"Sarah Barlow is a gifted healer. She is calm and intuitive and sincerely interested in helping others. In her presence you can just feel the honesty, integrity, and positive energy. I have no doubt that she will make a significant difference in many people's lives. She certainly has in mine. My session with her was truly life changing and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone I know."

~Kim Krigbaum
"Sarah is so much better than a doctor."

~Gail Grubis
"AMAZED that my first-ever remote session (covid exposure) was the most moving Reiki session I’ve experienced. Was going to just cancel and couldn’t be more surprised. Perhaps the lack of any distractions and the ability to relax prior in my own dark bedroom played a role, but the process afforded more time for Sarah to do her work and I was in a more relaxed state. I experienced connections and colors I never had before. I’m switching to remote at least every other session.

I encourage others to try it for themselves as perhaps it might be an even better option for you as well”

~Shawn K.
"Good Morning Sarah,

I just want to say Thank You again for our session yesterday. I felt so giddy driving home last night and that feeling has carried into this morning. I am SO grateful the Universe led me to you and your healing practice. It was truly amazing. I would like to continue sessions and will look at your website for my options later today. 

Thank you again for holding space for me, letting me be heard/seen, and connecting with me!

You are truly a blessing!"

~SMS
"I do not have words to thank Sarah for the splendid job she has done in helping me improve my quality of life at so many levels. She was a tremendous support when I was at a very difficult place in my life. She has a beautiful and uplifting Spirit, as well as the gift to touch your soul with both the energy of Reiki and her words. She has been more than a Reiki healer for me, she has become my teacher, my mentor and most important of all, my friend. She genuinely cares about all of her clients. When I started to look for Reiki practitioners, I was nervous that I was going to find a sketchy clairvoyant. Sarah is far from being any of that. Her Spirit and personality is so clear and transparent that you can see through it. I highly recommend the work she does. Do not hesitate to contact her if you feel called to try the healing touch of a true Reiki master."

~Fernando V.
"I have some experience with Reiki, having received it occasionally, and even going through training years ago to learn to share it. Despite this knowledge, when the pandemic forced us all to reduce contacts and my sessions with Sarah transitioned to remote, I felt skeptical. I started receiving Reiki from Sarah because of low back pain and related tension in my body. I wondered whether the Reiki could really be helpful if we weren't in the same room together. I was feeling this skepticism during our first remote session, me lying on my bed at home, and Sarah across town. I can happily report that not only was the Reiki effective, but I would say I've had more powerful sessions remotely than in person. I think a reason for this is because much of my tension was me holding onto some emotion and being in my own space allowed me to feel and release those emotions more easily than I would have otherwise. The other reason of course is Sarah's skillful ability to create a space for healing to occur. She's able to do this in person, over zoom, and over phone with equal skill. I'm so grateful for it. Thank you."

~Doug Wubben
""Sarah is a gifted Reiki practitioner and gem of a human. Her skill and intuition allow her to tune into energy in a way which holds space for whatever needs to emerge within a session. Within Sarah's care, I always feel supported and heard in a full and nourishing way as pains ease away, emotions surface or release, my nervous system rests and restores, and space is created to tap into a sense of springy resilience in my energetic self. As someone who has to care for my energy in order to hold space for others in my line of work as an Alexander Technique and Yoga teacher, this support is necessary. I am grateful for Sarah's presence in my life and for her choice to offer Reiki to her community, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for support in this way."

~Siobhan Elia, AmSAT, RYT-200
"Sarah is one of the most compassionate teachers I have ever met. She is a natural giver, and an emphatic communicator. The knowledge I gained from her during the trainings has been very valuable and beneficial, and will continue to help me in every aspect of my life. I am very happy that our roads crossed. It was a great journey that I took with her."

~Burcu K., Ph.D, and Reiki Master
"I can’t thank you enough for being with me through my surgery before and during.  It went so smoothly, and I am so happy with the healing and results. You are marvelous. Little swelling, no pain, and just have to let the bruising disappear. Which I am surprised is far less than anticipated. Thank you once more. Talk with you at our session next week." 

~Diane
"My results after just two sessions are nothing short of astounding. I will try not to exaggerate... But my back pain after an injury was the worst I've had, serious enough that a chiropractor was only able to hurt me and an MRI was scheduled by my regular doctor, who prescribed muscle relaxants and opioids. Within the first twenty minutes of the first session, the pain I felt while on her table left me, and the pain while walking was greatly reduced so I didn't need the cane when leaving. After our second session, results were not as obvious and dramatic, BUT I climbed out of bed the next morning with only a little pain and stiffness! I cancelled the MRI, and am totally off the medications and even the NSAIDs! Cleaned house and did mild bending and lifting with no repercussions. ALSO my second issue she helped with was with weight problems... Immediately and effortlessly renewed my healthy diet with no qualms, no failures, no equivocating or vacillating. Thank you, Sarah! You are a skilled master and a real blessing!"

~Sonja Aneskavich
"I completed all 3 Reiki courses in the past year with Sarah Barlow at Embrace Your Essence. Her knowledge and passion for Reiki, combined with her excitement for teaching others, made this an amazing and transformative journey. The small group classes created a perfect space for sharing experiences and practicing our skills. If you have been considering receiving Reiki treatments or taking a Reiki class, I highly recommend Sarah."

~Kathy W.
"I have done other Reiki trainings, and while they were useful and fulfilling, Sarah's training was more detailed and supportive. Sarah is an intuitive and gifted teacher, and her warm and open nature allows for students to learn and develop in a very nurturing environment. I am excited to begin Level III."

~Anonymous
"Sarah is the most gifted healer I know. She listens without judgment, and never takes the attitude that she knows more about me or my body than I do. Sarah has done better than simply healing me—she has taught me how to listen to my body and energy systems, how to heal myself, and offer the same to others. I feel truly blessed to have taken the Reiki Master class from Sarah. I don't think any other healer could have taught me in such a loving and effective way. I still see Sarah for Reiki sessions, and not only has my health returned to essentially perfect condition, but thanks to her support, I continue to grow spiritually as a person and as a Reiki practitioner myself."

~Thora Inna N.
"I was called to Reiki to heal recurring back and hip pain. Through 4 Reiki sessions I became passionate about this healing modality for myself and others. Sarah and Reiki helped me to understand the experience of my mind, body and soul connection. She creates such a compassionate space to explore the possible origins and/or triggers of my pain which helped me direct my energy to effective healing measures. In essence, Sarah has turned on the light to my own power to heal myself. Reiki is a subtle yet powerful uplifting experience that anyone can benefit from."

~Kelly Pochant
"Sarah is a true healer. Her spirit is filled with compassion, understanding and wisdom well beyond her years. Connecting with her, in person or through distance healing, allows my energy to open and clear. 

Our paths first crossed in a healing workshop and again as peers working together to create a unique healing experience and continues as she is 'my person' for energy healing. I like having someone who is 'my person' for the various things we need help with in life. She is mine for this.

I've experienced Sarah's talented and diverse healing skills both in person and as distance healing. I have found in person and distance to be equally successful. She has and follows strong intuitive guidance in doing her work and often times I leave with more than I asked for in the way of healing. We part with the issue at hand receiving attention, more peace and harmony in my energy as well as greater insight into where to focus for even greater personal growth.

As I step into my own energy healing abilities, I become even more impressed with all of her knowledge and perspective. She is both my healer and my teacher."

~Jane Ellen
"I am so happy to know Sarah and so glad our paths have crossed. I have completed Reiki 1 class recently, and the knowledge I have gotten from her has improved my life in every level. She is a great listener, and the help she offers is invaluable. She introduced me with different tools to cut the energetic ties from the people in my life that were not serving me any more, and to protect my own personal energy, which as an empath, I find it very impressive and helpful. I am becoming more in-tune with myself, and I am truly grateful that I am with her in this journey."

~Burcu K.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah for over five years as part of my healing journey. Sarah is an extremely gifted and intuitive Reiki provider. She is also very respectful, considerate, and compassionate when someone discusses what they want to focus on during a session or anything they might want to share. Sarah provides one of the calmest and safest healing spaces I’ve ever experienced and I hope to continue working with her for many years. Receiving Reiki from Sarah has helped me with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing and growth.

I started receiving Reiki in person and then received distant Reiki while I lived in Europe. I have found both in person and distant Reiki sessions to be extremely beneficial. I have also taken several classes and trainings with Sarah including The Empowered Empath, Reiki “Lite”, Reiki I group training, and Reiki II and Master as private training. As part of my private Reiki training, Sarah adapted the teachings in a mindful way for me to focus on learning self-Reiki. I am so grateful I received my attunements and training from Sarah as I now use self-Reiki every day."

~Elyse B.
"I don't even know where to start to explain how amazing my experiences as a client of Sarah's have been... I've received both Reiki and EMF balancing from her and have seen huge improvements in both my physical and emotional health! When I first came to see her I was at an all-time low with debilitating health problems for which doctors and specialists had no solution. After having just two Reiki sessions and seeing health improvements no doctor was ever able to provide me with, I was so inspired that I completely changed my career path and learned Reiki myself! I truly have Sarah to thank for changing my life around completely for the better, and I continue to seek out sessions with her as often as I can. Never before have I felt so at peace with both my body and mind. If you're looking for a highly skilled, compassionate, and respectful energy work practitioner, Sarah Barlow is the perfect choice!"

~Natalie Aneskavich
"I have had the pleasure of Sarah Barlow perform Reiki and EMF on me many times over the last three years.My background knowledge on both services is limited, but I have a basic understanding of the science behind it. The first time Sarah worked on me I was pregnant and having a rough time at night breathing. I was snoring so much that I would wake up feeling like I was choking. We decided Reiki would be the best approach to solve the problem. Before we began, Sarah answered all my questions (she has a very calm soothing voice). Throughout the process I became increasingly more relaxed and at peace. The next morning after the session, I woke up and realized I hadn't woken during the night with the choking feeling. I was extremely pleased by the work Sarah had done for me and continue to return to her for further services. I highly recommend her."

~Katie N.
"Since meeting Sarah & attending several of her monthly classes & Reiki Master Teacher training, I have learned so much more about the effects of our thoughts & emotions on our health & energy fields. She has a warm, caring personality that encourages class participation. Some of her techniques were so useful to me including one where I was able to let go of the people in my past that were still weighing me down more than I realized. I feel Sarah & I were destined to meet as she taught me so much at just the right time in my life, & I totally recommend her classes."

~Sandy Terrill
"Receiving Reiki treatments from Sarah has been the single greatest blessing thus far in my life. In the time frame that I have known her, she has not only given me the most refreshing and cleansing Reiki experiences, but she has held space for me in the outmost compassionate and genuine way. From the first day I met Sarah, I knew I could trust her with my past, present, and future. I have never feared that she would judge me and I have always felt loved and supported by her physically, emotionally, and energetically. She has guided me through the darkest parts of my soul. I use the word ‘guided’ because Sarah is a very unique healer. I have been through many therapist, doctors, medications, etc. but I have never found someone who has been able to show me how to heal myself. Sarah never tries to tell me how I am feeling or how I should feel. She always allows me to express my thoughts and she always invites me to explore my own mind and bodily sensations in ways that are both helpful and relieving. Most importantly, she always does so at my own pace and on my own terms, which I have found to be one of the most important keys to the healing process. I have relocated short term and currently we are thousands of miles apart. I still receive long-distance Reiki via Skype, which I have found to be equally as effective as in-person sessions. Even from a distance, she is still able to impact my soul. Additionally, I was attuned by Sarah before I left, and I plan on returning for my remaining attunements until I am a Reiki master. Not only have I experienced relief from my depression and anxiety disorders, I have been able to work with her to uncover the origins of these issues and heal them in an nondestructive and empowering manner. She is unlike any healer I have ever known and I look forward to each and every “energetic massage” (as I like to describe Reiki.) She has inspired me infinitely and I hold her very close to my heart. Sarah has made me realize that, “I am not the light, but the light flows through me.” I wish I could share Sarah with the entire universe because she truly has something flowing through her that we all should experience in order to heal our inner children and ourselves."

~Aubrey Hart
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