Have you ever experienced a loss that left you searching for answers and solace? Or perhaps you’re simply curious about the connection between the physical and spiritual realms. In this interview, Mystic Mag meets Katie Ciriello, who walks the path of a healer and medium, offering guidance and comfort to those seeking peace.
When did you first know that being a Psychic Medium and Healer was your calling and how did it come about?
Regarding my background, I have a degree in social work. I was trained in counseling and I remained a social worker for many years. A health crisis was the beginning of my spiritual journey and discovering my gifts and abilities. I wasn’t able to receive satisfactory results from the traditional medical system at that time. I realized then that I had to research and seek other forms of treatment for my health problem which was an autoimmune condition.
As I regained my health and discovered my spiritual gifts along the way, I realized that I could do more to help people going beyond conventional methods as a social worker. Therefore, my life path took me in a new direction. I merged my counseling abilities with my psychic skills to coach clients with spiritual support and guidance. I learned that I was a natural seer and I believe I have done this in past lives. I realized that I was able to tune into people’s energies and I could “see” who they were. and I would know certain things about them without knowing how I knew.
I’ve been practicing Reiki energy healing for over 25 years. I discovered it while on my journey. I intuitively knew it would transform my life . and it was through this experience that I discovered my calling as a healer. In regards to discovering my calling as a medium, it came about one day after the passing of my father. I was grieving for my loss and while I was sitting on my balcony, a white dove flew straight to me and landed on the railing and sat there and stared at me without moving.
Now my father was an animal lover and particularly fond of birds. So I believed he was sending me a message of love and peace. And he did because I heard this clearly within myself. My heart became much lighter and I knew then life does not end when we die. We simply transition into another form and we are infinite beings.
And so I studied mediumship for several years before practicing with clients. I have experienced much personal growth on my own healing path. As I sought wellness, I discovered so much about myself. and encountered many lessons about my life. I became much more aware of my developing intuition in regards to my health and well being.
What services do you offer?
As an Usui Reiki Master, I am a conduit for the healing power of life force energy. My intention is always for the person’s highest good and I am there as an intermediary helping them to regain balance so they may find their wholeness and peace within themselves. As part of the Reiki experience, I offer intuitive messages and guidance that comes to me from the spirit realm and includes relevant information for the Reiki client. It is, more or less, an intuitive reading for the individual to assist them with insights that can help them to have more understanding and clarity about themselves.
As for readings, I use clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience to help answer questions. In addition to addressing a client’s concerns, I may be guided to give a client insight to help him or her to discover more about who they are, understand their lives and relationships, allowing them to reach more clarity. This is meant to empower their lives and decision making.
What does it mean to be a Healing Medium?
I consider a healing medium as one who seeks to bring consolation and solace to those who are experiencing grief and bereavement. Most clients who come to me have broken hearts and experience emotional turmoil with their loss. I wish to be the connection between their loved ones and themselves so that they can realize that there continues to be a bond between them that exists.
To help them with healing their heart, I want to show them that love never dies and that their loved ones still exist. As an evidential medium, I offer them proof that can only be from that particular soul – their physical features, their personality when they were on earth and experiences only related to them. This serves to bring healing and comfort to those who grieve. Messages from the loved ones can assist the client’s heart to heal.
Are your sessions helpful in establishing the balance between body and soul? Do they help with Anxiety and Depression?
I’ve incorporated different healing modalities such as vibrational sound healing, toning, Reiki and Mediumship in my practice. My own experiences have enabled me to develop personal understanding of others who may find themselves in similar circumstances. So those experiences help to serve others encountering a similar life situation.
I have discovered that Spirit continuously brings clients to me I can intuitively help and serve. Soul healing is very important to me and in my work, I seek to discover the landscape of someone’s soul. My intention is to bring deeper awareness and help find the client’s direction. My approach is always calming and this is significant especially for those dealing with anxiety and depression. My specialty is working with those facing life issues, including relationships, wellness, self love, self awareness, transitory life stages, and life potential and purpose.
What do you love most about your profession?
What I love most about my profession is being able to help transform someone’s life so that they may live in their truth and experience their wellness and wholeness. It is like a ripple effect because as they heal and become the best version of themselves, they can bring beautiful love and peace into this precious world of ours and affect others in a very positive way. This is how I love to serve.
