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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2017-02-15, Page 7Wednesday, February 15, 2017 • Huron Expositor 7 Q and A with Kelly Elson AKA, the psychic medium Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor What's your first and last name and where are you from? My name is Kelly Elson. I grew up in a hamlet called Lieury not far from Parkhill, Ont. In a place so small you need to use your imagina- tion to stay occupied, so I started with creating some imaginary friends to keep me company. In your field, what is the official title that you go by? Although I'm not one for labels because stereotyping is rampant in my field, I do advertise as a Psychic Medium so people can understand the fundamen- tals of what I do. When did you start in the reading business, elaborate please? No one grows up with a plan to be a psychic as it's not exactly a plausible life plan with a predictable outcome. It was always an interest how- ever, and although in retro- spect I had strong experi- ences since I was a child, I began to consciously practise and offer readings to others around 1992. At first of course I was flying blind. Confidence and trust in what you're see- ing when dealing with the unknown doesn't develop overnight, so when I started I allowed others to offer dona- tions only. I deeply appreci- ated them because in my view, they were allowing me to practise, and their feed- back was fundamental in my development. At no time did I truly envision that providing intuitive readings would become my full time work, but as the years passed and I did more and more, my phone just started to ring, and it's never slowed down. When did you first find out that you could talk to eople in the afterlife? The inediuniship wasn't immediately apparent to Inc as a psychic. I knew I would 'see' and 'feel' my loved ones sometimes, and get flashes of people in readings but for the first few years 1 just consid- ered the messages coming from guides, or I was reading it from their o'wn energy and it wasn't necessarily coming from the other side in any way. Also for the first few years the readings were done via handwriting, and were performed when the person wasn't present. In 2000 I started noticing messages coming in strongly as I was practising Reiki with others. (Reiki is an ancient hand technique used for energy/ chakra balancing and relaxa- tion.) While I had my hands on them I began to see spe- cific people more clearly, and hear names that when I shared them, it fit with loved ones who had passed away. This is how the readings tran- sitioned from handwritten in private, to sitting with and simply speaking to the client. I slowly realized that these people were actually present and sharing information in real time. That opened up a desire to study more and understand as much about the process as I could. Can you paint a pic- ture of what you see or feel when performing a reading? At the clinic, my business manager Jessica handles all the appointment scheduling, so at my strict request I am only ever provided with a first name. My first order of busi- ness is always to describe what will happen from start to finish, and why. After offer- ing my theories on where they are physically, how they exist and communicate, what will and wont happen during the session (I don't believe in evil spirits and certainly don't ever predict accidents or deaths) I begin my 'viewing: Simply put, my mind (and ii I receive the odd anonymous letter in my mailbox or message, via social media calling me a witch, or trying to help me see the error of my ways. I handle it with humour, and always offer them a big psychic hug," the minds of others) function somewhat like a viewfinder. All logical and survival think- ing takes place in the left hemisphere of the brain. (It may surprise many to know that I am sceptical and believe strongly in science and critical thinking, and encourage others to do the same. The right hemisphere of the brain has more expan- sive capabilities because it's where we are able to fabricate thoughts and images. This part of the brain is very crea- tive and therefore doesn't require something to be physically existent in our vibrational field in order to see it. So when I am 'on' I simply observe what comes into my imagination and pass on my initial thoughts before my logical brain can interfere with the 'transmission: (I have often wished I could project the beautiful things I see, or draw it for others, but sadly their loved ones would look like stick people.) Try to think of your loved ones on the other side as radio fre- quencies...ever present, com- pletely invisible, with you wherever you go, full of their own unique information, and always looking for a receiver to download to. Our right brains are those receivers and we all have direct con- nection to higher frequen- cies. 1 am often asked if I believe I have a special gift and my answer is no. This is an innate aspect of life — stated Elson available to all of us, each brain being perfectly well equipped to see beyond our three dimensional field. However I also compare it to other natural gifts like sing- ing. Yes, we can all do it but it doesn't mean that everyone is naturally good at it. Who shows up in these readings? Relatives, friends, neigh- bours, pets, and even some- times relatives you haven't met. Recently I've been see- ing people from further and further back in time. I always know when this happens that the client has been on ances- try.com. I am a medium that likes my information to be verifiable, so seeing someone from 200 years ago only hap- pens when the client knows who he or she is. I love it when this happen; it's like stepping back in time. Do you ever come acros' people that are non Aievers, are they rude and how do you deal with these types of people? Over the years I have encountered many reactions when people find out what I do. It ranges from extreme curiosity to extreme fear, but I must say that those who oppose and judge me tend to do it behind my back, thank- fully! I receive the odd anon- ymous letter in my mailbox or message via social media calling me a witch, or trying to help me see the error of my ways. I handle it with Submitted In an exclusive questionnaire, Kelly Elson from Goderich, tells Postmedia the interesting story relating to the field of psychic medium. humour, and always offer them a big psychic hug , because I don't have time or energy to seek the approval of strangers. You can't do what I do and care about fit- ting in. I hear you are teach - in as well, how's that gomg? Around 2002 I noticed a desire in many of my clients to understand their own intuitive abilities, so with the help of my sister Kim, I developed several psychic development classes and workshops. In recent years the demand for the classes has increased dramatically, so I now offer them every spring and fall at my clinic in Goderich. Many students are waiting on more advanced classes, and to them I say I'm working on it. I also teach Reiki and have another intu- itive healer, Cindy Dejong who works with me, offering classes in Angel Therapies and Shamanic studies. Peo- ple don't necessarily take these classes to learn to do psychic readings. Often they just want to uncover a deeper sense of trusting themselves, reading their surroundings, analyzing their dreams or just simply knowing they are on the right path and feeling the presence of their loved ones. Lastly, any big announcements on the schedule? There are a couple new developments for 2017. A new website is currently in development with the fabulous guys at FauxPop media in Goderich. When that is launched we will be announcing all classes, new services, and upcoming shows. (Watch for me in the meantime at Hesseland Country Inn and Part 11 Bistro in Blyth. I will also be announcing a second- ary location in Toronto where I will be available for personal readings beginning in the spring. And finally, I will be con- tinuing to produce and perform in the comedy show (yes, I do readings in the show!) which launched last year with my bestie and partner in crime Susan Stewart. We took 'Seeing the Lighter Side of Life and Death' on tour around Southern Ontario last summer and had an absolute blast. For more information you can contact 519.612.1474 orkellyelson@live.ca We also have a Facebook page 'Psychic Medium Kelly L. 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