“I went to a crystal healer in a basement on the lower east side.”

I went to a crystal healer in a basement on the Lower East Side. Believe it or not, it was my mom’s idea.

I know how this particular activity sounds to the normal, everyday person, but since you’ve found your way to this page, I assume you’re not the “normal, everyday person”.

My mother and I walked in with one very clear goal: to align our chakras. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, chakras are understood as centers of spiritual energy throughout the body. The concept has since carried over into various spiritual and wellness-centered practices today.

“she says she is able to determine what needs attention and what specific health issues may be present...”

It was bright and early on a winter Sunday when we arrived at the address of our session. With the LES streets already bustling, we found ourselves standing in front of a metaphysical shop. Crystals, sage, books (everything a girl like me could ask for). As we made our way deeper into the shop, we were brought to a dimly lit hallway and a closed door. A woman slowly opened it, greeting us and introducing herself as our healer.