Light & Lau

You're always safe with me in this room 🩵 I take client confidentiality extremely seriously and anything said to me in my room never leaves that space. You need to know that you are safe, heard, respected and understood. And that there's never going to be any judgment.

Three years ago, I saved this quote when it happened across my feed, and have since come back to it time and again when I've felt like my journey through life has been exhausting and insurmountable.

When I began reiki healing in my late teens, I was driven by an incredibly strong intuitive force which knew that my passion for helping others was my soul's purpose.

I've navigated hardship after hardship and have felt such a magnitude of pain I oftentimes felt like I could or would die from it. But each time I faced a new barrier, I was pulled back to this feeling that there was something bigger than this pain; something meaningful.

Reiki has shaped me into the person that I am in so many subtly nuanced and yet simultaneously big ways. But before I ever stepped foot onto this spiritual path, I was simply just a girl with a big heart wearing rose coloured lenses.

My passion for helping others has helped ME in ways I often fail to accurately articulate. But I think this quote surmises the basic premise quite well - our pain helps others navigate their pain. Our story is one of many woven in the big cosmic web of metaphorical literature. And with each new chapter, a hero's story of hope is being written.

Honestly what can't it do?

Eternally grateful that I get to practise what I love each and every day and that I get to share that passion with YOU 🩶

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In true retrograde fashion, a lot of old wounds have resurfaced lately, which has caused me to reflect on my past actions. And although it's good to take into consideration the ways we can be more mindful of staying true to our spirit, the voice within can perhaps be a little TOO critical at times.

That's why I appreciate this quote from Don so much. We're human, so of course we're going to make mistakes. Every single creature on earth does, because perfection is an unachievable concept. But the difference between us and other animals is the fact that we criticize ourselves for making a mistake. And we don't do it just once or twice, no, we do it thousandsssss of times!

Focusing on the ways we've screwed up and constantly criticizing ourselves doesn't do us any favours. We can acknowledge where we went wrong and learn from it, but it's not necessary to LIVE in that place of guilt or shame.

In this passage of the book, Don also goes on to explain how we not only penalize ourselves for making a mistake, but we penalize others, too. And, yup you guessed it, we do it thousandsssss of times. This only creates anger and resentment, and prohibits us from moving forward and living a happy and healthy life.

We need to learn how to let go; how to be gentle, with ourselves and with others. To see the good in another is to see the good in yourself.

This quote was so healing for me that I highlighted it, screenshotted it, and then wrote it down in my journal. Too often we stay with someone in hopes that they will finally show us the love that we intrinsically crave. They might be a lovely person. In fact, they probably are. But if they're not showing you the love and respect that you deserve, you have no business being with them.

It is a gift if someone who hasn't treated us right walks away, because it then gives us the opportunity to treat ourselves better. Of course it will hurt. But the hurt gets easier to manage day by day. We don't get to control the actions of others. No matter how much we wish or pray or manifest or hope, we can't make someone change if they don't want to. While this might be a hard pill to swallow, it's actually such a freeing concept.

You're not responsible for someone else's actions. Therefore their actions have nothing to do with you. You can only be in control of your response. And you DO have that control, you DO have that power.

When someone leaves us, we need to see through our hurt and be grateful; they have given us a gift. They have given us an opportunity to grant ourselves the love we spend so much time chasing.

Just some of my most common Q's 🩷

Over the last several months, I've encountered so many barriers. It took me up until a few weeks ago to realize that a large majority of the problems I was facing all traced back to the same issue. The last four years, I've actively been avoiding dealing with trauma I've needed to heal from. Every time my Reiki healer brought it up, I told her I wasn't ready to face it yet. But recently I came to the conclusion that if I don't deal with this now, it's going to keep manifesting in different ways until I'm ready to confront the pain and take accountability.

It's important for you to know that 1) healing is not a one and done journey. We're constantly healing throughout our lifetime, because we're always learning and 2) that even the people you admire the most face their own problems, they likely just aren't sharing them with you.

My healing journey is far from over, but I wanted to share a bit about what I've been doing the past few weeks while I'm engaging in deeper trauma work as a guide for you if you're wanting to do the same;

-attending Reiki sessions with my own Reiki master every two weeks
-attending a self-love mastery course with .barefoot
-nightly meditations
-journaling
-letter writing
-yoga
-daily walks outside
-vitamins
-reading a LOT of in addition to a few other spiritual & reiki books
-doing reiki on myself
-social media detox
-taking time for myself to get to know myself better (withdrawing, but not isolating - there's a key difference)
-oracle pulls
-releasing fears under the full moon
-eating healthier and going to the market each week to get fresh fruit & veg
-getting a facial from our very own Elise at

As much as this has all been lovely, healing is not just about pampering yourself. It's confronting the hard emotions and letting yourself feel them so that you can move through them. If you're going through it right now, just know you're not alone. The beautiful thing about Reiki is it's always there for you when you're ready, and it'll meet you at the level that you're on. You get out of it what you're willing to put into it. Sending my love 🩷🫶🏼

My favourite thing about reiki is how it seamlessly incorporates and fuses together healing of the mind, body and soul. It's such a blissful, relaxing feeling.

Still have lots of spaces open for February if you're interested in snagging a spot 🩷

Growing up within a small town was always challenging for me personally. I detested the gossip that ran rampant, especially when there was usually such little truth to back up the claims that were made. As I got older, I began to care less and less about what others had to say. I recognized the freedom in being able to do what I love, despite what others might have to think or say about it.

In the last year, I felt like I was talked about a lot more than I ever had been, even as a teenager. This was unsettling for me, and it made me think about why we take things personally, and honestly, if we even should. But it also made me realize the depths that people will go to in order to point fingers at others, instead of taking accountability for the things that they need to heal within themselves. When we have the knowledge behind motivations, it's easier to let go of what doesn't serve us. So let this post serve as your reminder that what others have to say about you, is simply none of your business.

1/2 As I've been pondering this last year, I've been thinking about all of the things I've learned, and the ways I've grown as a whole. My birthday being on the second last day of the year, this time is always a period of deep thought and introspection for me.

As a child and teen, I went through so many crazy, inexplicably wildly traumatic things. I always thought these would be the things that were life-defining. Back before I ever started reiki, I remember thinking I would always be destined to be the outcast. The person who could never be understood by another, because they simply haven't seen the world in the way I have.

But as I've undergone this journey of life; of self-discovery, I've realized how the big stuff changes us; it moves and shakes things up when we've hit a bit of a stalemate, or a stunt in our growth. But the BIGGER things lie in the everyday monotony of days passing by. This is actually where our destiny resides.

Because I've made a series of choices as I've overcome obstacle after obstacle, I abandoned the mentality of the misunderstood recluse, and embraced one of the ever-changing and ever-growing spirit. I no longer believe that I'm incapable of finding true connection; although it has maybe always been a little harder for me than others, and might always will be.

But these big things that happened, these life lessons, did not harden me or even burden me. They're little pieces of my life I've collected and used to guide me through the days that fly by in a dream-like cacophony.

So many of you struggle with your 'purpose'. So many of you ask me what the lesson is in your personal hardship. So many of us are constantly seeking for something deeper, more meaningful. Something that helps us make sense of it all.

But sometimes it's as simple as learning to advocate for yourself. Learning to love without putting a block up. Embracing uncertainty. Rejecting old thought patterns and belief systems. Learning how to love yourself. Saying 'no' when you need to. Being vulnerable with the person you most need to be. Finding joy in solitude. Trying something new without fear of judgement. Without judging yourself.

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I can't even tell you how appreciative I've been of your limitless support as I've navigated the transition between spaces 🩷 it's been a lovely first week at and I'm so excited to see where this takes us!

Remember those big changes I was talking about a few weeks ago? 🤭 I'm so excited to announce that as of December 4th, Light & Lau will be officially moving into

So what does this mean for you?

-In terms of location, not a huge change. Still located in Ingersoll, It's only a 2 min drive away from where we currently are

-Bookings will look a little different. As we navigate this transition together, feel free to still DM me or email me if you're having trouble booking through the site

-Hours haven't changed. My availability is still the same

-A session will now be capped at 1.5hrs, with the option of extending to an additional half hour

-Prices have changed. Feel free to message me if this increase isn't something sustainable for you. I will never turn away a client due to lack of financial resources, so we will sort it out together!

Change can be confusing and overwhelming, so if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to message me so we can chat about it 🩷

I can't wait to see you all in my new space!

POV: you're my bed on a blustery October morning urging me to get up and get a move on...

Over the last year or so, I've been spending more time in bed. Which sounds funny, but forcing myself to take time off and slow down has always been incredibly hard for me. Even when I'm sick or feeling unwell or in pain, there's still a part of me that feels guilty when I'm bed-ridden and can't accomplish the tasks I need to. It's like a constant to-do list that cycles through my head at any given moment that I feel compelled to abide by at all times.

Growing up, I always felt like I needed to be productive in order to have value; in order to showcase my worth. I still sometimes experience the creeping sensation of guilt and shame when I'm forced into taking a day off, or if I sleep in an hour too late, or if I don't get the chores and errands done in the timeframe I wanted to.

It's taken a lot of self reflection, inner exploration and healing in order to quiet down the overwhelming voice of my ego and listen to the higher self within. The self that lets us know that it's okay to take care of ourselves. To put food and sustenance on our own plate before we pass the bowl to others.

Rest is imperative. In a culture where our value is measured solely on our accomplishments rather than our intrinsic morals and principles, it's more crucial than ever that we challenge this status quo. That we directly confront the idea that our worth is measured in anything other than our soul's blueprint. The idea that success is measured by our achievements is a profitable one - but it doesn't end up contributing anything of value to our own pockets.

If anything, all it does is drive the culture of comparison forward and in the same breath, sets an impossible standard which we can never truly meet.

If you can relate to any of the above, all I can say is to be gentle with yourself. To take it day by day. To be the voice of reason for yourself when your ego gets in the way and challenges you - when it tells you you're not enough. Because you've always been enough. Since the day you were born, and all the days after. And spending a day in bed? That doesn't negate it.

GIVEAWAY TIME 🦃 to celebrate just how thankful we are for you, I teamed up with a few of my favourite businesses to host a quick lil thanksgiving giveaway!

What you'll win:
-An $105 agate tower from .co
-A reiki session with valued at $80
-A half hour tarot reading with valued at $60

Rules of entry:
-Like this photo
-Follow all 3 accounts partaking in this giveaway
-Tag a friend in the comments (each tag is an additional entry)
-Share to your story for an additional entry
-Follow all 3 accounts on TikTok for an additional entry

Winner will be drawn on Monday, October 9th!

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In October of 2021, I officially opened Light & Lau. I was so incredibly nervous to open my doors to the public, because for so long reiki was my best kept secret. It was the thing I held nearest and dearest to my heart, in a safe place that wouldn't have to face any scrutiny. It was something I would do for my friends and family or loved ones, those that I could trust with my abilities as they began to flourish and grow.

And yet all the time I spent doing it, I kept getting this little tug, this little pull in my abdomen. That this was something that needed to be shared. A gift I could so easily give to those that were open and ready to embark on their healing journey. And it was the best decision I ever made, listening to my intuition.

In the last two years I've seen many faces walk through my doors. Together, we've gone through the pangs of heartbreak, regret, guilt, misery, anxiety, grief, and shame. But we've also experienced the magnitude of joy, of hope, of peace and acceptance. Of healing.

It's no secret to my reoccurring clients that my abilities have only continued to develop further. With each new session, I'm able to connect on a deeper level which has led to such amazing breakthroughs. I've been lucky enough to experience increased visions, intuitive feelings, of predictive dreams, connections with spirit. I've gone from a skeptical, unsure young lady with the biggest hopes and dreams, to an incredibly confident woman with unwavering trust in her craft and expertise. But I couldn't have done it without you. Without your willingness to trust in me, and to trust in yourself, and to open up.

I know that as time goes on, this gift is only going to grow more. It's going to become more intense, and exciting. I know I'll experience new challenges, new highs and new lows. I know that it will be difficult at times, enforcing boundaries and finding balance within all areas of my life in order to ensure success in this avenue. But I also know that this is my greatest passion. That this is my life's path. And it's a dream that I will never give up on.

Happy two years of healing 🫶🏼 I hope to see you soon.

Let's be honest, healing sucks. Not the actual healing part, but the process of it. We're so hard on ourselves often for the most superfluous reasons. I cried today? Oh great, guess I'm not over it. Experienced anxiety over a trigger? Wow, I must not be strong enough to handle this. Lashed out at a loved one? Guess that means I'm a horrible person!

Pay attention to your inner dialogue. It's great to be kind to yourself when you're doing something you're proud of, or if you're in a good mood. But what about the times when you inevitably slip up? When healing feels more like a muddy slope you can't seem to climb, and less like a peaceful stroll through the forest. What are you telling yourself then?

What if you tried thanking yourself instead? What if, instead of punishing yourself for the things you wish you could change, you embraced them? What if you recognized your reactions as your body's way of protecting you? What if you gave yourself the grace you so easily give to others? What if you accepted that you're human, and as much as you make mistakes, you can also learn from them? What if you measured your growth not by your successes, but by your challenges?

Life is not as black and white as we try and make it out to be. Some days we're not always going to be completely positive. But we're not going to be completely negative either. We take the bad with the good, because in doing so we realize our own growth. We get to conceptualize our journey of healing, and measure it by the nuances of its ebbs and flows. Our potential is limitless. One bad day, week, month... it doesn't define us. It doesn't shape our life. Progress is still progress even if it's two steps forward and one step back.

So, this is my challenge for you today. Think of a time recently where you did or said something you weren't proud of. What did you learn from this? Can you recognize where this reaction came from? How is it trying to protect you? How can you grow from it? And in case anyone hasn't told you lately, you're going to be okay. You've got this. You're capable. Life is moving through you and with you continuously. So take it by the hand and bring it on one hell of a ride 🩷

Showing up as your authentic self in every situation can be incredibly hard. I remember as a teenager only telling a few people in my closest circle about the fact that I attended reiki. I told even less that I had acquired my level one reiki at that time. I was incredibly embarrassed and defensive because I knew it wasn't seen as a 'real' or 'credible' source of therapy or healing. I knew it was often misunderstood, or made out to be something that it wasn't. Even today, I have people constantly question the legitimacy of what I do. Even after practising for 11 years and being a reiki master for the past 2, I sometimes will still get the odd glance over or eye roll or sneer. People will try and challenge me with questions or, sometimes, (my favourite) "so read my energy then". I recall a time in which my friend at the time told me she thought I was incredibly brave for sharing the fact that I practised reiki to the people I encountered.

The point is - I've had my fair share of criticism, of judgement. I've experienced the fear of sharing who and what I really am, and unabashedly announcing my passions to the world. But at some juncture, which I could never begin to pinpoint, I came to the conclusion that authenticity is everything. Being who I really am, despite what others may say or think or do, is how I've grown and flourished. There is no shame in doing what you love. In spreading joy and positivity. In helping others. In guiding and healing. There is no room for dishonesty, for trying to be someone that you are not. The people in my life now are the ones who have supported my dreams and praised my growth. They've watched as reiki has enriched my life in every single capacity and they have shown me the most respect and love. They are the people I've attracted by being who I really am. And there is nothing - absolutely nothing - better than the feeling of knowing that the people you love in your life, love you, in equal measure, not despite of who you are, but because of who you really are. Remember this - people often judge you for doing the things they only wish they could do themselves. And to me, that sounds an awful lot more like admiration.

Reiki is completely pregnancy safe and is a wonderful option for all the aches and discomforts that come in the later days. It's also a great option if you're hoping to clear some emotional blockages before your little babe is welcomed into the world! ❤️

I've been thinking a lot lately about my mission statement - what my overarching goal is for my business.

When I opened Light & Lau almost 2 years ago now, I remember thinking that all I wanted to do was help as many people as possible. To shine the light for you when you can't see it yourself. To bring you the hope that you need in dire times.

That hasn't changed, and in fact it's only intensified client by client. Every time I have a new client walk through my doors, or a former client reach out again, I can't help but feel this overpowering sensation of giddiness and excitement. There's nothing I love more than guiding you back into your light, than helping you embrace the full might of your power.

Sometimes people will tell me "I just don't know how you do it" or "I could never do what you do, how do you not cry or break down taking on the weight of people's energy?" And the very simple answer is because I am totally enamoured by what I do. Nothing brings me more joy than watching your joy unfold, expand, and spark within you.

I will always be your safe space. I embrace your tears, your sniffles, your sobs, your hiccups, your anxiety, your questions, your doubt and your fears. I embrace your human, because I see you as your soul. And you can't have one without the other.

Come as you are - whatever state that is - so that you can leave as you've always truly been. So I don't know if you could write that in a single statement, but that's it. That's my mission. Love (and light) to you all 🩷

Reiki is so much more than just a cursory 'energetic cleanse' - and although I like to simplify it that way, I think it's important to consider all of the benefits that come with it. In recent weeks I've been hearing from you just how calm and stress-free it has left you. Like you can finally put down the weight you've been carrying, or like you can have a deep breath again. It's like waking up to your fullest potential, and finally embracing who you are.

SO - not to toot my own horn or anything, but distance healing is something I've wanted to offer since I first opened my business, and as time has gone on, my abilities have only continued to develop further. I have so much confidence that I'll be able to offer you the distance healing session that you deserve.

I'm sure you have lots of questions, so stayed tuned for a follow-up post with some FAQ's exclusively on distance healing.

In the meantime, I'm now offering distance healing as an official service (which means you can book in as early as tonight!)

It's a great way to gently nudge you back on the right path if you've fallen off track a bit. The follow-up zoom call is not required, but I do strongly encourage it so I can discuss what I picked up on as I moved through your chakras, and how best to implement and direct the energy you're receiving as you move forward. It's a great way for us to connect - and for my existing clients, it's a great way for me to check in and see the progress you're making! If there's anything you've been wanting to express, it's the perfect opportunity to do so.

Of course, if you have any questions I'm just a message away. SO excited to finally offer this to you, I can't wait to further connect 🩵

If you haven't already heard, I jusssst might've landed the best job ever at 🤭 so come and say hi!

If you're one of my clients, you already know just how powerful crystals are in my healing sessions. They provide so much knowledge to me at the start of our session to determine just what you're going through and what we need to work on. And it's funny, because often you'll feel this overpowering draw to a stone and you're not entirely sure why - until I explain it a lil bit, and then all of the pieces start to click in place.

If you're wondering what crystal you're needing right now, shoot me a dm!

We can only measure the true extent of our growth after we've already undergone our hard experiences. It's tough to conceptualize just what and how you're learning when you're in the thick of it. That's why when you're suddenly dealt with an adverse situation, it feels overwhelming and inescapable. It feels as if though you'll never be able to make it out.

That's your emotion responding. And it's allowed to do so - because we're human beings. It's important that we feel our emotions. But it's equally important that we recognize this is a temporary state. This is something we will move forward from.

It's incredibly difficult to have faith and trust that things will work out in your favour, especially when life has taught you otherwise. Oftentimes we don't even realize how good life truly is, until something sh*tty happens to us. And then we're left feeling like we're ALWAYS given hardship, or pain. Like life ALWAYS attacks us, or gives us bad experiences. While it's true that everyone goes through hard times, it's also true to say that everyone has joyful times. Life ebbs and flows, because if we didn't have these hard experiences, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the good ones to their fullest extent.

There is a version of you that exists right now. They're happy and they're thriving, they're successful and their wishes have come true. This version of you lives within you. And it can be accessed at any time. You need to believe in it, because it's coming. And it's time for you to prepare for this next stage of your life.

A common question I get is "what does reiki feel like?" The easiest way I can describe it is as if it's a massage for your soul. It leaves you feeling relaxed, grounded, anxiety-free, better equipped to handle stress, and like you've finally put down a massive weight you didn't even know you were carrying.

It's such a magical, freeing feeling. One you need to experience for yourself.

It's here!!! Dog Reiki is now an official service at Light & Lau 🩵🐾

Thank you so much to everyone who has been willing to lend a paw as I've navigated learning the ins and outs of working with your dog and their energy.

It's truly been such a wonderful experience, and as an avid dog lover myself, I've loved having the opportunity to meet your furry companions and offer them some solace and peace with whatever difficulties they've been facing.

As a reminder - Reiki can help dogs with stress, anxiety, physical pains and discomforts, depression, grief, energy levels, etc.

Don't hesitate to message me if you'd like to book your dog in for a session, or if you have any questions regarding the process.

I can't wait to meet your best friends 🩵🩵🩵

The 'light' to my 'lau' 🩵 introducing Era, my newest (and only) team member! She can't wait to meet you 🫶🏼