Reiki now available in South Philadelphia for the first time at sliding scale

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 06, 2009 -
Danielle L. Stimpson, RM/T
327 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 974-4093 • danielle.stimpson@gmail.com • www.daniellestimpson.com

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Contact: Danielle Stimpson
Office: 267.974.4093
Email: danielle.stimpson@gmail.com

Reiki now available in South Philadelphia and for the first time at sliding scale
Philadelphia, PA January 5, 2009 – Reiki Master Teacher Danielle Stimpson is expanding her offerings of affordable Reiki treatments & training to South Philadelphia through a partnership with Brio Vim.
Reiki is a Japanese bodywork & natural healing practice which stresses the importance of self development and responsibility. Practitioners are trained to use their hands to direct healing energy into their client. Palm healing in various forms has been practiced for thousands of years and by numerous different cultures. Reiki is safe and has no side effects or interactions with medical treatments or medications. Ms. Stimpson's practitioner training program is currently thriving in West Philadelphia, having completed a successful first offering in November.
Danielle offers Reiki treatments and classes on a modest sliding payment scale in support of her mission to bring Reiki to people and communities who may not otherwise have access to it. Her approach is very cost effective, limiting overhead in a number of ways and passing the savings directly on to the students.   According to Danielle "The practice of Reiki connects us with our body's natural ability to heal itself, physically and emotionally. When the cost of treatment and training becomes unaffordable, we limit who can benefit."  Additionally, students will practice their skills in free and low cost public clinics to develop their confidence while supporting their community.

Brio Vim, located at 1543 S. Mole Street in South Philadelphia, opened its doors September 27, 2008. It is a hub for Philadelphians working for our environment, public spaces, conscientious eating, holistic health, the arts, and grass roots organizing. Founders Prana and Sean Jacobs feel the addition of the Reiki program will compliment their existing offerings of pay-what-you-can Yoga, Vegan feasts, and workshops including healthy eating and zero-impact crafts. Prana says "The practice of Reiki exemplifies Brio Vim's mission to spread DIY Good Living-it is simple, powerful, effective, and motivated by compassion" and adds "Studying Reiki changed my life in ways I could never have foreseen. When you realize the power you have, the connections you have to the people around you - nothing is impossible."
Danielle Stimpson stated, "I am excited to ally myself with Brio Vim's already remarkable movement. Together, we will bring holistic wellness to more people in Philadelphia." Sean Jacobs responds "Brio Vim is thrilled to bring Danielle Stimpson into our family. She gets what we are all about." There will be a free introductory workshop on Saturday, January 10, 2008 from 2:00-4:00pm at Brio Vim where the public will be invited to learn about Reiki and experience it's effects with complimentary mini-sessions, drinks, and snacks.
Private treatment sessions are now available, and the first Reiki Level 1 course offering at Brio Vim will take place Thursday evenings 6-9pm February 5 to April 9, 2009 and is currently enrolling.  Level 2 training will soon take place in West Philadelphia, dates and times to be announced.
To learn more, contact Danielle Stimpson at (267) 974-4093 or on the web at www.daniellestimpson.com or Brio Vim at (215) 476-1231 and www.briovim.com.