Frequently asked questions

A psychic medium  is simply a communication channel between this world and the spirit world or other dimensions.  A medium relays the information they receive from spirit as well as from the energy of the client, as best as they can.  While a reading will never take away the pain or sadness we experience when we lose a loved one, a medium can offer healing, peace and a certain level of evidence that the soul moves on after our physical body dies.  A reading can often bring comfort, validation and evidence to you that your loved ones still exist by relaying information that they would never know about, other than if they received it from spirit.  It can also bring some knowledge into your own past, present and future when a psychic connects to your own energy.

Most people can be read as long as they come in with an open mind and heart, and truly want to be there.  It takes all three of our energies to get a proper connection for a reading.  Both in-person readings and Zoom readings are the same  (if your internet connection works well), as it's the same exchange of energy happening between myself, spirit and my client.  Some people prefer to see me in person and others are fine with using technology from the comfort of their own home.   Zoom readings have also connected me to people across North America from the East to West coast as well as in the United States.

YOU can prepare for a reading by just clearing yourself from any expectations and going in with an open mind.  There's nothing wrong with hoping a certain spirit comes through, and I encourage you to actually ask them to be there at your reading before it happens, but it's best to come to your reading and let things happen in a natural flow and let all expectations go.  Nobody can force anything to happen or any specific spirits to come.  Some spirits are better at communicating than others and they have different ways of trying to get information to a medium.   Also know that a spirit who doesn't have a personal connection to you may still come through.  Without you knowing during your reading, their information is often validated by someone else later on who may have needed to hear it.   You can also let me know at the beginning of a reading if you are coming more for guidance and intuitive information rather than to solely connect with spirit.

For myself, as long as I am feeling healthy and my vibration is high, I can read for most people.   Every now and then, I cannot read for someone.  It happens.  I do my best to get a good night sleep and prepare my energy before every reading as well as set my intentions.  I am very honest throughout a reading, and I try to translate the messages to you as best as I can, but if I am getting something from spirit, I trust that I need to say it.  Spirit will also not allow me to connect properly for messages if someone is at a reading with the wrong intentions.

I believe there is a medium out there for everyone, so you will receive the messages you need somehow from the universe, even if that person is not me. 

Mediumship is working with spirit by communicating with them through energy vibrations and  "clairs".  I feel things such as their personality, thoughts or emotions, see images or symbols, smell things, hear things, I feel them showing me physical pain in my body, and most of all I get an internal "knowing" from them of information.

Most private readings are held at my home in Brantford Ontario.   My home is not wheelchair accessible, but I also offer Zoom readings.  Please ask me if I'm able to book a private reading at your place if you are not able to connect online or at my location.  Many group readings are booked at people’s homes or at their work place with co-workers after hours.  I will go ahead and book group readings once the details have been discussed, the location and if it works in my schedule.

Yes, there is a waitlist.  I am a full-time autism mom and care for my son during the weekdays, which only gives me Saturdays and Sundays available to book readings.  Between lots of booking requests and only having two days a week to dedicate to work right now, there is a waitlist.  Once my son is school aged, I am hoping things go well so that I can open up my schedule to weekdays as well, which will help the wait go down.  I update the contact page of my website with the estimated times of the wait, so please check there for the latest update.  I truly appreciate your patience and understanding and  want to thank you for all of the referrals.

• ALL BOOKINGS ARE MADE ON MY WEBSITE'S CONTACT PAGE.
• YOU WILL BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST WHEN YOU CONTACT JULIE ABOUT BOOKING. 
• When contacting Julie to book a reading, I only need your first name, phone number and email address. 
• When booking a group reading, I do not need to know the names of anyone other than the first name of the person that is booking the reading.  I do need to know the number of people.
• My location is in Eastern Standard Time (Ontario).  If you are booking an online reading and are in a different time zone, please make sure you take this into consideration.  Also, if you are not in Canada, an international payment for a reading must be done through a PayPal Account.
• Please read DISCLAIMER at bottom of this page before booking (highlighted in pink).
• I will not read for someone without their permission and they need to know they will be having a reading.  Gift cards are available in limited quantities if you want to gift someone a reading.
• Payment methods are listed below in the next section.  Please read.
• Children under the age of 18 are not permitted at a reading unless verbally discussed before booking.
• Alcohol consumption is NOT recommended before or during a reading, as the use of alcohol or drugs can negatively affect the quality of readings and can even prevent being read.
• If hosting a group reading, the host of a group reading is responsible for collecting payments from everyone.
• On Zoom, Julie has the ability to do group readings for smaller groups between 2-6 people.  Groups of up to 12 people can be done in person.
• Readings for two or more people are held in the same room. This is meant to be for multiple people sharing the experience, even though different spirits and messages may come through for individuals.  Everyone is privy to the information that comes forward.  There is no set time per person and information is shared as it comes forward.  Not everyone in a group reading is guaranteed to receive a message, as a medium does not control what spirits come through or what information they receive.
• Please do not light scented candles or have very strong smells in the room, whenever possible.

I suggest that you wait at least 8-12 months or when some new things happen in your life that you could use some guidance on.  If you have lost someone else since your last reading and are grieving, I suggest giving yourself a bit of time to start the healing process before you see me, but it's whatever you feel is best for you.  I believe you will just know when you need to come back.  I have some clients that have readings with me a couple of times a year, and others I may only read for once.

I will give you as much notice as I can if I need to cancel or reschedule due to sickness or emergencies.  I ask that you do the same for me so that I can fill your spot with the next person on my waiting list, please and thank you.  I ask for your phone/cell phone number on my contact form so that I have another form of communication in case of any cancellations or reschedules.  I like to give each session my full energy, so I do not like to book too many clients at once or I will burn out.  I will reschedule if I feel as though my energy level will not provide a good quality session.  This is for not only for my own benefit but for yours as well.  Your patience and understanding are truly appreciated.  

• Clients who cancel with less than 24 hours of notice for readings will be rebooked at my discretion.  I completely understand when someone becomes sick or has an emergency last minute, but communication is very much appreciated.
• No shows will be rebooked at my discretion.  If I am waiting 10 minutes into our scheduled time and I don't hear from my booked client, I consider that a no-show and the session is cancelled.  If I rebook a session, payment is due at the time of rebooking and this is non-refundable.
• PAYMENT for those residing in Canada can be made by an email transfer or PayPal if online, as well as cash if in-person.
• PayPal is the only method of payment for international clients outside of Canada.
• For group readings of more than 3 people, a $50 deposit is required once we confirm a date and time for your group reading and the rest will be due the night before the reading takes place.  The deposit is non-refundable with less than 48 hours of notice of cancellation.
• All communication to do with bookings, cancellations, payments between myself and a client are made through email.  I always give out my phone number after a booking has been made, to be used in case of poor internet connection, or as another way to get in touch with me.

Yes.  I do sell gift cards., however I purchase a limited quantity per year.  Gift cards can be used on any available services that I currently offer.  Virtual gift cards are also an option.

GIFT CARD POLICIES:

• Gift Cards have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for a cash refund.  
• Please have your gift card with you at your reading to redeem.
• Julie Nikota has the right to refuse service or reverse any gift card purchase for any reason and return the funds to the purchaser.
• If a service exceeds the amount listed on the gift card, the redeemer is responsible for paying the difference at the time of service.
• Julie Nikota is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards.  Please keep your receipt in the case that I am able to replace it.
• Julie Nikota reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time in its sole discretion.
• Expiry dates are not given on gift cards.  As long as I still offer a service at the time of booking, you can apply the gift card to it.  Pricing and services may change over the years.  I highly recommend using your gift card within the first couple of years of receiving it.
• If you are given a gift card from Julie for events such as a charity or fundraiser,  there will be an expiry date.
• PLEASE BOOK YOUR READING THROUGH THE CONTACT PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE WITH A GIFT CARD.

As my waitlist for readings continues to grow quickly, and Reiki inquiries picking up much quicker than expected, I am no longer able to offer Reiki to to any new clients at this time.

Reiki is a gentle energy healing technique based on the idea that life force energy flows through each and every one of us, and this natural energy can affect our well-being.  As a medium channel, energy worker and healer, I work with energy frequencies and chakras on a daily basis and know that we are our happiest and healthiest when our energy is free to move in a very balanced way.  Reiki works on the mind, body and spirit.  We are not only made up of a physical body, but an energy body and field as well.  Our chakras and energy centres can become blocked or imbalanced due to our life experiences and ways of dealing with them, and it is important to our healthy and our vitality to keep our energy balanced as much as we can.  This type of alternative medicine aims to relax, ease stress, help you mentally, emotionally and physically.  I have been working with universal energies for years and Reiki felt like a very natural step for me to take.

The primary concept of Reiki healing is channeling the universe's energy and using it to aid in relaxation of the body.  The experience of a Reiki session differs greatly from person to person.  Some people feel deeply calm or tired, and other people feel waves of energy surrounding them, feel extra hands (spiritual) helping, or have visions or meditative state during their Reiki session.  Some people do not experience much at all while others have profound experiences, but that doesn't determine whether it is working or not.  It is important to note that no session is more powerful than another, regardless of the outcome.  Sometimes the body and mind are just more aware of what has changed in one session over another.