Reviews and Testimonials

Testimonials

I’ve been going to Alison for reiki for + 2years now. She is also my reiki teacher/master.

I honestly can’t recommend Alison enough. I had a much needed reiki session today and the deep relaxation and blissfulness I felt through out was truly wonderful.

Alison incorporates elements of sound into her sessions too which elevates the healing effects and experience.

I left feeling grounded and at peace with myself. I also felt a deeper sense of clarity and connection to myself again.

Alison is very intuitive and offers wonderful guidance post session too. She has a very calming and safe presence which makes you feel at home.

Thank you Alison for all of your wisdom and support over the last 2 years and today. G M Penicuik

Alison is very intuitive and offers wonderful guidance post session too. She has a very calming and safe presence which makes you feel at home. Thank you Alison for all of your wisdom and support over the last two years and today.

Met Alison for a tarot card reading today and must say it was a wonderful experience. very accurate and Alison made me feel very welcome and calm! Thank you! S R Edinburgh

Had my first Reiki healing yesterday and it was a wonderful experience. Alison is amazing and made me feel relaxed and at ease. Highly recommend and I'm looking forward to my next healing very soon. L F Edinburgh

I had Reiki today and loved it. During the healing I felt very relaxed and now feel so much better. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try reiki. S G Musselburgh.

I never felt so comfortable with a spiritual counselor in a very long time. I sat for a tarot reading followed by a Reiki cleansing. I have been a spiritual practitioner for many years and regularly seek out counsel as any good human should.

Alison was so exact with my reading I was in awe! She told me where I was, what I was doing, where I need to go, my spiritual influences and my personal traits and all the information I was looking for, without uttering a peep about myself. Truly gifted psychic and healer! Cheers Alison! DG, Edinburgh

Met Alison for a tarot card reading today and must say it was a wonderful experience. Very accurate and Alison made me feel very welcome and calm! Thank you! SR Edinburgh

I have attended classes and reiki with Alison at River Healer. Alison is lovely and very welcoming. I highly recommend River Healer services. DL east Lothian

The “River Healer” is amazing and truly inspirational.

Alison is a gifted reader always positive and on point.

I always hear Alison’s voice in my mind telling me to relax when I meditate, it works for me!

She’s also a beautiful individual overall. MP East lothian

Had Reiki today and loved it. During the healing I felt very relaxed and now feel so much better. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try Reiki. SG East lothian

Thank you Alison. I had never had a reading by email before and was unsure what to expect. A very accurate reading of my current situation and I look forward to the outcomes! Thank you.

C, Dublin

Amazing reading Alison! Especially the last part about my deceased grandmother..I thought she's with me..I loved her so much!

Thank you again and I am looking forward for the next reading in the future!

I had an amazing tarot reading last night .. Being unsure if I actually "believed " or not. I have to say, I'm so converted! Everything that came up in my cards was completely relevant to my past and present! Was actually spooked and a bit emotional .. Cannot recommend Alison enough! ( just to add this was the first time I met her) AMAZING!!

K W, Edinburgh

I’ve been receiving reiki from Alison for over 3 years. She is insightful, caring and intuitive and I’ve gained so much for her healings over the years. Thank you. G M Edinburgh

Went for a colour healing session and it was amazing. Really changed my view on things and felt enlightened. Recommended highly.

W, Glasgow

Alison is amazing!! She makes you feel at ease and the treatments are enjoyable from start to finish with no being rushed out the door at the end. H D East lothian

Thank you Alison. This is so incredibly helpful and summarises exactly how I am feeling.

It also helps me see that all will be well and the answers will come. Fiona

Dear Alison

Than you very much, that made so much sense and it has already been extremely helpful.

All the best to you.

Hi Alison! Just wanted to say thank you for your reading. I think those three cards pretty much summed up my current situation. I'm actually going overseas in two weeks and hopefully as you say ,I will see some other things that I've been hoping for manifest themselves in the near future as well. Kind regards

Thank you so much for the Tarot reading! This is exactly what I've been dealing with.. Amazing work,Alison! You're such a talented Healer! M. London

I'm very glad I decided to start meditation classes with Alison over two years ago. I look forward to the classes as they give me, and everyone that attends, a great sense of calm. I have been going to regular Reiki treatments for about a year and I feel physically and emotionally much stronger for it. Thanks Alison.

Debs, Musselburgh

Alison is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable healer who has helped me overcome emotional and personal obstacles on numerous occasions. Having been a client of hers for two years now and having attended her meditation and Reiki sessions, I recently decided to complete the level 1 Reiki training with her . During the day-long session, she guided me through the Reiki process, clearly explaining the principles of energies and chakras and answering all of my questions without hesitation. The one-on-one session was empowering, captivating and surreal at times, and by the end of the day, I felt confident in my ability to practice Reiki on myself, friends and family. Alison, who is professional yet nurturing, has offered me ongoing support even after the training, making this a particularly supportive experience for me.

Based on my positive experience with her, I would without a doubt recommend Alison to anybody looking to do the Reiki training.

Marie Claire, Edinburgh

(Reiki Class) - Thankyou Alison for the most amazing day ever.!! How good and proud I feel tonight. Thankyou for such a wonderful gift.Be so proud of yourself for being able to deliver such an amazing thing to others in the way you do .It was truly amazing and so are you . Lovely to meet the other girls and look forward to starting my case studies. Janice, Musselburgh

Just had a wonderful Indian head message with Alison. Would highly recommend this to anyone! Thanks Alison Deborah,

Alison’s “space clearing” made our new house our home

We bought our new house from a family struggling with a recent and profound trauma, and when we moved in we needed a succession of tradesmen, painting, carpeting, plumbing, etc. After a few months I still struggled to feel at home. Then Alison came and spent the morning “clearing”. I came home to little crystals on window sills, post-it notes everywhere saying things like:” Plant needed here!” and “Red item needed here!”, and sometimes “Good choice!” and “Perfect place for this!” It was hilarious.But there was a serious side. The energy in the house was different; it was coming alive and beginning to respond to our presence. My husband was sceptical of some of Alison’s suggestions. But as I gradually went ahead and made the adjustments, they made total sense, they “fit”, and the rooms felt softer, more welcoming and accommodating as a result. I reckon the fact that my husband didn’t notice the specific changes, and just relaxed more and more in our new home, as I have, is more about Alison’s gift than his lost specs….again.

Thank you Alison.

Heidi A

I have been going to regular Reiki treatments for about a year now and I feel physically and emotionally much stronger for it. Thanks Alison. D.

From TrustPilot:

I would highly recommend Riverhealer. I came across Riverhealer by chance 12 years ago through using google and was impressed from the outset. I have had reiki, Indian head massage, readings and attended meditation classes over the years. I have also trained to be a reiki healer myself now with Alison. I have recommended the services to many other people who have all been very impressed. Alison is an amazing, intuitive person and very gifted. You will definitely not be disappointed !

Alison makes you feel at ease, she offers amazing treatments and her reiki works wonders, she is also an amazing tutor

I would highly recommend

Weekly Sound Baths

Sacred Sound Immersion Sessions every Thursday evening at Fisherrow centre, Musselburgh. Experience deep relaxation and healing with the beautiful vibrations of sound.

Full information and booking here.

Cacao Communion - Half Day Healing Retreat - heal your heart and feed your soul

Saturday 22nd February 2025 12.45pm - 5.30pm

Join me in the beautiful Willow room overlooking the gardens at Cockenzie house, for a powerful healing experience that will aid to you to release what no longer serves your wellbeing and find your true purpose.

Cacao Communion: You will connect with the sacred Cacao plant to open your heart chakra as Cacao increases the flow of blood to the heart. Mama cacao spiritually connects to mother earth affectionally known as pacha mama and the spirit of the west. This is the spirit of the mother, water, flow, emotion and the divine feminine. Pacha mama and the spirit of water connects to swadhistana (sacral chakra) aiding the release and flow of pent-up emotions. This also aids the flow of creativity and inspiration. This sacred plant medicine is a powerful tool for the clearing away of emotional blockages held in the heart centre.

Ceremonial cacao is a true supernatural food; rich in magnesium, chromium, copper, calcium, manganese, zinc, sulfur, iron, and phosphorous, abundant in antioxidants. It boosts the immune system and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. It increases blood flow to the brain and encourages the release of endorphins like Dopamine, and two neurotransmitters PEA (phenylethylamine) nicknamed the love molecule and Anandamide, the bliss chemical named after the Sanskrit word Ananda which means bliss and joy. All this leads to euphoria and a deeper spiritual connection. As a result, we feel happier, and our creativity is boosted.

What to expect:

We will combine this sacred heart medicine with journaling and powerful guided meditations designed to heal, hear what is in your heart and find your true path.

Reconnect with your inner child.

Identify what needs to be healed at this time to then begin to heal.

Receive a cord cutting with a guided meditation and Reiki Healing to release negative energetic cords and attachments that are holding you back, freeing you to move forward toward your goals.

Connect with the beat of the Shamanic drum combined with movement to release the stagnant energies from the physical body and get back into flow.

The afternoon will conclude with a one-hour immersion in the sacred healing sounds of the Tibetan singing bowls, Wind Gong, Ocean drum, Shamanic drum, Rain stick, Koshi chimes and tingsha bells. Simply lie down, close your eyes, relax and allow the sounds to gently lull you in their embrace as the blissful vibrations penetrate and heal your body at a cellular level. Wrap yourself in beautiful sound that brings healing, balance and restoration for mind, body and spirit.

Important Cacao contra indications:

You should not consume cacao if you are taking any MAOI based anti-depressants as cacao naturally contains tyramine which is contraindicative.

Cacao is a vasodilator and is therefore not suitable for anyone with a serious heart condition, low blood pressure or if you are taking any medication to thin blood or lower blood pressure.

If any of the above apply to you, you can still participate and consume a rose tea or other alternative instead. Please advise when booking.

It is not advisable to consume a full dose of Cacao if you may be pregnant or if you are breast feeding. You may however have a much smaller dose, so please advise when booking.

Sound Immersion contra indications: You should not participate in sound immersion if you are in the first semester of pregnancy, have a pacemaker or suffer with seizures.

My credentials:

I am a Reiki Master Healer and Teacher and have been in practice for 16 years. I am fully trained and certified to facilitate the preparation and consumption of Cacao, including the required Food Safety certification. I am also trained and certified in Sound Healing, Relaxation Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling and Life Coaching. As a Reiki Master I have 15 years’ experience in energetic cord cutting and safe removal of negative energies. I also have over 30 years’ experience in facilitating group work. I am currently studying Shamanism.

This will be a small group. Prior booking is required. Book your place here

Disclaimer.

No service, course, or product offered by River Healer is in any way a substitute or replacement for licensed medical care. In addition, the information and techniques on this site do not constitute medical advice. Holistic Healing may form part of a holistic treatment plan, and is not meant to take the place of standard medical or psychological treatment, but to accompany and work along with it. The information contained on this site, and all of the services, products and courses offered, Reiki or otherwise, are metaphysical in nature and do not claim to cure anything.

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