About Emerge - Dedicated Clinical & Energetic Care
Meet Amy: Over a Decade of Experience Holding Space for Your Healing
Healing is not a rigid destination—it is a collaborative, gentle journey of listening and steady progress. My practice bridges deeply grounded, anatomy-focused clinical bodywork with restorative Usui/Holy Fire Reiki lineages and traditional shamanic spaces.
Holding a PhD in Business Administration and extensive academic coursework in Psychology, my curriculum and individual sessions emphasize science-friendly, integration-positive solutions tailored completely to your unique system.
I came to this work later in life to facilitate my own healing, and found where I had always belonged. My service dog, Rila, and I are constant companions. We look forward to holding space for your journey soon.

My Healing Journey: 40 Years of Presence & Foundation
1980s - 2011: Foundational Roots & Personal Evolution
- The Early Blueprint: Born and raised in Northern California. Attended CSU, Chico as a Vocal Performance and Music Education major, while beginning a lifelong study of meditation, Eastern philosophies, divination (1986), and angelic channeling (1988).
- Corporate & Academic Paths: Graduated in 1990 and moved to Seattle to work in software and healthcare, earning an MBA in 1995. After raising two children, earned degrees in Accounting and relocated to Los Angeles as an Accounting Professor.
- The Turning Point: Navigating late-diagnosed neurodivergence led to a major system burnout and personal crisis. Choosing recovery over standard corporate timelines, Amy pivoted completely—vowing to build a life centered around physical systems rather than forcing the body to outpace the mind.
- The Breakthrough: Completed the AIDS/LifeCycle ride in 2010 and 2011. This grueling athletic test solidified her foundational business philosophy: true, lasting self-care succeeds through incremental, consistent effort.
- Advanced Training: Completed over 500 hours of rigorous therapeutic training at South Bay Massage College in Manhattan Beach, CA. Coursework spanned Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Myofascial Release, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and extensive clinical intern hours—all while continuing to serve as a university professor.
- Achieved Certified Massage Therapist (CMT #: 41222) from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
2012: Clinical Foundations & Academic Balance
2013: Advanced Sports Protocols & Reiki Lineage Initiation
- Clinical Specialization: Completed Advanced Sports Techniques under Tony Poland at the renowned Institute for Psycho-Structural Balancing (IPSB). Earned official Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) credentials through the Kinesio Taping Association.
- Energy Care Lineage: Initiated formal Usui Reiki training in Tahoe, followed by Master Teacher and Reiki Sonics certifications in Sedona, AZ, under ICRT legends Laurelle Gaia and Michael Baird.
- Community Service: Volunteered in Sports Medicine for the AIDS/LifeCycle ride, the MS Ride, and local athletic events (continuing through 2018).
- First Responder Presence: Rendered acute somatic first aid and crisis Reiki at a dual-homicide scene before relocating to care for an aging parent.
- Began study with the Institute for Shamanic Studies (founded by Michael Harner) in San Francisco taking The Basic Way of the Shaman and Extraction.
- Advanced Certifications: Deepened training with the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT) to achieve professional membership. Repeated master certifications with ICRT founder William Lee Rand during the advent of Holy Fire® Reiki, and completed Holy Fire® Karuna Reiki® in Sedona.
2014: Crisis Care & Advanced Lineage Evolution
2015: Metaphysical Logistics & The Chico Relocation
- Hygienic Group Dynamics: Following a major medical crisis of her primary teacher, Amy organized and managed a global, remote energetic healing collective. This profound real-world experiment provided deep clinical data on metaphysical energy hygiene and structural distance space-holding.
- Chico Practice Roots: Formally began laying the groundwork for a dedicated, permanent private practice back home in Chico, CA.
- Studio Development: Established independent clinical studios in Chico and Paradise, CA under the banners Touch of Intention Bodywork and Reiki Nomad, expanding both clinical bodywork caseloads and active Reiki training programs.
- The Camp Fire Disaster: In late 2018, the catastrophic Camp Fire completely destroyed Amy’s home, business assets, physical studio, and regional client network.
- Completed certification to offer CE through NCBTMG (a national massage therapy board). Completed steps to nationally certify, but did not pay for additional certification.
- Became a Professional Member of the Reiki Membership Association through ICRT.
2016 - 2018: Expansion & The Camp Fire Crisis
2019 - 2020: Dislocation, Rebuilding & Defensive Closures
- Rising from the Ashes: Navigated six months of housing displacement while traveling back and forth to support surviving clients. Successfully secured a new permanent home in Chico and rebuilt the studio from scratch.
- Pandemic Protection: Voluntarily closed physical studio doors during the 2020 health crisis to strictly shield a highly vulnerable, elderly, and immunocompromised client base.
- Unified Vision: Consolidated decades of experience under a single, comprehensive umbrella: Emerge Guided Healing Arts
- Vibrational Media Mastering: Earned an AA degree in Recording Arts and Radio, Television & Film from Butte College (2022–2025). This technical mastery directly fuels the precision production of our home-study audio tools and digital PeaceWeaving products.
- Ongoing Contribution: Continues to provide volunteer sports medicine and charitable holistic services to local athletic organizations and regional communities.
2021 - Present: The Birth of Emerge Guided Healing Arts
Our Chico Healing Studio

Studio Policies & Practice FAQs
Booking & Cancellation Policy
- 24-Hour Notice Required: Your session time is reserved exclusively for your care. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment.
- Late Cancellations & No-Shows: Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed entirely, will be subject to a fee equal to 100% of the session rate.
- Late Arrivals: If you arrive late, your session will still conclude at its scheduled time to respect subsequent clients, and full treatment rates will apply.
First Session Intake Protocols
- 30-Minute Intake: Every new client relationship begins with a clinical intake to analyze movement, health indicators, and history.
- Scheduling: If you reserve a 60-minute therapeutic treatment, please plan for a 90-minute time commitment on your personal calendar. Amy will text to confirm this.
Studio Service Animal Disclosures
- Constant Companion Policy: My service dog, Rila, is a vital part of my medical support team and is present during all in-person treatments, training cohorts, and circles.
- Proactive Accommodations: If you navigate severe canine allergies, fear, or unique accessibility challenges, please utilize our contact form prior to booking so we can coordinate a safe, fully customized environment.
Illness & Energy Hygiene Guidelines
- Sickness Protocol: For your physical safety and the protection of vulnerable or elderly studio clients, please reschedule your session immediately if you are experiencing acute symptoms of communicable illness.
- Distance Options: In-person sessions can easily be pivoted to a remote online energy or guided journey session with advanced notice.
Class, Workshop & Digital Product Policies
Classes & Certifications
- Class registration fees and booking deposits are non-refundable.
- If you cannot attend, your payment or deposit may be converted into a studio credit valid for one year from your original purchase date. This credit can be applied toward any other class, workshop, or individual session.
- Notice Required: To claim this credit, you must notify Amy *\before the first day of class. Once a certification class begins, no exchanges, transfers, or credits will be issued except in the event of an extraordinary emergency.
Workshops, Circles & Single Events:
- Registration for monthly testing workshops, community Reiki shares, and seasonal ceremonies is final.
- These individual group seats are non-refundable and non-returnable.
Digital Goods & Recordings:
- Due to the immediate, downloadable nature of digital products, all sales of audio meditations, workbook templates, and electronic guides are 100% final.
- No returns, refunds, or exchanges are permitted.
