Matthew Richards, MA - Energy-Work and Counseling services 

Matthew Richards offers energy work and counselling services at Alchemy & Elixir Health Group. He offers a walk-in clinic as well as classes in Buddhist meditation.

 I am dedicated to the healing and spiritual transformation of my clients, and have been interested in counselling for as long as I can remember. 

These passions led me to complete a Masters in Philosophy with a focus on communication and ethics. What resonates with me are philosophies with pragmatic, therapeutic applications. 

I began my formal studies and practice in Tibetan Buddhism in 1995. I have been teaching Buddhist meditation for over a decade in Canada and the U.S., and presently help manage the Zuru Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Vancouver, having previously acted as its president. A 2003 pilgrimage in Mongolia introduced me to the indigenous traditions of Shamanism

Gathered together, my healing and counselling skills form an empowering constellation of practices I call Hiimori Elemental Energy-Work. Hiimori is a Mongolian term meaning ‘wind horse’—the vital energy that runs through our nervous system, uniting body and mind. Where these energies go, so do our minds. 

Our emotional lives can fall in and out of balance depending upon our experiences. These imbalances can bring suffering and a loss of vitality. Whether it be through quiet meditation, energy-work or therapeutic counseling, I aim to realign and harmonize individuals’ subtle energies, bringing them health and well-being. 

Through practice, we can take responsibility for the health of our body, mind and spirit, cultivating lives of joy and overcoming sickness and negativity.

I offer several services: 

* Tui Na – Chinese Acupressure Massage This massage brings balance to the body’s organs by working with the meridian system and energy-points, particularly on the head and face. 

* Reiki – Reiki is channelled spiritual energy used for hands-on healing. Reiki is effective for chronic problems and pain management. It is very gentle and serves to build emotional support as well. 

* Chi Nei Tsang (CNT) – CNT combines both subtle energy work and therapeutic counseling. It helps individuals process and clear strong psychological and emotional blocks that are improperly stored in the nervous system. By using harmonized breathing and specific touch on the abdominal area, stagnant energies that unbalance the body are released. This frees up the nervous system, which can lead to a healthy body and mind. 

* Palliative, end of life, grief counselling and energy work 

* Instruction on meditation and Qi Kung 

Qi Kung is a meditative practice, closely associated with the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine, which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of subtle energy ["Qi" or "prana"] within the nervous system. This enhances the overall physical, emotional and spiritual strength of the practitioner. It is both healing and creates a felt, wholesome and meaningful connection with the universe. 

Join us Monday mornings from 10 (sharp) -11 am for Qi Kung Exercises. Cost 10 $ drop in rate. Please email to pre-register for each session, as space is limited. 

* Buddhist energy work 

At Alchemy and Elixir, I am interested in building long-term participatory relationships of healing and spiritual transformation to my clients – one’s in which we both learn and help each other. 

I offer a walk-in clinic that is by suggested donation and classes in Buddhist Meditation as well. Please inquire for details and additional information. 

I speak and understand French. 

To book an appointment or for more information, call 778-835-7133 or email hiimori.windhorse@gmail.com 

For more information, please visit my website - hiimori.org