About

My background is somewhat unusual for a Reiki practitioner.  I have a master’s degree in History, and three other degrees in German, Museum Studies, and Humanities & Fine Arts.  I wrote a book entitled "Lost Forts of Casper" published by The History Press, on the history of Civil War-era forts in Casper, Wyoming. I’ve worked in museums for over 15 years and volunteer on the board of a local museum here in Casper. I closed my Reiki business in 2021 for about two years while I researched and wrote my second book, "The Forgotten Senator: The Life and Character of Preston B. Plumb" which was published in March of 2023. I reopened this site and my Etsy shop in 2024 now that the hectic schedule of researching and writing a book is over!

I became involved in Reiki due to constant health issues.  I’d been seeing doctor after doctor and put on a variety of medications and they weren’t providing much relief.  At that point I decided to learn Reiki on the off chance that it might help me.  I had no idea how much it would help me both physically and emotionally.  I’ve never looked back. Today, I use it to manage the stresses of daily life and to help control my rare autoimmune condition, Relapsing Polychondritis.

Today, I offer my services for others to discover how Reiki energy can help them.  I am a certified Karuna Ki Reiki Master, Usui Reiki Master, Crystal Reiki Master, certified in Kundalini Reiki I by Psychic Medium Sarah Lemos of the Travel Channel's "Ghosts of Morgan City" and "Portals to Hell," and accredited by the International Reiki Organization.  I founded Healing Winds Reiki in Casper, Wyoming in early 2017. I also completed Sarah Lemos' "Pathways to Spirit" year-long class at the end of 2020. This class covered all things metaphysics and was incredibly valuable to this business and me personally.

I am in the process of moving most of my items from Etsy to this site.  Here you will find raw stones, Shungite, charging plates, pendants and more.  I will be continually adding new items to this shop that I think may help you on your crystal journey. I also offer distance Reiki sessions for those who are interested in feeling the effects of Reiki directly. Welcome to my site!

--Johanna