Amy's Journey

I realized at a very young age my personal mission statement was to help people. Unfortunately my father was challenged with maintaining stable employment. Because of this my mother and 3 sisters moved around the country several times. With each move to a new city, I found myself searching and finding playmates for my 3 sisters. (I was 8 years old.) I maintained this mind set to this day. Always wanting to find ways to help people.

At 14 years old I volunteered to be a candy striper. (Yes the pink apron with pockets so deep they reach China!) It was very important to me that all patients receive their flowers and get-better cards. The hospital was pleased with my performance and moved me to work in pharmacy. The pharmacy in those days stored medications in bins like candy bins they have now. One of my responsibilities was to fulfill patient’s prescriptions.

I moved forward with my medical career. I attended college and received a degree in Respiratory Care. I worked at several hospitals within the Twin Cities. In 1978 I accepted a position in Respiratory Care at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital. I worked there for several years and was “appointed” to Director of Respiratory Care. I did not apply for this position.

As Director of Respiratory Care, I accomplished several things:

Conceptualized and implemented the first Occupational Program for the hospital.
Provided community wide education in Asthma Clinical Pathways (Parents & Children).
Provided management and staff for a Respiratory Care department at Glencoe Hospital. I was responsible for getting the hospital through JCAHO Accreditation.
Implemented the first home care program for surrounding communities.

I moved forward with my medical career. I was introduced to the field of Certified Provider Credentialing Specialists (CPCS) within Medical Staff Services and became interested in working in this field. I was informed that you can obtain CPCS certification. There were no classes being offered anywhere to prepare for this rigorous exam. Passing the exams required many hours of study. A one-day seminar was offered within the Twin Cities for preparation for the certification exam. I attended the seminar, sat for the test and passed it.

I thought this was quite an achievement. I worked in healthcare for several years, however, not in Medical Staff Services. I was the first person to sit for the certification exam for Credentialing Specialists without actually working in the field of Medical Staff Services!

Still on my journey to help people, I decided to work in the sleep medicine field as a Registered Polysomnograhic Technologist & Registered Sleep Technologist.

I sank into a deep depression. I was very withdrawn. I could not work and my relationship with my daughter was suffering. My family pleaded with me to seek help. So I sought help from a therapist who suggested that I try Reiki energy healing. I had absolutely no idea what that was.

After my first session it was LIFE CHANGING! I felt so different. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WILL HELP YOU GET OVER ANYTHING. However, Reiki energy healing helped me GET THROUGH IT. It helped me find my self-worth.

Not only finding my self-worth, but KNOWING IT, BELIEVING IT AND LIVING IT. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for energy healing. I know energy healing can help both people and animals.

As life passes on, many people will find themselves dealing with an ailing parent(s). Sadly after many years of my mother’s struggle with COPD, she had finally reached the point where she would succumb to her disease.

The experience of sitting next to your parent knowing that she will never get better is overwhelming, stressful and the list goes on. I was very dedicated to my mother. Over the years, I had helped her in anyway that I could.

I will never forget the last 5 words she said to me: “YOU NEED TO TRY HARDER.”

I was devastated! Crushed beyond belief. I believed I had accomplished so much.

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