Before the initial consultation,the client fills out and returns to Eileen an extensive intake form addressingall 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," specificallysuited to the client's life at this time, to be used in conjunction withtaking the flower essence blend during the next 3-4 weeks. This process alone may produce a great deal of insight.  The goalstatement is used during the next sequence of the process when all meridians(invisible channels of energy in the body) and/or chakras (invisible energycenters 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 informationgained during the meridian/chakra assessment, along with input from theclient.  The goal is to find appropriate essences which strengthenunbalanced meridians/chakras.  This method allows for the elementof serendipity, and often great insights emerge for the client as he/shereviews the descriptions of the strengthening essences and, assisted byEileen, chooses the most important essences.  Flower cards and dowsingmay also be used during the session, and, for those for whom muscle testingis not an accurate method of assessment, these will be the primary intuitiveapproaches used.  Two hours should be allowed for the initial session. Subsequent sessions include a shorter "check-in," followed by the sameprocess, and may take up to 1 1/2 hours.  The session itself is anenriching process of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of the client'sown body and enhanced by the reflection and direction provided by Eileen. As sessions unfold, what is "up" for the client is addressed, essencesare adjusted, and the progression resembles the characteristic "peelingof 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 interviewis conducted, and dowsing (an intuitive method), in conjunction with informationgained during the interview, is used to determine essence selection inthe absence of the client. 

Please contact Eileen if you areinterested in arranging an initial interview. 

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

Second photo:  Wild Iris helps fostercreativity in a multiplicity of ways (courtesy of Steve Johnson, AlaskanFlower Essence Project).