About Jeffrey

My work is grounded in a simple belief: healing begins when we feel safe enough to return to our bodies.

Like many people, I spent years living primarily from the neck up; managing responsibilities, expectations, and ambition, while my body quietly carried stress and emotional holding. My own journey of transformation taught me that lasting change doesn’t come from willpower or analysis, but through presence, movement, touch, breath, and compassionate awareness.

Ray of Light Wellness was born from that experience!

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified by the Arizona School of Integrative Studies and licensed by the State of Illinois, and a Master Practitioner of Shamanic Energy Medicine, trained through the Light Body School of the Four Winds Society, founded by Dr. Alberto Villoldo. My work blends body-based therapy, somatic awareness, energy medicine, and conscious movement to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and embodied reintegration.

As a lifelong lover of music and movement, I discovered conscious dance in my twenties through intuitive, judgment-free movement. That passion deepened through immersive experiences at the Esalen Institute and Omega Institute, where I explored a range of conscious movement practices including 5Rhythms, Dance Church, JourneyDance, and Soul Motion.

I was born, raised, and currently live in Chicago, Illinois, where I practice from my quiet home studio. By day, I work as a Senior Manager in Financial Operations and hold a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield. I believe healing and daily life are meant to inform and support one another.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me traveling, dancing, gardening, exploring new foods, and laughing often.