Owner says business can help residential and commercial properties

The practice of Feng Shui is not just about moving furniture or entry ways, it’s about helping people live more productive happy lives according to Gail Hill, owner of Incline’s own Feng Shui element.

In fact, it was Hill’s own experience with the Chinese art and science of balancing environmental chi' (energy or life force) that motivated her to start her own business in 2007.

“I had always had an interest in Feng Shui and I hired a local consultant,” Hill said. “I liked the results I saw.”

A local mother, Hill began buying books about the topic to further her interest.

“You start buying books and you realize there are different styles of Feng Shui,” she said.

In 2006 Hill enrolled in the Golden Gate School of Feng Shui and began her own year-long study to become a Feng Shui consultant.

“I learned what is called Classical Feng Shui and my main tool is a compass,” she said. “I align things. It’s a little more analytical and it’s the type of Feng Shui that aligns energies.”

Now, Hill brings her knowledge to clients. She said her business can help residential and commercial properties.

She said her services focus on enhancing the subtle energies around a home or workplace to create the most beneficial conditions.

It can help maximize potential for relationships, business success, good health, prosperity and peace of mind, she said.

One area she focuses on is the entry to home or business.

“The door is the mouth,” she said. “This is where the energy comes in so it feeds the house. Another important location is the stove, because this is where you energize and feed your body. The placement of the bed is also important because this is where you replenish your body.”

Hill works with clients in sessions and teaches them principles that apply to their current location and could be applied to future locations. She said the best time to get a consultation is while buying or building a new home.

“You can start before construction even begins and do a land blessing,” she said. “And if you’ve ever had your house Feng Shuied then you know what to look for in the future.”

During her process Hill helps clients understand how they relate to the space they are in and makes recommendations based on the client’s individual needs.

She can also help businesses assess how their employees interact and how that affects the workplace chi.

For homes that are being sold, Hill offers staging, clearing clutter, and rituals for moving into and out of a home.

Information about Hill’s services and business can be found at www.thefengshuielement.com.

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