For first-timers.

  • Many people who come to Guided Place are brand new to this kind of work. If it feels overwhelming to choose from the session descriptions, that is completely okay.

    A beautiful place to begin is with an Aura-Soma Reiki session. It offers a gentle introduction to the way I work, weaving together energy support, color, and somatic awareness in a way that does not require you to be vulnerable or figure anything out. You simply rest on a warmed table and allow your body to receive.

    From there, we can explore what feels most supportive for you next, guided by what your body and system naturally respond to.

  • Feeling nervous is completely okay. New experiences often bring up a little uncertainty. Regardless of the session type you choose, my role is to help you feel informed and supported. I explain what I am doing, invite your consent along the way, and welcome your questions at any point. You always get to decide what feels right for you in each moment.

  • Your first session begins with us sitting together and taking a few minutes to connect. I will explain the flow of the session, so you have a clear sense of what we will be doing. From there, the experience unfolds based on the session you have chosen. Whether the work is more conversational, energetic, or body-based, you will always know what is happening and have space to ask questions or share feedback as we go.

  • Not at all. Sometimes it is just a nudge, a feeling, or a recommendation that brings us together. You do not need a clear goal or the right words. While the mind loves certainty, you are invited to trust what led you here and stay curious. From there, we gently explore what feels most present for you in the moment.

Booking

  • It varies across different types of work, and there is no set number of sessions. Some people come in for a single session to gain clarity or support during a specific moment, while others choose to return periodically or work together over a series of sessions for deeper integration. We decide together based on your needs, pacing, and what feels supportive for you.

  • Yes. Bundles are available for select services and are designed to support deeper integration over time. They also offer a reduced per-session rate. Availability and options vary depending on the type of work, and we can explore what feels most supportive for you during or after your first session.

  • All sales are final. Appointments may be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time, depending on the type of service booked. Because each appointment supports the sustainability of a small business, we ask that you book with intention. Please refer to the Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy page for full details.

Somatic Processing

  • Yes, conversation is part of the work, though it tends to be simple and present-focused rather than centered on detailed storytelling. You only share what feels comfortable. We use words to bring clarity and connection, while also developing and staying with your internal felt sense.

  • It can be, though the goal is not cathartic release or pushing emotions to the surface. True support for the nervous system comes from steady, paced work that builds safety over time. Some sessions feel quiet and grounding, others may bring emotion or insight. Whatever arises is met with care, choice, and room to move slowly so the experience can integrate in a lasting way.

  • No preparation is needed. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are. You do not need to have anything ready to talk about. The body-based nature of the work often allows what is relevant to surface naturally once we begin.

  • While this work can feel deeply supportive and meaningful, it is not psychotherapy, and it does not replace medical or clinical mental health care. What I offer is a body-centered, integrative approach that supports awareness, regulation, and self-connection. Many people choose this work alongside traditional therapy or other wellness care as part of a broader support system.

  • This work is less about quick fixes and more about creating lasting shifts in how you relate to yourself. Many people notice feeling calmer, more present, and more connected to their inner world. Over time, clients often experience greater clarity, emotional resilience, and a deeper trust in their own guidance. The exact outcomes are unique to each person, but the common thread is a growing sense of ease, self-understanding, and capacity to meet life with more steadiness.

Aura-Soma

  • Aura-Soma is a self-selecting color care system developed in England by Vicky Wall in the 1980s. It uses Equilibrium bottles made with plant extracts, essential oils, and crystal essences. During a reading, a practitioner supports you in exploring the colors you choose, offering context and reflection to help translate color symbolism into practical insight. The system is not prescriptive and centers your own awareness, choice, and embodied experience.

  • For Insight and Messages
    Aura-Soma is commonly experienced through a guided session where you select Equilibrium bottles based on color resonance. A trained practitioner supports you in exploring the themes and messages reflected through your selections and how they relate to your lived experience.

    For Integration and Ongoing Support
    After a session, you may choose to work with one or more Equilibrium bottles at home. The oils are applied topically to specific areas of the body and used over time to support integration and to supplement the specific frequency you are being invited to hold more of.

    For Body-Based Color Work
    Aura-Soma can also be experienced through Aura-Soma Reiki + Chromotherapy, where colored light is applied to the body using a light pen. This non-invasive method works with color frequency along energy pathways and centers. Color light interacts with the body’s biophotons, the light particles involved in cellular communication, supporting balance, circulation, and energetic coherence within the system.

    Aura-Soma and Chromotherapy are complementary, non-diagnostic practices and are not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

  • No. Not everyone feels ready to work with a bottle immediately, and there is no requirement to do so. If you choose to work with an Equilibrium bottle, the cost is $68 USD per bottle and you may take it home at the end of your session. Pomanders and Quintessences may also be recommended as optional supports alongside an Equilibrium journey. This is a choice-led process. You are always invited to move at your own pace and select what feels supportive and appropriate for you at the time of your session.

  • Equilibrium Bottles are the primary self-care tool in the Aura-Soma system. They are selected during a session based on color attraction and applied to specific areas of the body over time to support integration. $68 USD

    Pomanders are aromatic supports used on the hands or around the body. They are often used for grounding, focus, and energetic hygiene, especially during daily life or times of transition. $50 USD

    Quintessences are aromatic supports commonly used for reflection, meditation, and alignment. They tend to support awareness and integration rather than day-to-day regulation. $50 USD

    *Prices include sales tax and are subject to change.

Events

  • Occasionally, you may be asked to bring items such as a water bottle, yoga mat, or journal. Any items you need will always be listed on the event page and included in both the confirmation and reminder emails for your event. These emails are sent from Erica@guidedplace.com, which you may wish to add as a safe sender.

  • Yes. Private offerings include pop-up readings, ReWILD and Non-Linear Movement Method sessions, and collaborative experiences for gatherings, retreats, and larger events. If you have a specific inquiry or would like to explore a private or custom event, please reach out to Erica@guidedplace.com.