ORIGINALLY FROM CALGARY,
Alberta, Teryl, (who goes by ‘T’), worked there as an Esthetician and owned her own Esthetic Spa. Moving to Toronto in 2002, T established a career in the Film and Television Industry as a top Makeup and Prosthetic Special Effects Artist. After 15 years of working in makeup, she chose to change directions and became a Registered Practical Nurse. During this training T also sought out
opportunities to work in End-of-Life (EOL) and Palliative Care. Concurrently, T studied at the Institute for Traditional Medicine as a Thana Doula, (Death Doula). while working in Hospice Care from 2017-2024, T found great meaning in supporting all aspects of one’s life experience.
NOW FOCUSING ON
her Reiki practice, designing and making her collection VERVAIN of Reiki-infused handcrafted products and offering consultations to support individuals and their families with their EOL journeys. Integral to many of the products that T makes is the use of Essential oils and the teachings of the plants.
Photo credit: @ellahrika
OVER THE LAST 12 YEARS AS A
Reiki Master Teacher, T has witnessed such beautiful growth and expanded self-awareness of those whom she has had the honour of supporting or teaching with Reiki and EOL Care. With a passion for spiritual growth and desire to keep learning, Teryl also completed the seven rites of passage to become a Chacaruna, ‘a bridge between the worlds’. Her intuitive gifts support the foundation of
her Death & Dying work and the VERVAIN collection.​
WHAT IS REIKI?
A simple explanation is that Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an ancient technique for reducing stress, promoting relaxation and encouraging the body into a balanced and healed state of Well-being. It is a gentle, subtle, yet powerful energy healing art. Reiki comes from two Japanese words, Rei - meaning higher knowledge or spiritual
consciousness (energy); Ki meaning life force or energy. Reiki is spiritually guided life force energy or Universal life force energy.
Holy Fire Reiki guides one to their wholeness through purification and healing. One’s awareness is heightened to access more healing energy.
REIKI FOR THE GREATEST GOOD
Reiki works with and benefits the whole person; it helps heal the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It taps into the person’s potential to heal themselves and helps bring this potential to fruition, for the greatest good.
Photo credit: Rod Crombie
“Reiki is a significant practice and part of my day-to-day life. I strive to create a brave and inclusive space in which to gather, learn from each other and expand our understandings of our Souls while navigating this ‘human life’.”
Teryl ‘T’ Crombie
RPN, Reiki Master Teacher,
Thanadoula, Chacaruna
TESTIMONIALS
"I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE
of working with Teryl for the past 8 years. She has supported my healing journey with both in person and distance reiki. Teryl has a grounded presence, that provides a feeling of safety and neutrality that is essential in the field of energetic work. Our time together has had a profound impact on my living an authentic, happy and liberated life. As a cranial sacral therapist I have witnessed and experienced the value of Teryl’s healing energetic work. I highly recommend working with Teryl to support and accompany any healing process."
-MF
"TERYL'S GENEROSITY OF
spirit and clear intuition are such a gift to receive. I feel safe, met, and re-assured every time I’m in her care and/or receiving her guidance."
-NT
"I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT
everything happens for a reason, and the people we come across have a purpose in our lives. As a hospice volunteer, I was offered to take the Reiki Level I course with Teryl. I wasn’t even considering becoming a Reiki Practitioner at that time, although I was quite intrigued by it. As soon as I met Teryl in class, I knew I had made the right decision. Teryl's calm voice and warm personality helps provide a safe and welcoming environment. The lessons go beyond just Reiki and include other supportive modalities and tools such as crystals and chakras, with a lot of hands-on practice in addition to theoretical knowledge. The classes are well organized and structured while allowing sufficient room for practice, questions and sharing. I personally saw a huge shift in my energy level and experienced a spiritual awakening soon after Level I. I am honoured to have taken 3 levels of Reiki courses with Teryl, including the Reiki Master course. She has a beautiful gift that she generously shares through her teachings, and I highly recommend her as a Reiki Master Teacher."
-TA
"WHEN I FIRST STARTED ON
my journey, I was a volunteer at a hospice, which offered various wellness modalities. I wanted to learn more and found that I really didn't know much about the aspects and levels of Reiki. I was extremely fortunate to have had Teryl be my leader. Everything happens for a reason and Teryl was brought into my life at the right time! Teryl provides wonderful perspective and guidance. Her gentle and caring approach allowed me to learn and grow to the point that I completed the Usui Master certification and am looking forward to the next milestone of Holy Fire and hopefully much more."
-EB
"I HAVE BEEN ON MY PATH TO
spiritual awakening for many years, and with Reiki I feel like a veil has been lifted and I can now see more clearly. Teryl’s energy immediately resonated with me when I joined her first class. Her gentle nature, her openness about her own practice and acceptance to meet each of her students exactly where they were, took the fear of the unknown and gently blew that fear away. I’ve found that Reiki isn’t something you simply “do”, it’s a way of life. I have experienced notable shifts in my mood and my ability to show up in my daily life since beginning my Reiki studies. I feel physically lighter, I have more energy throughout the day, I’m sleeping better and I’m finding that I’m trading in the daily distractions I’d typically turned to such as social media, snacking and alcohol for quiet time, stillness and nature. I accredit this shift to the flow of Reiki energy; I just think about Reiki and I have a visceral knowing that it is there. I am so grateful to Teryl for introducing me to Reiki and for her guidance as I welcome this practice into my life."
-EK
"NAVIGATING THE JOURNEY
with a loved one in their later stages of life, is an intricate and
sacred experience. Consulting with Teryl brought insights that have been core in the decisions we have made for my Dad, in his later stage of Alzheimer's. Her immense knowledge of care systems & philosophies combined with her capacity to listen - allowed my family to align in a way that represented him and his wishes. Teryl is an invaluable resource, with an integrity that sees the whole picture. She offers a cohesiveness at a time that can feel overwhelming and sometimes a fragmented process. I highly suggest enrolling her as part of the journey of life, and death."
-NE
"T HAS BEEN A BLESSING TO
our family. In our time of need, she was there. When our 94 year old mother’s health began to decline rapidly, we were at a loss. T stepped in at a critical moment and helped us navigate palliative and end of life care. She intuitively identified and addressed the emotional needs of our family (some of which we didn’t realize we even had), gently guided us through the medical system, and helped us understand and anticipate the steps of dying. T made sure to emphasize the need for self-compassion and self-care for all of our family members during that vulnerable time. We benefitted greatly from her honest, direct communication and extensive knowledge. If all that wasn't enough, she also gives the best hugs! We are so lucky to have had her support.
With much appreciation,
-The 'S' Family
