Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jackie Ruger, Founder of Ruger Reiki Studio, located in Parkville, MO, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

My business is providing Reiki services to those wanting to take their personal journey and health and wellness to the next level.

Tell us about yourself

I passionately believe all animals have a voice; all we must do is listen, and as such, I began my journey to become a healer. In 2010, I traveled to the United Kingdom to complete an all-species Animal Healing course. Shortly after, My path crossed with Caroline Ingraham, founder of Applied Zoopharmacognosy. In 2013, this inspired me to complete my studies in Applied Zoopharmacognosy (all species) at Ingraham Academy of Zoopharmacognosy. I then went on to open All Animal Healing, a small business that catered to animals. Services include Applied Zoopharmacognosy, Animal Healing, Reiki, Light Therapy, and Animal and Guardian Healing. During this time, a good friend, Neil Cooper, suggested I try Reiki. I completed my Usui Master Reiki training with Reiki Master Teacher Sarah Tilsley in the United Kingdom in 2020. I have since trained and qualified as a Usui Shiki Ryoho Master Teacher and am a qualified Karuna Ki Reiki Master Teacher as of 2022. I am currently pursuing other Alternative Healing Therapies. I  now reside in Missouri with my husband, daughter, cat, and two dogs.

What motivates me? Is connecting and seeing the difference I can make in a person's journey in life. Being of service for the highest good motivates me.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment is getting to do what I love each and every day.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Responsibility to one's self and your clients.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Believe in yourself, and don't give up.
  2. Have a plan.
  3. It gets easier; just trust the process.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

To start your own business, you don't need all the answers; as long as you are doing what you love, the rest will follow. Trust yourself.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: http://www.rugerreikistudio.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-ruger-87120828/

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