Joy

Meikle

(she/they)

Joy Meikle (she/they) is an energy healer based in New Haven, Connecticut. Joy has always been very sensitive to energies and frequencies. She views Reiki as an unbridled and powerful energetic “home” that she lovingly taps into for grounding, healing, and positive transmutation for herself and other Beings. She is skilled at ‘hands-on’ healing, and can sense where energy wants to flow and why once she lays her hands on someone. Joy’s lineage is rooted in Great Britain. The name of her Reiki practice, Anu Dea Healing, is sourced from two of the many Celtic names for the sacred Earth goddess/mother. As a queer healer, she hopes to create energy sessions that are affirming for all queer folx, and to build more queer community through the magic of energy healing.

FAQs

  • Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique. The predominant form of Reiki practiced throughout the world today, also known as Usui Reiki, was created by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. Reiki is a complementary or alternative health approach. Reiki does not directly cure diseases or illnesses. Instead, it’s used as a way to manage symptoms and improve general well-being. Reiki is not a religion and can not be used to harm anyone. Reiki is not intended to replace any doctor-approved treatment plan.

  • During a Reiki session, the practitioner places their hands either directly on you or just above you to bring about healing. The belief is that the practitioner is able to stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities. A full Reiki session usually lasts 30-90 minutes.

  • After receiving Reiki, people report feeling a beautiful sense of calm, inner peace, and relaxation. Some other benefits of Reiki include: a relief from pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue; the enhancement of quality of life and a boost in mood; reduction and/or elimination of symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and insomnia. Many of these benefits have been backed up by scientific studies.

  • Reiki is non-invasive and doesn’t have any known harmful side effects. For those with a past trauma, lying quietly in a dim room with someone close to you might be uncomfortable.

  • No one is turned away from Anu Dea for financial reasons. Sliding scale pricing and bartering are available upon request. 

    We are all living under the oppressive system of late-stage capitalism. Receiving money in exchange for my services definitely helps me pay my bills, and I provide a sliding scale for all sessions. That being said, I understand that financial resources are often very strained, especially for those who experience unjust marginalization. In the spirit of reciprocity and solidarity, I accept offers of bartering as a way to recompense me for my Reiki sessions. I’m open to all types of exchanges, such as homemade goods, art, food, skill shares, etc…

    If you decide to go this route, please email me ahead of booking a session, and we can agree on an exchange. I trust that individuals will discern for themselves whether or not money (including the sliding scale) or bartering is the right exchange for them.

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