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About Radiyah Wellness

The wound is where the light enters you:

This oft-repeated saying attributed to Jalal al-Dīn Rumi is not an exact quote; however, this theme of our wounds becoming places of Divine encounter is an ever-present one in his Masnavi.

Our wounds can become places of meeting with the Divine– not in such a way that we spiritually bypass and explain away our pain and suffering, but through the process of being present with our emotions and bodily sensations. It is through this presence that we can begin to heal, and also discover that Allah was always there with us through our hardships, calling us and drawing us closer, cultivating our souls, and imparting purposeful lessons. Insha’Allah in this presence, processing, and healing, we can begin to rest in Allah's nearness and uncover what Allah is teaching us and how we might find meaning in and transform through our suffering.

What I can help with:

Anxiety, depression, grief, loss, stress, nervous system regulation and safety, cultural issues, identity issues, sleep issues, pain relief, post-traumatic stress, self worth and self love, childhood trauma, spirituality, beginning or deepening a relationship with Allah, working through a strained relationship with Allah and/or spiritual trauma, reconnecting with oneself and one’s heart, relationship challenges (family of origin, spouse, (step-)children, friends, housemates, partner, community, co-workers, supervisors), and discrimination.

The Philosophy of Radiyah Wellness:

The word radiyah comes from the last verses of Surah al-Fajr in the Qur’an:

O soul at peace! Return unto your Lord, content, contenting (well-pleased with Allah

and well-pleasing to Allah). Enter among My servants. Enter My Garden (Qur’an, 89:27-30).

This approach uplifts the care of our heart and soul, recognizing that this is center of our being, and its health affects our physical and mental health, just as the health of the body affects the mind and soul.

In becoming present in our bodies and hearts and beginning to heal our inner wounds, we seek for the heart to be lightened of its burdens and blocks, making more space for the Light of Allah to illumine the heart and for the soul to walk its journey towards peace, trust, loving surrender, and contentment in Allah.

A content soul is not one that denies pain, suppresses emotions, or forces peace and surrender, but one that is present and true to what is. Contentment is a gentle, lifelong unfolding that honors our emotions and experiences as a part of our journey of self discovery and healing. Through bodily awareness, heart presence, and the remembrance of Allah, the heart can begin to soften, resistance can ease, and in time, as we continue to turn to Allah, the soul can begin to welcome loving trust; gentle, peaceful surrender; and contentment in Allah, bi-ithni-hi.

This journey towards a contented soul at peace, ready to return to its Lord, is one that spans our entire lifetime, and I hope that our time together can be a meaningful step on your path of return.

More about the heart and a content soul

My Approach:

My approach to healing is holistic and grounded in the Islamic tradition, addressing the whole person and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, heart, soul, and spirit. In our time together, we will journey towards self understanding, heart presence, healing, and growth through compassionate, love and mercy-focused, non-judgemental spiritual counseling, breathwork, somatics, and meditation.

The heart of healing work for me is walking alongside someone on their journey of self knowledge and growth, supporting and accompanying them through life’s challenges and joys, and helping them uncover the tools for healing, wholeness, and peace that ultimately lie within themselves. I am here to support you in being present with what is within, cultivating heart presence, discovering deeper meaning and purpose in life through your joys and your hardships, to heal and grow, and to support your journey to the One Beloved Allah, whether you are in a strained or struggling place with Allah, seeking to deepen your relationship, or starting from scratch in getting to know Allah. This is a space to bring yourself exactly as you are, and together we can journey towards what you are seeking.

Recognizing my Teachers:

In addition to my chaplaincy training, I have also studied various holistic healing modalities grounded in the Islamic tradition with Hakim Salim Khan (College of Medicine and Healing Arts), Hafsa Hasan (Ihsaas), and Zuhair Girach (Aafiyah Healing), and have taken courses with Hakim Archuletta, Hana Pauls (The Garden Clinic), Dr. Abdallah Rothman (Dar al-Shifaa), Thea Elijah (Perennial Medicine), and Dr. Arielle Schwartz (polyvagal theory and somatics). I have also continued pursuing knowledge of the Islamic tradition and walking the lifelong journey to Allah, with various teachers and scholars in my life to whom I am forever indebted for their selfless generosity and the knowledge and guidance they have gifted me.

This work blends their rich teachings into a holistic care model to support you on your healing journey. All of my learning comes from these teachers, as well as the practitioners I have worked with over the past several years on my own healing journey, and my fellow chaplains. All of the good in this work is through all that they have taught me, and through the healing of Allah, al-Shāfi, the true Healer.