The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • January - April 2013 • Page 16
What's New in the Community Continued from page 15 Pfeiffer says that the techniques and tools used by shamans are different and unique to the individual. In her practice, she uses tools such as medicine stones, rattles, and pendulums to help her clients let go of behavioral patterns, illnesses, and toxic relationships. She explains that, since energy has no boundaries, she can assist clients over the telephone as well as in person. In fact, clients have been able to report what part of their energy field she is working with over the phone, and sometimes the phone sessions are even more effective than in-person sessions because there is less energy, such as thought energy, that may get in the way.
Amy Koch
Pfeiffer is currently seeing clients at the Center for Sacred Living off of Jackson Road in Ann Arbor. Email her at carole.pfeiffer@gmail.com or call her at 734-645-7217 to schedule an appointment.
Amy and Markus Koch have formed Whitecrane Therapeutics that features Crystal Light Beds that come from John of God’s Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil, at their Jackson and Chelsea locations. Amy and Markus emphasize that they do not neglect the physical in their treatments. They intentionally treat the whole person, bridging the emotional, mental, and spirit realms in order to facilitate healing for the entire being.
Carolyn Christopher
Amy and Markus Koch can be reached at whitecranetherapeutics@gmail.com or by phone at 734-660-0898. Their website is at www.whitecranetherapeutics.com. Carolyn Christopher and Kathy Wilkinson, certified Laughter Yoga teachers, have formed The Laughter Project, which brings Therapeutic Laughter Circles to Ann Arbor. Therapeutic Laughter, created by Dr. Madan Kataria and known in India as Laughter Yoga, is the practice of “unconditional laughter” as a form of exercise. No jokes, comedy, or even a “sense of humor” are needed. Over 70,000 Laughter Circles exist in over 70 countries. Studies have established that laughter can relieve stress, enhance the immune system, and improve creativity, self-esteem, and communication skills. The Laughter Project works with groups at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, the Michigan Public Health Institute, the University of Michigan, and Washtenaw Community College, as well as other organizations. Laughter Circles consist of yogic breathing
Kathy Wilkinson
Amy and Markus Koch were recently inspired to move to Chelsea from the Seattle area and they have formed Whitecrane Therapeutics. Amy Koch is a physical therapist and spiritual medium who specializes in energy medicine with sound and light and holistic bodywork. Markus Koch is a former NFL player, massage therapist, and student of Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure who specializes in treating the spirit, mind, and body with acupressure and reflexology. Both are certified yoga instructors. Whitecrane Therapeutics has offices in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Jackson. In addition to their hands-on therapies, Amy and Markus offer Crystal Light Bed sessions in Chelsea and Jackson. Amy explains that the Crystal Light Bed comes from John of God’s Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil and combines the power of color and crystal healing therapy to produce beneficial stimulation on many levels. Specially cut healing crystals are positioned over the chakras and colored light is focused through them, pulsing in rhythmic patterns. In addition to the healing properties of the colored light and crystals, Amy explains that Light Beings who work in and around the Casa in Brazil channel their healing energy through the crystals to the individual using the bed. These Light Beings were healers, such as doctors, while alive, who choose to continue their healing work after death. She says that for Crystal Light Bed sessions, she and Markus will meditate and hold space around the bed while the Light Beings are working. The Jackson Crystal Light Bed is located at the Corinthians Center for Healing and Spiritual Growth, run by Connie and Daniel Price. Amy and Markus met Connie and Daniel when they traveled to Michigan for a healing service in June. This meeting inspired the couple to relocate to the Ann Arbor area -- they were attracted to the Ann Arbor area's vibrant holistic community, combined with its relatively small town feel.