Meet the Team

About Abra Merlino
Reiki • Sound Healing • Angel Healing

​My name is Abra and I am the Reiki Master practitioner and teacher, Crystal Sound artist, Integrated Energy Therapy® advanced practitioner, and CTAA certified Meditation Practitioner here at Shift.
Having spent 12 years in the profession of elementary school teaching, I was fortunate enough to take a hiatus from academia after the birth of my second child. During this time, I delved deep into the study of energy and its multifaceted workings. My passion for energy work and the sacred arts dates back to my childhood, having profound transcendental experiences that defied explanation by any textbook.
In 2009, a diagnosis of thyroid condition prompted me to seek alternative forms of healing, especially when Western medicine proved ineffective for me. This journey of self-discovery and healing opened a gateway to the astonishing world of energy healing arts, and I feel compelled to share the benefits of this powerful field with others.
I believe that every individual holds within themselves an immense potential for healing. It is my sincere conviction that everyone can benefit from the art of energy healing.
Whether you seek to heal your body and mind, expand your knowledge, or simply find your way in the world, our doors are open to you.
May you always walk in the luminous embrace of truth, light, and love.
Warmly,
​Abra Merlino

My teacher lineage for Usui Shiki Ryoho (Usui System of Natural Healing)

​Mikao Usui
Iris Ishikuro
Hannelore Goodwin
Chujiro Hayashi
Arthur Roberson (Robertson)
Wendi Rose
Hawayo Takata
Karen Cameron
Abhaya Cordova
Beth Gray
Hannelore Goodwin
Ginny Lidlow (Salsburg)

“Abra is AMAZING - Her space is so beautiful! My reiki session with her helped me relax, heal & improve! Definitely recommend!”
-Mary

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About Rachel Albanese
Creator of Special Projects

​My name is Rachel and I co-create digital projects with Abra for Shift Studio. My skills include graphic design, video production and editing along with social media marketing and data reporting. The visual and spiritual arts have always been lifetime passions of mine so mixing the two of them at Shift Studio is in perfect alignment.

​I met Abra as an attendee at a 6 week Intuition class she offered at Shift Studio. We became fast friends and soul sisters. I assist her at Sound Bath Events and just completed Level 1 Reiki Attunement. I look forward to a blissful future of creating content for Shift and growing in the role.