About Vanessa

Through my own path of self discovery and healing, I found Reiki and immediately felt a strong connection to the practice.  I am currently certified through Reiki level II and plan to receive my Master training this spring.  Through Reiki Offering, I hope to allow others to reconnect to their inner guidance, empower them to heal past traumas, and instill a peaceful mindset.  

 

Since I was younger, my biggest passion has been being around horses.  These animals have taught me so much about empathy, about showing up and about being real.  On the weekends, I teach therapeutic horseback riding for a non profit based in Long Island.  At this farm, children and adults come to learn, heal and grow.  As I continue my practice, I intend to incorporate Reiki while working with horses.  My second passion is the power of storytelling.  I believe that stories, and empowering voices of under represented populations, can change the world.  My full time job is as a producer/documentary filmmaker for Vice Media.  In 2016, I traveled to India and directed a documentary about gender testing in female athletes which was accepted into multiple film festivals including the United Nations Film Festival.   I also created a series for the Olympic Channel profiling the stories of transgender athletes called Identify.  

 

My dream for the future is to own a piece of land where I can have a herd of horses.  I plan to host healing and creative retreat programs where people can experience healing with animals surrounded by a beautiful landscape.  

 

I am beyond grateful to Glowing Heart Reiki for guiding me along this journey.  I am so excited to share this practice with you! 

Contact Vanessa to book a session: Vanes.hudson@gmail.com