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Reiki & Sound Healing · Notting Hill

Deep rest for a mind that won't switch off

One-to-one Reiki and sound healing - a calm space to soften, settle, and come back to yourself.

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Sammie, founder of The Orchard Way, in a moment of stillness

Meet Sammie

Finding your way back

I'm Sammie Horwitz. I help people find their way back to feeling settled, safe, grounded, and properly recovered through deep relaxation - the way your nervous system is meant to rest but often doesn't.

For twenty-five years I lived at the other end of that, in corporate life, running on a mind that never quite switched off, until I burnt out. Reiki was where it started to come back, steady and unhurried, giving my body permission to stop bracing. Sound came later, and its impact was profound; for a mind like mine it was the first kind of stillness that didn't ask me to try.

What I hold at the centre of this work is a simple belief: that we are energy, every cell of us alive with it. When we settle into a higher, clearer vibration, the body and mind reconnect, and a more grounded version of ourselves comes back within reach. Sound and energy healing are the way I've found to open that door, and to hold it open for someone else.

Sammie

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Events

Gather in stillness

Group sound baths and seasonal gatherings - come and rest alongside others.

Upcoming

What's coming up

Nov1

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 9.55am

A morning sound bath to begin the week gently, at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Nov8

Restorative Sound Bath · Notting Hill Sun · 9.55am

A restorative morning sound bath at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Nov15

Restorative Sound Bath · Notting Hill Sun · 9.55am

A restorative morning sound bath at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Nov22

Restorative Sound Bath · Notting Hill Sun · 9.55am

A restorative morning sound bath at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Nov29

Restorative Sound Bath · Notting Hill Sun · 9.55am

A restorative morning sound bath at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Dec6

Restorative Sound Bath · Notting Hill Sun · 9.55am

A restorative morning sound bath at Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

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Past

Moments we've shared

Oct25

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 10am

A morning sound bath at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

Oct18

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 10am

A morning sound bath at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

Oct11

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 10am

A morning sound bath at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

Oct4

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 10am

A morning sound bath at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

Sep20

Sunday Evening Ritual · Burn LDN Sun · 6.30pm

An evening sound bath to close the week, held in 432Hz crystal bowls at Burn, Maida Vale.

Sep13

Sunday Rituals · Mason & Fifth Sun · 10am

A morning sound bath at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park.

Sep10

Thursday Night Sound Bath · Burn LDN Thu · 8.15pm

An evening of deep rest held in 432Hz crystal bowls at Burn, Maida Vale.

Aug20

Sounds in Hyde Park Yogi Bare × Elevate

A morning in Hyde Park with Yogi Bare and Elevate Wellness - our first London community walk in Yogi Bare ankle weights, easing into an open-air sound bath by the water, and smoothies at Elevate after.

Aug10

Sundown Sounds Rooftop · W9

The rooftop wrapped in blankets as the light faded - a still, quiet evening of crystal bowls and deep rest over W9.

Aug3

Sundown Sounds Rooftop · W9

A full house on the terrace as the sky turned - crystal bowls ringing out over W9 while the sun went down and the group sank into deep rest.

Jul27

Sundown Sounds Rooftop · W9

Another evening of rooftop stillness in W9 - singing bowls carrying the group into deep rest as the light softened over the city.

Jul20

Sundown Sounds Rooftop · W9

Our very first Sundown Sounds - an intimate rooftop gathering in W9, singing bowls ringing out as the sun went down over the city.

Jul12

Somatic Movement, Breathwork & Sound Healing

A deep reset for residents and guests of Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park - somatic movement flowing into a breathwork meditation and closing with sound healing.

What to expect

Your time here

No preparation needed - simply arrive as you are.

01

Arrive & settle

We begin with a warm welcome and a short, unhurried conversation about how you're feeling and what you'd like from your time.

02

Rest & receive

Fully supported and comfortable, you relax while the session unfolds around you. There's nothing to do but let go.

03

Return gently

We ease back slowly, with a moment to ground yourself and a quiet cup of tea before you step back into your day.

Kind words

What people say

A few reflections from those who have rested here - shared on Trustpilot.

As someone who held doubt and struggled to comprehend the practice and its healing potential, I feel transformed. Sammie has a wonderful ability to make you feel safe, at ease and grounded almost immediately. Her own energy is welcoming and positive. Can't recommend her highly enough.
LM
This was my first Reiki experience and I wasn't too sure what to expect, but I felt so relaxed from the very beginning. Sammie has such a lovely aura - it comes across. I loved the combination with the sounds. I slept like a baby last night. Thank you, Sammie!
Lala Hope
My Reiki with Sammie was a great experience. This was only my second session and I felt totally at ease with her straight away; she held the space beautifully. Couldn't recommend her more - I've already noticed an emotional release afterwards.
Anna-Sophie M.
Sammie came to my home for a session and it was wonderfully relaxing. She has such a calm, warm presence and put me at ease straight away. I drifted into deep relaxation quickly and finished feeling completely reset.
mbv
I'd never had a Reiki session and, being someone who finds it very hard to switch off, wasn't convinced I'd relax. From the moment Sammie arrived she put me at ease - the most calm, gentle presence. By the end I felt noticeably lighter, calmer and more grounded. One of the few times I've truly slowed down in a very long time.
Candice
Had a beautiful Reiki session with Sammie. She was so professional and made me feel calm, tapping into a peace of mind that felt so healing. Would definitely recommend, and will be seeing her regularly.
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Questions

Good to know

A few things people often wonder before their first visit.

I've never tried Reiki or sound healing - is that okay?
Completely. Most people arrive curious rather than certain, and there's nothing you need to know or prepare. I'll gently guide you through everything, and there's no right way to experience it.
What actually happens in a session?
You rest, fully clothed and supported, while I work with gentle energy (Reiki) or sound - singing bowls and tuning forks - around you. There's nothing you need to do; just lie back and let yourself settle.
Do I need to believe in it for it to work?
No. You don't need any belief or effort. Many people come feeling sceptical and simply notice their body soften and their mind quieten as the session unfolds.
What should I wear or bring?
Wear something comfortable you can relax in - you stay fully clothed throughout. Just bring yourself; everything else is provided.
How will I feel afterwards?
Most people feel deeply relaxed, lighter and clearer, sometimes a little dreamy. It's good to take things gently afterwards and drink plenty of water.
How many sessions will I need?
A single session can be wonderfully restorative on its own. If you're moving through something bigger - burnout, stress, a season of change - a package gives your nervous system time to settle and rebalance over several visits.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions can take place in your own home, or at ours in W9. We're also looking into welcoming wellness spaces around Notting Hill and the surrounding areas.
How long do packages last?
Packages are valid for three months from the date of purchase. Book your sessions in whenever suits you within that window; any not used within three months will expire. See our full policy.
What's your cancellation policy?
We operate a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel we'll happily rearrange your session, provided you give more than 24 hours' notice; no refunds are made for cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice. Each session is time held just for you, which is why we keep it firm. You can read the full policy here.
Can I buy sessions as a gift?
Yes, you can - a session or package makes a lovely gift. Please get in touch and we'll be glad to help you arrange it.
Do you offer corporate sessions?
Yes, we do. Sound baths and Reiki can be a beautiful way to support a team. Please reach out and we'll design something for your group.
Are you open to collaborations?
Yes, we'd love to hear from you - please email us with the details and we'll be in touch.
Do you offer retreats?
Yes. We announce upcoming retreats through our Instagram, and we'll shortly be adding a new section to the site where you can book into them.

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