My name is Cynthia Alvarado Jones.  I am a Reiki Master and Vita-Flex practioner. I am, who I am not only by choice but, by necessity.  At the end of 2003 a dark cloud engulfed me.  I was heart broken and I took the pain, rejection and anger inward.

My body responded in the only way it could.  My heart closed and I developed a lump in my right breast. Pain and fear set in so I went to a doctor.  After the examination he order a mammogram.  They found a lump on my right breast.  I told no one. I felt completely alone.  So, I cried and prayed, then prayed and cried some more.  I asked God to help me. And, as always he did and this time in record time..

All I was sure of was I did not want to be sliced and diced, radiated or mutilated. I lost my joy and gratitude but still had some self-love.  My self-love demanded that I find an alternative way to deal with my situation. 

Two days passed and a friend, whom I had not seen for months called.   She was so excited and said  “ I found a cool non- denominational church.  The church  is called Harmony and they have healers there.  Let’s go!”  Her enthusiasm lifted my spirit and I was filled with hope and joy.

The days flew by and before I knew it – it was Sunday.  We arrived early because the healings were before the service.  I sat down and a man put his hands on my shoulders.  I looked up at him , he smiled and closed his eyes.  His hands were very warm and soothing. I felt very calm .  Then he put his hands on my head.  After a few minutes he took his hands off and stepped back.  I thanked him and he smiled.

We then sat down and the service began. After the service we went to the meeting room where they served coffee and sold candles, crystals, books and jewelry.  Then I saw a notice on the bulletin board it read “Sign Up For Reiki I and Reiki II.”  My curiosity was peaked.  I asked my friend “Do you know what Reiki is?”  She shook her head no.  Just then the Rev. Donna Jean walked in and I asked her “What’s Reiki ?”  She smiled and explained that it is a form of energy healing. She then informed me that she taught the classes.  I asked her if she had room for one more.  She smiled at me and said ”I’ll make room”  I thanked her.

On the way home I blurred out “THANK YOU GOD, THANK YOU , THANK YOU,  THANK YOU!’  My friend looked over at me and started laughing.  “I knew you were going to like Harmony”!  Then, she noticed tears were rolling down my face.  She put her hand on mine and asked “what’s wrong?”  I told her about the lump in my breast and that I had been praying for guidance.

Tears began to well up in her eyes and I told her “ I just can’t believe my answer came so quickly . Thank you  for inviting me and being God’s messenger.” I replied.  She then asked me “Do You Really Think Reiki Will Help?” I replied with a grin, “ I Don’t Know But I’m Going To Find Out.”

And, what I found was, My Lump Disappeared!  After 5-20 minute treatments.

Now, I am a Reiki Master who does self-healing every morning with great gratitude and joy.  I have a Reiki practice and I have decided to start teaching. I have also explored other forms of alternative healing.  I practice Vita-Flex, which means vitality through reflexology.  I apply pressure to reflex points on the feet, hands, and the body. I also, have developed formulas of organic oils from herbs, nuts, florals and plants.