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Health Enhanced by Art 2020 (HEArt Journal)

Reiki Healing Energy

Art Description 

Reiki Healing Energy was created in response to completing my Reiki Level 2 certification training. The painting style uses intuitive abstract technique, where the painting emerges out of emotion rather than a fixed outcome idea. Reiki is a non-invasive touch therapy, healing and relaxation technique originating from Japan. There are japanese symbols and other imagery in the painting reflecting my own experience as a Reiki healer. The practice of Reiki and Art Therapy are two modalities I use to connect with patients, utilizing a blend of creativity and meditation techniques for wellbeing. This painting represents my focus as a practitioner using touch therapy and the human ability to create, and is directly related to the mission of A.T. Still University focusing on innovative and accessible whole person healthcare.

Artist Statement

Artist: Chloe Hodgson, CGHS

I am a board certified and licensed clinician residing in New York City, with a Master's degree in Clinical Art Therapy and Reiki level 2 certification. I have been drawing and painting since the moment I could hold a crayon. I feel that my creative spirit along with a holistic, meditative, complementary appraoch to healthcare shapes my view of optimal wellbeing. I believe tapping into these inner resources to enhance healing should be a part of every community's health care and wellness practices.