What to Expect in Your First Session with Dr. Shine
- Kezia Shine
- Aug 1
- 3 min read
Taking that first step toward healing can feel vulnerable. Maybe you've been curious about energy work or chiropractic care for a while but weren't sure what you were getting into. Maybe someone referred you and you're coming in a little uncertain. Maybe you've tried other things and you're quietly hoping this one will be different.
Whatever brought you here, I want you to know something before you even walk through the door.
You are safe. You are welcome. And we will always go at your pace.
Before your appointment
When you book a session, you'll receive a simple intake form. It covers your health history, what's been going on in your body, and what you're hoping to experience or shift. Take your time with it. The more honest you are, the more I can meet you exactly where you are.
If anything feels too personal or you're not sure how to answer, that's okay. We can talk through it together when you arrive.
When you walk in
My space is intentional. It's quiet, warm, and designed to feel like a sanctuary from the moment you step in. There's no clinical coldness here. No rushed energy. I want you to feel your nervous system start to settle just from being in the room.
We'll sit together and talk first. I'll ask you what's been going on, what you're feeling in your body, and what you're hoping for. I listen carefully, not just to your words but to what your body is communicating too. Sometimes people haven't been asked those questions in a very long time, and that conversation alone can feel like the beginning of something.
What the session itself looks like
Every session is different because every person is different. Depending on what you've booked and what comes up in our conversation, your session might include any combination of the following.
Chiropractic care and bodywork to release physical tension, restore alignment, and support your nervous system. This is gentle and collaborative. I will always explain what I'm doing and check in with you throughout.
Energy work, which might include Reiki, tuning forks, or sound bowls. You'll lie fully clothed on the table while I work with the energy field around and within your body. Most people describe this as deeply relaxing, sometimes even meditative. It is not unusual to feel warmth, tingling, emotional releases, or a profound sense of calm.
Breathwork if it feels appropriate. I may guide you through a short breathing practice to help your nervous system drop into a more receptive state.
Intuitive guidance if it arises. Sometimes things come through during a session that want to be said. I always offer this gently and only when it feels relevant and welcome.
What you might feel afterward
People leave sessions feeling different things. Some feel lighter, like something they'd been carrying quietly finally let go. Some feel emotional, in a good way, like something that had been held tight finally had room to move. Some feel deeply peaceful. Some feel energized. Some feel tired in a clean, restful way.
All of it is normal. All of it is the body doing its work.
I always encourage people to drink plenty of water after a session, give themselves some quiet time if possible, and notice what comes up over the next day or two. Healing often continues well after you leave the table.
A note for first timers
If you've never experienced energy work before, you don't need to fully believe in it for it to work. Curiosity and openness are enough. The body knows what to do with the support. Your only job is to show up.
And if at any point during a session something doesn't feel right, you can always say so. We adjust. We pause. We follow your lead. This is your healing, and I am here to support it.
I am so glad you found your way here. Whenever you're ready, I'd love to meet you.
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With love and light, Dr. Shine
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