Frequently Asked Questions
What is magick?
To me, magick is the energy that allows us to have a shift in our consciousness. It’s the kind of active love that allows us to step into our truest selves. There is magick all around us - from the way Mother Earth supports and nourishes us, to the way a lover holds a safe space for his partner to express her truth without judging her, to the way we can love ourselves by finding and following our passion, to the way we can all share with each other what we find beautiful about each other. We change our minds one act of love at a time, and as we change our minds in this way, we become strong, empowered, and ready to make the big changes we want to see in our lives and in the world.
What is witchcraft?
Our minds are powerful storytellers. They take in the sensory input from our surroundings, the smells, sights, sounds, etc., filter it through our sense of self developed over years of being alive, and generate a narrative. Sometimes the narrative our brain writes serves us well, like I am great student and if I put my mind to it, I can learn anything, but sometimes these narratives are unhelpful (or have just outgrown their usefulness), like I am not good at ball sports (I have been denying myself the pleasure of hitting a ball with a racquet for far too long because I have been afraid to look silly!). The good news is, with witchcraft, we can help our minds shift or write a new narrative. Witchcraft, or spell casting, is about setting your intention (what is it that you want to happen?), selecting sensory input that will help your brain write the story you want to bring about your desired intention (symbols, colors, scents, flavors, etc.), raising energy so you feel it in your body (dancing, breathing, making love, etc.), taking a symbolic action step with intention to effect a shift (cutting a cord, planting a seed, burning something, etc.), and releasing it to the Universe. Witchcraft, like hypnosis, is a way to get through the barriers of our conscious mind to shift your thinking at a deeper level in our subconscious mind.
Why do you spell magick with a “k”?
The “k” is to distinguish this consciousness-shifting type of magick we do from magic tricks and sleight of hand magic. Magick with a “k” also just resonates with me - if “magic” feels like a more appropriate spelling for you, use that!
What happens in a coaching session?
Emily’s coaching includes visualization and meditation to help you clarify what you want for your life, writing your goals and intentions and the action steps that will help you achieve them, breathing exercises to help you engage your body’s relaxation response and help you manage stress, intentional positive risks to help you find what lights you up and to show your nervous system it is safe to grow and explore, contemplative arts and crafts to help you set your intention in a visual and tactile way to reinforce to your brain what it is you are trying to manifest, journaling and self-reflection to help you better understand your own gifts, preferences, and growth edges, tarot card readings to help you connect with your guides and intuition, and crystal, plant, and color magick to fill your toolkit with friendly energy you can call on in your life to give you a boost.
Who are you?
Emily came from a medical background and worked as a clinical pharmacist before making the change to witchy wellness. She discovered that what she loved most about her work was connecting with people and helping them to identify and actualize their own goals. She realized that embracing her identity as a witch opened the door to help other people step into their own most authentic, joyful, and empowered life too.
Why did you choose to identify as a witch?
The word “witch” has made its way into a unique place in our collective psyche. The word has come to connote dichotomous images of both mighty evil sorceresses such as those antagonizing Disney princesses and the powerless women of history killed simply for being alive.
The word sends a shiver of both curiosity and fear down our spines. We want to see the witch in her power and glory, but we are afraid of what she might do to us.
Throughout history, the witchy woman (or witchy man or nonbinary folk) was perceived as a threat to the institutions we’ve built – the church, the sciences, the medical field. She was hanged or burned for representing an alternative. She was punished for disagreeing with the status quo.
The witch represents the idea that we have what we need within ourselves, that our own intuition, curiosity, and compassion can help set us free and thrive.
As we reclaim the word witch, we do so with love, open hearts, and open minds. We believe that you don’t have to choose – you can be a witch AND. You can be a witch and a pharmacist, you can be a witch and an electrical engineer, a witch and a geologist, minister, you name it. As we reclaim this word, we eschew the evil sorceress plotting your demise and we embrace the nurturer, the teacher, the healer, the one who empowers you to be whole and healthy and full of joy. As we reclaim this word, we let it be a mirror reflecting the best of humanity.
Who should seek out your services?
Our holistic health coaching program is tailored to women looking for support on their weight loss journey or in navigating pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and our group classes are for any adult interested in learning more about magick, manifestation, and yourself!
Can you prescribe medications?
No, pharmacists working independently without an agreement with a physician cannot prescribe medications. Emily can answer general questions about medications and is happy to do so. The class of medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounaro, and Zepbound features prominently in the world of weight-loss currently. Emily is happy to answer questions about these drugs objectively. They are right for some folks, and not for others, and we can talk about what feels right for you!
What can you promise?
We will meet you with curiosity and love always
We will listen to you and hear you
We will hold space for you
We will help you create and actualize your own goals in a way that fits your unique life
We will help you see yourself as the beautiful, magickal, powerful unicorn that you are
We will teach you everything we can to help you be successful, and for what we don’t know, we will guide you in the right direction to find your answers
Hugs – we can promise hugs (unless you really don’t like them, in which case, no hugs)
What area do you serve?
We are located in the Greater Boston/New Hampshire area. At this time, we are offering in-person coaching, retreats, and classes local to this area, though we endeavor to expand into hosting retreats in other parts of the country and world as we continue to grow!
Do you provide refunds?
If you are unable to attend a class, retreat, or gathering you have paid for, we will work together to find an equivalent experience! Unfortunately, I cannot provide refunds at this time.
Inclusivity
There is magick in every human, and everyone has a home with us on this journey. We will greet you with an open mind and open heart, and all we ask is for you to return this in kind. Our work is done with love and the intent to connect rather than to divide. We will try to pay respect to those who have come before us and to those who walk alongside us now. We recognize that there is still so much to learn and so much history to unpack. We take strides to walk this path of exploration every day, and we also know it is a life’s project to right the wrongs of the past - we are here for this work, we are here to learn, we are here to weave our witchy web of love.
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