"Hi Michelle,

I just wanted to share with you that yesterday and today before going to work I did five-minute empowerment sessions for myself and others at the same time including the one client who was reacting so negatively to me.

Yesterday she started off ignoring me, but without the eye-rolling and head movements, but over the next couple of hours she began to interact with me, very guarded and minimal at first, but she softened as the evening went on. Today she was interacting with me normally and in good spirits.

I don't know if it's just due to the energy alone, but that was a very quick turn around for a problem that was getting worse over a period of several weeks!

This is really cool!"
~ Anonymous

Update:

"Hi Michelle,

The improvements continue! Today she cheerfully greeted me by name, and then later on apologized for being mean to me.

I do really love this energy! I love that it's so quick, and easy to do; like Stevan Thayer I am also a Type-A personality. Also, I tend to work with people in quieter ways, and am very 'guarded' where and with whom I would discuss energy work with, never mind asking someone if they would like me to do a session for them. I love that I can just ask that the energy be sent, and it's there if and/or when the person is ready to accept it, and I never have to discuss it with them. This is extremely helpful in a field where I don't necessarily want to be openly conducting energy work."
~ Anonymous

My experience with Michelle has been wonderful. She is a compassionate, wise and generous teacher who has made me feel empowered. Learning IET® was a fun experience and the only energy practice so far that put me to sleep! Thank you Michelle for sharing your talents with the world."
~ Mona Wind

"Your heartfelt love for the modality shines brightest through your bona fide teachings allowing the gift of healing in many forms to be bestowed upon us as both student and client.

With All My Love, and Gratitude,"
A New Hampshire Heartlink

Dear Michelle,
I am so thankful that you made the journey to South Florida to introduce and teach beautiful Integrated Energy Therapy to us. I have never felt so instantly connected as when I started using this technique. My clients at the Cancer Center, Hospice and home have all written that the most wonderful feeling of peace comes over them and they can't thank me enough for the experience. You teach with warmth, beauty and joy and I can only hope that I will do as well with my students in the future!

Thank you so much,
Nancy Livingston ~ Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I read with interest about the history of the Bio-mat and how the engineers picked up on the energy of human love and were able to include that energy component. I KNOW that is what I have felt from the beginning in May, 2008. It acted as an embrace of love, similar to a bear hug, during my husband's decline. It just filled that role and need in a strong, dramatic way. That kind of comfort was what got me through those last four months. Who said they couldn't "bottle" that? They are smart engineers.

"As you say, "It's all good." It is a gift of health you give yourself and those you love."

~ Anonymous

During the open house we had at The Heart to Heart Healing Connection in November 2008, we had several attendees try both the chair mat and the professional mat. We had some great things happening for people, too. One person was really uncomfortable after receiving a chiropractic adjustment (that's happened to me); with only 10 minutes on the BioMat, the discomfort was completely gone. Another person experienced "tingly feet" - a sign that the cells are opening up to release toxins. And the third one (the best of all) was someone who had gone across the hall to lay on the heated mat on my massage table, and went fast asleep - complete with snoring. I LOVE it when THAT happens. Then I know people are deeply relaxed. When I spoke with this person the next day I was told that toxins were absolutely moving out because there had been a lot of "bathroom time" since the mat. Remember, one of the gifts of the Amethyst BioMat is removal of toxins.

*The testimony below comes from a gal who has physical issues in her stomach, ovaries and low back. It seems she was doubtful about what the mat could do for her own physical issues, but is seeing a difference using the mat regularly.*

"I have to let you know I received my mat within three days! I could not believe it! My son tried it and had PAIN. What? It couldn't be . . . Then I tried it and OH MY GOD! I had so much pain in my (read this closely) ovaries, stomach, lower back, and my legs could not stop twitching and jabbing needles of pain. Ok, I think, this just can't be.

I have tried the mat four times and have increased my time from one hour to eight hours . . . last night I slept on it! I have not had any sensation at all in my ovaries since my period stopped over a year ago. I go with everything natural and so I do not see a doctor. No hormones, nothing . . . I feel fine, and no after-effects. I have had low back pain due to a car accident (that I was told I would never walk). But once I quit standing all day and sitting at a desk my pain went away. Stomach pain is [from] all the tumors that I have all through. I do not know what to make of all of this but, maybe, everything clearing and moving? I did feel better after sleeping on it. I sleep side-to-side and on my stomach. I am going to try to have my son try it again, but you know teenagers! I have five patrons who come weekly and [also] have lovely experiences with the mat!"
~ Anonymous

Remote Sessions with Michelle

"I've been working remotely with Michelle for years. She is thorough and effective and thinks of the little things that I might have forgotten. She leads me through the experience so that I feel secure about the entire process from start to finish. Remote sessions are convenient, comfortable, and effective. Michelle's voice guides me through the treatment and I have had many things shifted, released, and healed in her remote sessions. I like having a treatment in the comfort of my own home, in my own bed! And I can simply roll over and snooze if need be afterwards. I would highly recommend this option for anyone needing to limit their movement, or just trying to save on gas these days!"
~ A.B., New Hampshire

"I first learned of IET® (Integrated Energy Therapy®) in January of this year when Michelle McCarthy came to the Crystal Garden in Boynton Beach, FL. The idea that there was a way to get the 'issues out of your tissues' definitely appealed to me! So I attended Michelle's introductory lecture on IET® to determine if this was something I wanted to pursue. Still intrigued after attending the introductory lecture, I decided to take the Basic and Intermediate Level IET® classes. I also had two private sessions with Michelle that I really loved. In April, Michelle returned to Florida to teach the Advanced IET® class. In addition to attending the Advanced IET® class, I also decided to have another private session with Michelle before she returned home to Massachusetts. As I really enjoyed the private sessions with Michelle, I must admit that I was disappointed when I learned that Michelle wouldn't be returning to Florida until next year. I knew that if Michelle had remained in Florida, I would have loved to continue working with her. While I was aware that Michelle offered 'remote' sessions, I was skeptical as to whether they would be as beneficial as working with Michelle in person. When I became upset about a situation that I thought had been resolved, I decided to schedule a remote session to see if it would help me work out a solution to this challenge more quickly. While I would advise against having a preconceived idea about what a session should be like, I can report that the remote healing session was in some respects more profound than the previous ones. After previous meetings, I could not recall much of what was said during the session. During the remote session, however, I believe that I remembered all of the salient points that Michelle and the angels made during the session. Plus, Michelle and the angels gave me very specific homework to help expedite my healing process! In addition, I enjoyed being in my own home and appreciated the fact that I didn't have to drive either before or after the consultation. In sum, I am glad that I decided to have a remote session with Michelle. In the future when I feel I need an IET® session with Michelle, I won't hesitate to make an appointment for a distance session."
~ Mary, Florida

"I truly believe that . . . Reiki helped me and my kids survive these dark days . . . and I will never forget your kindness. Thank you from my heart."
~ Anonymous

"I am so excited that I will begin this new year of my life with a better understanding of the world, the universe and myself. I feel truly blessed to have met you and to be learning new and wonderful things from you. I am so much more aware of everything around me and every thought that goes through my mind. Something that is so elementary and I just needed to be shown the path to travel on my new journey. Thank you so much for being you!! You are an inspiration to me. I am so glad to have had my eyes and my soul opened so that I can grow to be the person I am intended to be."
~Anonymous

". . . Once again, my Reiki experience . . . was wonderful. I can tell you are doing what you were meant to do with your life. Thank you for 'passing the torch' on to me."
~ Anonymous

"I need to thank you so much for opening my eyes and body to the healing energy of Reiki! The extra energy you gave me before surgery was a real blessing. You have enriched my life much more than words can describe. Thank You!"
~ Anonymous

"I have had four Reiki sessions. I was a little reluctant to start them, but now my only regret is not starting them sooner. I cannot put into words how I felt after a session. It is unbelievable! I've had a lot of anger stored up in me since the death of my husband. Now after eight years and Reiki, I'm starting to smile more and feel happy again. My body has many aches and pains and I can honestly say - some of them are leaving me. Stress from my job is easier to cope with too . . ."
~ Anonymous

"At age 11, my daughter was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, along with a number of other diagnoses. She is now 14 and over the years, we have tried numerousmethods of treatment. Some have helped make life tolerable, others, not so tolerable.

My experience with Michelle has been wonderful. She is a compassionate, wise and generous teacher who has made me feel empowered. Learning IET® was a fun experience and the only energy practice so far that put me to sleep! Thank you Michelle for sharing your talents with the world."

She stayed this way for about two or so months ~ Reiki treatments were every two weeks and with it, she continued her medications. The same medications we were planning on changing prior to the Reiki, as they'd lost they're effectiveness.

We have had some ups & downs since this summer and understand that she will always have these. However, we feel that the medications coupled with the Reiki, has really done wonders for her. She continues to go every two weeks and looks forward to her sessions as she is much more relaxed and easy to get along with afterward.

I think the Reiki has been the best route we've taken thus far and hope that the effectiveness has proved itself to her, so that as she becomes an adult, she will incorporate it into her daily life, as a way to balance herself out and find peace within."
~ Anonymous

Debra's Story

"It happened for me . . . believe it will happen for you.

Though it seems as if it were a very bad dream, I can tell you it was 12 years of hell. Fibromyalgia - so it is called - I call it constant pain and progressive weakness.

My journey began slowly - no one knew what was wrong (especially me). As it progressed no one could help . . . most thought it did not exist (most except me).

As the years passed, some treatments were tried. Medicines with bad side effects, therapy, both physical and psychological (I was told numerous times that "it" could be all in my head). I knew different.

After 12 years of this I felt that this was the way I was to spend the rest of my life. I stopped all treatments because they weren't working for me anyway.

Then it happened . . . A MIRACLE!!!!!!!

After my two sisters experienced Reiki sessions (for reasons of their own), they thought it might be something I should try.

Honestly, I was very hesitant. Then I felt . . . hell . . . it can't hurt . . . I hurt enough already.

My Journey to Wellness Begins:It was suggested that I schedule four sessions with Michelle within a few weeks. So I did.

SESSION 1: It was very relaxing, I felt warm, at ease. Wow, this was nice. I booked Session 2.

That night I slept well, but when I woke, my goodness somehow during the night I was hit by a FREIGHT TRAIN. I couldn't move, I felt as though every bone in my body was broken. I was scared. I shed tears wondering what had happened. This was intense. I forced myself to move and function as best as I could.

Realizing Session 2 was in a few days . . . my mind said, 'Don't go, how could this be helping me?' My heart said to go and I trusted that feeling. Though very afraid, I went.

SESSION 2: Again the session itself was pleasant. (If only I could feel that way, always).

That evening I slept fairly well, but this time I awoke with the feeling of being hit by a MACK TRUCK. Yes there was pain but at least it wasn't the train. Was this a good sign, was I getting better somehow?

SESSION 3: Again an awesome feeling, relaxing, soothing, and even comfortable.

I slept well. In the morning I felt as though I was bumped by a LITTLE RED WAGON. I was sore, but no extreme pain. How could this be? I had felt hope for myself for the first time in 12 years.

SESSION 4: I couldn't wait for my 4th session. As you can guess, #4 was wonderful. I felt the weight from years of pain being lifted off. I felt in control of my own health. I felt strong both physically and emotionally.

That night I slept soundly. I awoke feeling free of pain and the weakness that had robbed me of many years.

I now control my ailment using Reiki daily (after taking Reiki classes taught by Michelle). I am pain-free and stronger than ever. I am in control now.

Was it worth the FREIGHT TRAIN, and the MACK TRUCK, and the LITTLE RED WAGON? You bet, because that pain proved to be temporary, and with Reiki I am well, permanently.

My story wasn't told to scare anyone, it was given to show healing and to give hope. Everyone who understands where I've been deserves hope, relief, and regained strength.

After all I am STRONG . . .

HAPPY . . .

I am LIVING LIFE!!!

Thank you for hearing my story. You deserve a Happy Ending!
~ Debra Duncan

From Students

"This is just a little note to thank you for taking the time to teach my Reiki II class. I know now I was ready for this step and I'm glad you were the one to show me the way."
~ Anonymous

"Thank you from my heart for teaching me Reiki. I have worked on two guys and they say it work for them. You have come in to my recovery of my addiction. You also have a nice heart. May God continue blessing you for eternal life for the help you gave me. I truly thank you."
~ Prison Inmate

"Thank you very much for showing me your way! I am so very grateful for your time and I hope to learn so much more in the near future. One love . . ."
~ Prison Inmate

"Just a note to thank you for coming over . . . to bless my Reiki room.
~ Anonymous

"I can't really say I believed in [Reiki] at first, but I was into trying anything that could help me change my thinking. This ended up being one of the smartest moves for me. It helps me with everything I encounter."
~ Prison Inmate

>"You get more benefit out of watching someone's face right after they have received Reiki. If I put a smile on someone's face, then my good deed for the day is done."
~ Prison Inmate

"I have to tell you that your work has made a significant change in my life. I've known you for about six years now and I feel as though you were patiently waiting for me to be ready - for that I am grateful. You are surrounded by sleepers like myself just waiting to wake up and when they do they are going to need your guidance.

"In the beginning I thought one hour of Reiki every day was going to be a bit too much, however, I find myself not wanting it to end. I wake up an hour early every day! I've never indulged myself like this before and it feels good and I'm becoming very comfortable with the routine."
~ Anonymous

From Pet Owners

Maxwell and I can't thank you enough for the loving touch he received from you. The benefits were noticeable right away. He wasn't sad upon our arrival back to our new home. He wasn't extremely happy, but the depression and anxiety have dissipated. He seems on his way to adjusting, although he has a ways to go . . . From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
~ Anonymous

"When Michelle did a Reiki session on him it was remarkable! He became calm and unafraid of grooming. came home full of pep and played like he was a puppy. He has been relaxed and now enjoys a ride in the car. His energy level has increased a great deal. I'm sure he has arthritis, however, he moves now without pain or discomfort . . . Thank you so much as [my dog] means so much to me."
~ Anonymous

Michelle's Reiki Cat ~ The Story

G.B. (God Being) - My Reiki Cat

I consider "G.B." my Reiki cat. He came to me after I got involved with Reiki and in fact, I credit Reiki with bringing him into my life. I already had one feline companion and wasn't looking for another addition to the family at that time. However, I found myself hearing internally, "There is a gray and white cat out there somewhere that needs me."

Having never experienced an intuitiveness of that kind, I was intrigued and set about looking for the gray kitten. The understanding came quickly for me that I needn't look - it would simply happen at the appropriate time. And two days later it happened, just like that. A series of synchronous events brought this cat and me together.

G.B. helping a client

Since I was in need of more Grace in my life that is what I named her. Unbeknownst to me at the time was the fact that my "girl" was a "boy". I hadn't bothered to check! The evolution of Grace unfolded and today G.B. is the appropriate name for this "God Being".

He believes his job is to assist me in my own healing as well as to help me when I teach and hold sessions. He is a Reiki junkie himself - as this picture of him receiving Reiki in the chair shows (above). He enjoys being part of the sessions, which we allow when the client gives permission. This is him "working" on a client's back. She was having upper back discomfort and he knew precisely where to place his "Reiki paws." He's always happy to assist and doesn't even require an invitation.

Suzie & Wiggins' Story

I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 14 months old, and now that I'm in my thirties, the long-time medication use and pain were beginning to be overwhelming. I was ready to give up on everything and everyone. I had reduced my hours at work, required 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night and was taking several medications throughout the course of the day. My sister, Tammy, had been receiving Reiki sessions and was experiencing great results. She convinced me to give Reiki a try, though I held out little hope that it would work.

Suzie & Wiggins

Michelle explained that a series of four sessions is recommended because it can take that long for a person to notice a significant change. The first session nothing much happened, but I did feel very relaxed and more comfortable than I had in a long time. The second session was more relaxing and I noticed much improvement in the pain in my knees and hips. My hands and feet were still a problem, but by the fourth session they felt great! By this time I had decided to take myself off all medications. (*Michelle's note - this is NOT something I would ever recommend. This was Suzie's choice.*)

I continued to have regular Reiki sessions every two weeks, until Michelle said she would rather I learn Reiki myself. "Part of Reiki is taking responsibility for oneself," she said and that included being responsible for ones' own healing.

By this time, my sister Tammy was ready to learn and even our grandmother, who had been receiving regular sessions wanted to take Reiki! So, on August 24 and 25, 2000 the three of us took Reiki I together. I took Level II in June of 2001 and it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life! I am back to my regular hours at work. I eat and sleep better and still take no medication. I'm happier, less stressed, healthier and pain free. More than one person has told me I'm a totally different person.

My dog, Wiggins, is a different person too! He loves the Reiki energy and now when I work on myself he wants in on it too. In fact, at least every other day he comes to me asking for it. He is a senior pet with some of the doggie distresses that come with age. Reiki has significantly reduced his discomfort as well. I would like to thank the Universe for the Reiki energy and Michelle for teaching me how to use it. Now my Reiki adventure and a new way of life have begun!
~ Suzie St. Germain

Suzie & Tammy's Grandmother's Story

Suzie and Tammy had experienced such wonderful results with Reiki that they began telling their grandmother about it. It wasn't long before she decided to try it herself. Here is what she had to say:

I suffer from spinal spurring with compression fractures of my back and I am in constant pain. The only relief I got was from pain pills. I have had this condition for several years. It effected my sleep nightly. One day my granddaughters told me about Reiki. They made an appointment for me and I went for my first session. I could feel the pain as it was leaving my left side, down my leg to my toe. I felt so at ease and all the stress that I had from the pain had left me. After the series of four sessions. I took Reiki so I could do it on myself. Now I do Reiki everyday at bedtime and I can sleep without as many pills. I can tolerate the pain I have and I have a different outlook on my life.

Carol's Story

My two-year old Maytag washing machine broke today with a full load of dirty, wet towels and jeans in it (which is why it broke in the first place). I didn't have a meltdown, or a hissy fit, but I wanted to. We emptied it, tried again, begged, tried again, pleaded, tried again, swore at it, tried again. Nothing . . . nada . . . no luck.

I left to pick [my daughter] up knowing there was a broken two-year old Maytag washer that needed major repairs in my basement. I forgot to mention the smell it gave off after burning out . . . not a good one. Anyway, I called [my husband] while I was driving and he told me to have a positive attitude about it. I told him that we POSITIVELY had a broken Maytag washer in the basement. "Very funny," he said.

After arriving home, I thought to myself, "What the hell." Michelle, I Reiki'd the washing machine. I REIKI'D AN INANIMATE OBJECT. The towels are in the dryer now. After having been washed. In the washer. The Maytag washer. That was broken. 'Till I Reiki'd it. Hmmm.