Meet Rachel Hickey of Heal in Harmony

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Hickey.

Hi Rachel, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
In college, I thought my career path was set. I thought I was going to get a master’s then PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and then run a lab somewhere. Oh, how wrong I was, and ultimately… I’m glad I was. So how did I go from getting a master’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to being a Naturopathic Doctor? Well, to make a long story short, I started really struggling with chronic illness. I suffered with Lyme disease for over a decade, which caused me significant physical and emotional pain. I tried seeing many different types of health practitioners but ultimately not getting better. Until I found Naturopathic Medicine and Pranic Healing. Naturopathic Medicine focuses on the root cause of symptoms and suffering and looks at you as a whole person vs. a sum of parts. Pranic Healing is a no-touch energy healing modality that uses prana or life-force to accelerate healing. Both combined brought me from suffering to thriving and I will forever be grateful.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
If my journey was smooth, then I wouldn’t be where I am today. Struggling with chronic illness opened me up to a world of healing I didn’t know existed, which unfortunately, is a pretty common story. In addition to my own healing journey, however, a huge defining factor for my life was when my Dad was diagnosed and eventually passed away from lung cancer. This happened when my health was at its worst. I distinctively remember feeling as though I had two options: sink further into illness and depression or find a way out and focus on healing. Finding Naturopathic Medicine led me to the path of true health, but watching my Dad suffer made me reevaluate my entire life, including my career. He is ultimately the reason I became a doctor.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Heal in Harmony?
My business, Heal in Harmony, encompasses Naturopathic Medicine and Pranic Healing. I partner with my clients, guiding and educating every step of the way to better health and wellness. I offer customized wellness programs geared towards reaching my client’s goals and creating sustainable lifestyle changes that they can bring with them for the rest of their life. What I utilize most in my practice is food as medicine, natural medicines and supplementation, homeopathy, Pranic Healing, movement/exercise, and botanicals/herbs. I take the time to teach everyone I work with how to allow their body to do what it is meant to do and heal on its own. Additionally, I offer free educational webinars and free monthly Pranic Healing clinics where you can get to know me and what I do a little bit better.

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I guess you can say I take calculated risks, starting my own business being one of them. I think risks are necessary to continue to improve. If you stay in your comfort zone, then you stay the same and close yourself off to a lot of amazing opportunities in life. Growth typically comes out of discomfort.

Contact Info:

• Email: drrachel@healinharmonyaz.com
• Website: healinharmonyaz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelhickey/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrachelhickey

Image Credits
Carly Monson Photography