Today we’d like to introduce you to Megan Lopez.
Hi Megan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Thank you, it’s an honor to share a piece of my story and personal experience with you today. I would like to mention that some of the pieces of my past are potentially painful for some to read, so please do take care proceeding forward. That being said, it feels equally important to share that I do believe wholeheartedly that there are extraordinary benefits when we shine our light onto the shadow of ourselves to truly honor how far we have come on our own transformational paths. I also feel called to share kind reader, that you are so loved, safe and held. Thank you for holding space for me, I honor you!
I feel called to journey back to the day I became a mother, the day I felt undeniable, unconditional love permeate through me for the first time, the day I felt in actual awe of my own strength. This was also the day a traumatic imprint was left on all of my physical, spiritual, emotional, and energetic bodies. I know that I am not alone in this also, which is why I am so honored to hold space for all walks of life, all ages, all genders, but please know that I truly reserve such a deep space in my heart for all Mamas, and that includes all women who wish to be Mothers and Mothers who have experienced loss. I hear you and I see you! You are not alone.
After 58 hours of agonizing labor, forceps, suction, double episiotomy, pushing for an hour and eventually losing consciousness, our son finally made his Earth side debut. I was so weak, yet so alert. I was so drained yet recharged. I was so torn to pieces physically, but remember feeling beautiful in my endurance. I do however also recall feeling almost immediately invisible to the hospital staff once he was here safe and sound. I remember feeling after nine months of non-stop care and doctors visits, specialists and scans galore, basically like I was not important anymore. I just assumed this was just how it was, and I think I truly believed he was the most important too! “As long as baby is healthy, that’s all that matters” is a phrase medical staff, friends, and family would repeat over and over in my pregnancy experience.
Even with classes, preparations, all the materials you digest while pregnant, all the advice (wanted and unwanted) from friends or strangers, no one can prepare you for all that goes into keeping a teeny new human alive! I was in this constant state of exhaustion while simultaneously fueled by coffee and running on constant adrenaline. I remember being so elated at how natural this whole Motherhood thing was coming to me, I remember being surprised at how much I absolutely adored being in skin to skin mode for hours on end. I remember so clearly feeling absolute bliss while feeding him. I was truly taking in every second of this newness and breathing in the confidence I felt in my unexpected nurturing abilities. I developed a newfound patience when I became a mother and felt a wave of sweetness come forward I had never had before becoming a parent. I seemingly out of nowhere became this more organized version of myself. It’s really no wonder with all the bottle cleaning, breast pump parts sanitization, diaper change rotations, feeding schedules, sleep schedules, and of course worry on a 24/7 basis about falling short even a little bit on any of these listed…
But what I didn’t know until my body forced me to know is that after all the pushing and traumatic labor-I had ultimately injured my spine in the process. My son was seven months whenever I began experiencing excruciating lower back pain that radiated down my legs. A bit of backstory on my spine, I had a spinal surgery at 16 years old after a drunk driver hit me in a car accident leading to bulging/slipped discs. So I had a surgery in which a titanium cage was fused to essentially hold it all in place. Well, it seemed successful for ten years until we were made aware of the fact the titanium cage congealed and broke down. This new spinal injury was a whole other ball game and the pain was so severe at times I truly didn’t know if I could continue on. If not for the pure love I had for my son, I don’t know that I would still be here. I was on multiple strong prescription medications daily, and they were not even touching the pain I was in. I had to wait for months in severe physical pain for my surgery date, unable to pick up my child, unable to take car rides or walks, unable to truly live the life I felt I was meant to live.
I eventually had my double spinal fusion surgery in October 2014, which was no picnic for the excellent surgeon I had (Thank you forever Dr. Stokes), my husband, my parents, my baby boy, or especially me. I was recovering from the second most traumatic imprint left upon my physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic bodies. I was in a dark place, as learning to do something as simple as walking again felt almost impossibly hard, let alone ever running again or being one of those active Moms I imagined myself being. I felt so alone, I felt so embarrassed, bored, isolated. I felt I was worthless to my family and society. I was no longer able to be the fun, connected Mommy, wife, daughter or artist that I thought I was. I was depressed, angry, and burying myself in traumatic weight. I was in a hole, and at that time I could not see the light anymore.
As it often goes with time, my body and my spine did heal. I was able to walk again, even run again eventually! I have the most supportive husband (I love you, Epi) and honestly, I fell in love in an even deeper sense than many could imagine through the hardships. Find you a partner who will wash your hair on a shower chair or play you songs on their guitar to make you smile while bedridden. I was able to reconnect to my confidence as a Mama again and even went on to have our second child, a daughter, two years later! My pregnancy and birth with her was my healing one. It was nothing like my first time and everything I was fearful of happening did not! I am so thankful I had the opportunity to experience both sides of the coin so I am better able to serve and hold space for others with traumatic birth experiences or labor stories. There is hope, kind reader.
My spine did mend, and my body did all the work for me to heal itself all on its own in time, but my heart center did not. I had layers upon layers of traumatic imprints on my body and being. I felt there was something I needed to ‘feel better’, and after exhausting traditional, ‘by the book’ methods for therapy, at the end of the day I just didn’t align with what I was trying. I was what I described back then as paralyzed by fear and crippled by anxiety when I ended up being guided to a Reiki healer here in Austin. I had no idea what Reiki was until I met them, but I had nothing to lose at that point and that’s when my entire life shifted. I went for my first session and had no idea what to expect, but what I ended up leaving with was huge release. I felt almost instantly lighter, I was not entirely sure how, but I felt my own emotional walls crumbling down that had built up for years. I was allowed this safe space to actually acknowledge my feelings, I was guided to heal myself while my healer held space for me. Spirit guided them with exactly the medicine and messages I was meant to receive. Each session I felt massive shifts and inner forgiveness for myself and my journey, I felt anger leave my being and physical pain imprints coming up to the surface to be healed.
I was truly curious and beyond moved by this sacred work and all I knew was that I wanted to learn more and keep doing this. The more I was on the receiving end of healing work, I would only feel more in tune with my own inner knowing, my gifts and capabilities. I continued on this path of active healing for myself, and my healer shared that they would have a class soon for Reiki Level 1 + 2 practitioners and that I should come. At first, I went down a self-doubt path and didn’t know if I was ready for this. How could I possibly be ready to become a Reiki practitioner when I myself was just a wreck? Well, it turned out to be one of the most treasured gifts I ever received being invited to such a special course. I felt grateful and excited while having zero expectations moving forward with this new education. I took the leap and met some of the most important people to me to this day, my classmates became like family members over time. Deep seated friendships blossomed and new skills uncovered, I knew this was exactly what I was meant to be doing. I immediately began practicing with others after I became attuned to Reiki energy, I became very intentional about my new path, I gave away countless sessions for a year and connected with hundreds of people. I fell in love with this work as I grew and developed while supporting others during their own healing journeys. I eventually went on to earn my Reiki Master/Teacher certification and began taking on clients professionally, as well as facilitating my own Reiki classes.
If you are unfamiliar with Reiki, I would love to share a bit about it. Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy. This is an ancient form of energy healing that has a higher intelligence. Reiki is a safe, non-intrusive hands-on modality and a completely natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that benefits everyone. Reiki treats the whole person including physical, emotional, mind, and spirit. Reiki energy allows for deep relaxation, feelings of release, security, and peace. Individuals with extreme traumas benefit highly from this gentle yet powerful work in conjunction with any other therapy.
Everything that has happened has been a part of my highest self puzzle to get me to where I am right now in the present. The fates aligned in 2020 and I was introduced to the inspirational, highly skilled pediatric/perinatal chiropractor Dr. Brittany Guelzow at a shamanic retreat where she gave me an incredible adjustment and we just completely clicked from there! She is who recommended me for this interview for Voyage Magazine in fact (Thank you, friend!). I am SO excited to share that I am now humbly surrounded by knowledgeable, powerful providers and independent business owners who truly exude compassion and care for Mamas, their little ones, and everyone in between. I am now so excited to see my clients in my office located within Peapod Family Chiropractic Wellness Center in Austin, Texas 78723.
I am very grateful to have shared a piece of my truth with you today and I value you spending time here with me. Please know there is hope, support, and protection all around you. I send each and everyone of you love! Thank you again for being here with me now and I would love to see you soon.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I realize now that every mistake is a lesson, every hardship I may face is a lesson and also I feel it’s so important to unabashedly adopt a “It’s happening FOR me, not TO me” mindset. Every single bump along the way had a universal, navigational purpose to get me exactly where I am meant to be. Honoring your mistakes or mishaps, thanking them for leading you to exactly where you’re meant to be in this moment. Knowing that when struggles occur or shaky ground, trusting there is possibly a much better path for you and you are likely being protected. Remember to be gentle with yourself in this human experience.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am an intuitive energy worker and a Reiki Master/Teacher. I provide a sacred space for processing, healing and releasing trapped emotions stemming from deep-rooted trauma. I offer Spirit-led shamanic sound healing sessions that invite you to journey deep into your inner consciousness and highest self to transform, shift, and reach breakthrough.
Each session with me is completely organic, no two will be identical. Before any energy healing work begins, I like to check in with my client discuss anything coming up for them. I always establish what my client is comfortable with beforehand as I use a variety of intuitively chosen tools and instruments. I use tarot or oracle cards, crystal singing bowls, drums, rattles, and bells. I usually have high-frequency healing music playing in the background, I may offer different flower essence tinctures, crystals, herbs, essential oils or Sun and Moon charged sprays. I also firmly believe consent is of utmost importance so I always ask if my client is okay with mild touch or if hovering is preferred. At this time, I invite them to lie down however they are most comfortable on the table, I will walk you through some breath work, a calming guided meditation, and allow Spirit to lead me through what is needed. During a session, you may feel deep relaxation, bursts of colors, memories resurfacing, strong visualizations, you may feel tingles or chills when energy moves through you. You may feel gurgles in your stomach, or you may feel hot or cold, you may cry or laugh, you may yell or hum, you may enter trance mode or even fall asleep. You may say or feel nothing at all, and all is completely normal. Anything that comes up is meant to happen at that moment. When healing work concludes, I offer you time for processing and discussion with me for anything that came up they wish to share. I will also send you home with some after care instructions and some nourishing recommendations like self-love affirmations or rituals for aid in your integration.
I allow Spirit to work through me to guide you in healing yourself, you are healing YOU and I am a conduit who merely holds the energy. I am very communicative and open while I work, I rarely am quiet for long. I will share with you exactly what I am receiving at the time it comes through as I channel the information. I believe what sets me apart from others could be that one of my gifts is evidence-based mediumship. I am in active development and have connected my clients with their ancestors or relatives who have crossed over to Spirit or brought forth messages that are solely for them and make sense to only them. This has brought so much comfort, clarity, and joy to many and I am so grateful to assist.
I am very proud of the inclusivity Visceral Moon Healing offers this community. I want everyone from all walks of life to know they are completely worthy, treasured and safe here. I work with not only individuals, but I also hold space for couples, children and even pets! I truly welcome all beings into this healing space!
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
I feel we all have collectively learned important lessons, and for Visceral Moon Healing it was the catalyst for realizing the dire need for accessible distant/remote healing support. In Reiki, healing can cross any distance in time or space, whether you are on the phone or listening to a recording at your own convenience. You will receive the healing in the same way even though you aren’t physically present. I allow Spirit to tune into your energy field and share with you exactly what is coming up and what’s needed. I hold space and facilitate the healing session and energy work exactly the same as I would with you there in person. Your energy is there with me and you are there without actually being there so to speak.
I feel this not only allowed me to challenge and expand my intuition but for my clients as well. In ways, distant and remote recorded work became an even truer passion of mine through this pandemic experience. Remote recorded work (healing work facilitated exactly as if you were there with me, but recorded and sent afterwards) is unique as it allows for your higher self to surrender in a way that may not happen with such ease as when you’re in person. We as humans have ego, expectations, or even emotional walls built up and can unknowingly or subconsciously resist to healing work rather than being receptive and open. For healing sessions, whether in person or distant/remote recorded, all you have to do is relax and be open to the process.
Pricing:
- Energy Healing Full Session: $150
- Energy Healing Targeted Intention Mini Session: $100
- Personal Card Reading: $10-$35
- Energy Healing Session Child: $100
- Energy Healing Session Couples: $250
Contact Info:
- Email: visceralmoonhealing@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.visceralmoonhealing.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visceral_moon_healing
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisceralMoonHealing
Image Credits
Photographer: Camila Kaiser IG @camilakaiserphotography
