Connie is a noted expert in mind-body health and energy medicine, and she has been practicing and teaching in this field since 1984.  She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, a gifted Reflexologist, a massage therapist, and an authorized practitioner of the ancient healing arts of Hawaii.  Connie is a speaker and educator, and she has presented training programs across the U.S.A. and in Europe.

In 2005, Connie had the privilege of being a guest lecturer at Northwestern Medical School on the subject of energy medicine and its therapeutic value on mind-body health.  

As a practitioner, her clients have included major corporations, including General Mills, Esquire Magazine, and others.  In addition, she has worked with elite professional athletes, world-class dancers, internationally renowned healers, and members of two royal families. 

Connie co-founded the Reiki Council, a multifaceted organization that serves as a membership organization, education provider, and publisher.