Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Alia Ridley, Founder of Sacred Balance Wellness, located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Sacred Balance Wellness is a Reiki healing service here to support you on your health and wellness journey in person or by distance sessions. Reiki is a gentle yet impactful energy healing practice that involves channeling and delivering energy to help promote relaxation and stress reduction. This energy, known as ki in Japan, chi or qi in China, and as prana in India, is within every living being and flows through various energy centers throughout our bodies, also known as chakras. If this energy is low or blocked, we are more likely to feel depleted, whereas, if it is high and free flowing, we more easily maintain our health and well-being. Reiki allows a shift into a relaxing and restorative state and works to rebalance the energy centers that may be depleted. If patients are open to hearing messages and intuitive guidance that I receive throughout the session, I also love to talk about what came up at the end of each session!
Tell us about yourself
After going through my own healing journey and spiritual awakening over the past several years, I have been left with a strong desire to support and empower others throughout their own journey.
Growing up, I was part of a very health-conscious family that was open to holistic methods of healing. I believe being brought up in this environment helped guide me down the path of pursuing a career in the healing arts early in my life. Consequently, I began my studies to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and have been practicing since 2016 at an integrated health care clinic. A couple of years into my career as an RMT, I was then introduced to Reiki healing. I was amazed at how supportive and nurturing it was when I received sessions. This led me to take my Level 1, 2, and finally, my Master level training.
My style of Reiki is very holistic; not only will we do Reiki healing, but depending on your intentions, I will add various other modalities into the session to support greater balance, such as working on the energy centers/chakras, guided meditation, visualization, breathwork, and intuitive guidance. I feel so grateful for how impactful Reiki has been in my life, and I trust that it can be a beautiful modality to help support you as well.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is being able to support patients and meet them wherever they are on their journey with compassion, love, empathy, and understanding. Hearing what is going on in others' lives and holding space for them and their intentions is one of the things I love most about reiki healing sessions. Connecting as humans in this way is so profound and sincere and, in my opinion, fosters such a beautiful environment for healing where you leave feeling inspired to take the next steps to be the best you can be.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Honestly, one of the hardest things for me was simply just having the courage to start my business. I think that is the most difficult part, especially with a healing modality such as Reiki that a lot of people don't know about or understand. The thoughts came pouring into my head: Will people think I'm weird? Will people actually book in with me? Are my prices too low/high? What if it doesn't work out? There are so many limiting beliefs that I had to constantly work through in order to make this business a reality. But, in the end, I am so grateful that I did because I get to help others through this business, which is my greatest passion in life.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Just START! :)
- Don't let what others may think about you stop you from pursuing your passion.
- Always lead from the heart and find ways to make the world a better place.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Having a positive mindset is paramount! Trust that you are always being guided and supported by the universe and that this desire to start a business was put in your heart for a reason. You can do anything you set your mind to!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://sacredbalancewellness.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredbalancewellness/
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