We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Aimee Lala | Intuitive Healer and Reiki Master

One important aspect of my industry that outsiders may be unaware of about Reiki is that Reiki practitioners are not “healing you” we are facilitators or channels for healing energy. While practitioners like myself provide guidance, tools, and energy work, it is essential to understand that the true healing power lies innately within each individual. I am not here to “fix” or “cure” people, but rather to assist and support them on their healing journeys. My role as practitioner is to support and guide clients in accessing their own inner healing resources, allowing their bodies to do what they naturally know how to do – heal. I am a conduit for healing energy, holding a compassionate space for people to heal. I do not impose my own energy onto clients, but rather facilitate the flow of universal life force energy to support their body’s innate healing abilities. This allows for a deep sense of relaxation, restoration, and energetic rebalancing. It’s also important for people unfamiliar with Reiki healing to know that healing is a collaborative process. As a practitioner, I honor and respect each individuals unique journey and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to explore, release, and heal. I hold space for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, fostering a sense of safety, love, understanding, and non-judgment. I emphasize the importance of addressing and healing emotional wounds as an integral part of the healing process. By acknowledging and working through, and releasing our stored emotions, we can create a harmonious environment for physical healing to take place. Read more>>

Jen Swendseid | CEO/Co-Owner heart&core Sports and Medical LLC

Many women having breast cancer related surgeries do not realize they can get 2 post-surgical bras covered by insurance under the L8015 code. They can get a prescription from their nurse or doctor. Read more>>

Kelsey Asplin | Naturopathic Doctor, CoAND President

While Naturopathic Medicine has been around for a long time, a lot of today’s consumers are unaware that it’s a field of medicine that is available to them throughout the country. Unlike Naturopathic Doctors, there are many people who would be considered lay practitioners, who help people with herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, life coaching and energy work. There are also more and more MDs and chiropractors getting certificates in Functional Medicine these days. What many people aren’t aware of though, is that Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are not lay practitioners and are not MDs with functional medicine training; NDs complete a 4-5 year, clinically based, Naturopathic medical school program. They are highly trained and obtain much of the same education as MDs, however alongside the biomedical sciences (i.e. anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, embryology, etc) and specialty medical fields (i.e. gynecology, cardiology, oncology, rheumatology, pharmacology, etc), they also obtain extensive training in counseling, nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, sports medicine, and physical medicine modalities. The entirety of Naturopathic medical training is rooted in functional medicine ideals. While conventional medicine treats the disease process, Naturopathic medicine focuses on supporting normal body functions. Naturopathic medicine seeks to identify the root cause to a person’s health concerns, and treats the whole person, in the safest way possible. Naturopathic Doctors are also highly skilled at knowing when to refer their patients to specialists or conventional medical doctors. Read more>>

Sheilan Mueller | Floral Artist & Business Owner

While it is obviously true that we work with a beautiful medium, florists wear many hats. We work with perishable products under intense deadlines in extreme environments with clients who want a one-of-a-kind experience. We navigate a line between being an artist and entrepreneur, and given the nature of our industry, we usually tackle the tasks that many other businesses hire a whole staff to do. Think cleaning, bookkeeping, marketing, scheduling, product ordering, and client-relations, just to name a few. And while the event season in Colorado is concentrated between May-October, this admin work runs year round. Read more>>

Bronwen Foster | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

There is a good portion of the population that is unaware that veterinary acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine exist for domesticated pets. Though though these modalities have been used for thousands of years in the East, it is a fairly new concept in the Western world. Veterinary acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used alone as a healing technique or in conjunction with conventional medicine. Read more>>

Taylor Khoury | Human Design Expert + Coach

One thing that outsiders may not know about the industry of Human Design is that it is a practical and highly personalized tool that provides valuable insights to anyone. It offers specific guidance that can be immediately implemented to create more ease and success in life, tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Despite what others may think, Human Design is not a mere “woo woo” concept but has practical applications in various areas, including business, parenting, relationships, and wellness. This is because of the bio-individuality of each chart, which means that each person’s chart is tailored to their specific needs and framework. Read more>>