• PSYCH-K® is not used as a motivational tool or a surface-level mindset technique. It’s used intentionally—to facilitate shifts at the subconscious level where patterns are formed and maintained.

    This makes it especially useful:

    • when insight hasn’t translated into lasting change

    • when emotional or behavioral patterns keep repeating

    • when internal resistance persists despite effort or discipline

    • when you know what you should do, but something underneath isn’t cooperating

    PSYCH-K® supports belief-level alignment by creating a more balanced, Whole-Brain state, allowing subconscious patterns to reorganize. When that happens, change often becomes less effortful and more sustainable—emotionally, relationally, and behaviorally.

  • PSYCH-K® is for anyone seeking meaningful change at the belief level.. People…

    • Navigating emotional patterns or long-standing internal blocks, such as anxiety loops, confidence dips, recurring overwhelm, or feeling “stuck” despite doing everything right.

    • Healing from past experiences or trauma, A non-invasive way to soften subconscious imprints that continue shaping emotional responses.Not a treatment for PTSD, but a supportive belief-change process.

    • Experiencing stress-related physical symptoms or tension (anxiety, jaw clenching, nail biting…etc)

    • Working toward personal or professional growth

  • No. PSYCH-K® is a facilitated belief-change process. It does not diagnose or treat mental illness and is not a substitute for therapy.

  • By reducing subconscious stress, PSYCH-K® can support the body’s natural self-regulation and healing processes, but it does not directly treat medical conditions.

  • Yes! In addition to years of research in the field of what is usually referred to as split-brain research, which began in the late 1950’s, a contemporary study regarding PSYCH-K® specifically, was published in 2011. The study was conducted using contemporary, neuro-scientific protocols. The point of the study was to determine if the Whole-Brain Posture, used extensively in PSYCH-K®, could in fact create the desired bi-lateral, symmetrical, brainwave pattern that is desired for changing subconscious beliefs. In the fall of 2011, the results were published in three peer-reviewed journals, including the fields of neuroscience, psychotherapy, and business management.

    Published in CQ: CAPA Quarterly [Counseling and Psychotherapy Association of New South Wales, August 2012]
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    Published in NeuroConnections [Neuroscience Newsletter, Fall 2011]
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    Published in the International Journal of Management and Business [August 2012]
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    Note: In this paper, the name PER-K® is used instead of PSYCH-K®.  PER-K® was the former name of the business version of PSYCH-K®.  The belief change processes of both PSYCH-K® and PER-K® are exactly the same, creating the same research outcomes.

  • Holy Fire® Reiki is a contemporary evolution of traditional Usui Reiki. It works gently with the energetic field and nervous system to support relaxation, regulation, and internal coherence.

    Unlike directive or effort-based practices, Holy Fire® Reiki does not require focus, intention-setting, or participation from you. The work is subtle and non-invasive, allowing the system to settle into a calmer, more balanced state on its own.

    Reiki can support the energetic and nervous-system conditions in which subconscious shifts—emotional, mental, and even physical—are more likely to integrate.

    This makes it especially useful:

    • alongside belief-level work

    • during periods of stress or transition

    • when the nervous system feels overloaded or stuck

    • when change feels effortful despite insight

    **anytime “Reiki” is mentioned in this site, it is the Usui/Holy Fire Reiki method/application

  • Reiki may be helpful if you:

    • feel chronically stressed or dysregulated

    • notice your body holding what your mind has already processed

    • want support during or after belief-level work

    • are navigating change and need more internal steadiness

    • prefer a non-verbal, non-analytical form of support

    You don’t need to understand Reiki for it to be useful. You just need space to receive.

  • Reiki sessions are calm, hands-free, and conducted remotely. These are non directive sessions. You don’t need to talk, explain, or “do” anything.

    Sessions focus on:

    • nervous-system regulation

    • stress reduction

    • energetic balance

    • internal settling and coherence

    People often describe feeling more grounded, relaxed, clear, or internally steady afterward. Some notice subtle shifts immediately; others experience changes unfolding over time

  • PSYCH-K® facilitates belief-level shifts at the subconscious level.

    Reiki supports the energetic and nervous-system state in which those shifts can integrate more smoothly.

    PSYCH-K® works directly with beliefs. Reiki supports the systems that hold them.

    Both aim toward the same outcome: less internal resistance and a more coherent internal experience.

    PSYCH-K® and Reiki work through different mechanisms, and over time they can support a more integrated and sustainable process of change as part of an overall approach.

    Due to the nature and depth of each practice, Reiki and PSYCH-K® are offered as separate sessions. If you’re unsure which approach is the best fit for you, a consultation call can help clarify next steps.

    • Due to the nature and depth of each unique practice, Reiki and PSYCH-K® are only offered as separate sessions.

      We encourage you to book a consultation call if you need help deciding which is the right fit for you.

  • I partner with professionals & organizations working to support individuals who are navigating stress, transition, substance abuse recovery, and general long-term lifestyle change. My work is non-clinical and works synergistically alongside providers.

    In practice, this includes collaboration or referral alignment with:

    -Mental Health Professionals: My role is complementary, not duplicative, and I do not provide diagnosis or psychotherapy.

    -Substance Abuse & Recovery Programs. This work can support regulation, internal alignment, and stress resilience during recovery.

    • sober living homes

    • outpatient recovery programs

    • relapse-prevention and aftercare programs

    Medical & Dental Practices: Clients often hold stress somatically; belief-level and nervous-system regulation can be supportive alongside medical or dental care.

    Veterans & Trauma-Support Organizations. While not a treatment for PTSD, my work can support regulation, belief-level alignment, and stress reduction for individuals with trauma histories when used alongside appropriate care.

    Body-Based & Somatic Practitioners. This work complements somatic approaches by supporting the internal patterns and regulation states that influence physical tension and recovery.

    • massage therapists

    • acupuncturists

    • physical therapists

    • chiropractors

    High-Stress Professions & Leadership Support. Clients who function well externally often benefit from belief-level work that reduces internal resistance and chronic stress.

    • executive wellness programs

    • first-responder support networks

    • professional burnout and transition programs

    Wellness & Integrative Health Centers:

    • multidisciplinary wellness clinics

    • integrative health collectives

    • dietitians /nutritionists

    If this approach aligns with your work or organization, let’s connect

integrative subconscious alignment

clients often describe feeling lighter, yet grounded and quietly empowered after a single session.

this work is best experienced, not over explained...

this work is best experienced, not over explained...

  • "one session completely shifted everything"

    I was overwhelmed with anxiety about my upcoming trip to New York. I had let all the opinions and stories get into my head. I wasn’t sleeping well, I couldn’t focus, and even my breathing felt off.

    Raquel got on the phone with me and one session completely shifted everything. She walked me through the process, and spoke so much life and positivity into me. She didn’t just help me find calm in the moment — she equipped me. We went over an “action step”: go to the beach and ground myself, or take myself on a coffee date (alone time wasn’t something I was able to do).

    Since the session, I’ve been much more relaxed about traveling and my anxiety about “being alone” has faded. It’s been so helpful.

    -Rebecca, Ramona, CA

  • "So glad that we had the session. It has been very beneficial"

    Wanted to share some feedback after your Psych- K session and how it has helped me/us.

    Maria and I have been married 50 years. So naturally I carried myself with nothing new to learn, we can't change things. Meaning just live with the way things were. During and after our session I had a better understanding of what had been our challenges.

    I walked away feeling like Maria heard that she now gets me. I grew to have a greater understanding of our marriage and that even after 50 years things can improve. We did not have a rocky marriage. However certain things that we had not discussed were an impediment to our understanding of each other. Just this one session helped me tremendously.

    As a result of the session we have been able to discuss differences, which has helped our love for each other grow.

    Honestly I agree to the session reluctantly, but with an open mind. So glad that we had the session. It has been very beneficial.

    -Rafael, Surprise, AZ

  • "every single one has been a unique and really positive experience"

    I’ve had several Psych-K sessions with Raquel, and every single one has been a unique and really positive experience. One session in particular stood out when we went through specific messages together, she was able to pinpoint what was causing some of the issues I was dealing with. Once I cut those out, I genuinely started to feel so much better.

    I usually go into each session feeling a little anxious, but within just a few minutes I feel focused, calm, and like I’m making real progress, even in a single session. As someone who struggles with anxiety, Psych-K has helped me gain so much more control over how I feel mentally, which I honestly never thought was possible until working with Raquel.

    10/10, highly recommend all around.

    -Aubrey, Sun City, AZ

  • "I had multiple Psych-K  sessions and ...my experiences were very positive"

    I had multiple Psych-K  sessions and can say my experiences were very positive.  We did a "couples" Psych-K and it was moving and left me with a greater understanding and insight to my husband.

    It opened a way of communication that we had struggled with greatly over the years.  To this day,  I feel more connected and most of all more at peace in our relationship.

    —Maria, Surprise, AZ

  • "I had no idea change could be this easy"

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    —this could be you

  • “ It didn’t feel forced or surface-level — it felt real, grounded, and transformative.”

    Working with Raquel was nothing short of a gift. From the very beginning, she made me feel completely safe, seen, and at ease. She has this rare ability to be both deeply professional and incredibly relatable at the same time — like you’re talking to someone who truly gets you.

    Her knowledge and confidence in her work are obvious, but what really sets her apart is how intuitively she guides you. She helped me quiet the noise, focus deeply, and gently uncover the true root of what I was working through. It didn’t feel forced or surface-level — it felt real, grounded, and transformative.

    The session truly helped me in a way I didn’t expect. Raquel is a godsend, and I’m beyond grateful for the experience. If you’re even considering Psych-K, I cannot recommend her enough.

    - Sue D, South Dakota

hi, I’m Raquel.

I work with people who function well in their daily lives—at least on the surface. They’re capable, accomplished in their own right, mindful, often disciplined, and yet still feel held back by internal patterns they can’t fully explain or resolve through logic, effort, or insight alone.

As a certified PSYCH-K® Facilitator, I’m trained in shifting beliefs at the subconscious level. There’s no couch, no retelling — you’ve done that. We work directly with the beliefs creating the disconnect between what you know and how you actually feel, react, or behave. When those shift or release - it creates space for change.

While PSYCH-K® is powerful and versatile, it isn’t the only way change can be supported. I’m also a Certified Holy Fire® Reiki I & II Practitioner. Reiki is associated with measurable stress reduction and nervous-system regulation, and is increasingly studied for its physiological effects. These sessions support the body’s natural capacity to regulate, restore balance, and heal.

My style is present and responsive, not rigid. Sessions are fluid by nature and grounded in respect for your time, your capacity, and your process.

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