What if your body could find calm before your mind believes it? That’s the doorway we walk through with Dr. Leslie Wester—Reiki master, yoga teacher, brainspotting practitioner, educator, and proud “healing unicorn”—as we explore how energy work becomes real the moment you feel it in your bones. From early distance sessions with her mother to leading clients through gentle nervous system resets, Leslie shows how authentic practice beats perfect explanations every time.

We dive into two stubborn myths: that Reiki requires belief and that it’s a religion. Leslie’s stories reveal a different truth—clients often notice warmth, tingles, or emotional release first, then decide what it means later. When spiritual images arise, they belong to the client’s inner world, not a doctrine. We pair that clarity with a practical brainspotting demo you can try right away: find one calm point in your body, breathe into it, and let steadiness expand. It’s simple, somatic, and surprisingly effective for anxiety.

The conversation turns honest about impostor syndrome and the pressure to follow a single “right” business path. Leslie’s journey—earning a doctorate, teaching at a community college, blending modalities, choosing mobility over a fixed studio—reminds us that success follows resonance, not rigid rules. Seeds take time. Referrals grow where you keep showing up. Self-care is non-negotiable; if you don’t schedule recovery, life will schedule it for you. And when choosing a practitioner, trust the energetic fit. Credentials matter, but your nervous system knows when it feels safe.

You’ll also find favorite resources, including Women Who Run With the Wolves, and ways to work with Leslie through one-on-one Reiki, distance sessions, yoga classes near O’Hare, and online workshops. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned teacher, this is a warm, clear guide to letting intuition lead, honoring timing, and finding joy in the process.

Dr. Leslie Wester - Reiki master, Reiki teacher, Brainspotting practitioner, yoga teacher, meditation and self-care guide, overall unicorn.

Leslie was first introduced to Reiki in the early 2000s when her Mother became a Reiki master and began sharing the universal energy with her. In 2018 Leslie received her first and second attunements with Usui Reiki and began practicing on friends, family, and animals. In 2025, she received a calling to finish her Reiki master training and then Reiki teacher training and started Healing Unicorn to share these services with the public.
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