Practice Updates for end of 2024

I have decided to take a pause in seeing clients for in-person appointments (for all clients: Reiki, Coaching, and Counseling) at the end of December, needing to be fully moved out of my office on or before December 31, 2024. 

This decision has stemmed from a combination of three issues:

1) Despite some clients preferring in-person appointments, the total number of clients actually scheduling Reiki, Coaching, and Counseling for consistent office visits is a small percentage of my total appointments per week.   

For reference: Pre-COVID, I was scheduling in-person sessions at a rate of 95%.  Since I began subletting with my own consistent space last year; my in-person sessions have ranged between 10-30% of all appointments scheduled per week.

It’s clear that although I have full time space, for the majority of clients, it is still more convenient, preferred, or comfortable to schedule telehealth or distance sessions.

2) Additionally challenging, my "landlord" has increased my sublet fee for the office space; further reducing my overall income but concerning when compared to the cost vs. actual in-person appointments scheduled.

While I will never be "rolling in the dough" while providing insurance-funded counseling, I do value the small contribution I am able to make to my family's household income. 

From a business owner’s perspective it no longer makes financial sense to sublet or rent office space.

3)  My last and very personal reason is based on recent life events and conversations with my family. Simply put, I am re-prioritizing my health and time available for myself and my family.

I believe, taking a break from scheduling in-person sessions will have a significant impact on creating an increased work/life balance where I can focus on my health and enjoy my time with family.

I am not closing my practice, but am creating increased ease in being a solo private practitioner. I have always had a high personal standard to provide the best services I can and to meet client needs to the best of my ability. However, now it’s time to make sure I am meeting my needs as business owner and my personal needs. I see this change as key for me to bring harmony and balance into my life so that I can continue to bring my fullest self to each session.  

I am truly sorry if this creates a significant barrier to working together. I know this will impact those who will only work in-person with a therapist, coach, Reiki practitioner. I know that this change may not feel optimal to everyone or may feel like too much of a comprise. I am open to discussing your thoughts and concerns. I will, of course, be available to continue working together via telehealth (video or by phone) now and after my sublet lease ends.