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Suchinta Abhayaratna, Th.D.

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  • APPROACH
  • I have been a student and practitioner of various forms of holistic / energy healing since 1995.  I continue to use energy healing and a holistic approach for my own healthcare and support that in others.  Energy-based modalities I practice are described below on this page. below for
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  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master and Doctor of (holistic) Theology (Th.M and Th.D): Holos University - Emphasis: Transformational Psychology
  • Advanced Certificate in Transpersonal Psychology: Holos University. 
  • Doctoral research was on effects of the CHI ProcessTM (a combination of ancient and modern healing traditions adapted for modern use by Suchinta) on physiologial coherence and perceptions of wellbeing of trauma-exposed youth in Sri Lanka, who lost family members in the 2004 tsunami.  Results showed statistically significant improvements within 5 minutes of practicing the CHI ProcessTM.  High Physiological Coherence connected to high Heart Rate Variabitlity (HRV) indicates that all body systems are working in a synchronized, harmonious manner, relieving stress, and creating conditions conducive to healing, growth,development and optimum functioning.  Future research will explore the scope of the CHI ProcessTM in various conditions and cultural contexts.  
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  • Ordained Minister (2009): All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health, based on an inclusive, holistic theology and philosophy that honors all religions, wisdom traditions, and belief systems, and the wholenss / holiness of all beings.
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  • Usui Reiki Master / Teacher since 1997 in Israel, the U.S., Australia, and Sri Lanka.
  • Karuna Reiki Master since 1999 (U.S.).
  • Certified Mandala Healing Facilitator since 2005: Studied with and certified by the late Dr. Judith Cornell (a.k.a. Rajita Sivananda).  On the team of assistants to Dr. Cornell in the 2007 Mandala Facilitator Training.

 


 

    ORGANIZATIONS 

    International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM)

                      Received 2010 Emerging Scientist Silver Award for Clinical Research

    Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP)

    International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)

    One Common Unity (OCU) - Board Member

    4GGL - Sofia (Mentor) 

 

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  • OTHER INTERESTS
  • Writing (non-fiction and young adult fiction), theater (acting and directing), photography, film, music, reading, gardening, and alternative education.
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  • PERSONAL
  • Born and raised in Sri Lanka.  Immigrated to the U.S. in 1971.  Lived and worked in Sri Lanka, the U.S. (Duluth, MN and the  Washington DC metropolitan area), the Philippines, Jordan, Egypt, Israel / Palestine. Currently living in Nairobi, Kenya, working locally and globally - in person, by phone and online.  
     
     
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Creative Holistic Integration (CHI)TM

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  • CHI is a subtle energy-based holistic self-care approach, that includes and combines a variety of modalities that enhance physical, mental,   emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.   CHI holistic self-care sessions do not take the place of or conflict with conventional treatments prescribed by healthcare professionsals that you have chosen to work with.  It provides tools and support for taking care of your own health and wellbeing using holistic approaches.
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  • As a CHI facilitator, I facilitate, support and witness self-care and healing of my clients and students as a guide.  I do not diagnose, cure or prescribe.  I work with individuals and groups of all ages, including couples and families.
   
  • Consultations, workshops and classes are available in-person, by phone and online.
     
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     The CHI approach is based on the following concepts:
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CREATIVE

    Creative energies of the mind expressed with consciousness and intentionality combined with spiritual /universal / cosmic energy can activate manifestations of healing and transformation.  Creative consciousness is engaged in such activities as visualization and guided imagery used in the integrative processes of CHI in Conscious Wholeness activities, Body Harmonization, Mandala, Inner Counselor, Reiki, Karuna Reiki and other forms of energy healing.

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HOLISTIC

   

Derived from the Greek Holos,  means "whole" and also "holy." To HEAL is to "be whole." Holism is based on the concepts that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; that the parts are whole units that reflect and are inter-connectas parts of greater, nested wholes that are not separate from each other and the whole. Being conscious of our wholeness enables us to re-member ourselves as energy manifested in human form, as part of Earth, Universe, and All-That-Is, and the deeper truth/ of who we are. Re-membering allows us to draw from the whole universal energy sytem that sustains and supports us.
Holistic healing modalities affect our whole being: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. They work indiviually and synergistically to restore balance and harmony, heal illnesss and dysfunction, and step into the truth of who we are, creating a sense of wholeness and wellbeing.  

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INTEGRATION

    Stress is a normal part of living.  However, the body does not differentiate between physical, mental and emotional stress, and is only programmed to process stress physically and energetically.  From the moment of birth, our mental and emotional stress is registered by the body as if it were physical stress.  As life progresses, accumulation of unreleased mental and emotional stress causes sense of fragmentation of the human organism at every level of being.  The brain records and stores stress that is felt as disintegration and fragmentation, blocking the free flow of energy in the body.  The areas of the body that are affected gives us clues about the mental and emotional issues and root causes that created the stress reaction that manifested in the body. In order to return to health, it is important to tune into the messages the body is communicating us,and to release ourselves from the blockages.  Combining consciousness / intention and energy can create powerful healing and integration.

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SELF-CARE 
    Caring for yourself is essential to the healing process.  Others can help, support and guide you, but the actual work of healing is yours, Only you can heal yourself. The process of self-healing realizes our highest potential and fulfills our life's purpose. Curing refers to eliminating symptoms that restrict your optimal functioning. Healing refers to addressing the issues that caused the symptoms in a compassionate way.  Often when you address the underlying causes of issues, symptoms disappear, and you are empowered to recognize and acknowledge your own wholeness, as well as being part of a greater whole. Self-care is the essential first step to healing ourselves and our world. 

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TRANSFORMATION

    Every living organism is always in the process of transforming itself from one level of the life cycle to the next. As a human organism, we are constantly changing from one moment to the next, from one awareness to the next - from conception to birth, to childhood, to adolescence, to adulthood, to old age, to death, and on to the next cycle of existence. In turn, we are part of the earth's organism, which, in turn, is part of the organism of the universe's - constantly revolving, evolving and transforming in an interactive dance of energy vibration.  Every moment of our lives is an experience of transformation.  It is up to us to choose the steps of our dance, the paths we will take on our journey, and the attitudes that we carry with us.

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CHI

    The acronym for Creative Holistic Integration - CHI (pronounced chee) - is the Chinese word for ENERGY.  It refers to subtle /electromagnetic energy that is the substance and basis of all of life.  It is what keeps us alive. We access energy through breath, nutrition, and interactions with our environment - including our relationships with people, plants, animals, and the entire web of life on our planet and in the universe. Disease is caused by the blockage of the quantity, flow and balance of energy in every aspect of our being. The most effective way to heal ourselves is to understand and respond consciously to the language of the body, and enable ourselves to restore the supply, balance, and flow of its energy. This is what energy healing is about, and what Creative Holistic Integraion (CHI) is intended to facilitate. 

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ENERGY MODALITIES & TECHNIQUES INCLUDED IN CHI

CONSULTATIONS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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HOLISTIC SELF-CARE PROGRAM

   

The CHI Self-Care Program combines the CHI ProcessTM and Energy Balancing with the hands, and tuning into the body's electro-magnetic communication system. These processes are tuned into the body's natural, innate healing mechanisms.  They are influenced by practices of ancient healing traditions, validated by modern science.  The self-care program involves all aspects of being, breathing in the "consciousness of wholneness" into the body to heal all a spects of being. Those who practice this program have reported significant stress and pain relief, an increased sense of connectedness and wellbeing, positive changes of attitude, improved health and major life changes.  It is extremely easy to learn and practice anywhere, at any time, for as long as you wish.  It is a deeply relaxing,calming, joyful, peaceful and harmonious experience that helps integrate body, mind and spirit. 

The CHI ProcessTM uses visualization, heart-centered breathing and a focus-phrase to center, ground and connect with the whole universal energy system that sustains life.  This process has been proven to significantly improve physiological coherence, or the synchronized, optimal funscioning of the body systems that occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system is active. Click here to check it out.

Energy Balancing uses the hands to channel universal /personal electromagnetic energy to the Endocrine Glands / Chakras (key energy centers of the body) to further de-stress and re-energize yourself. Click here to check it out.

Effects may be felt almost immediately, in as little as 2 - 5 minutes. 

My doctoral dissertation on the effects of the CHI ProcessTM is published on the DOWNLOADS page of this website.


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BODY HARMONIZATION (BH)

   

This is a form of vibrational healing that seeks to harmonize and integrate all aspects of being - i.e. physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, including the subtle energy fields, meridians, chakras.  It combines Eastern and Western concepts of energy systems, creating a comprehensive and holistic approach to healing.  Connecting to the body wisdom through muscle testing (kinesiology) or a pendulum, BH uses a flowchart of causes, a manual of protocols including plucking, tapping, rhythmic breathing, visualizations and vibrational "downloads" to balance and harmonize for health and wellness. It is used as an umbrella for all the CHI modalities described below.  I teach clients and students of all ages (including kids and teens) how to care for themselves through self-harmonization, and provide energetic support as needed, allowing clients to take responsibility for ther own healing.  I studied Body Harmonization with originator Karin Cremasco, Ph.D. Th.D.  of Toronto.  This process emphasizes healing the cause rather than just the symptoms, and is deeply healing. 


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REIKI 

   

Reiki, pronounced "ray-key", is Japanese for Spiritual Energy.  It also means Life Force Energy and Universal Energy. The quality, quantity, flow and balance of ki or chi within us determines our overall state of wellness.  Imbalances and/or blockages result in physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual dysfunction, and disease (dis-ease).  Reiki  is deeply relaxing and highly effective for stress relief, affecting body, mind, emotions and spirit.  During a treatment on self or others, the hands are placed gently on or over the fully clothed body and head over the major energy centers.  Healing symbols are also used to enhance and intensify the natural healing process. It is very easy to learn and practice.  Combines healing intention with energy. 

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KARUNA REIKI
    This off-shoot of Reiki uses 9 additional healing symbols, chanting, toning and drumming.  It is effective for healing deep seated issues without re-traumatizing, including blockages to learning, stuck patterns preventing moving forward on one's life path, and healing shadow self issues among others. Heals deeply at the cellular level releasing karmic and generational shadow patterns.  Suchinta is a registered Karuna Reiki teacher and practitioner, trained by William Rand and Laurelle Shanti Gaia at the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT).

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INNER COUNSELOR (IC) 

    IC is a transpersonal, symbolic process that helps to transform stuck patterns and old stories that no longer serve us. Connecting to the emotions / reactive patterns, we explore earliest or most intense traumatic experiences that continue to trigger reactions, and manifest in our bodies as blocked energy, discomfort, pain or illness.  IC helps access the symbolic wisdom and healing potential of our higher Self to shed light to transform our shadow qualities into light qualities such as Strength, Control, Creativity, Freedom, Connection, Acceptance, Love, Trust and Peace, leading us towards wholeness.  Suchinta is a certified Inner Counselor facilitator, trained by originator Ann Nunley, Ph.D.  Click here for more about IC.

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MANDALA HEALING

   

Mandala means "a container of essence" and "sacred circle."  The ancient practice of sacred circle art is used in a modern context to create health using intention, meditation, sound and light.  White and colored pencils on black paper are used to create mandalas that are symbols for healing, transformation and integration.  No previous artistic talent or experience is required to create your own healing mandalas in workshops and individual self-healing sessions.  Suchinta is a Certified Mandala Healing Facilitator, trained with Judith Cornell, Ph.D.  Click here to read more about the Mandala process. 

Click here for more on Mandala Healing.

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PROCEDURES & PAYMENTS FOR CHI SESSIONS

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BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION

   

* Make an appointment online (use the form below) by phone, or through e-mail.

* Within 24 hours you will receive a reply, with attached intake forms to complete and send ahead by e-mail (preferred) or bring to the first session.

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 FIRST SESSION: ORIENTATION & ASSESSMENT (Usually about 2 hours.)

   

* 5 minute non-invasive baseline assessment of heart coherence.   

* Discuss your issue(s) and concerns with the Facilitator.

* Brief orientation on the basic concepts of energetics in the context of holistic healing.

* Assessment of your healing needs and qualities from an energetic and holistic perspective.

* Set a healing intention for yourself.

* Learn and practice simple holistic techniques that will support the self-healing work you will be doing during the weeks to follow.

* Monitor heart coherence while practicing basic self-care techniques.

* Journal on the session and home assignments.

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SUBSEQUENT SESSIONS (usually 60 - 90 minutes):

I session a week for 3 consecutive weeks is recommended.**

   

* Share your self-observations and insights since the last session.

* Self-Assess your current status, and set a healing intention for session.

* Muscle test for priority modality/modalities, and proceed acordingly.

* Self-Assess after the session.

* Journal on the session and home assignments.


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DISTANT SESSIONS

   

Most CHI modalities lend themselves to distant sessions because CHI works on an energetic /vibrational level and involves and affects the energy field - not restricted by time or space.  Phone or online contact is made at the beginning and end of the session as needed, or arrangements are scheduled ahead.  Distant sessions are effective alternatives to in-person sessions.  They are often more cost-effective, since they do not involve travel time or costs.  The rate for distant sessions is the same as for in-person sessions. PLEASE NOTE: Distant sessions will be possible if muscle testing shows that they will be appropriate for you.  Payment will be made only after this has been determined, to confirm an appointment.


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PAYMENT

   

ONLINE: Through PayPal. Major Credit/Debit cards.  Pre-Pay to confirm appointment.  Session rate as indicated.  BEST DEAL. 

IN-PERSON:  Check or cash.  Pay as per hourly rate quoted when apporntmenet is made. Pay immediately after appointment.

DISTANT SESSIONS: Pay online with PayPal OR Mail check immediately after session.   

 

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO KEEP AN APPOINTMENT: Please re-schedule as soon as possible by phone or e-mail.  It is best to keep consistent intervals between your appointments.  If you wish, it is possible to schedule a distant healing session in lieu of an in-person session within the week if possible. 

IF YOU FEEL THAT THE CHI APPROACH DOES NOT SUIT YOU: You may cancel the rest of your appointments with no penalty.  If you wish, you may request referrals to other holistic practitioners whose approaches may be better suited to your needs.

REFLECTING ON YOUR HEALING EXPERIENCE: You will express your presenting concerns/issues, a qualitative self-assessment of them, and a healing intention before every session, and re-assess it at the end of each session.  At the end of the 4th session, you will reflect on your healing experience to determine where you have been, where you are and make a plan for continuing your healing work on your own or wityh the CHI Facilitator.  This knowledge helps consolidate your healing and helps you continue mindfully on yor healing journey. Muscle testing and self-assessment will determine if the work you started is complete at that time, or more is needed heal the cause of the presenting issue. We will also find out if there are other issues / concerns that may be addressed through CHI sessions at that time, or if you will continue your journey on your own.

* ABOUT MUSCLE TESTING: Muscle Testing also known as "Applied Kinesiology" or "energy kinesiology," is an approach in which the body's muscle groups are reflex tested to elicit a "strong" or "weak," positive or negative response to a substance that is placed on your body or in your energy field, or a question that is asked to determine the most appropriate response to your needs or concerns. Muscle testing taps directly into your "body-wisdom" or the intuition of your sub-conscious and super-conscious Self rather than your ego mind. At the beginning of each session, you will be muscle-tested to allow your body's wisdom to determine the most appropriate healing modality for that session. Sometimes, with your permission, the facilitator may act as a surrogate for muscle-testing , or use a pendulum for confirmation and clarification. Muscle testing was originally developed by George Goodheart, a Detroit chiropractor. It has been adapted by others to develop their own protocols with minor variations.

*ABOUT THE 21-DAY HEALING CYCLE:  Often energy blockages occur in layers in each aspect of our being. To address stuck patterns and blockages at all levels, it is helpful to support the healing process with multiple energy treatments. Often, it takes about 21 days to change or create a habit or pattern, and for the brain to fully accept a new way of being. If the changes are not fully integrated, it is likely that homeostasis will occur, and the old way of being will be re-established, or a new expression of it will emerge. By applying energy to reinforce the changes and transformations over the 21 days, the brain will have time to accept the "new normal," and consolidate the changes. Often you will feel better after one session, and some or all of your symptoms may disappear. Regardless of how you feel, it is highly recommended that you keep the four appointments and follow-up with self-healing at home to allow the energy work to consolidate, and for the healing cycle to be completed. This is similar to finishing the full recommended course of medicine rather than stop taking it when you start to feel better.


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