Hello and welcome! The road that has lead me to create Sens8tion Practice has had many twists & turns- but here I am, and I'm so grateful for whatever path has lead you to find me! I am also deeply grateful that the work I do today is nourishing to me, and that I have the opportunity to help others feel more nourished in their lives as well. Read on to learn more about my Sens8tion(al) expanding journey which lead me to where I am today. Thank you for your interest in my work and hope to meet you soon! Rachel received her Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in 2010. She currently specializes in Holistic Nutrition Therapy and Reiki in the Hudson Valley & Brooklyn, New York. She began her career working as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist in hospital and clinic settings in New York City.  As she began counseling patients in the nutrition & wellness space, Rachel became interested in the role that the mind played in health and wellbeing. Experience proved that this less tangible factor was significant in affecting patient health outcomes, and warranted more attention. Surprised by how little it received in her western nutrition training, she began to explore more. A concurrent interest in Buddhism and meditation allowed Rachel to realize that there are bodies beyond the physical that must be acknowledged and tended to when it comes to overall wellbeing. She went on to study mindfulness-based eating and then became Certified as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. She continued to deepen her spiritual practice during this time, influencing her becoming a Reiki Master in the Usui lineage and providing Reiki as part of her holistic offerings. In 2025 she completed her training in Ayurveda-- the ancient Indian “science of life,” which uses specific protocols to balance mind, body, and spirit. Rachel’s mission is to use her blend of eastern and western techniques to help clients feel well- both physically and energetically, so that they can live their life’s purpose or “dharma” fully and freely. Her approach is individually crafted for each unique client and is carried out in a safe, gentle and nurturing environment.