Hi there, my name is Raphael.
I was born in Reunion Island, a French colony in the Indian Ocean, near Madagascar. I feel like I have lived many lives in France, India, London, New York until I settled in British Columbia.
In 2013, i was introduced to Reiki and it changed my life. I remember practicing every day on myself and feeling super energized and needing less sleep… This was mind blowing at the time. I obtained an Usui Reiki level I & II from Andy Chrysostomou in London, a member of the Reiki Guild and the International Guild of Complementary Therapists.
I came to Canada in 2015 and shortly after decided to do my Usui Reiki level I & II again through the Jikiden Reiki association a direct Japanese lineage which re-merged in 1999 after being only taught in closed groups. I was surprised to see how different the original way of teaching Reiki differed from the Western Reiki I learned.
Since I came to Canada, I became more intensively involved with spiritual activities, hosting weekly prayer and meditation circles as well as healing workshops in France and Canada. In 2023, I started volunteering at Nanaimo Community hospice, a wonderful organization which provides a much needed service.
I currently offer energy healing sessions online or in-person at my studio in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
In 2024, I studied somatic and EMDR therapy with the Embody Lab. Since then, I integrate both practices in an intuitively guided session where I work with you on many levels, starting with the body, moving into the emotional work and weaving in the spiritual dimension.
It would be my pleasure to serve you on your healing journey. I am looking forward to connect with you.
Namaste.
Email me at raphaellegros@gmail.com
For bookings text or phone: (+1) 778 986 4011
Alternatively you can look through my website: thesomaticintuitive.com
Testimonials
“I had a wonderful distant healing with Raphael, on Zoom. Raphael has a natural healing gift and offers himself as a vehicle for Divine healing, meaning he serves as a channel for the Source of the highest healing energy possible. His ego is not in the way, so the Divine has no obstacles to contributing exactly what the person needs and is open to at the time. The energy that came through in this session was powerful and effective in lifting me up, clearing negative conditions and bringing me into a state of peace. I am grateful for Raphael’s service as a channel for the highest! He is the “real deal”! Thank you, Raphael!”
Terry Adler
“My experience with Raphael was phenomenal. I received a deep healing and for the next couple of days , I could feel the vibration. I would really highly recommend Raphael for a healing session. Also, I would love to continue once a month.”
Sarojini Brent
“I have had two healing experiences with Raphael, both helped my situation. He mentioned that the healing would continue after our session and it did! My sessions were remote but felt like he was right next to me so his energy surpasses time and space.”
Cheri McKenzie
“Raphael took time to ask me what I felt I needed from this session. Almost from the start, I could feel the energy running through my body. Several times, there was pain or pressure in places that I knew healing was needed. By the end of the session, my entire body was vibrating in a very good way. Thank you, Raphael.”
Debra Taylor
“This was my first experience with Reiki. I just had surgery on my left knee and I could feel the warmth of the energy focused there. The musical choices were just right and calming to help with my mind being silent and accepting the healing. Thank you!”
Ron Henderson
“Walked in limping, Walked out without the limp. Amazing energy. I could feel a shift in my body. Can’t wait to go again.”
Nicole Glover
“Raphael healed my foot. A magician. Highly recommend!”
Eric Sacco
“My experience with Raphael was very good. His healing is subtle yet effective, you might not notice the effects right away but you will look back at the end of the day and be like “that was a much better than I usually have”. Thanks a lot Raphael! Hope to continue seeing you in the future.”
Diljot R.