About
Hi, I’m Andrea.
I know how it feels to be stuck and out of options, held back by anxiety, mental health struggles and physical pain. When my best friend was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, things shifted for me. I was struggling with grief, and guilt for missing the signs.
That’s when I had a profound experience at a sound bath held by my mentor, Natalie. Not only did it lead to a powerful emotional release of all the feelings I had pent up about losing my friend, but I realized the experience profoundly affected everyone else in the room, too.
It’s what brought me to this work. I recognized the power of sound to heal, and began energetically moving toward this path. On the way, I have discovered the freedom, joy and hope that come with genuine healing and I’ve made it my life’s work to share it with you. Welcome to Black Dog Healing Arts.
HEAL.
I offer in-person 1-on-1 sound healing sessions and Reiki sessions in my studio , and group sound meditations in various locations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and surrounding communities. Let’s work together in an intuitive healing session to help you release stuck energy, clear unhealthy emotional patterns, and leave you feeling balanced and refreshed.
1-on-1 Sound Healing
Reiki
Group Sound Meditation
“The love and positive intention Andrea puts into her work is incredible.”
— Reegan A.
Why Sound Healing?
Your body is designed to heal. Sound healing facilitates your body’s innate ability to heal itself by balancing your energy — clearing energetic blockages with vibrations from instruments chosen based on your specific needs.
Your sound healing session with me is unique to you, based on your needs, whether they’re emotional, physical, spiritual, or all of the above. I’m guided energetically by your intention, even if it’s something you don’t want to share — holding the intention is what’s important.
From my experience as a respiratory therapist, I bring an allopathic healthcare understanding and knowledge of anatomy to your session. There are complementary benefits to pursuing sound healing and reiki along with conventional medical care, including improved mindset and outlook, decreased pain, and faster healing.
The Black Dog Healing Arts Story
In Celtic Mythology, dogs are highly revered companions. They are considered to be healers, shapeshifters between worlds, and harbingers of good fortune. They uplift the spirit and symbolize unconditional love. My dogs have always been an important part of my life, and the border collie in my logo symbolizes all the amazing black dogs I have loved. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey!