the kits were interesting, so she contacted me about including them on the show. Of course, I said "yes"! I shipped her both versions and she test drove the Office Blessing Kit (TM) in the studio offices before the show. The other segments on the show included ways to declutter your house and get organized, so it fit perfectly with the theme of the day. The co-hosts, Matt and Carol, were funny and they even showed a video of Beth and a co-worker using the Office Blessing Kit (TM) to clear the energy in the studio offices. That was so cool! At the end of the segment, we gave away a kit. You can watch the video segment by going to the following address:
http://www.kmov.com/greatday/video/?nvid=381819.
For more information on my House and Office Blessing Kits (TM), go to http://www.integratedenergyhealing.com/House_Blessing_Kit.html.
Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Healing Angels- Kamalani Rose

Mary Riposo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:25:00 GMT

I will be featuring a number of individuals over the next few months who have endeavored on their own personal journey of healing. These are people who have become empowered in the process of their own healing, and are now helping others to achieve the same goals. I call them "Healing Angels" and I am happy to begin with a new friend of mine named Kamalani Rose.Kamalani is a beautiful lady who lives on the island of Maui. She has dedicated her life to following her own healing journey. Kamalani is a doTerra essential oils consultant and she recently gifted me with samples, which, I have to say, are simply divine! The introductory kit includes 5 ml bottles each of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint essential oils in a beautiful box. The set includes suggestions on using the oils, as well as an informational audio CD and pamphlet entitled, "An Introduction to Essential Oils". The oils are very high quality and are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. I have been using them and just love them! Now I'd like to introduce you to Kamalani.

Aloha,

My name is Kamalani Rose and I live on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. My life has been a continuous journey of discovery and self healing including Tibetan Buddhism, qi gong, world travel, alternative & indigenous healing therapies, creative art, end-of-life care, multicultural music and dance, plus intuitive energy & sound healing. My intention is to share these heart centered practices with everyone because the benefits bring health and joy into our lives.

I feel a special bond with children displaying autistic behavior. I can tap into their realm and assist them to relate and communicate from a spiritual perspective. Please contact me if you would like to know more. I am available to tutor children on Maui.

I was recently introduced to DoTerra essential oils and was so taken with their divine scents, healing properties, high quality and vibration, that I have become an Essential Oils Wellness Consultant. These delightful oils are therapeutic grade and gathered from around the world. DoTerra essential oils are used to balance and heal the body of disease. Please contact me for a free consultation: 808-205-1151. You can visit my personal website for more information: www.mydoterra.com/kamalanirose (if this link does not work, please type it into the address bar of your web server).

Art and creativity have been a theme since childhood and I have created artwork that speaks through me from my heart. My travels and spiritual practices have inspired these multimedia pieces. You will find pen & ink spontaneous drawings, travel journal images, paper mache masks, silk paintings and inspired photographs showing the beauty of designs in nature. Please visit my website to view these whimsical images:

http://kamalanirose.redbubble.com/

Malama pono (take care),

Kamalani Rose xox

Maui, Hawaii USA

808-205-1151

Email: dancingwaterfalldesigns@yahoo.com

Essential Oils Wellness Consultant

www.mydoterra.com/kamalanirose

Creative Visionary Artist
http://kamalanirose.redbubble.com/

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know to be featured on my blog as a Healing Angel, email me at Mary@IntegratedEnergyHealing.com with "Healing Angels" in the subject line.

Blessings,

Mary