Reiki · Yoga · Intuitive Energy Work
Nepean, Ottawa · In Person & Distance · Worldwide
For those who sense there's more going on beneath the surface —
you don't have to believe in anything to be here.
You just have to show up.
You're in the right place if…
You've heard about energy healing and something keeps pulling you back to it. You don't need to be a believer. You don't need to know anything. Nothing will happen without your full consent — and we'll talk through everything before we begin. You're in control the whole time.
Stress, chronic pain, poor sleep, grief, a persistent sense of being stuck — or something harder to name. You're looking for a space that holds you without judgment, where you don't have to explain yourself or perform wellness. You can just arrive as you are.
You've done the therapy, the yoga, the meditation apps. Something still feels unresolved at a level words haven't quite reached. You're ready for a different kind of knowing — one that works with the body's energy field and your own inner intelligence.
What makes this different
Most Reiki sessions end when you leave the table. Mine often include something more — an intuitive debrief of what I sensed, saw, and felt during our work together.
During a session, I connect with your energetic signature at a deep level. As the energy moves, I receive impressions through physical sensations in my own body — warmth, pressure, sudden heaviness — accompanied by vivid symbolic imagery. I share these not as definitive answers, but as an offering: symbols, sensations, possible meanings. You draw your own conclusions.
What I've come to understand is that this capacity — to receive through the body and the inner eye — is a natural extension of deep presence. It's what clients most often describe as the moment something shifted.
"Her intuitive feedback on my chakras was fascinating and so accurate. She is so intuitive in what she picks up on, which made me feel seen and understood in a heartfelt way. I will surely come back again."
— AJ, returning client"Maria was the only practitioner who managed to remove an entity that wasn't leaving me alone. Her sessions are extremely effective."
— TrueNorth"I love receiving Reiki healing sessions from Maria. She is very kind, thoughtful and her insights are very intuitive. She provides great advice and I am feeling much better."
— AJNot sure what you're walking into? That's okay. Many clients arrive not quite knowing why they came — only that something brought them here. We start with a conversation. We go at your pace. Nothing happens that you haven't agreed to.
What we can do together
We begin with a brief conversation about what's brought you here. You'll lie fully clothed on a therapy table, in a warm and elegantly appointed clinic space, with healing frequencies playing softly. I work with light hands-on or hands-above touch, moving through your energy field with intention. I may share intuitive impressions as they arise, or offer a full debrief at the close.
You'll leave feeling lighter. Most clients report a sense of calm that lingers for days.
Book in-person sessionEnergy is not confined by physical space. Distance Reiki works through the same principles as in-person healing — I connect with your energetic field, set a clear intention, and channel healing energy to you at our agreed time. You receive a full chakra-by-chakra debrief and a personal closing message afterward.
Ideal for those outside Ottawa, or those who prefer to receive healing in their own space.
Book distance sessionAn immersive half-day journey through the body's energy system. We begin with chakras and energetic flow, move into yoga sequences designed to open and align your energy centers, deepen with breathwork, and close in a long restorative meditation. Handouts included. Certificate of completion provided. Herbal tea and filtered water served throughout.
Equally powerful alone or shared — many clients bring a friend, a sister, or a small trusted circle.
Book workshopCompletely personalized to your body, your goals, and where you are right now. Whether you're a complete beginner or a long-time practitioner, we start where you are. Sessions weave together posture, breathwork, and — where it fits — energetic awareness. No prior experience needed. Props provided if needed.
Book yoga sessionFor those navigating heavier energetic terrain — negative attachments, intrusive presences, spaces that feel off, or situations that call for deliberate energetic intervention. I work ethically, with clear intention, and always with your full informed consent.
I work only in alignment with each person's highest good. I do not perform work intended to influence or override another person's free will.
InquireFor those who sense their own intuitive capacity and want to begin developing it with structure and gentle support. A practical, day-by-day guide to awakening and working with your natural psychic abilities — the "Clairs" — in an accessible, grounded way.
InquireMaria Petropoulos
Certified Reiki Master & Yoga Teacher
Nepean, Ottawa
I've been practicing yoga for over 20 years. During the pandemic — when the world went quiet and we were all pressed up against ourselves — it became something more. A sanctuary. A way of moving through things I didn't have words for yet.
As I went deeper into the energetic side of yoga — the chakras, the breathwork, the place where the physical and the subtle start to feel like the same thing — I found Reiki waiting for me. I began my Reiki journey in 2020 and achieved Master certification in 2024. Since then I've worked with over 130 clients, in person and across distance.
I trained in Hatha yoga through Yoga Town, a local, female-owned Ottawa studio. That same spirit — grounded, community-rooted, taken seriously without being taken too seriously — shapes how I work with every client.
I'm genuinely curious about most things. I read widely, go deep on topics that fascinate me, and I bring that same quality of attention to every session. What I've noticed, as my practice has deepened, is an ability to receive information during sessions — through physical sensations in my body and through imagery that arrives in my inner eye. I've come to trust it. I believe my neurodivergent mind primes me for access to different forms of knowing. It's become one of the most meaningful parts of the work.
If you're nervous about booking, I want you to know: so are most first-timers, and that's completely okay. We start with a conversation. I'll explain everything as we go. You are never asked to do or experience anything you haven't agreed to. My job is to make sure you feel safe — and then, from that safety, to help something shift.
I'm based in Nepean, and I see clients in person at a warm, elegantly appointed clinic space at 102 Centrepointe Drive. I also work at a distance — energy, it turns out, doesn't need a room.
New here?
No. Reiki doesn't require belief — only a willingness to be present. Many of my most transformed clients arrived as skeptics. Curiosity is more than enough.
Warmth, tingling, a gentle pulsing, deep relaxation, emotional release — or nothing at all, which is equally fine. Everyone experiences it differently. You don't need to feel it to receive it.
Tell me. Seriously. We go at your pace, always. Nothing happens that you haven't agreed to. I'd rather slow down and make sure you feel safe than push through something that doesn't feel right. Your comfort is part of the work.
During or after your session, I may share what I sensed, saw, or felt in your energy field — symbols, impressions, areas of release. I always ask permission first. These aren't pronouncements. They're offerings. Take what resonates; leave the rest.
Reiki supports your overall energetic environment — reducing stress, clearing blockages, promoting balance and relaxation. It can create the conditions for clarity, healing, and positive change. I'll always be honest with you about what's within its scope.
Yes — fully insured for both Reiki and yoga instruction. Reiki is gentle, non-invasive, and works alongside any medical treatment you're receiving. It is not a substitute for medical or psychological care, and I'll always tell you that clearly.
Wear comfortable clothing. Arrive hydrated. Come with an open mind and, if you have one, an intention for the session. That's genuinely all you need.
You find a quiet, comfortable space at our agreed time. I connect with your energy field remotely using distance Reiki principles. Energy isn't confined by physical space — and the results are just as real. You'll receive a full debrief afterward.
Client experiences
"This was my first introduction to Reiki and it was a great session. Maria was able to put me at ease and I felt relaxed and rejuvenated by the end. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested or curious in Reiki or energy work."
— James · Google Review · In-Person Session, Nepean"Both my partner and I felt so calm and relaxed after our distance Reiki sessions. We feel a sense of peace and calm — it's wonderful. Maria also picked up on things only we knew. She is amazing. So caring, and she checked up on us after to see how we were."
— Etsy client · Distance Session"I can only say that she is quite talented, and I was shocked. Every session was perfect, and it allowed me to continue to move forward on the road to healing."
— 小淇 · Returning client"Felt the changes by the next morning. Will definitely try again."
— Mario · Distance Session"Maria was the only practitioner who managed to remove an entity that wasn't leaving me alone. Her sessions are extremely effective."
— TrueNorth · Distance Session"Her intuitive feedback on my chakras was fascinating and so accurate. She made me feel seen and understood in a heartfelt way. I will surely come back again."
— AJ · Returning clientWritings on energy, consciousness & the body
How Reiki cleanses, balances, and protects your energetic field from unwanted influences.
The powerful synergy when these three practices work together toward the same energetic goal.
How healing energy moves beyond physical boundaries — and why it works.
Practical techniques for clearing heavy energy and restoring harmony to your space.
On rest, renewal, and the wisdom of honouring darkness as part of the cycle.
How Reiki supports the healing and well-being of our animal companions.
Ready when you are
In person in Nepean, Ottawa — or wherever you are in the world.
Request a session
Payment
🇨🇦 Canadian clients — e-transfer to info@lightandbalance.ca
🌍 International clients — PayPal invoice sent on booking
Payment is due prior to your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice may be subject to a fee.
Responses within 48 hours · In-person Fridays · Virtual & distance sessions most days
Policies & Disclaimers
Please provide at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, or missed without notice, will be charged the full session fee. There are no refunds on services already rendered.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for in-person sessions. If you arrive less than 15 minutes late, your session will be shortened accordingly. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your appointment will need to be rescheduled and the full fee will apply.
All information shared during intake and sessions is held in the strictest confidence. Information will not be disclosed to any third party except as required by law, or in circumstances where there is a credible risk of harm.
Reiki and yoga are complementary practices and are not substitutes for medical or psychological care. Maria does not diagnose, prescribe, or treat any medical condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional for medical concerns.
All clients complete an intake form prior to their first session, which includes informed consent and a liability release. Reiki involves light touch or hands-above energy work — never massage. You may withdraw consent or request adjustments at any time.
Distance Reiki is conducted with the recipient's full informed consent. If booking a session for another person or animal, you confirm that you have obtained their consent and may be asked to provide it. Reiki energy flows only where it is genuinely welcomed.
