My holistic practice is built on the belief that true healing comes from treating the body, heart, mind, and spirit as one.
Here, you can heal at your own pace and feel empowered to take charge of your wellness journey.
With a background in Sports Massage and training in Reiki (including Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki), I offer a range of holistic modalities tailored to your needs—whether it’s relieving chronic pain, reducing stress, or deepening your spiritual connection.
With a single hourly rate it is easy to tailor sessions, mixing techniques to suit your unique needs.
Distance Reiki: Experience the power of energy healing from anywhere. It’s convenient, powerful, and yes—it works! Try a session through Whole Self Unity’s Friday Reiki Clinic.
In-Person Bodywork: Therapeutic massage in Chico, CA, tailored to relieve pain and restore balance. Whether you’re an aging adult or a young athlete, we’ll create a plan to meet your goals. Book your session here.
Reiki Classes & Workshops: Learn Reiki for self-healing or explore advanced techniques like Reiki Crystal Healing, Reiki Sound Healing, Energetic Anatomy, and Energetic Hygiene. Join my live offerings or digital offerings. to expand your skills.
Spiritual Guidance & Shamanic Practices: Tap into ancient wisdom for deeper holistic healing. I offer guided journeys to connect with your Between Life Council, heal past life traumas, and more. Learn more here or book a consultation to begin your journey.
With guidance from William Rand, Laurelle Shanti Gaia, and Michael Baird with the ICRT (International Center of Reiki Training), I completed all of their courses, including one of the first Holy Fire Reiki™ Master classes with William Rand in 2014. Now, as a Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki™ master teacher, I hold certifications in Reiki Crystal Healing and Reiki Sound Healing, adding my own experience to the wisdom of my mentors.
My bodywork journey began with 500 hours at South Bay Massage College. From there, I trained in specialized techniques at IPSB (School of Integrative PsychoStructural Bodywork under Tony Poland, eventually working alongside him as a colleague while volunteering for the AIDS/Life Cycle. I also expanded my skills with additional training from Tom Myers, Bob McAtee, and KinesioTaping through KTAI (now expired).
Alongside this, I’ve studied shamanic healing with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies under Susan Molkelke. This work allows me to offer techniques like power animal retrieval, extraction, soul retrieval, and psychopomp—each designed to bring balance and energy back to your field.
You will always see Amy wearing these filters. They are not sunglasses, but Irlen filters. She wears them all the time to help her brain process visual information. Even inside. Even at night. If you catch her without them, she is likely wearing contacts with the same filtering tints. She isn’t hiding, she just needs a little extra help to function well in the world.
You will also always see Amy and Rila together. They are partners and work together every minute of every day. Amy’s Bio lists her education, training, and experience with more detail.
Rila goes where Amy goes–including attending all classes and sessions. She is 67 pounds of unconditional love, and very gentle. The naughtiest thing she ever does is try to sneak attention from clients and students when Amy’s hands are full. Many people appreciate her presence, but at Emerge we believe that informed consent is always essential.
You are always welcomed, but Amy and Rila both understand that they may not be the right practitioners or teachers for you.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your holistic healing journey, I invite you to explore my services, book a session, or join an upcoming class or event. Let’s work together to create lasting transformation in your life. Feel free to browse offerings to find out more, shop the digital store for downloadable content, or read the blog.
Schedule holistic healing services in person at 113 – West 8th Avenue, Suite A in Chico, CA 95926 or let’s meet in virtual Heart Space.
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Online classes – Saturdays (with some exceptions) | Online Events – Sunday, Wednesday evenings | In person classes – Sundays (and other days)
Come visit in person for bodywork, or a Reiki Share, or just stop in to “say hi” to Rila. We are in the Chico Massage Studio, out the Esplanade on 8th Avenue–just behind the Dutch Bros, and across the street from A & J Party Rentals.
Book in-person sessions here, and come visit Emerge in our beautiful studio room inside Chico Massage Studio. Below is a list of regular events and classes. Specific schedules are noted on the Events page, or social media (follow us on Facebook and YouTube).
Chico Sessions (In-Person)
Virtual Sessions (Online via Zoom)
Online via Zoom (RSVP required)
Thursdays 5:30 pm to 7pm – Zoom, see Events to join.
Online via Social Media (Public)
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – Join the email list for updates.
Sundays 5:30 pm to 7pm – Chico Massage Studio. Check the Events page for this month’s schedule (things do change sometimes). Space is limited in the studio, so please register and RSVP if possible.
Practitioner Reiki Shares, also available online (Zoom) every other Thursday 6 pm to 7:30 pm (for Reiki practitioners and students to practice in a safe, classroom environment).
Community Reiki Shares, open to all to receive, no Reiki “shop-talk”, Q&A for beginners, everyone welcome to enjoy the flow.
Sound Baths: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, location TBA
