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Bea Lutterbeck, RN,
Reiki Master
P.O. Box 3588,
Camarillo, CA 93011
Phone: 805.643.4330
The Reiki Nurse
My First Experience with Reiki
Why I Love Reiki
My Reiki Lineage
Papers on the Wall
Scope of Practice
The Reiki Nurse
I am a registered nurse, licensed in California since 1981.
For several years, I was a volunteer Reiki practitioner at the Cancer Center at St. John's
Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. At the Center, I gave Reiki
treatments to cancer patients and their family members.
Before long, many of the patients I treated week after week affectionately
began calling me "The Reiki Nurse."
I dedicate my work and this website to them. Those years of service at the
Cancer Center touched my soul in ways that are beyond description.
During that time, I learned that it is an honor and privilege to be "The Reiki
Nurse."
My First
Experience with Reiki
Twelve years ago, I was sitting in a meeting of the American Holistic Nurses
Association listening to a presentation on "Reiki Energy Therapy." I was an
oncology nurse, and had heard about Reiki, but didn't know much about bio-field
therapies or energy medicine As the speaker talked about Reiki, my Western mind kept
rebelling. I was really very, very skeptical, finding it hard to believe
that this Japanese "laying on of hands" therapy with the funny name could really
do much to help anyone.
While I listened to the lecture, a Reiki practitioner stood behind me and gently
placed her hands on my shoulders. I was wary at first, but after a few
moments, I felt her hands get very, very warm, and as they did, I began to feel
completely relaxed and soothed. Before long, I felt profoundly and
impossibly nurtured. Then, something quite unexpected happened: I began to
weep. Not gut wrenching sobs, but quiet tears. I was amazed and intrigued.
Something was happening, but I wasn't sure what. Within a couple of
minutes, the tears stopped flowing, and as I took a full deep breath in, and
released it, I noticed feeling lighter, happier and at peace. More
astonishing was that this wonderful feeling lasted for weeks afterward.
Much of the anxiety and worry I'd been feeling simply had fallen away. I
felt cleansed. And, I was hooked.
After that first experience of Reiki, I had to know more. What had
happened? How did it happen? Could I help others in this way, too?
And so, I embarked on an ever unfolding journey of personal growth and healing. Like
many of you, I've faced many overwhelming, deeply painful personal challenges.
Today,
I feel blessed and deeply grateful that Reiki introduced me to The Healer Within.
Reiki has changed my life. It has helped me heal mentally, emotionally,
physically, and spiritually. And, twelve years after that first
session, I'm still in awe that
something so simple can be so powerful.
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Why I Love Reiki
My interest in
non-traditional approaches to health and well-being grew during the years I
worked with cancer and hospice patients. As I witnessed first-hand how
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies eased the pain and
suffering my patients often endured, I became passionate about learning more and
teaching others.
While
I am trained and certified in several mind-body healing
modalities, I now limit my practice to Reiki. I love Reiki, because it is simple,
safe, and highly effective. Of all of the CAM therapies I've used, Reiki has been the most reliable and
the most well-received. People just love how Reiki treatments make them
feel. Reiki helps people live happier, healthier, more positive
lives using a stress reduction technique that is uncomplicated, nearly effortless.
After practicing Reiki for about a year, I wanted to be
able to teach it to others, so more people could benefit. I became a
certified Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) in 2000. I did two RMT trainings that
year: one with Barbara Rama Seltzer in Santa Barbara, CA, and one with
Francesca de Picciotto, MD, in Los Angeles, CA.
Teaching Reiki
and introducing people to the Healer Within has been one of the most
gratifying and rewarding experiences of my life.
People are just so thrilled to discover how easy this powerful healing art
is to learn and to do.
I have taught Reiki to people of all ages, backgrounds, and
walks of life, but I am particularly dedicated to teaching Reiki to other
healthcare professionals. In my world, Reiki would be prescribed as often
as the latest, greatest drugs. I offer continuing education credit to nurses who
take my Reiki workshops, and I hope to offer the same to other healthcare
professionals in the future. [Top]
My Reiki Lineage
Many people ask me about my "Reiki lineage." At one
time, lineage was considered vital in establishing one's Reiki credentials. I've
been told that I have very good lineage, but don't take it too seriously.
I have learned that lineage alone is not as important as a Reiki Master's training,
experience, expertise and dedication. But, lineage matters to some people, so I'm glad to
share it with you. If you are curious about my Reiki family tree,
click here. [Top]
Papers on the Wall
Traditional Education
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Bachelor of Arts in French, UCLA
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Master of Arts in French, UCLA
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Associate Degree in Nursing, Ventura College
Studies in CAM* Therapies
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Reiki Energy Therapy
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Esalen & Swedish Massage
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Intuitive Massage & Healing
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Therapeutic Touch
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Polarity Therapy
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Pranic Healing
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Aromatherapy
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Interactive Guided Imagerysm
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Life Change / Wellness Coaching
National & International Certifications
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Massage & Bodywork Therapist
(ABMP)
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Massage
Therapist (School of Intuitive Massage & Healing)
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Reiki Master Teacher (IARP)
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Interactive Imagerysm Guide (AGI)
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Circle of Life™ Facilitator
(Circle of Life Institute)
Nursing License & Certifications
Memberships
Scope
of Practice
As a registered nurse, I do
not diagnose nor prescribe medication or treatment for illness, injury or
disease. I do not claim to cure, or to heal anyone, but rather to support
each person's inherent capacity for self-healing. My goal is to promote
wellness through support, education and insight. The services that I
offer, he therapeutic modalities that I teach, and the products I recommend, are restorative in nature, and
complement conventional medical care. In no way should these
modalities be construed as a substitute for conventional medical treatment.
I recommend that individuals receiving Reiki work concurrently with their
personal physician(s) for any condition they know or suspect they have.
And, I reserve the right to refuse to offer my services to anyone with a serious
medical condition who does not have a personal physician. Finally, I am
registered with the International Association of Reiki Professionals
(IARP) and abide by the organization's
code of ethics for professional
practice. [Top]
*CAM = Complementary & Alternative Medicine
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