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- [Could Biofield Therapy Affect Cancer Cells? A New MD Anderson Study Offers Some Intriguing Clues](https://lifesparknow.org/md-anderson-cancer-research/) - For many years, research on Reiki, Healing Touch, and other biofield therapies has focused on helping people cope with cancer. Studies have shown that these therapies can reduce anxiety, stress, pain, and fatigue while improving quality of life.Now researchers are asking a different question.Could biofield therapy also influence cancer cells themselves?A recently published study from
- [Trust matters: LifeSpark Earns Charity Navigator's Highest Four-Star Rating](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-earns-charity-navigators-highest-four-star-rating/) - Trust matters. Whether you volunteer, partner with us, or make a donation, you deserve to know that LifeSpark is using its resources responsibly. That’s why we are pleased to share that LifeSpark has earned Charity Navigator’s Four-Star rating, the highest rating awarded by America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Charity Navigator evaluates nonprofits on factors such
- [She Didn't Recognize Her at First…](https://lifesparknow.org/the-lasting-connections-behind-the-sessions/) - One of the most meaningful parts of LifeSpark’s work is the relationships that quietly grow through weeks of Reiki and Healing Touch sessions. Sometimes those connections continue long after treatment ends — often in unexpected ways. LifeSpark provider Blair Chandler recently shared this reflection after reconnecting with a former participant. I ran into a woman
- [LifeSpark featured in statewide cancer plan](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-featured-in-statewide-cancer-plan/) - I recently had the honor of attending the official launch of the 2026–2030 Colorado Cancer Plan, a statewide roadmap that guides cancer prevention, treatment, and support for the next five years. The kickoff was held at the beautiful new Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Cancer Center, which opened to patients the very next day. We toured
- [The Spark That Started It All](https://lifesparknow.org/the-spark-that-started-it-all/) - Watch our new video Celebrating the founders and early leaders who helped light the way for LifeSpark. Watch the video on YouTube. Our 20th Anniversary Gala included a special four-minute video that brought us back to the very beginning of LifeSpark—when a small group with a big vision set out to bring peace, comfort, and
- [Holding Steady: LifeSpark’s Legacy of Calm in the Midst of Chaos](https://lifesparknow.org/holding-steady-lifesparks-legacy-of-calm-in-the-midst-of-chaos/) - By Sandy Priester, Co-Founder and Executive Director. Over the years, LifeSpark has worked out of many medical facilities—each one a reminder that healing doesn’t depend on perfect surroundings, but on the calm and compassion we bring to the moment. I remember when the Foothills Hospital in Boulder was brand new. They welcomed us into their
- [From the Chemo Cloud to New Energy: Cole’s LifeSpark Story](https://lifesparknow.org/from-the-chemo-cloud-to-new-energy/) - On January 2, 2025, I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer. I was 40 years old at the time and ready for another fun year as a professional HR leader, wife, and mom to two active boys, ages eight and eleven.When I found out the news, I started an email to my coworker to take
- [LifeSpark and the science of belonging. Why connection is essential to healing](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-and-the-science-of-belonging-why-connection-is-essential-to-healing/) - Science now confirms what many of us have felt in our bones: disconnection is deadly, and belonging heals. Loneliness: A Silent Killer Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just sad circumstances—they’re dangerous to our health. The U.S. Surgeon General warns that the impact of disconnection on the body is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day—a
- [Hospitals Across the Country Embrace Reiki and Healing Touch](https://lifesparknow.org/hospitals-across-the-country-embrace-reiki-and-healing-touch/) - Reiki and Healing Touch are increasingly being used in hospitals nationwide to support patients. Prestigious institutions like Duke University Hospital, Columbia University Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital have integrated these therapies into their care offerings. Many of these programs, similar to LifeSpark, provide services at no cost, while others
- [Healing Touch for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients: Outcomes and Cost Benefits](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-for-coronary-artery-bypass-surgery-patients-outcomes-and-cost-benefits/) - A remarkable study published a number of years ago showed how Healing Touch therapy may make a real difference for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Patients who received this gentle, non-invasive therapy, were less anxious and went home sooner than the control groups, while creating cost savings for the hospital. The study evaluated the
- [LifeSpark's Study Shines at ONS Conference](https://lifesparknow.org/lifesparks-innovative-study-on-reiki-for-oncology-nurses-shines-at-ons-conference/) - LifeSpark is proud to announce that our 2022 research project was featured as a poster at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) conference in Denver last week. The project, led by Principal Investigator Lynne Bentley, PhD, RN, AOCNS, captured the attention of attendees with a short presentation while the poster was displayed on the big screen.
- [Happy Birthday LifeSpark! 20 years of love and service](https://lifesparknow.org/happy-birthday-lifespark/) - Some of the best things start small. Back in 2002, I was part of a small group of Healing Touch teachers and leaders, dreaming up a program to match Healing Touch volunteers with cancer patients. During our planning, we had an "aha" moment – Denver had this fantastic community of Reiki practitioners, and many of
- [The LifeSpark Connection: How Helping Others Heals Us Too](https://lifesparknow.org/the-lifespark-connection-how-helping-others-heals-us-too/) - On February 1, I participated in Lynne McTaggart's Intention Experiment in Boulder, with about 200 people in person and tens of thousands more online worldwide. During the experiment, we focused for ten minutes on bringing peace and cooperation to a specific area of the country in an effort to reduce crime rates. Over the years,
- [Peter's Journey: From Trails to Reiki](https://lifesparknow.org/peters-journey-from-trails-to-reiki/) - By Deborah Fox. On any given day, Peter Castiglione is outside taking full advantage of Colorado’s trails on his bike. Nothing is going to stop him – until he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a few years ago. That’s when, he said, “I went through some heavy-duty stuff” followed by a year in maintenance. He
- [20 Years of Healing: LifeSpark's Journey of Impact](https://lifesparknow.org/20-years-of-healing-lifesparks-journey-of-impact/) - For two decades, LifeSpark has been a beacon of hope and healing for individuals facing cancer. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re proud to share the remarkable impact our organization has made in the lives of thousands.Our Track Record of CareThe numbers tell a powerful story: over 20 years, we’ve served more than 6,000
- [A Stranger's Brunch: Turning Loss into Love on Christmas](https://lifesparknow.org/a-strangers-brunch-turning-loss-into-love-on-christmas/) - By Deborah Fox The first Christmas after my sister Wendi died, I was dreading a really sad time. I remembered so many years of making brunch together and having a crazy, loud, happy time. Then, as that first holiday got closer, I made up my mind: I wasn’t going to sit around and grieve. With
- [Where We Go From Here](https://lifesparknow.org/where-we-go-from-here/) - 10/13/2021. By Sandy Priester Before Covid, LifeSpark was providing hands-on Reiki and Healing Touch sessions for people with cancer at 26 locations along the Colorado front range. During Covid: In March of 2020 when Covid first became a pandemic, we had to quickly switch our program to remote sessions to keep everyone safe. People were
- [Remote LifeSpark sessions are a hit!](https://lifesparknow.org/remote-lifespark-sessions-are-a-hit-2/) - 10/27/2022. By Sandy Priester. Remote sessions allow LifeSpark to support people with cancer no matter where they live, and they have been very popular. We offer eight weeks of sessions to individuals with cancer and their caregivers. We collected monthly surveys from July 2020 to June 2021, with a total of 208 surveys collected (all
- [Leading Breast Cancer Surgeon advocates for integrative care](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-breast-cancer-surgery/) - In an editorial entitled “Alternative Therapy for Breast Cancer: Outcomes, Obstacles and Opportunities” published in the April 2011 issue of Annals of Surgical Oncology, author Sheldon Marc Feldman, MD, FACS, and Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at New York’s Columbia University Medical Center discussed the reasons patients require more than just traditional Western medicine in order
- [Cancer survivor supports others in hospital program](https://lifesparknow.org/cancer-survivor-supports-others-in-hospital-program/) - By Deborah Fox. To say she is a survivor is an understatement. “Cancer is a blessing” seems crazy, but it’s the way Sarah views it. She has been in cancer treatment for various cancers since 1993. Since 2002 she has been in remission from multiple myeloma; since 2013, in remission from breast cancer.In the
- [A Tsunami of Love](https://lifesparknow.org/a-tsunami-of-love/) - By Sandy Priester, Executive Director. When Jamie called LifeSpark, she was looking for services for her son, who was dying of cancer. Kimberly, our Program Director, answered the phone, and Jamie began telling her about the medical procedures, the situation of her son, and his needs. She was very matter of fact as she went
- [2019 - A year of collaboration](https://lifesparknow.org/2019-a-year-of-collaboration/) - By Sandy Priester, Executive Director LifeSpark continues to bring peace and healing to individuals with cancer. In 2019, we served over 500 individuals with cancer and their caregivers with over 2,300 Reiki and Healing Touch sessions. In addition, in 2019, we expanded our program into Loveland and Ft Collins. Services are now available from Ft
- [Healing Touch helps toddler named Jack](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-helps-toddler-named-jack/) - By Sandy Priester.If you are like me, you are interested in news coverage about our therapies. Unity Magazine recently featured an excellent Healing Touch article in their March/April issue. It features the work of one of our colleagues in San Diego, Rauni King, RN, CHTP/I, who received the 2022 Change Maker Award from the Academy
- [All I need to do is just “be”.](https://lifesparknow.org/all-i-need-to-do-is-just-be/) - By Maureen Geittmann. In late December 2018, Sue was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and entered surgery feeling confident of the outcome. However, the diagnosis had been premature, and 15 more lymph nodes were removed. Her breast cancer was re-categorized. There had been no previous family history of breast cancer, and this was a life
- [TED Talk: Ancient wisdom combined with modern medicine](https://lifesparknow.org/ted-talk-modern-medicine-combined-with-ancient-wisdom/) - The Power of Combining Allopathic Medicine with Ancient Wisdom | Yasmine Sheik | TEDxYoungstown Dr Sheik, takes us on a journey from her childhood experience with a native healer, to her present-day experience as a hospital MD during COVID, and how Reiki helped her deal with burnout and despair, and find her passion again. This
- [I feel uplifted, energized, happy, and optimistic!](https://lifesparknow.org/i-feel-uplifted-energized-happy-and-optimistic/) - By Alan Ferguson. I was diagnosed 18 years ago with prostate cancer. My surgeon convinced me that all the cancer was in my prostate. He said he’d remove my prostate and I’d be cured. Unfortunately, the cancer wasn’t all in my prostate and had already spread elsewhere. 7 ½ years ago I was still dealing
- [Healing](https://lifesparknow.org/healing/) - By Tracy Maxwell. I have been thinking about the concept of healing a great deal lately because it is the WHY for what I do. My work is motivated by helping people heal whether it be from cancer, from the impacts of hazing or from outdated ways of thinking that no longer serve us.
- [Your Body, Your Health](https://lifesparknow.org/your-body-your-health-2/) - 2/11/2022. By Sandy Priester “Your primary health care is your self-care, your lifestyle. Healthcare doesn’t start at the doctor’s office. It starts in your home.” Pamela Miles, international Reiki teacher and writer Many of you know that my husband Bob and I give each other healing sessions every day. It started at the beginning of
- [Are you eating an anticancer diet?](https://lifesparknow.org/eating-anticancer-diet/) - By Regina Topelson, MBA, RDN, CLT, Integrative Nutritionist. If you have heard the words “You have cancer,” you also probably felt the overwhelming desire to do something to help yourself overcome it. The best thing you can do for yourself is make your internal environment a most unwelcoming place for cancer. One thing that has
- [Peace changes everything.](https://lifesparknow.org/peace-changes-everything/) - By Sandy Priester. LifeSpark is a community of people who believe that peace changes everything. Peace slows our heart rate, clears our mind, relaxes our body, and helps us see our situation from a clearer place. That peace ripples out and impacts others in ways that we may not even know. Here is what LifeSpark
- [Straight from the Heart](https://lifesparknow.org/straight-from-the-heart/) - By Deborah FoxThese days we are all stressed. Nothing new here. it’s no secret that most of us spend much of our day in our heads, lining up the day’s details – scheduling appointments, checking off tasks, and reaching for deadlines. What to do next? In your quest to reduce stress, you’ve probably heard the
- [Your immune system](https://lifesparknow.org/your-immune-system-2/) - By Sandy Priester.How do you create a healthy immune system?(Hint. It is not from a drug.)Experts agree that a healthy lifestyle is what creates a healthy immune system. This includes nutritious food, exercise, and good mental and emotional health.What factors weaken your immune system?Stress. Fear. Panic. Hmmm…How do you cope with the daily dose of
- [The Power of Love](https://lifesparknow.org/the-power-of-love/) - By Sandy Priester. LifeSpark believes in the power of love. Love gives meaning and purpose to our lives, and without it, everything is just a power play. Much in our world has lost its way because there is no love. In LifeSpark, love and compassion are essential ingredients to our Reiki and Healing Touch work.
- [Making time for Mom](https://lifesparknow.org/making-time-for-mom/) - By Deborah Fox. These days if you are still working, you are most likely doing it from home. Add to that, your kids who are probably learning from home. And don’t forget those pets! Suddenly your quiet, peaceful sanctuary seems more like a Holiday Inn. Your private moments may be limited to the bathroom. LifeSpark,
- [Your innate ability to heal](https://lifesparknow.org/your-innate-ability-to-heal-2/) - By Sandy Priester.Our bodies are miracles! We heal from all kinds of things all the time like cuts, colds, broken bones (yes, the doctor sets the bones, but your body does the healing), and even cancer.Even in a pandemic, there is healing. Consider the numbers: Out of a world population of 7.9 billion, the World
- [Grounded in Nature](https://lifesparknow.org/grounded-in-nature-2/) - By Sandy Priester. As summer winds down, I have been reflecting on the healing power of nature. I have spent a fair amount of time in the mountains this summer, and am aware of just how grounding nature can be. Being grounded means that you are present in your physical body and connected to the
- [Good Health Begins With You](https://lifesparknow.org/good-health-begins-with-you-2/) - by Sandy PriesterI have always loved to walk. Being in nature is something I really enjoy, and over the years, when I am in other parts of the metro area, I pull out my map, find the nearest park or open space, and go explore. However, other forms of exercise have not come so easily
- [Love is a Healing Agent](https://lifesparknow.org/love-is-a-healing-agent/) - By Tony Fahkry “When love and spirit are brought together, their power can accomplish anything. Then love, power, and spirit are one.” — Deepak Chopra You must love yourself and embrace the wholeness of your being if you seek to heal your life. Consider this: how can you possibly heal when your body receives negative
- [Prayers for Ukraine](https://lifesparknow.org/prayers-for-ukraine-2/) - 3/4/2022. By Sandy Priester We are one community, and truly, we are one world. I am dismayed by the Russian attack on Ukraine last week. But rather than feel helpless, I choose to hold the vibration of love. Will you join me? Love is not passive. When we center in our hearts and send love
- [Denver ranked as a top "kindhearted" city](https://lifesparknow.org/denver-ranked-as-a-top-kindhearted-city/) - 3/22/2022. By Sandy Priester.Did you know that Denver is a kindhearted city?Volunteer Match recently ranked Denver as number six in the nation for the most volunteer engagement. They combed through troves of public information as well as their own data, and just published their “top 50 Kindhearted Cities” list. See the list.But you already knew
- [Creating a More Peaceful World](https://lifesparknow.org/creating-a-more-peaceful-world/) - 4/8/2022. By Sandy Priester. How do we create a more peaceful world? It begins with each one of us. If you hold anger, fear, and hatred in your emotions on a regular basis, others will feel it. Even if they are not consciously aware of it, your emotional state will have a negative impact on
- [Responding to violence](https://lifesparknow.org/responding-to-violence-2/) - 5/25/2022. By Sandy Priester. As more violence makes the news, we may be pondering if the madness will ever end. Many of the spiritual teachers that I follow suggest that in times like these, we need to look within. Creating peace in our communities begins by finding peace within ourselves. Ending hatred and violence around us begins
- [How to Help a Loved One Going Through Cancer Treatment](https://lifesparknow.org/how-to-help-a-loved-one-going-through-cancer-treatment/) - By Marjorie McMillian. If a person you love is diagnosed with cancer, make an effort to treat your loved one as normal as possible without disregarding the fact that they were stricken with the disease. In other words, adopt a business-as-usual approach and let your loved one determine whether they feel well enough for activities.
- [New Year's message](https://lifesparknow.org/new-years-message/) - 1/06/2023. By Sandy Priester. It is a new year and an opportunity to reflect. What are you leaving behind in 2022? What are you proud of related to 2022? What would you like to bring forward in 2023? If you put your hands on your heart and close your eyes, you will not only feel
- [A world with fewer drugs](https://lifesparknow.org/a-world-with-fewer-drugs/) - By Sandy Priester.Did you know that one in six Americans are taking anti-depressants? When I first learned this, I was stunned. What a sad state our world is in that so many people need this level of support.But my second reaction was more jaded. Why are so many people given drugs, when many of them
- [The faces of peace](https://lifesparknow.org/the-faces-of-peace/) - By Sandy PriesterWe all know someone with cancer. Who among us has not seen the difficulties, both physical and mental, that cancer can bring? Maintaining a positive attitude in the midst of cancer can be challenging, to say the least. Cancer has a way of completely disrupting one’s life. So how does one find peace
- [The healing power of nature](https://lifesparknow.org/3296-2/) - By Sandy Priester. One of my daily habits is taking a walk. I have always felt a strong connection to nature, and this summer is no exception. With all of the recent rain in the Denver area, the parks and trails are lush with vegetation. I love seeing the trees fully leafed out, hearing
- [When doing good is good for you](https://lifesparknow.org/when-doing-good-is-good-for-you-2/) - One of the great things about LifeSpark is how supporting those with cancer increases the well-being of those delivering the services. I frequently hear from LifeSpark Reiki and Healing Touch providers that they feel that they benefit as much as the person receiving their sessions. Part of it is because when we work with energy,
- [From Frustration to Calm: How Mindfulness Transformed My Sleep](https://lifesparknow.org/from-frustration-to-calm-how-mindfulness-transformed-my-sleep/) - By Sandy Priester. I have always been a light sleeper. Our sleep has normal cycles of deep and shallow sleep, and I tend to wake up and stay awake during the later cycles of the night. There have been many times when I toss and turn for hours trying to get back to sleep. A
- [Your Funds at Work: Supporting Healing Through Remote Sessions](https://lifesparknow.org/your-funds-at-work-supporting-healing-through-remote-sessions/) - Since 2020, remote Reiki and Healing Touch sessions have become a lifeline for individuals unable to attend in person, ensuring that healing is accessible to all, regardless of location. How Your Contributions Make a Difference: Technology Access: Your donations fund professional Zoom licenses, allowing our providers to connect seamlessly with participants and deliver personalized care.
- [Beyond Medicine: LifeSpark's healing beyond the physical](https://lifesparknow.org/enduring-the-unendurable-how-lifespark-helpe-me-heal-beyond-the-physical/) - By Deborah Baker Reiki and Healing Touch therapy have made an amazing difference in my life.As a patient at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in 2016, I endured constant blood draws, multiple CT and PET scans, and high-dose chemotherapy to treat my Hodgkin Lymphoma, a high-grade, life-threatening cancer.The treatments were working, but my mind and
- [Medical Perspective, By Aimee LaPerriere, RN](https://lifesparknow.org/medical-perspective/) - My name is Aimée, and I have had the privilege of caring for people with cancer for over 20 years now. What a pleasure to be asked to talk about an oncology nurse’s perspective on some of the therapies LifeSpark generously provides, in particular Reiki and Healing Touch. Being diagnosed with cancer causes a
- [Going the distance with Reiki](https://lifesparknow.org/going-the-distance-with-reiki/) - By Deborah Fox. Distance has never been a problem for Zoila Thaliffdeen, a Reiki provider, LifeSpark provider, and reflexology provider. Peruvian born and raised there, she attended pharmacy school and has worked as a pharmacist for 26 years. “In 2014, while seeking relief for a long-standing shoulder pain that would not resolve with conventional therapy,
- [Peace of mind: A new tool to easily create a will](https://lifesparknow.org/peace-of-mind-new-tool-to-easily-create-a-will/) - We all share one thing in common – a future we can’t predict. Yet, despite this uncertainty, 70% of Americans don’t have a will in place, potentially leaving their legacy and loved ones unprotected. The issue multiplies. The average cost of probate can deplete nearly 3-7% of your estate’s value, a significant loss that thoughtful planning
- [Ocular Melanoma podcast-Reiki and Healing Touch](https://lifesparknow.org/ocular-melanoma-podcast/) - Sandy Priester of LifeSpark Cancer Resources talks about Reiki and Healing Touch. They help manage pain, process emotions, and more for cancer patients. Denver.
- [Reiki, deep forgiveness, and gratitude: Donna's cancer journey](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-deep-forgiveness-donna/) - By Deborah Fox For the last 47 years, Donna Grant has been in medical Imaging. When she retired from that field, she still had a strong desire to be of service to others. She has been an energy healer nearly all of her life, she says, so it seemed natural to continue.Having heard about LifeSpark through
- [Canadian Study on Perceptions of Biofield Therapies](https://lifesparknow.org/canadian-study-on-perceptions-of-biofield-therapies/) - A recent Canadian study examined the public's perceptions of their health care system and attitudes towards holistic approaches, including biofield therapies like Healing Touch and Reiki. The study was initiated by Brian Tramontini, CEO of a company specializing in healthcare metrics. After learning Reiki himself, he became aware of assumptions by those in the Reiki/healing
- [LifeSpark Research: Reiki May Improve Oncology Nurse Resilience](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-research-reiki-may-improve-oncology-nurse-resilience/) - I recently presented the results of our Reiki for Oncology Nurses research project at the 2024 Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium. It was a poster presentation, and our study showed notable improvements in resilience for oncology nurses who learned Reiki as a self-care tool.As a cancer organization, we support not only the individuals with cancer but
- [Six thousand remote sessions](https://lifesparknow.org/six-thousand-remote-sessions/) - Since 2020, LifeSpark has delivered 6,261 remote Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to 425 cancer patients and caregivers in our program!!! Wow. This is a major success and demonstrates the power and value of these sessions. Granted, during 2020-2022 there were no other options because we stopped the in-person sessions to keep everyone safe. However,
- [A transformational tool to help you shine](https://lifesparknow.org/a-transformational-tool-to-help-you-shine/) - By Dena Gould. EVERY TIME I ask my guides what they would like me to know their first response is – LOVE, ALWAYS LOVE, DENA.Reflecting on the past year, did it unfold the way you envisioned? I get it, we set intentions at the beginning, and life takes us on unexpected journeys!My intention word for
- [In-Person Session Locations](https://lifesparknow.org/in-person-session-locations/) - We are so grateful to our location partners who provide free space during their non-busy times for LifeSpark sessions with individuals with cancer and their caregivers. Below is a list of these locations, and the estimated wait time to receive LifeSpark sessions. A short wait is generally a month or two. A lengthy wait is
- [Relaxed and calm](https://lifesparknow.org/relaxed-and-calm/) - By Deborah Fox. “If I can help somebody else, I will!” This sums up Inge’s life and became her motto especially after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. In searching for resources to support her, she found out about LifeSpark through a friend. After COVID hit, face-to-face sessions were discontinued, and
- [Can't heal without love](https://lifesparknow.org/cant-heal-without-love/) - All you need is love (All together now)All you need is love (Everybody)All you need is love, loveLove is all you need. Love is all you need. Love is all you need. The Beetles, 1967 In early 2021, during the height of the Covid lockdowns, one of our providers got COVID. At that time no visitors
- [New year dreams and intentions](https://lifesparknow.org/new-year-dreams-and-intentions/)
- [Nearly 500 served in 2023](https://lifesparknow.org/nearly-500-served-in-2023/)
- [A gentle but powerful tool.](https://lifesparknow.org/a-gentle-but-powerful-tool/) - By Barbara Schwendler.I wonder if you would humor me right now and take a short journey with me. Let your mind take you to your favorite place. You know, the place you most like to be. It could be in your home, outside, or anywhere you imagine…. Notice why you love this place. Is it
- [Finding the blessing](https://lifesparknow.org/when-doing-good-is-good-for-you/) - Jessica Norwood had a busy, happy life with three kids and her husband James. She was also beginning to build her coaching business using her biggest gift: developing others. Then, a double surprise: first, a diagnosis of breast cancer this past March after a routine mammogram. Then, a layoff from her job. She was definitely
- [Interview with Herbert Bargoot](https://lifesparknow.org/interview-with-herbert-bargoot/) - Herbert Bargoot discusses how LifeSpark sessions were the ONLY thing that helped his pain. He received sessions from 2018 until his death in early 2022. We are grateful to have been able to support Herb for over four years and were enriched by his presence in our program. Watch More of Our Videos
- [Reiki in Hospitals](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-in-hospitals/) - The International Center for Reiki TrainingReiki In Hospitals by William Lee Rand. At hospitals and clinics across America, Reiki is beginning to gain acceptance as a meaningful and cost-effective way to improve patient care. Personal interviews conducted with medical professionals corroborate this view.(1) “Reiki sessions cause patients to heal faster with less pain,” says Marilyn
- [A four-year LifeSpark provider talks about Reiki](https://lifesparknow.org/four-year-lifespark-provider-talks-reiki/) - By Bob Reynolds Reiki Runs Through Everything Kimberly Hedden-Welch’s living room gives a hint of the myriad facets of her life: Her walls and shelves are festooned with art of many sorts, from sketches of graphic novel superheroes to landscapes and cathedrals. One feels drawn in, welcomed into her world. Warm colors and rich textures
- [Can Energy Therapies Affect the Physical Body?](https://lifesparknow.org/can-energy-therapies-affect-the-physical-body-2/) - By Sandy Priester. We know that Reiki and Healing Touch can impact mental/emotional well-being. There are dozens of studies that indicate that they can lower stress and depression, and promote relaxation. However, can these therapies create change in the physical body independent of the mental/emotional state? A recent publication by CHI (The Consciousness and Healing
- [Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/qualifying-for-disability-benefits-with-cancer/) - A diagnosis of cancer inevitably means that there will be some time away from the job while undergoing treatments, having surgeries, or recovering from these procedures. Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) might be available for you in your time of need. While not everyone will qualify with cancer, there’s a good chance
- [Opening your mind pays off!](https://lifesparknow.org/opening-your-mind-pays-off/) - By Bob Reynolds. Kristi Wilson was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2018. She wasted no time starting an aggressive treatment program: First chemo, then surgery, then radiation. Kristi was having her second chemo treatment when she mentioned to her nurse that she was an integrative veterinarian. (She is trained in both traditional
- [Are positive emotions genuinely good for us?](https://lifesparknow.org/are-positive-emotions-genuinely-good-for-us/) - By Sandy Priester. There is growing evidence that how a person thinks, feels, and connects with others may have a more profound impact on their health and survival than we had previously known. Hundreds of studies demonstrate that: Stress weakens the immune system Depressed cancer patients have shorter lives Positive attitudes affect longevity Social support
- [Feature in Medical Professionals Magazine](https://lifesparknow.org/feature-in-medical-professionals-magazine/) - LifeSpark received a four-page feature article in the March 2020 issue of the Medical Professionals Magazine—Denver South. This is a 36-page full-color magazine for medical professionals featured LifeSpark Cancer Resources as their medical charity. Read the Full Article
- [Video Interview of LifeSpark Participants](https://lifesparknow.org/video-interview-of-lifespark-participants/) - Angelita and Roxanne talk about the difference that LifeSpark sessions made for them during their cancer journey.
- [Healing Beyond Borders Newsletter](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-beyond-borders-newsletter/) - LifeSpark was featured in the 4th quarter Perspectives in Healing newsletter published by Healing Beyond Borders. The article, titled How LifeSpark Switched to Distance Sessions, discussed the process in March of switching from all hands-on sessions to distant/internet sessions when Covid happened. The article also discusses how LifeSpark added guided imagery to their sessions to give people
- [NightSparks Special Guest Michael Pritchard](https://lifesparknow.org/nightsparks-special-guest-michael-pritchard/) - This year our NightSparks Online event (April 23, 2021) featured a special guest who joined us live.Michael Pritchard is a nationally acclaimed youth motivator, comedian, and speaker who has opened for Kenny Rogers, Boz Scaggs, Diana Ross, and Pope John Paul II. He has been featured on CNN, NBC’s “The Today Show”, “The Tonight Show”,
- [Mile High Natural Awakenings Magazine](https://lifesparknow.org/mile-high-natural-awakenings-magazine/) - Mile High Natural Awakenings recently gave LifeSpark a full-page ad on the inside front cover of the magazine. Take a look. See the Full ad
- [Molly Aldrich, RN at Anschutz Cancer Center](https://lifesparknow.org/molly-aldrich-rn-lifespark-at-anschutz-cancer-cente/) - Molly Aldrich, former Nurse Manager at the Anschutz Cancer Center, talks about the Reiki training she receives and uses daily, and the LifeSpark program at the Center. Molly left this position in early 2022 but remains supportive of LifeSpark. Watch more of our videos
- [What the World Needs Now](https://lifesparknow.org/what-the-worlds-need-now-2/) - By Sandy Priester“What the world needs now is love, sweet loveIt’s the only thing that there’s just too little ofWhat the world needs now is love, sweet loveNo not just for some, but for everyone”—Jackie DeShannonI recently spoke with a woman who had Covid last year during the height of the lock-downs. Her husband, a
- [Silver Linings](https://lifesparknow.org/silver-linings-2/) - By Sandy Priester.Many of you have told us that we have been a blessing to you or your loved ones. A “silver lining” in an otherwise very challenging cancer journey.LifeSpark has faced difficulties as well. However, the silver lining during Covid for us has been the opportunity to make our services available remotely, which allows
- [Using the right-brain to support healing from cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/using-the-right-brain-to-support-healing-from-cancer/) - By Deborah Fox.Vicki Thompson loves doing financial planning and using her left brain to solve problems. The left deals with logical thought; the right deals with things such as our imagination, intuition, and creativity. She gets very excited when talking about her left brain activities, and it has always worked well. So when she was
- [How to Live to Be 100](https://lifesparknow.org/how-to-live-to-be-100-2/) - By Sandy Priester. There are surprising health benefits to living a life of service. Lynne McTaggart is an investigative journalist who lives in England and writes about intention, healing, and spirituality. In a new blog post "How to live 100" she shares studies that link spiritual connection and living a service-filled life to a longer,
- [Mental/Emotional Health Matters with Cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/mental-emotional-health-matters-with-cancer/) - By Sandy Priester. There is growing evidence that how a person thinks, feels, and connects with others may have a more profound impact on their survival than we had previously known. Hundreds of studies demonstrate that: Stress weakens the immune system Depressed cancer patients have shorter lives Positive attitudes effect longevity Social support improves physical
- [Cancer patient gives back by becoming a LifeSpark Reiki Provider](https://lifesparknow.org/calming-anxiety-reducing-nausea-faster-recover-2/) - By Barbara Reinish. When Kathy Trujillo was diagnosed with Stage-3 breast cancer in 2016, the last thing she would have imagined was that her LifeSpark sessions would lead to both her recovery and to subsequently becoming a LifeSpark provider herself. At the time, she was a software administrator with a young daughter to support, since
- [Blessings are in everything - including Cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/blessings-are-in-everything-including-cancer/) - By Tammy Phillips. My friend Tyra remembers very clearly the day when she discovered she had cancer. That morning in February of 2016, she happened to brush her hand across the side of her breast and felt a lump. Alarmed, she immediately called her medical provider, who immediately had her come in for a mammogram
- [I am not only still living, I am thriving!](https://lifesparknow.org/i-am-not-only-still-living-i-am-thriving/) - Lung cancer survivor Sydney Collier tells her story.It was April 2016 when Sydney Collier was given the news. Stage IV lung cancer! Her children and son-in-law were in the emergency room with her and everyone was in shock. “We all started crying and told the doctors that surely this was not right. This could not
- [Do we humans have an energetic field around us?](https://lifesparknow.org/do-we-humans-have-an-energetic-field-around-us/) - By Dr. Brian K. Wilson, DC, DABCI. During my over 50 years as a Doctor of Chiropractic, much has changed about the understanding of the nature of healing people. Investigation at the molecular level in living beings, acceptance of manipulative medicine, and the emergence of functional and holistic medicine are examples. Treating the whole person
- [Deep peace and inner calm:  My story](https://lifesparknow.org/deep-peace-and-inner-calm-my-story/) - By Deborah BakerIf you had asked me a few years ago, I would have said that I am the least likely person to ever get cancer.For as long as I can remember, I have lived a very healthy lifestyle. I became interested in nutrition at a young age, and I ate what would now be
- [Healing for the body and healing for the mind](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-for-the-body-and-healing-for-the-mind/) - By Varsha AbrahamAlison Butler spends much of her time fighting for others. As a disability rights advocate, she helps to protect those with disabilities from discrimination. In 2014, Alison’s world suddenly changed! She was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was a new fight for her—this time against cancer—and Alison and her doctors chose an aggressive
- [Poetry from a breast cancer survivor](https://lifesparknow.org/tears-fears-confusion-and-pain-a-safe-place-to-let-them-go/) - By Denise, a breast cancer survivor. Every Monday I look forward to entering my healing place. My LifeSpark provider opens and holds this special space for me. The rhythm and regularity help me enter more deeply and quickly. To receive undivided, focused attention and unconditional love for an hour each week is the ultimate in
- [LifeSpark survey results.  Sessions drop stress, depression by half.](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-sessions-drop-stress-depression-half/) - 2/16/2018. By Sandy Priester. LifeSpark offers free Reiki and Healing Touch sessions during and after cancer. The first week of each month, we survey everyone receiving services in our program. We recently tallied 306 LifeSpark surveys and here are some of the results. Stress/anxiety on average decreased by 47% Depression/sadness on average decreased by 50%
- [Are you part of our tribe?](https://lifesparknow.org/are-you-part-of-our-tribe/) - By Sandy Priester, Executive Director of LifeSpark Do you have a sense of belonging and purpose? Many people are looking for this. Are you part of our "tribe"? Here is a quick test to find out. Do you believe that... Do our thoughts and emotions have an impact on healing? We are all connected? "Wellness"
- [A tumor named “Dave”](https://lifesparknow.org/tumor-named-dave/) - by Angela Jackson. Packing paper. Moving boxes. Getting the kids enrolled in a new school. Figuring out how to navigate your new job. There are many things to consider when moving your family across the country. And add to that trying to move from Michigan in the middle of winter. But Laura Curnow did it
- [New-found inner strength through LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/new-found-inner-strength-lifespark/) - Before Amy Usalavage found out she had Stage 3 breast cancer, she’d never heard of Reiki or Healing Touch. She had found a lump in her left breast but, like many breast cancer patients, procrastinated seeing a doctor for six weeks. When she was informed of her illness she had decisions to make. Amy decided
- [Gratitude. LifeSpark Provider Perspective.](https://lifesparknow.org/gratitude/) - By Blair Chandler.“It’s great to be alive day!” as my Mom would regularly shout out throughout my teenage years. It was the way I knew her to connect with that which is larger than herself. There was no doubt in my mind that nature was her church and the animals, plants, and woods were her
- [Best stress-reduction techniques for cancer survivors](https://lifesparknow.org/best-stress-reduction-techniques-cancer-survivors/) - Glen Sabin is a 28-year survivor of “incurable” leukemia. In his recent book N of 1, he describes his remarkable Harvard-documented journey to remission using only natural methods.Stress management was a key piece for him. “The more physically active I am, the less stress I feel,” says Glen. He describes daily swims, walks, and workouts
- [Integrative healing methods work and I am living proof!](https://lifesparknow.org/integrative-healing-methods-work-living-proof/) - By Karl White. In 2014 with absolutely no symptoms, I went in for my 50-year-old preventative colposcopy and was shocked when the results came back as stage 3-4 Mantel Cell Lymphoma (MCL). I quickly spiraled into a nice depression while we scrambled to get a second opinion and discussed treatment options, which ranged from "wait
- [2017 Report of LifeSpark Successes](https://lifesparknow.org/2017-report-lifespark-successes/) - Rapid growth in 2017: In 2017 we delivered 2,606 Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to 247 individuals with cancer and their caregivers. This is more than double the 889 sessions given and 126 people served in 2015. This rapid growth is the result of many factors including the changes we made to our model in
- [LifeSpark supports inner calm. Words from an ovarian cancer survivor.](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-supports-inner-calm/) - “In the process of fighting ovarian cancer, I found LifeSpark through a support group I was attending. My practitioner was great and an inspiration to me! He shared with me what it meant to “let go” and be at peace with “not being in control”.The treatments were an enormous help in clearing my mind, a
- [Reiki improves mental and physical health after cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-improves-mental-physical-health-cancer/) - By Domna Dali One Colorado winter morning, Todd Lovrien put off a doctor’s visit, as many of us are guilty of, until he put his ski boots on. Recent, increasingly cold sensations and exhaustion were almost overwhelming him, and therefore more unusual than any other time before hitting the slopes. Thyroid cancer will get in
- [Healing Touch article in local newspaper](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-can-help-reduce-pain-cancer-patients-others/) - A recent article in the Colorado Springs Gazette features Healing Touch. Healing Touch (HT) is a light touch energy therapy that complements medical treatment and can help reduce pain in cancer patients and others. It provides patients with many positive benefits in different ways that can be physical, mental, or spiritual.Learn about the history of
- [How LifeSpark helped me feel better and gave me hope!](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-helped-feel-better-gave-hope/) - By Karen Fagan My name is Karen and this is my story about LifeSpark. When the doctor walked in, he said only 3 words. “YOU HAVE CANCER.” And from that moment on, everything changed. I’m a go-getter. I have 2 children. I own my own business as a psychotherapist and see a LOT of people
- [In Blessed Service: LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/blessed-service-lifespark/) - By Blair Chandler, LifeSpark ProviderI walk into the Boulder Elements Spa location (a partner with LifeSpark) and wait for my client. She arrives with a smile and I lead her down the hall to an open treatment room. For an hour, I get to be in her presence. I get the honor of hearing her
- [Interview with George Karl, former Denver Nuggets Coach](https://lifesparknow.org/interview-george-karl-former-denver-nuggets-coach/) - George Karl, former coach of the Denver Nuggets, current coach of the Sacramento Kings, and one of the most successful coaches in NBA history was recently interviewed by LifeSpark. He talks about his cancer journey and his belief in complementary therapies such as Reiki.View the inspiring video HERE.
- [Therapy Banishes Fear, Instills Peace and Clarity](https://lifesparknow.org/therapy-banishes-fear-instills-peace-clarity/) - By Bob Reynolds“The relaxation and extreme clarity were so beneficial,” recalls Diana Marlowe about her Healing Touch and Reiki treatments. The calm and insight that her treatment has given her are a recurring for Diana. The anxiety one feels in the course of a bout with cancer sometimes makes it hard to make sound decisions.
- [Healing Touch Restored Her Energy](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-restored-her-energy/) - By Varsha Abraham. Dawn’s voice and thoughts are crisp, organized, and strong. She describes her cancer journey with clinical attention to detail honed by years as a registered nurse. She minces no words when discussing her experience: “Cancer sucks!” She added, “I have great respect for everyone facing it.” My conversation with Dawn was about
- [Healing Touch smooths the journey](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-smooths-the-journey/) - By Bob Reynolds. For the last five years Stephanie Kessler, of Lakewood, Colorado, has lived with a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called mantle-cell lymphoma (MCL). After she was diagnosed she was heartened to learn that in the last 10 years, much progress has been made in the medical treatment for lymphoma. But
- [New Harvard University Reiki Study](https://lifesparknow.org/new-harvard-university-reiki-study/) - 9/12/2019. By Sandy Priester.It’s been a long time coming, but the Reiki study conducted at Harvard by members of the Center for Reiki Research (Dr. Natalie Trent, Dr. Ann Baldwin, and William Rand) in 2015 and 2016 has now been published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine! This is the largest prospective Reiki
- [First-person story by Bruce Stahlman, CEO of ARC Thrift Stores](https://lifesparknow.org/first-person-story-by-bruce-stahlman-ceo-of-arc-thrift-stores/) - My name is Bruce Stahlman and my philosophy is: We don't get to choose what happens to us but we do get to choose how we respond. Adversity < opportunity and cancer does not know who it's messing with. Let me tell you why. My wife Kelly and I were married in 1985. Our oldest
- [It's the little things](https://lifesparknow.org/its-the-little-things/) - It is really hard to get bad news and not be able to physically get to the people you love. I was 1500 miles away when my sister Wendi was diagnosed with breast cancer. I felt helpless and knew that nothing I did would be enough if I wasn’t there by her side. But, what
- [Evidence of our work](https://lifesparknow.org/evidence-of-our-work/) - By Sandy Priester. LifeSpark has a 15-year track record of providing Reiki and Healing Touch to cancer patients and their caregivers. Our therapies have a demonstrated impact on physical and mental well-being. In June 2019, LifeSpark, in collaboration with UCHealth's Anschutz Cancer Center, conducted an informal survey of the results of Reiki and Healing Touch
- [Poster Presentation about our work](https://lifesparknow.org/2019-a-year-of-collaboration-2/) - Poster Presentation In September we delivered a post presentation at the Colorado Cancer Coalition's Annual Symposium on the results of our outcomes survey data. This was an opportunity to showcase the positive outcomes that cancer patients in our program report. This information was shared with symposium attendees who came mostly from traditional medical backgrounds. We
- [Fills me with wonder!](https://lifesparknow.org/fills-me-with-wonder/) - By Sandy Priester. Barbara Reinish is a nine-year volunteer in LifeSpark, and is providing weekly Healing Touch sessions to her 23rd LifeSpark participant this month. She is one of nearly 100 LifeSpark volunteer providers. She raised her three children in Aspen and then moved to Chicago, where she was Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning
- [Meditate/Pray with Us](https://lifesparknow.org/meditate-pray-with-us/) - Join us every day in your meditation/prayer time to support the individuals with cancer in our program. Our trained and skilled LifeSpark providers offer eight weeks of one-hour Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to over 50 people each week. Help us to hold each person in love and care so that the best possible healing
- [I am still here, with no symptoms](https://lifesparknow.org/i-am-still-here-with-no-symptoms/) - Margie's Cancer Story My cancer journey has been long, and far from easy, but it would have been harder still if it weren’t for LifeSpark. In September 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrial cancer—four days after my husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate and lung cancer. We learned that it wasn’t that
- [Take Control of your Healing](https://lifesparknow.org/take-control-of-your-healing-2/) - Experts are saying what many of us have known all along. How we think, feel, and live in the world has a profound impact on our health. Kelly Turner PhD, in her 2014 book Radical Remission, documented how she researched 1,000+ cases of "radical remission" or the complete recovery from late-stage cancer after all medical
- [LifeSpark - a truly safe space](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-a-truly-safe-space/) - By Domna Dali. In 2015, April Hartmeister’s Stage-1 breast cancer diagnosis not only led her to fulfill her dreams of living on the beach, but also led her to LifeSpark. After a lumpectomy (alongside her big move), she wanted a more holistic approach to life. Lifespark helped her through all these changes by providing a
- [Relief from Physical Symptoms  & Emotional Unease](https://lifesparknow.org/relief-from-physical-symptoms-and-emotional-uneast-2/) - By Cecelia Girz. I was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma, breast cancer, two years ago. The chemotherapy treatments resulted in neuropathy in my hands and feet that has lasted more than 18 months. I have been using a variety of modalities—supplements, physical exercises, acupuncture, electrical stimulation—to lessen the symptoms and hopefully heal these nerves. More
- [CNTV Interview About LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/cntv-interview-about-lifespark/) - Gary Atencio of Consumer News TV interviewed Sandy Priester, LifeSpark Executive Director, and Nicole Giles, oncology nurse about the Reiki and Healing Touch program at UCHealth. While this was taped before COVID, is was not published until October 2020.
- [Couple Shares LifeSpark Experience](https://lifesparknow.org/couple-shares-lifespark-experience-2/) - By Bob Reynolds Cristina Bassett was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer in May of 2020. Just three days later she had surgery to remove the cancer and the cancerous tissue, then started chemotherapy. Her husband Jim was, as he put it, “in a state while all this was going down.” Cristina’s surgeon suggested that
- [91% report that Distant Sessions are effective!](https://lifesparknow.org/91-report-that-distant-sessions-are-effective/) - 4/8/2021. By Sandy Priester. Every month LifeSpark sends an evaluation form to those receiving sessions in our program. Over the past nine months we have received 178 responses. 51% were looking for help with stress/anxiety, 33% for help with pain, and 16% for help with depression/sadness. During this time frame, all LifeSpark sessions were delivered at
- [On the Road With LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/on-the-road-with-lifespark-2/) - by Blair Chandler. “I am working with Blair. I just want to sing her praises to you. She has made an incredible difference in my life in managing the pain. I have stage IV cancer. I just can’t say enough nice things about her. I relate to her, she relates to me. She is pleasant,
- [Bruce's Inspiring Story](https://lifesparknow.org/bruces-inspiring-story/) - In late 2018, Bruce Stahlman was diagnosed with brain cancer and had surgery to remove a racket ball-sized tumor inside his brain. He used LifeSpark to help deal with the disorganization and bewilderment, and our support improved his mental and physical health. Bruce and his wife Kelly are no strangers to adversity, raising twin sons
- [Absolute love](https://lifesparknow.org/cancer-patient-finds-lifespark-sessions-to-be-absolute-love-2/) - By Deborah Fox. Everything was going great for Lauren. A day before New Year’s several years ago, she and her husband moved to Colorado Springs. She had a 5-year-old son and was living a healthy lifestyle and looking forward to plenty of good things in the new year. A week before her 37th birthday, a
- [Alayne’s Journey](https://lifesparknow.org/healing-touch-gives-cancer-patient-space-to-swim-2/) - By Maureen Geittmann. The journey began in October 2020. Alayne, who was a lifetime hiker and athlete, felt her heart rate soar during a routine hike. She struggled to breathe. Although her doctor said that age would do that, the symptoms weren’t from aging. High blood pressure led to further testing for the following two
- [Fear is not who I am!](https://lifesparknow.org/fear-is-not-who-i-am-2/) - By Maureen Geittmann. In October 2021, Tami was caring for her mother who was in a memory care facility. She didn’t believe that her mom was receiving the care she needed or deserved, and Tami was doing everything within her power to change that. However, she had prioritized her mother’s quality of life over her
- [Biofield research on lung cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/biofield-research-on-lung-cancer-2/) - We believe that the future of medicine is a collaborative one. In a recent research study, an energy healer was used to influence lung cancer in mice. The outcomes of this study suggest that exposure to biofield therapy (the medical term for energy healing) may enhance the immune system and support cancer cell death. According
- [LifeSpark Year in Review: Opportunities and Challenges](https://lifesparknow.org/2022-year-in-review/) - 12/29/2022. By Sandy Priester. For LifeSpark, 2022 has been a year of challenge, progress, and change. Here are the top six focus areas for the year. ONE: LifeSpark wellness sessions: Continuing our work, supporting those in need This year, we provided 2,250 Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to individuals with cancer and their caregivers. Weekly
- [Our therapies in the news](https://lifesparknow.org/our-therapies-in-the-news-2/) - Attitudes about Reiki and Healing Touch are slowly changing as more and more people are using and valuing these therapies. Many hospitals across the country are using them, research in this area is expanding, and mainstream news organizations are beginning to cover them. We are always grateful for videos and articles about these therapies, especially
- [Cancer research with sound waves](https://lifesparknow.org/cancer-research-with-sound-waves/) - Could frequency and energy be part of the future of cancer treatment? You may be interested in promising new research at the University of Michigan. They are looking into a whole new way to treat cancer that uses the energy and frequency of sound waves. In this short video, Lynne McTaggart talks about the research, and
- [ShoutOut Colorado Article](https://lifesparknow.org/shoutout-colorado-article/) - ShoutOut Colorado recently interviewed Sandy Priester about how she views risk-taking in her role as Executive Director of LifeSpark. This article is published in their online magazine. Read the Full Article
- [Highlands Ranch Hospital is newest site](https://lifesparknow.org/highlands-ranch-hospital/) - July 13, 2023.We have news! We have begun offering sessions at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. Three LifeSpark providers will be providing 20-minute Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to individuals receiving chemo in their Cancer Infusion Center. When there is a break, they will also offer sessions to the oncology nurses. This is the fourth hospital
- [One participant's experience with Healing Touch](https://lifesparknow.org/one-participants-experience-healing-touch/) - By Amelia Dress The machines beep quietly in the background as Jill describes her experiences with Healing Touch. With a long day of chemo treatment ahead of her, Jill suggested we talk by phone while she was in the hospital receiving her treatment. “It breaks up the boredom,” she laughed. Jill’s easy laughter is one
- [LifeSpark helps Candy feel better after cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-helps-candy-feel-better-cancer/) - By Bob Reynolds You would never know from Candace Burch’s cheerful voice and carefree tone that she’s lived with multiple myeloma for the last two years. She seems to have made lemonade out of that lemon. As a result of her diagnosis, she had to leave a job in human resources that she loved. Even
- [Brenda Gibson:  Reiki supports traditional care while restoring strength](https://lifesparknow.org/brenda-gibson-reiki-supports-traditional-care-restoring-strength/) - By Bob Reynolds A few minutes into Brenda Gibson’s first Reiki treatment, she felt some things she’d never felt before. There were chills, and then a movement inside her body she couldn’t explain. She noticed that in the days following the session she didn’t feel as sick as before. She started getting her strength back
- [Frank Dow Melanoma survivor talks about Reiki](https://lifesparknow.org/frank-dow-melanoma-survivor-talks-reiki/) - By Bob Reynolds Frank Dow is 62 years young: slim, tan, active in his retirement. He likes to cross-country ski with his Samoyed dog, and he and his wife just spent a week in Hawaii. He had a job as an independent manufacturer’s representative, and co-headed a small firm. But in the summer of 2012—six
- [Reiki provider helps people with pain.  Barbara Sanchez speaks about why she volunteers for LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-provider-helps-people-pain-barbara-sanchez-speaks-volunteers-lifespark/) - By Bob Reynolds Ever since she can remember, Barbara Sanchez has wanted to help people in pain. She had been a counselor (“forever”), with a background in working with people with addiction issues. During that time, she became a massage therapist; even before learning Reiki, she was no stranger to using her hands to alleviate
- [The Difference Between Being a Victim and Being Vulnerable](https://lifesparknow.org/difference-victim-vulnerable/) - By Tracy Maxwell For as long as I can remember, I have valued independence, believing it is important to stand on my own two feet, and do it myself. This has led to some interesting dynamics in my personal and professional lives, such as not being a great delegator, maintaining high expectations that things be
- [She saw me as whole](https://lifesparknow.org/melissa-williams-rouses-standing-ovation-touching-tomorrow/) - Melissa Williams, Touching Tomorrow speech on 10-2-2014 (Note: Melissa spoke at LifeSpark’s Touching Tomorrow breakfast on October 2 and received a standing ovation for her story, which is listed here.) About a year ago in October, I got a call from my doctor, that the lump I found on my neck wasn’t just a swollen
- [Reiki Helps Jolene With Fatigue and Sadness](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-helps-jolene-fatigue-sadness/) - By Bob Reynolds When Jolene Stillings was undergoing radiation and chemo she felt sapped, physically and emotionally. “I was sad, and cried a lot,” she remembers. She credits Reiki treatments for giving her more energy and improving her mood for days after each session. Jolene was diagnosed with cervical cancer in October 2011, and suffered
- [If I Can Be a Believer, Anyone Can](https://lifesparknow.org/can-believer-anyone-can/) - Written by Bob Reynolds Paul Morton uses LifeSpark’s Reiki sessions with intention “Never in my wildest dreams did I think it could be so effective,” says Paul Morton of his Reiki treatment. “I’d never experienced anything that made such a difference in such a short amount of time.” But Paul’s surprise and relief at how
- [Oncology Nurse Brenda Disparti Shares Healing Touch With Her Patients](https://lifesparknow.org/oncology-nurse-brenda-disparti-shares-healing-touch-patients/) - Article By: Bob Reynolds Nurse Brenda Disparti has always wanted to treat people on a holistic level. That’s why she became a practitioner of Healing Touch. “It appealed to my need to help the whole person,” she recalled. “It felt like a relief to be doing something that’ll help someone.” About working with participants, Brenda
- [Mind Over Matter](https://lifesparknow.org/mind-over-matter/) - By Bob Reynolds Bobbe Howard is living proof that an affirming attitude makes a difference Bobbe Howard volunteers for a pet rescue organization, tends her garden in Southwest Denver, and has taken weeks-long motorcycle trips. Judging by the quality of her life today, someone might have trouble imagining that nine years ago she faced bilateral
- [Reiki engages both heart & mind: Provider perspective](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-engages-heart-mind/) - Cece Barrocas speaks about her path to Reiki and how she uses it for LifeSpark By Bob Reynolds The training for practicing energy therapy work such as Reiki is partly experiential—learning by doing. Another aspect is more formal—books, lectures, notes, discussions in classes, and support groups. People aspiring to become practitioners typically combine those components in
- [A mother's love](https://lifesparknow.org/a-mothers-love/) - By Jann Crock A day at Denver Health. In the Davis Building. In the Cancer Infusion Room. The air is buzzing with energy. As I enter the room, I spy this little lady seated in a large recliner ready to receive her chemotherapy. She is wearing an elegant turban around her head and she tenderly
- [A gift of time, comfort, and healing energy](https://lifesparknow.org/gift-time-comfort-healing-energy/) - A gift of time, comfort, and healing energy Donna Plute shares her journey with cancer and LifeSpark By Bob Reynolds Giving back some of what she’s received in life is part of Donna Seng Plute’s creed. Donna knows first-hand the trials of living with cancer. In 2011 she began a series of four chemo treatments
- [My golf outing with George Karl](https://lifesparknow.org/golf-george-karl/) - By Ryan Segelke Recently, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend dinner and play golf with former Denver Nuggets’ head coach George Karl. As we sat in the bar area of ChoLon Restaurant in downtown Denver, none of us knew what to expect. How did we get this opportunity? Well, it all
- [Alyse Urice: Reiki brings calm out of turmoil](https://lifesparknow.org/alyse-urice-reiki-brings-calm-turmoil/) - By Bob Reynolds “I believe very much in body ownership,” says Alyse Urice, a participant in LifeSpark’s Reiki program. “If you’re very connected to your own body and your own health, the chance that you’re going to get better is much improved.” Alyse was diagnosed in March 2009 with endometrial cancer. Also known as utero-ovarian
- [Local and Immediate:  Board Member Perspective](https://lifesparknow.org/why-lifespark/) - By Dan Fair While continuing to recover from a recent cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, I found myself wanting to identify with a cancer-related organization in the greater Denver community. There are many options to choose from including local chapters of the national societies, health and wellness organizations, prevention, cure, etc. But what I was
- [A spirit of openness](https://lifesparknow.org/a-spirit-of-openness/) - By Amelia Dress Liz had never heard of Reiki before her cancer diagnosis. It was her mom who found the information tucked in a folder of papers. Deciding anything was worth a try, Liz scheduled her first appointment and met Heather, the practitioner who has become an instrumental part of her healing process. “When I
- [LifeSpark Sessions Support the Spirit](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-sessions-support-spirit/) - By Bernice Radakovits (This speech was given at Touching Tomorrow on October 23, 2015, to a crowd of nearly 200 people.) Fear of public speaking ranks one number on the phobia chart, and death number two. When I was invited to speak at this event I decided that facing cancer was a bigger fear than
- [In every land and time: an informal history of hands-on healing](https://lifesparknow.org/every-land-time-informal-history-hands-healing/) - By Bob Reynolds You might already know that treating illness with touch has been around a very long time. Energy therapy’s colorful history goes back many millennia and its techniques are practiced—in one form or another—all over the globe. From Hawaii to Japan, India to Tibet, Brazil to the Philippines, and in ancient Egypt and
- [Reiki and The Mind/Body Connection](https://lifesparknow.org/reiki-mindbody-connection/) - "Scientific evidence shows the mind and body are connected, and both must be at peace when fighting cancer," author, blogger and cancer caregiver Lauraine Kimber recently posted. "Patients with high expectations of getting better often do because of the release of biological chemicals altering specific areas of the brain to aid in recovery. Increasingly, hospitals
- [Promising Numbers](https://lifesparknow.org/promising-numbers/) - Two months ago Gateway for Cancer Research, an organization that helps fund research on clinical trials for cancer posted information about an informal study of cancer patients receiving Reiki at a university hospital cancer infusion center. They reported "much to great" improvement for: Relaxation (89%) Anxiety and worry (75%) Improved attitude (75%) Improved mood (81%)
- [LifeSpark reaches major milestone in 2016](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-reaches-major-milestone-2016/) - By Sandy Priester. Last week, LifeSpark reached a major milestone. We have surpassed 200 participants per year, nearly double the 126 people we served in 2015. With nearly 2,000 sessions given, this means that this year, over 200 individuals with cancer and/or their caregivers received weekly Reiki and Healing Touch sessions for several months each.
- [Why does LifeSpark Need Funding?](https://lifesparknow.org/lifespark-need-funding/) - By Dan Fair. LifeSpark is a non-profit organization that provides Reiki and Healing Touch wellness therapies that transform the experience of dealing with cancer for patients along Colorado’s Front Range. These services come at no charge to the Participant (patient) and are provided at no cost through the generous donation of time and effort of
- [“Cancer touched my boob, so I kicked its ass!”](https://lifesparknow.org/cancer-touched-boob-kicked-ass/) - The Kathy Trujillo Story By Angela Jackson Kathy Trujillo had just been promoted at her job at an insurance company. As a single mom of an 18-year-old girl, she stayed active to keep pace with her daughter’s life. Then a routine mammogram revealed something that would change her life. A nurse case manager called with
- [Interview with Dr. Richard Schulick](https://lifesparknow.org/interview-with-dr-richard-schulick/) - Dr. Richard Schulick, Director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center, talks about the LifeSpark program at Anschutz Cancer Center. Tania Leevers, LifeSpark President, then talks about how you are the change and how your donations help. These interviews were recorded for the online Touching Tomorrow fundraising event on December 9, 2020.
- [Words from a LifeSpark cancer survivor](https://lifesparknow.org/words-from-a-lifespark-cancer-survivor/) - A beautiful calm would come over me on a soul level about my life and the direction I was moving. "The most debilitating effect of chemotherapy was profound fatigue, along with tissue damage to my digestive track. I suffered from deep exhaustion with no improvement in sight. Then a friend in my cancer support group
- [How Faith, Family, and LifeSpark Supported Lisa Through Breast Cancer](https://lifesparknow.org/how-faith-family-and-lifespark-supported-lisa-through-breast-cancer-2/) - By Maureen Geittmann It was January 2021. Lisa and her husband had just moved into a new house, and she was one month into a new job. That is when it happened. She found a lump in her right breast. “It could be nothing,” she thought as she made preparations for a mammogram and ultrasound.
- [Feature on Health Journeys Website](https://lifesparknow.org/feature-on-health-journeys-website/) - Health Journeys is a Guided Imagery company that provides guided imagery audio files for hospitals, organizations, and companies around the world. They supply audio files for LifeSpark sessions as well. Belleruth Naparstek, owner/founder, is a pioneer and leader in this field.

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- [Home](https://lifesparknow.org/) - Lifespark Cancer Resources provides free Reiki and Healing Touch sessions that restore you before and after cancer. Remote sessions available. In-person sessions are available in the Metro-Denver area.
- [About LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/mission-vision-leadership-model-history/) - Our Vision To serve those with cancer and their caregivers by offering healing, comfort, and support. To serve the medical community in supporting a holistic model of care. To raise the standards of professionalism among energy-based therapists, and foster cooperation and respect between modalities. To create a climate of mutual respect between medical and energy-based
- [Distant Sessions](https://lifesparknow.org/distant/) - Experience peace, relaxation, and support—without leaving home.Receive eight free live sessions with a trained LifeSpark provider from anywhere in the U.S. Whether you’re in treatment, recovering, or living with cancer, our distant sessions are designed to reduce stress, ease pain, and help you feel more like yourself. “I was skeptical with the distant sessions, but I
- [Treatment Signup](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/treatment-signup/) - Sign up for healing therapy HERE A SERIES OF WEEKS OF SUPPORT:You will be connected with one of our Healing Touch or Reiki providers, and you will receive eight weeks of free wellness sessions for the best support and care possible on your cancer healing journey! These sessions can lower stress, depression, and pain, and
- [Current Research Projects](https://lifesparknow.org/current-research-projects/) - Self-Reiki Practice Study LifeSpark is getting ready to conduct a study of self-Reiki to evaluate before and after effects of a daily self-Reiki practice. We are currently setting up the criteria w evaluation tools that will be emailed to recipients before they take their first Reiki class, at the end of their Reiki training, and
- [LifeSpark Leadership Team:  Profiles](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/mission-vision-leadership-model-history/lifespark-leadership-team-bios/) - Sandy is co-founder and Executive Director of LifeSpark Cancer Resources. Sandy has been practicing energy therapies since 1989. She is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, and is a Reiki Master trained in five types of Reiki including Usui, Karuna, Jukiden, Holy Fire, and Angel Reiki. She has an MBA from the University of Colorado, Denver,
- [Corporate Matching Gifts](https://lifesparknow.org/corporate-matching-gifts/) - Double Your Impact! Support more individuals with cancer!Did you know that thousands of companies match donations made by their employees? That means your gift to LifeSpark Cancer Resources could be doubled—or even tripled—at no additional cost to you.A matching gift is one of the easiest ways to increase your impact and help more individuals with
- [Become a LifeSpark Provider](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/become-a-lifespark-provider/) - Are you trained in Reiki or Healing Touch? Become a LifeSpark Provider and work directly with cancer patients. Join our team and change lives! Provide weekly Reiki or Healing Touch sessions to an individual with cancer or their caregiver. Find the incredible meaning in supporting someone with your healing skills. DISTANT SESSIONS: LifeSpark provides distant
- [Locations](https://lifesparknow.org/locations/) - Healing Happens HereWe’re grateful to the churches, spas, and wellness businesses that generously donate space for our free Reiki and Healing Touch sessions. Their partnership brings peace, comfort, and healing to people facing cancer — one community at a time. Locations for LifeSpark sessionsThese churches, spas, and wellness businesses donate space for our work. Arvada: King
- [About Our Therapies](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/about-our-therapies/) - Benefits of Reiki and Healing Touch LifeSpark therapists provide treatments that offer an array of benefits to those experiencing cancer.Reiki and Healing Touch are gentle hands-on energy therapies that support relaxation and balance on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. They support your natural ability to heal and are safe for all ages. Both
- [Hospital Program](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/hospital-program/) - LifeSpark provides sessions at several hospital cancer centers. Our team of trained LifeSpark Reiki and Healing Touch providers deliver 20-minute sessions to individuals in the infusion centers while people receive chemotherapy. We work out of several Colorado hospitals. UCHealth Anschutz Cancer Center in Aurora UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Cancer Center UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital Cancer
- [Donate Stock - A Smart and Meaningful Way to Give](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/donate-assets/appreciated-stock/) - Giving stock can be one of the most tax-smart ways to support LifeSpark. Instead of paying capital gains tax when you sell appreciated stock, you can donate it directly—and often avoid those taxes altogether. That means your gift can go up to 20% further, helping more people with cancer find peace, comfort, and dignity during
- [Donor Advised Funds](https://lifesparknow.org/donor-advised-funds/) - Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can create lasting impact by supporting cancer patients with wellness therapies that help them get through a very challenging time. If you have an established DAF, your funds are already allocated to charity. In times of financial uncertainty, they are a great way to maintain or even increase your support to
- [IRA Distributions](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/donate-assets/ira-distributions/) - Donate your IRA distributions!Those 72 or older who have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), may need to take Required Minimum Distributions from their IRAs, which can be donated as a charitable contribution to LifeSpark Cancer Resources. By doing so, the donor may be able to avoid paying taxes on this portion of their income and
- [Donate Real Estate](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/donate-assets/donate-real-estate/) - Property Owners! Are you philanthropic? Give more to charity without fear of reducing family wealth. CONTACT US!DO YOU…Have a highly appreciated property?Need tax relief?Need cash flow from your asset?LifeSpark Cancer Resources accepts donations of real estate… Any Kind, Anywhere! (with the exception of timeshares). We work with a team of highly qualified experts to make
- [Donate](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/) - Donate Make a Positive Difference! There are many ways to achieve your giving goals. We welcome and accept various forms of gifts, ranging from online credit cards to many types of assets. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations made to LifeSpark are eligible for the full charitable deduction. Our legal name is Healing Buddies, Inc
- [Old Vehicles](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/old-vehicles/) - Recycle that old car, boat, or motorcycle! It is easy. Just fill out the form below and sign over the title, and your vehicle will be picked up. We partner with Vehicles for Charity, who are experts in vehicle donations. LifeSpark receives the funds from the sale of your vehicle. For more info call 1-866-628-CARS
- [Make your will](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/planned-giving/) - Leave a legacy! Use our FREE will creation tool. Create your will in under 20 minutes with this FREE and easy-to-use tool. By contributing 1-5% or more to LifeSpark, you help us bring Reiki and Healing Touch to cancer patients who truly need it most. It’s a gift of peace of mind for you, your loved
- [Non-Cash Gifts](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/donate-assets/) - LifeSpark accepts gifts of stock, DAF funds, real estate, insurance policies, IRA distributions, and more. Tax-smart stock giving. Multiply your impact! When you donate stock to LifeSpark, you help provide healing and dignity for people in their hardest fight. It’s one of the most tax-smart ways to give, and it changes lives in a way cash
- [Donate](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/donate/) - Donate todayEvery donation creates real change — easing stress, lifting spirits, and bringing peace to people facing cancer. If you can, consider a monthly gift. It’s effortless for you, and life-changing for those who count on LifeSpark every single week. Donate Now Other payment methods.Prefer a digital wallet? You can donate through PayPal, Google Pay,
- [Share LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/share-lifespark/) - Help us get the word out about our free Reiki and Healing Touch sessions for cancer patients. Just click on any of the FaceBook images below and download them so that you can post them on social media. FaceBook post one Click here
- [Why you can give with confidence](https://lifesparknow.org/why-you-can-give-with-confidence/) - ⭐ Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating 🛡️ Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency Featured in the 2026-2030 Colorado Cancer Plan Free services for individuals with cancer Over two decades serving individuals with cancer and their caregivers Nearly 100 active Reiki and Healing Touch volunteer providers Hospital and community partnerships throughout Colorado Research demonstrating positive outcomes
- [Share LifeSpark](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/help-with-the-auction/) - Help more people discover LifeSpark by sharing our message on social media or by email. Download the graphics and sample messages below and help us reach individuals with cancer, volunteers, donors, and community partners.Social Media GraphicsSample MessagesGeneral AwarenessVolunteer RecruitmentFundraisingCancer Support Services
- [Donate](https://lifesparknow.org/donate/)
- [Get Involved](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved Become a LifeSpark ProviderGive Healing Touch or Reiki sessions in our program. Learn more Provider eventsGet to know your fellow LifeSpark providers. We host in-person and virtual events almost every month to help you connect with one another and offer support. Shop for a CauseShop at King Soopers or City Market and a
- [Join our community](https://lifesparknow.org/join-our-community/)
- [Contact Us](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/contact-us-2/) - Contact Us There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again. Full Name * This field is required. Email Address * This field is required. Message * This field is required. Please verify that you are not a robot. Submit There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again.
- [Fact Sheet about creating a will](https://lifesparknow.org/fact-sheet-about-creating-a-will/) - Will, or Will Not? Over 72 percent of Americans lack a valid will. Of this group, most have never even created an estate plan or made plans for their legacy. Others have old wills that have not been updated to account for family births or deaths; divorces; stepchildren; ex-spouses; business partnerships; the sale of real estate; income
- [Sparks Online: How to Register and Place Bids](https://lifesparknow.org/sparks-online-how-to-register-and-place-bids/) - 🎥 How to Register — Step-by-Step GuideFollow along with the videos below. Click exactly where noted.▶️ Video 1: Start Registration(Click HERE to view video)0:00 – Click the Register button0:05 – Click the number box and choose how many tickets you want0:10 – Click Next0:12 – Click I’m an individual0:15 – Type your:First NameLast Name(optional) email address(optional) phone number0:25 – Fill in your address:Street addressCityClick the State box and
- [Sparks Online Auction](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/sparks-online-auction/) - April 14-18, 2026 – OnlineRegister for the auction HERE. You’re invited to something fun—and meaningful.The Sparks Online Auction opens April 14 at 9:00 AM (MDT), and you’ll have five days to bid on 100+ amazing items—from getaways and dining to self-care, experiences, and unique gifts.Register now so you’re ready when it opens—and invite a friend to join you. Items will
- [Provider Resources](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/provider-information/) - For active Reiki & Healing Touch Providers in LifeSpark.NEW! Provider Events Calendar. Take a look!Session Documents/LinksDAYSMART SCHEDULING CALENDARGUIDED IMAGERYSESSION DOCUMENTSKajabi online learning management system linksKAJABI – For repeatersKAJABI – For new providersREPEATER TRAININGProviders are required to take repeater training every three years. It is always free to repeaters. In addition to the live Zoom training,
- [Privacy Policy](https://lifesparknow.org/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Privacy Policy for LifeSparkNow.org Welcome to LifeSpark Cancer Resources which is a trade name for Healing Buddies, Inc. Your privacy is extremely important to us and we will do everything we can to protect it. Email Privacy Policy Our organization maintains an opt-in policy for its email communications. That means we only want
- [Touching Tomorrow Luncheon](https://lifesparknow.org/events-calendar/touching-tomorrow-luncheon/) - Touching Tomorrow LuncheonThursday, October 15, 2026 12-1:30 pmWellshire Event Center, 3333 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222Please save the date for this IN-PERSON luncheon that brings our community together and raises funds for our work. This is a FREE event.Hear from inspiring speakers about how our work has supported them, and participate in a candle-lighting
- [Feedback Form](https://lifesparknow.org/feedback-form/) - First Name Last Name Email How would you rate our Self-Reiki app? Very Satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Do you have feedback or questions? Would you like us to contact you about this? Yes No Send
- [Terms and Conditions](https://lifesparknow.org/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions for the LifeSpark Self-Reiki Tracker AppPlease read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the LifeSpark Self-Reiki Tracker application (the “Service”).By accessing or using the Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree, please do not use the Service. Interpretation and DefinitionsFor the purposes of
- [Privacy Policy for LifeSpark App](https://lifesparknow.org/privacy-policy-for-lifespark-self-reiki-tracker/) - Privacy Policy for the LifeSpark Self-Reiki Tracker AppThis Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the
- [Workplace Giving](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/workplace-giving/) - Your employer may match your donation! Many companies offer “workplace giving” programs that deduct a gift donation amount directly from paychecks for recurring giving. Your company may even match a percentage–or the entire–gift amount. Check with your company’s human resources department. This is one of the easiest ways to contribute and you will make a
- [Sponsorships](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/sponsorships/) - Build a stronger brand! Leverage the visibility of a partnership with LifeSpark, while supporting individuals with cancer. Your sponsorship is a win-win, supporting your marketing efforts while helping those with cancer. Receive the many benefits of becoming a LifeSpark sponsor. Depending on the level of sponsorship, benefits may include the following: Company logo printed in
- [Monthly Giving](https://lifesparknow.org/donate-now-2/monthly-giving/) - Donate monthly and become a LifeSpark Monthly Mission Member! You will be in good company with some of our most loyal supporters, as you make a difference each month!!! Monthly donations are easy to set up and you can cancel at any time. You will feel the satisfaction of knowing that someone is feeling better,
- [Event Photos](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/event-photos/) - Drumming Circle, Nov 16, 2025LifeSpark providers and the King of Glory Healing Arts community came together in a powerful drumming circle, closing with a moving group healing for those in need. 20th Anniversary Gala, Oct 25, 2025Celebrating 20 years of healing and service to individuals with cancer, this event was held on the DU campus
- [Event Photos-Delete](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/event-photos-2/) - Delete this Photos for attendees only.
- [Remote Sessions and In-Person Locations](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/locations/) - We offer remote sessions anywhere in the US. Sign up for eight weeks of free remote sessions. LifeSpark offers in-person sessions across the Colorado Front Range. See the list below of our in-person locations and the location partners who donate space for our sessions. Arvada: King of Glory Lutheran Church Aurora: Heather Gardens Boulder: Atonement
- [Our Partners](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/featured-partners/) - Major Donors/Sponsors Thank you to our amazing partners, sponsors, donors, and collaborators. You are making the difference every day with your support of LifeSpark! Anonymous Anne and Larry Day ARC Thrift Store Avante Leadership Brian and Marion Wilson Cancer League of Colorado Catch it in Time Eleanor Richards Gateway Services Group ITrade Colorado Landmark Lincoln
- [Provider Events](https://lifesparknow.org/provider-events/)
- [Events Calendar](https://lifesparknow.org/events-calendar/)
- [Provider Session Documents](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/provider-information/provider-session-documents/) - Forms for LifeSpark sessionsTo download, click on the save/download icon and save to a directory. Intake Form for ParticipantsParticipant Intake FormIntake Form FILLABLEParticipant Intake-Fillable 2024Documentation FormParticipant Documentation 2022Documentation Form FILLABLEParticipant Documentation-Fillable 2024First Session CheckList (Remote)Prov-1st Session CheckList-RemoteFirst Session CheckList (In-Person)Prov-1st Session CheckList-In-Person
- [Shop for a Cause](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/shop-for-a-cause/) - Ways to shop for LifeSpark! KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARDS: A percentage of every purchase goes to LifeSpark. There is no cost to you and it does not raise your prices. WINE THROUGH ONEHOPE: This Winery and Wine Club is located in the heart of Napa Valley. 10% of all purchases through this shopping portal
- [Sponsorship for Touching Tomorrow Luncheon](https://lifesparknow.org/sponsorship-for-touching-tomorrow-luncheon/) - Everyone knows someone with cancer. Your sponsorship will help us provide Reiki and Healing Touch wellness therapies for those who need it the most. Your compassion will make a difference. Sponsor Benefit $250 $500 $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 Introduced at Event X X X X X X Logo in Event Program X X X X
- [Who We Are](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/) - About LifeSpark Cancer resources and how we serve the community.
- [Research:  Reiki Resilience Study](https://lifesparknow.org/research-reiki-and-oncology-nurse-resilience/) - Reiki Training and Resilience in Oncology Nurses: A Mixed Methods Study Summary: This COMIRB-approved study was conducted in 2021-2022 at the UCHealth Anschutz Cancer Center. Fifteen oncology nurses participated in this four-month Reiki training program, and notable improvements in resilience were recorded. Principal Investigator – Lynne Bentley, PhD, RN, AOCNS Wendy Haylett, PhD, RN, UCHealth
- [What We Do](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do Treatment SignupRead more about how to sign up for online and in-person wellness sessions for cancer patients. Guided ImageryBrowse our library of Guided Imagery to help you improve relaxation and wellness and decrease overall stress. Hospital ProgramLifeSpark partners with several Colorado hospital cancer centers to provide sessions and to conduct research. About
- [LifeSpark Research](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/research/) - 2022 Fifteen Nurse Resilience Study Reiki is a self-care tool widely used by Reiki practitioners to stay calm and relaxed. Supporting nurses with this versatile and easy-to-use tool could help them be less stressed and provide better care, supporting the cancer patients we serve. In 2021-2022, LifeSpark conducted a COMIRB-approved research project at UCHealth Anschutz
- [Community](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/community/) - How LifeSpark serves the community You and your loved ones deserve peace and healing while going through cancer. LifeSpark’s unique program of Reiki and Healing Touch treatments are gentle and supportive and offered at no cost. LifeSpark Cancer Resources is dedicated to supporting the cancer community with one-on-one direct services. We offer Reiki and Healing
- [Lifespark Blog](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/lifespark-blog/) - Could Biofield Therapy Affect Cancer Cells? A New MD Anderson Study Offers Some Intriguing Clues For many years, research on Reiki, Healing Touch, and other biofield therapies has focused on helping people cope with cancer. July 8, 2026 Trust matters: LifeSpark Earns Charity Navigator’s Highest Four-Star Rating Trust matters. Whether you volunteer, partner with us,
- [Guided Imagery:  Stress](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-stress/) - Guided Meditationsto Relieve StressIntro/Guided Imagery/Affirmations/Music (all)(1 hour 15 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Stress-All-1-hr-15-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery: Anxiety (18 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Stress-Anxiety-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Guided Imagery: Peaceful (17 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Stress-PeacefulPerspective-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (14 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Stress-Affirmations.mp3This popular meditation for stress relief consists of four different exercises each designed to produce a balanced state of mind, uplift mood, and restore a sense of focused calm. Each stress
- [Guided Imagery:  Relaxation & Wellness](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-relaxation-and-wellness/) - A Guided Meditation for Relaxation & WellnessIntro/Guided Imagery/Affirmations/Music (all)1 hour 8 minhttps://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Relaxation-Wellness-All-1-hr-8-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery (16 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Relaxation-Wellness-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (19 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Relaxation-Wellness-Affirmations.mp3This meditation for relaxation & wellness offers guided imagery for daily relaxation or for facing any stressful situation with centered calm. It will help with general anxiety as well as panic attacks, but it can
- [Guided Imagery:  Pain](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-pain/) - A Guided Meditation to Help Ease PainIntro/Guided Imagery/Affirmations/Music (all)1 hour 13 minhttps://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Pain-All-1-hr-13-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery (15 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Pain-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (23 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Pain-Affirmations.mp3This guided meditation for chronic or acute pain uses two research-proven methods for pain management which provides pleasant diversion for the mind with positive, healing guided imagery (good for chronic pain), and offers guidance for
- [Guided Imagery:  Immune System](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-healthy-immune-system/) - A Guided Meditation to Support a Healthy Immune SystemIntro/Guided Imagery/Affirmations/Music (all) 1 hour 4 minhttps://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Immune-System-All-1-hr-4-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery (15 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Immune-System-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (18 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Immune-System-Affirmations.mp3This guided meditation contains hypnotic suggestions, healing guided imagery and affirmations for boosting your immune system naturally. It is designed to promote general wellness and resilience, support the body’s normal, ongoing protection
- [Guided Imagery:  Espanol](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-espanol/) - Spanish/EspanolUna Meditación Guiada ParaRelajación y BienestarIntroducción/Meditaciones Guiadas/ Afirmaciones/ Música (1 Hr 16 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Spanish-All-1-hr-7-min.mp3Meditaciones Guiadas (17 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Spanish-RelaxWell-Guided-Imagery.mp3Afirmaciones (18 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Spanish-RelaxWell-Affirmations.mp3Este audio ofrece una meditación guiada de relajación y bienestar para el descanso diario o para enfrentar con enfoque calmado a cualquier situación estresante. Ayudará con la ansiedad en general, así como con los ataques de pánico, pero
- [Guided Imagery:  Depression](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-depression/) - A Guided Meditation to Help YouRelieve DepressionIntro/Guided Imagery/Affirmations/Music (all)1 hour 4 minhttps://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Depression-All-1-hr-14-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery (15 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Depression-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (18 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Depression-Affirmations.mp3This meditation guides you to re-experience feelings of love, possibility, mastery, and gratitude, offering evocative images of being surrounded by support and encouragement. By listening daily to this simple but powerful experience, you can reawaken feelings
- [Guided Imagery:  Caregiver Stress](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/guided-imagery-caregiver-stress/) - A Guided Meditation To Help With Caregiver StressIntro/Guided Imagery/ Affirmations/Music (all)1 hour 15 minhttps://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/00-Caregiver-All-1-hr-15-min.mp3Just the Guided Imagery (21 Min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/02-Caregiver-Guided-Imagery.mp3Just the Affirmations (20 min)https://lifesparknow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-Caregiver-Affirmations.mp3This guided meditation for caregiver stress is designed to offer relief, comfort, and self-care for caregivers who may be growing weary and disheartened from looking after a family member or friend in need
- [LifeSpark Cancer Resources Video](https://lifesparknow.org/home/shen-healing-center/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PykfKZeSO3s [/videowrap] You and your loved ones deserve peace and healing while going through cancer. LifeSpark’s unique program of Reiki and Healing Touch treatments are gentle and supportive, and offered at no cost. Nearly 80% of those receiving sessions in our program report feeling significantly better both physically and emotionally. 95% of participants say
- [Guided Imagery](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/guided-imagery/) - Audio Files Designed to Enhance Healing LifeSpark is harnessing the power of your mind to enhance our Reiki and Healing Touch sessions. We offer guided imagery and affirmations to assist with your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Guided imagery is a type of meditation that helps you focus on positive images and thoughts. It has
- [Host an Event](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/host-and-event/)
- [Create a Fundraiser](https://lifesparknow.org/get-involved/create-a-fundraiser-for-lifespark/) - Pay it forward! Support loved ones with cancer!!!Fundraisers are the easiest way to raise money online; A simple, modern, and mobile-friendly donation website. Customize it to your heart’s content and share with your friends, family, and networks. CLICK HERE for ready-to-go content. You will initially need to create a login and password. Once in, edit and
- [Treatment Signup Form](https://lifesparknow.org/what-we-do/treatment-signup-form/)
- [Media/News](https://lifesparknow.org/who-we-are/media/) - Oct 15, 2021, Molly Aldrich RN, & LifeSpark at Anschutz Cancer Center Molly Aldrich, former Nurse Manager at the Anschutz Cancer Center, talks about the Reiki training she receives and uses daily, and the LifeSpark program at the Center. Molly left this position in early 2022 but remains supportive of LifeSpark. March 9, 2022 ShoutOut

## Events

- [Provider Forum](https://lifesparknow.org/event/provider-forum-3/) - LifeSpark’s quarterly Provider Forum is a space for providers to connect, share insights, and discuss topics important to their work. Bring your questions, ideas, or suggestions, and join a thoughtful conversation with other LifeSpark providers. These online gatherings are facilitated by a LifeSpark provider and offer an opportunity to strengthen our healer community and support
- [Provider Forum](https://lifesparknow.org/event/provider-forum-4/) - LifeSpark’s quarterly Provider Forum is a space for providers to connect, share insights, and discuss topics important to their work. Bring your questions, ideas, or suggestions, and join a thoughtful conversation with other LifeSpark providers. These online gatherings are facilitated by a LifeSpark provider and offer an opportunity to strengthen our healer community and support
- [Offer Mini-Sessions to Oncology Professionals](https://lifesparknow.org/event/offer-mini-sessions-for-oncology-professionals/) - Provide mini-sessions and staff a table at a wellness retreat for oncology psycho-social professionals. This event draws UCHealth oncology professionals from across the Colorado Front Range. Contact Tania at tleevers@yahoo.com to participate.
- [Give Mini-Sessions to Social Workers](https://lifesparknow.org/event/give-mini-sessions-to-social-workers-at-self-care-event/) - Help us support oncology social workers at their self-care event by offering free mini-sessions to them. We are looking for at least five LifeSpark providers. Contact Tania at tleevers@yahoo.com to be part of this LifeSpark team.
- [Day of Gratitude Thank You Event - Denver](https://lifesparknow.org/event/day-of-gratitude-thank-you-event/) - Sign up for this annual thank-you event for LifeSpark providers. Enjoy snacks, gifts, and recognition for your amazing work as a LifeSpark provider. This event is in person and a great chance to meet other providers and make amazing connections. Sign Up HERE. The location is 1120 Hudson St, Denver, CO 80220. We will be
- [Day of Gratitude Thank You Event - Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/day-of-gratitude-thank-you-event-virtual/) - Sign up for this annual thank you event for LifeSpark providers - held online over Zoom. We will recognize you for your amazing work, will also have a group healing meditation, and will give you a chance to meet and connect with other LifeSpark providers. This is a great chance to be part of the
- [Touching Tomorrow Luncheon](https://lifesparknow.org/event/touching-tomorrow-luncheon/) - Register HERE for the Touching Tomorrow Luncheon. Join us as we celebrate the lives of those with cancer that you've touched and that we will touch together in the future. We will celebrate the healing made possible by people like you, as we funds to ensure these services remain available to everyone who needs them.
- [Help Represent LifeSpark at Komen Walk](https://lifesparknow.org/event/more-than-pink-walk-lifespark/) - LifeSpark will be hosting a table at the 2026 Susan G. Komen "More Than Pink" Walk on Saturday, October 17 at Denver City Park. This is a wonderful opportunity for LifeSpark providers and volunteers to help share our mission with the community, distribute information about our services, and offer mini-sessions to attendees. We are looking
- [Drumming Circle](https://lifesparknow.org/event/drumming-circle/) - Find your Rhythm Drumming Circle Join us for an afternoon of rhythm, connection, and joy. No experience needed. Led by Michael Heartsong Cutter, drummer, healer, and drum maker. Feel the beat. Lift your spirit, Build community through sound. Bring a drum, tambourine, or rattle if you have one. Extra instruments will be available. The event is
- [Reiki/Healing Touch Share: Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/reiki-healing-touch-share-online-5/) - Our monthly online Reiki and Healing Touch share is a chance to practice, receive healing, and connect with a supportive community of practitioners. Whether you are newer to these modalities or deeply experienced, this is a nourishing space to give and receive in community.Free to attend. RSVP to Judy at LifeSparkResources@gmail.com.
- [Reiki/Healing Touch Share: Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/reiki-healing-touch-share-online-6/) - Our monthly online Reiki and Healing Touch share is a chance to practice, receive healing, and connect with a supportive community of practitioners. Whether you are newer to these modalities or deeply experienced, this is a nourishing space to give and receive in community.Free to attend. RSVP to Judy at LifeSparkResources@gmail.com.
- [Reiki/Healing Touch Share: Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/reiki-healing-touch-share-online-8/) - Our monthly online Reiki and Healing Touch share is a chance to practice, receive healing, and connect with a supportive community of practitioners. Whether you are newer to these modalities or deeply experienced, this is a nourishing space to give and receive in community.Free to attend. RSVP to Judy at LifeSparkResources@gmail.com.
- [Reiki/Healing Touch Share: Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/reiki-healing-touch-share-online-9/) - Our monthly online Reiki and Healing Touch share is a chance to practice, receive healing, and connect with a supportive community of practitioners. Whether you are newer to these modalities or deeply experienced, this is a nourishing space to give and receive in community.Free to attend. RSVP to Judy at LifeSparkResources@gmail.com.
- [Reiki/Healing Touch Share: Online](https://lifesparknow.org/event/reiki-healing-touch-share-online-10/) - Our monthly online Reiki and Healing Touch share is a chance to practice, receive healing, and connect with a supportive community of practitioners. Whether you are newer to these modalities or deeply experienced, this is a nourishing space to give and receive in community.Free to attend. RSVP to Judy at LifeSparkResources@gmail.com.
- [Sanctuary Labyrinth Walk - Sedalia](https://lifesparknow.org/event/sanctuary-labyrinth-walk-sedalia/) - LifeSpark providers are invited to gather for a time of peaceful reflection and community at the Sanctuary Center Labyrinth, located just west of Castle Rock off Highway 85. This sacred space, part of a nonprofit retreat center, is nestled among trees and gardens and includes walking paths, benches, a meditation center, and a beautifully maintained
- [Provider Training](https://lifesparknow.org/event/provider-training-4/) - Offer your Reiki or Healing Touch gifts and be matched for weekly sessions with an individual with cancer. Experience the deep fulfillment of supporting someone with cancer. LifeSpark Training Includes: Live Interactive Session on Zoom (4 hours), and Self-Paced Learning Experience (4-6 hours). Requirements: You must already be trained in Reiki or Healing Touch (Minimum
- [Provider Training](https://lifesparknow.org/event/provider-training-3/) - Offer your Reiki or Healing Touch gifts and be matched for weekly sessions with an individual with cancer. Experience the deep fulfillment of supporting someone with cancer. LifeSpark Training Includes: Live Interactive Session on Zoom (4 hours), and Self-Paced Learning Experience (4-6 hours). Requirements: You must already be trained in Reiki or Healing Touch (Minimum
- [Repeater Training](https://lifesparknow.org/event/repeater-training-2/) - Refresh Your Skills. Renew Your Connection. As an active LifeSpark provider, you are required to retake the LifeSpark training every three years. This ensures that all providers are current, consistent, and confident in offering the highest level of care to our participants. The new format makes it easier than ever: Live Interactive Zoom Training (4
- [Group Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/group-healing-meditation-8/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [Group Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/group-healing-meditation-9/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [World Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/world-healing-meditation/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [World Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/world-healing-meditation-2/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [Group Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/group-healing-meditation-12/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [Group Healing Meditation](https://lifesparknow.org/event/group-healing-meditation-13/) - Unleash the Power of Collective Healing. Let’s unite our intentions, energy healing, and prayers to create a wave of healing. Join our guided meditation to envision peace and restoration for those in need, starting with LifeSpark’s cancer participants and expanding nationally and globally. REGISTER to receive the Zoom link and be part of this collective healing
- [Repeater Training](https://lifesparknow.org/event/repeater-training-3/) - Refresh Your Skills. Renew Your Connection. As an active LifeSpark provider, you are required to retake the LifeSpark training every three years. This ensures that all providers are current, consistent, and confident in offering the highest level of care to our participants. The new format makes it easier than ever: Live Interactive Zoom Training (4

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