My name is Ally and I am so glad you are here!
Welcome to StarSong Reiki & Astrology
There is so much to see here. Please take your time, look around, return when you feel called, and reach out by email anytime. A lot of what I offer is a lifetime in the making. I am a highly creative person. This site and my offerings will continue to evolve as I do. I hope to always be a work in progress. Enjoy!
My Journey
The Seed
The year was 1998.
I was a senior at James Madison University, and I was experiencing a rebirth fueled by the burgeoning New Age movement, a World Religions class I spontaneously signed up for at the last minute, and a green-eyed beauty named Sue. One evening, we sat in her room in front of her computer, she asked me when I was born, typed it into the computer, and the next thing I know, my birth chart popped up in front of me.
To say I was immediately fascinated, would really be an understatement. I was beyond fascinated. I was hungry.
STARVING, actually...and hadn't even realized it...for more.
I wanted to know as much as possible. I went straight to the book store and bought the book, The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need.
I read it daily, over and over again. I still have it here in my house somewhere with the stained pages falling out and scribbled notes throughout. I was like a sponge. I could not get enough.
One of the overarching themes of that time in my life was an overwhelming feeling of "why didn't any of the adults tell me about this stuff?" I just couldn't understand why things like acupuncture, astrology, meditation were not a part of my childhood, or mainstream culture, in general.
The months that followed and the learnings that came from this first encounter with my birth chart were formative times that changed my path forever. My inner compass was suddenly establishing itself in the orbiting planets of our solar system, and they would become a part of my consciousness forever. Well, they were already a part of my consciousness… however, now I was relating to them with more awareness.
It's amazing how one moment of genuine truth can change the trajectory of your life forever. That single moment planted a seed that continues to blossom to this day.
Thank you Sue!
The Year of the Rabbit
It was 1999.
My first job out of college was at a little shiatsu school called Ohashiatsu Maryland in Ellicott City, MD.
One day I was driving along and saw the sign, OHASHIATSU MARYLAND, and thought to myself, “What is this place?”
So...I stopped.
When I entered the studio there was a little old Chinese woman sitting behind the front desk.
Her name was Hazel Chung.
She welcomed me in and answered all of my questions.
I had a lot of questions.
What is shiatsu?
What are meridians?
What is chi?
That was the beginning of my journey of working with the energy field of the human body.
Hazel became one of my first teachers.
I was 22 years old at the time. I'm almost 44...so that means I've been studying this stuff for half of my life.
Wow...that's a little crazy to me.
I can remember many emotions around this time of discovery, including anger and dismay at the fact that we were not taught these things as children or brought up with them as a normal part of our society.
I couldn’t understand why something that seemed so simple and so natural was not shared openly (and with celebration) for everyone to learn and enjoy.
Now, it’s twenty years later and as a parent, I have raised my children to know and experience the world of energy healing.
I have raised them to use their birth charts for guidance and acupuncture for maintaining their health and wellness.
Both girls have been receiving regular acupuncture appointments since they were in my womb.
They are now 12 and 14.
They don’t know a life without meridians and astrology.
This was something I decided way back when I landed at Ohashiatsu Maryland in 1999.
It may be a small part that I play but I’m playing all out. I've been playing all out for a long time. I’m aligned with my values and my truth and keep moving from that place.
The experiences I’ve been given in this life are cherished gifts and have lit a passion in me that carries me to this day. The way forward has always been shown to me. It has always just been up to me to recognize it, say yes and take the next step.
Thank you Hazel!
StarSong Reiki
Where I Am Now
In my hands, I am a healer.
In my body, I am joy.
In my service, I am here for you.
In my heart, I am a mother's love.
In my voice, I am a teacher.
In my mind, I am divine.
In my soul, I am listening.
In my spirit, I am infinite.
Testimonials
"Working with Ally has truly helped me to find the strength that had been buried deep inside me for too long. She is helping me to find, hear, and trust, my inner voice again. Ally really gets me, and celebrates my achievements with such genuine joy that it leaves me speechless. I can’t thank her enough." -CS
"I have to take a moment to share how AMAZING my work with Ally's Life Coaching has been....I have experienced such significant shifts in my life while working with Ally. Her holistic approach to coaching creates space for me to explore all the facets of my life and being. Ally's unique style offers a variety of expertise (Energy Leadership Coach, Astrologist, and Holy Fire Reiki Healer) that facilitates greater insight into my mind, body, energy, and soul - unlike any other coaching experience. Her intuitive and artful blend of guided questions, exercises, and meditations paired with her capacity to challenge me to dig deep continues to reveal essential truths, creating opportunities for growth and healing. Being coached by Ally is empowering me to live the highest, most beautiful, and complete expression of my life.- GK
"Ally is a gifted astrologist with a solid 20 years of experience reading charts. She is both knowledgeable and intuitive and has an uncanny ability to connect all the dots and explain things clearly and to the point. Her background in personal coaching enables her to relate easily to people and her training in Holy Fire Reiki gives her access to a profound wisdom and compassion in her work. I can't recommend her highly enough! She is the real deal! I am so glad she is here in Baltimore!" - MDB
"AMAZING! was the first word that came to my blown mind after having Ally read my birth chart. She is highly intelligent and exceptionally intuitive and though we had just met, I felt like she really knew who I was at the core. I have returned to her a few times to ensure that some important upcoming plans are timed to be in alignment with the planets. I know it sounds kinda crazy folks --but it actually works. I have gone from skeptic to believer and I know that you will too!"- TW
"Highly recommend having Ally read your birth chart. She is very intuitive & knowledgeable about astrology. Ally taught me so much about astrology & myself. Wish I meet her years ago, she would have saved me a lot of time & money spent on therapy. Also, I took Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 & 2 training with her & Adan. It was such a powerful spiritual experience for me!" -KK
"My Reiki lesson and session with Ally was nothing short of amazing. I have always been interested and drawn to Reiki but had no idea where to start. A friend recommended Ally and I’m so pleased she did. Ally had a beautiful way of making me feel comfortable being a beginner, this meant a lot to me. The session was so much more meaningful than I expected. The only thing I would change is that I wish it lasted longer. I’m looking forward to the next session." -MA
"I had the pleasure of receiving and learning Reiki from Allison and will say she has a amazing ability to uncover what lies beneath the surface. I was able to move through emotions and find the gift that was within those moments to truly overcome and transform them. She is genuine and thoughtful in her approach and demeanor. I am forever grateful for our time together." - NI