About Merritt

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Merritt graduated from Shorter College in 1996 and holds a Bachelor of science in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Psychology.  Her career began in Neurological rehabilitation working as a Certified Recreational Therapist with both adults and children. While working in this setting, her interest and passion for treating the whole person came alive.  During continuing education, conferences and cross-training, Merritt began to explore holistic methods further and began her training in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); these trainings include: medicinal aromatherapy, Tellington Touch Training™, meridian tapping, exercise physiology, tai chi, qi gong,  meditation, as well as, breathing and relaxation training. Additionally, Merritt attended workshops for lymphatic detoxification, myofascial release, cupping therapy and healing environments. She incorporated these techniques into her work with patients and through documentation and clinical progression it became apparent how these methods increased and expanded the healing and wellness of those she worked with.

In 1999 Merritt opened her private practice, The Energy Center, and continued in-depth training in Energy Medicine and holistic healing and through the years has obtained master’s certifications in the Usui, Scheim and  Native American/Shamanistic Reiki methods, and holds a certificate of Master of Crystology through TAOMCHI. She is certified in ETPS acutherapy (electric acupuncture), Reflexology, Raindrop Technique and chakra and aura healing.  Additionally, Merritt has spent years studying the techniques of earth medicine, vibrational medicine, natural healing and consciousness, as well as energy medicine from pioneers in the field such as Donna Eden, Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weils, Barbara Brennan, Carolyn Myss and many others through self-study and conference attendance. Further work experience includes energy medicine practitioner at mind-body spirit retreats for oncology patients and teaching mindfulness and energy medicine at an inpatient state psychiatric hospital.