About Liz &
Catalyst Healing

My Story

The classes, Reiki sessions, mentoring, and meditations I offer were created because I understand the energy of trauma. Growing up in an alcoholic household, I experienced fear, doubt, guilt, and shame. Living with chaos, pain, loss, and abandonment, I became emotionally, physically, and spiritually depleted. At 19, I turned to alcohol to numb my feelings and quickly became addicted. It took me 20 years to find my way into recovery.

I share this part of my story because I know I'm not the only one. Many of you have faced similar challenges. I truly believe that recovery, healing, and happiness are possible for all of us.

This year marks my 15th year of sobriety from alcohol addiction. While quitting drinking helped with my physical sobriety, I needed additional support to heal my mind and spirit. That’s where Reiki Healing made a profound difference for me.

Practicing Reiki has allowed me to connect with my emotions and accept them, rather than letting them control me. Reiki also helped me stay grounded in the present moment and find gratitude in my life. This transformation has been incredibly empowering.

Discipline is key; I had to keep my focus and stay determined. Healing and happiness aren’t just goals you reach once—they need regular effort to keep going.

Growth doesn’t happen without effort, and change demands hard work. Simply wishing to feel better isn’t enough; If it were that simple, we wouldn’t be on this journey.

Happiness and healing need constant care and attention. Without that, they’re difficult to maintain. We might feel happy today, but tomorrow’s challenges could bring us down. That’s why it’s so important to build a strong foundation, one that can support us through life’s ups and downs. Even as we grow and learn, the world doesn’t stop moving.

I believe in the importance of routines, systems and processes. I’m not here to promise that you’ll be “healed” and never face challenges again. Instead, I offer clear, step-by-step strategies for creating and sustaining a strong foundation. My goal is to help you create a stable center within yourself—a place you can always come back to when you need it.

Today, what fuels my passion and motivation is seeing the impact Reiki has on others who have also struggled with addictions. Witnessing how much my clients benefit from Reiki sessions inspires me every day. Whether it’s helping someone find peace, manage pain, or gain emotional clarity, these positive outcomes drive me to continue practicing this healing art.