A little bit about me and my story

When I started Thrive Reiki in February 2016, I could draw from years of experience of working as a marketing & communications professional. I’ve helped build organizations and departments, created Indonesia’s first pet lifestyle and wellness magazine, and to this day love establishing solid systems and infrastructures that make running a business much easier.

But I also encountered a lot of eye-rolling and remarks, like my mother-in-law referring to my business as “the thing that you do” until she experienced the soothing and healing effects of Reiki herself.

In my first year, I even walked dogs so that I could pay the rent for the room I used for sessions.

I gave free sessions and talks to get clients on the table, learned that most people came with unrealistic expectations, which taught me to communicate Reiki more effectively and to build a clientele that is right for me.

Over the years, I invested more than $60,000 in building and growing my business. I had to ask a lot of questions, fall countless times, get up again, struggle with doubt and impostor syndrome… all while remaining calm, steady and professional, so that my clients could feel safe as I held space for them. But I also learned to ask for help – and build “Team Andrea”, a group of other professionals who help me personally and my business.