• Skip to main content
#TelemedNow
Stacy Hurt Logo
  • About
    • My Story
      • My Program
    • Bio
    • Fun Facts
  • Speaking
  • Consulting
  • Blog
  • Contact
Stacy Hurt Logo
  • About
    • My Story
      • My Program
    • Bio
    • Fun Facts
  • Speaking
  • Consulting
  • Blog
  • Contact

Reiki

Reiki – Real or Fakey?

May 31, 2016 by Stacy Hurt

Image Credit: Eva Lin Photography

I am humbly honored to be getting more and more questions about exactly what I did to “THINK EXTINCT” and beat down cancer while caring for my 2 boys, one of whom is profoundly disabled.  I’ve never been an expert on anything, but I’m starting to feel like (at the very least) a very valuable resource to so many of my friends who are battling. That is very cool. I just want to help.

I also got some positive feedback on the videos. They weren’t “trending” or anything, but they were getting the good word of hope out there, and making some people laugh.  So we’ll explore and tweak that concept a little bit more in the future…

I decided that I’d walk through my journey here a little bit at a time; or at least different “days in the life of Stacy,” which are always interesting to say the least.  I’m going to break it down in my usual Stacy straight talk way to give you the low down which includes cancer, my disabled son, Emmett, and various other adventures. I know you can hardly contain your excitement.

I went for a Reiki session last Monday. There’s a lot of controversy that surrounds Reiki, since it doesn’t have any hard core, evidence based data to prove its effectiveness.  However, it must hold some validity since my integrative oncologist includes it as part of her consultative program.  To me, even the most tried and true conventional medicine is only as good as its application and follow through.  In other words, back to my “THINK EXTINCT” mantra, if you put your mind behind something and believe in it, it has the best chance of succeeding.  It doesn’t conflict with my faith at all.  So with that being said, I personally affirm the positive outcomes of Reiki in my world of existence.

My regular Reiki master is my friend, Terri Wahl. You can read more about Reiki on her website but basically it is promotes good energy and restores balance.  My first Reiki session was while I was at UPMC-Shadyside recovering from my surgery.  A CRNP administered it.  The Reiki Master lays their hands on various parts of the client’s fully clothed body.  I can actually feel Terri’s hands getting hot and I see her sweat, so I know something is going on.  I feel dizzy and lightheaded when I sit up from the table; again signs… And when I leave, I feel really good.  Terri is a very grounded, upward thinking individual.  We both enjoy an appreciate the natural soothing energy of Sedona, AZ.  At this point in my life and my battle, I only surround myself with people who lift me up higher than I am currently.  She is one of those people – she makes you feel better about yourself on a variety of levels.  She is professional, private, and pleasant.  Therefore, she is an integral part of “Team Stacy:  Healing Unit.”

Terri is also a spiritual medium.  I will expound on that part of the story in my book, but it’s pretty cool.

After you’ve done your research and you have more specific questions, give me a holler.

THINK EXTINCT, my friends.

 

Filed Under: Healing, Integrative Oncology Tagged With: Reiki

RECENT POSTS

“What brings you in today?”

By Stacy Hurt | February 9, 2021

Define Fine

By Stacy Hurt | March 15, 2018

Website 2.0 – Why It’s So Important to Me

By Stacy Hurt | January 27, 2018

TWEETS

Stacy HurtFollow

Stacy Hurt
stacy_hurtStacy Hurt@stacy_hurt·
5h

Repping my #colorectalcancer peeps 💙 Destination: #CologuardClassic 🏌️‍♂️⛳️☀️😎🌵🌴Let’s gooooo! 🙌

2
Reply on Twitter 1365264543996338177Retweet on Twitter 1365264543996338177Like on Twitter 136526454399633817717Twitter 1365264543996338177
stacy_hurtStacy Hurt@stacy_hurt·
12h

Amidst guilt for leaving my sweetheart, Emmett, who I’ve been glued to at the hip for a year in #COVID19 as his main #raredisease #caregiver 😭😔@gray_jacket gave me this beautiful gift and said, “Go relax, get a massage, take a break, and be badass.” 💪🥰 #CologuardClassic

Reply on Twitter 1365150888810184704Retweet on Twitter 13651508888101847041Like on Twitter 136515088881018470423Twitter 1365150888810184704
stacy_hurtStacy Hurt@stacy_hurt·
19h

It’s getting real, folks 😱 Borderline terrified/excited, but this stage IV #colorectalcancer survivor is ready to bring a lot of hope to Tucson & show up big for @PhilMickelson at the #CologuardClassic Let’s goooooo! ⛳️💪#hitbombs #coloncancer #advocacy #crcsm

2
Reply on Twitter 1365056169753137157Retweet on Twitter 13650561697531371572Like on Twitter 136505616975313715753Twitter 1365056169753137157

FACEBOOK

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant

3 days ago

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant
24 hours post 2nd shot (Pfizer): no fever, no chills, no body aches, no headache, mildly sore arm, but needed a lot of sleep- so I’d say fatigue. I didn’t need Tylenol so far. Much like chemo, make sure you hydrate A TON with water or decaf, unsweetened tea the day before & all the way through. Like A TON, until your pee is nearly clear. And of course, no alcohol the night before either shot. Feeling very fortunate & remaining vigilant with masking & social distancing 🤞👍🙏❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant

6 days ago

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant
I am SUPER excited to announce that as part of the Cologuard Classic golf event next weekend, PGA TOUR Champions professional and World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson will be wearing my name as a colorectal cancer survivor on a ribbon!! Drew and I are huge fans of Phil for years & years, have watched every special/documentary about him and root for him unwaveringly in every tournament. He is our guy!!! So next weekend (Friday-Sunday) when you see my name on his hat, THAT’S ME!! 😃 #CologuardClassic Cologuard® Exact Sciences Colon Cancer Coalition ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant

7 days ago

Stacy Hurt - Advocate / Speaker / Consultant
Today on #NationalCaregiversDay, I am proud to share my latest blog post. It is my story of a patient experience process improvement tweak that would make a world of difference for this weary (yet happy 😃) caregiver. Shares welcomed! Sending all caregivers tons of love today, particularly my favorite who takes excellent care of Emmett, and who got me through a wicked battle with cancer. I love you, Drew. ❤️stacyhurt.net/what-brings-you-in-today/ ... See MoreSee Less

What Brings you in Today? | Stacy Hurt

stacyhurt.net

Whoever is teaching the med students to ask this, stop. Just stop. Wait, no. Don’t stop. It’s a great question. Just not one you want to hear 8,000 times when you’ve had no sleep in three weeks.
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Important Note

I do NOT provide medical advice. No one can diagnose your condition from written or oral transmission, and communication via my website does not replace the relationship you have with a physician or another health care practitioner. I always recommend assembling a team of trusted health care professionals to guide your medical decisions.

© 2018 Stacy Hurt. All Rights Reserved. | Site collaboration by One Eleven Design & Wayout Design.