Before the initial consultation, the client fills out and returns to Eileen an extensive intake form addressing all aspects of his or her life (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual).  Eileen reflects on this information beforehand and, during the consultation, may seek clarification and deeper insight into the client's written responses.  Together they work to establish a goal statement or "affirmation," specifically suited to the client's life at this time, to be used in conjunction with taking the flower essence blend during the next 3-4 weeks.  This process alone may produce a great deal of insight.  The goal statement is used during the next sequence of the process when all meridians (invisible channels of energy in the body) and/or chakras (invisible energy centers in the body) are checked for their state of balance using kinesiology (muscle testing).  Muscle testing is a very simple process.  Essences are selected based on the interview in conjunction with the information gained during the meridian/chakra assessment, along with input from the client.  The goal is to find appropriate essences which strengthen unbalanced meridians/chakras.  This method allows for the element of serendipity, and often great insights emerge for the client as he/she reviews the descriptions of the strengthening essences and, assisted by Eileen, chooses the most important essences.  Flower cards and dowsing may also be used during the session, and, for those for whom muscle testing is not an accurate method of assessment, these will be the primary intuitive approaches used.  Two hours should be allowed for the initial session.  Subsequent sessions include a shorter "check-in," followed by the same process, and may take up to 1 1/2 hours.  The session itself is an enriching process of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of the client's own body and enhanced by the reflection and direction provided by Eileen.  As sessions unfold, what is "up" for the client is addressed, essences are adjusted, and the progression resembles the characteristic "peeling of the onion" image which is frequently used to describe healing processes.  Other forms of natural therapy (such as essential oils and herbal tinctures) may be offered for additional support if desired by the client and appropriate.  For long-distance sessions and consultations for animals, an interview is conducted, and dowsing (an intuitive method), in conjunction with information gained during the interview, is used to determine essence selection in the absence of the client. 

Please contact Eileen if you are interested in arranging an initial interview. 

First photo:  Fringed Violet helps provide psychic protection in negative environments and helps heal the negative effects of severe physical trauma, abuse, or shock, in the past or present (courtesy of Ian White, Australian Bush Flower Essences). 

Second photo:  Wild Iris helps foster creativity in a multiplicity of ways (courtesy of Steve Johnson, Alaskan Flower Essence Project).