Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Bryce McKinney. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Bryce, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

My defining moment came when I was diagnosed with cancer. Facing my mortality shattered the illusion of control I had over life and forced me to look inward. During treatment, I began a deep spiritual journey that not only sustained me but awakened a profound sense of purpose. I realized healing wasn’t just physical—it was emotional, mental, and spiritual. That experience reoriented my entire approach to my work; I no longer just “practiced”—I aligned. I became a more present, intuitive, and compassionate practitioner, grounded in something far greater than myself. Cancer didn’t break me—it broke me open. And through that, I found clarity, depth, and a calling I hadn’t known was waiting.

Bryce, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Long story short, I was born and raised in Lake Oswego, OR. My journey into my authentic self through massage, reiki, and writing has been anything but ordinary. Life has thrown its fair share of challenges my way, but I refused to let them define me. Anyone who has experienced living in a broken system designed to make you feel crazy understands the kind of resilience I’ve developed. At age 6, I felt called to something bigger than myself, but followed the voices of others until one day I was diagnosed with cancer. THIS CHANGED ME FOREVER.

I knew that if I didn’t change my mindset, actions and who I was surrounded with, I’d head down a path that didn’t align with my true purpose and ultimately lead to my death. I needed something that would challenge me, shape me, and ultimately guide me toward healing. That’s when I discovered reiki, massage and being my own guide — following my internal voice no matter how much fear came up on me and everything started to shift.

Like many, I learned the hard way that ignoring my body’s signals only led to deeper struggles.

I was searching for something that would truly restore my mind, body, and spirit. My personal healing journey led me to massage and reiki, where I experienced firsthand how you can be your own healer with the aligned foundation built in authenticity can change everything one present moment at a time.

I came face to face with my own healing crisis and had a decision to make—continue living in imbalance or fully commit to transformation. I chose the path of deep healing. Along the way, I uncovered how massage and reiki not only helped me recover but also awakened a passion for helping others do the same.

Knowing that conventional approaches often overlook the root cause, I dedicated myself to seeking out holistic, alternative solutions. My journey has brought me to incredible tools like massage, reiki, acupuncture and breathwork, combined with the wisdom of nature and ancient practices.

If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with your body and step into your own healing power, the answers are already within you. All it takes is a willingness to listen, a commitment to your well-being, and the right support. I’m here to guide you with the knowledge, experience, and tools that helped me heal—so you can do the same.

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

The most effective strategy for growing my clientele has been leading with my heart and showing up in full authenticity. I treat every person not as a transaction, but as a whole human being—worthy of compassion, presence, and deep respect. Rather than chasing numbers, I focus on aligning my energy to attract those who are truly ready to do the work and fully engage in the experience. This energetic alignment creates a natural resonance that draws the right clients at the right time. I hold space with intention and gratitude, recognizing the courage it takes for someone to choose this path and to choose me as their guide. Each connection is a sacred exchange, and I never take it for granted. It’s not about growing fast—it’s about growing with integrity, alignment, and heart.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

There have been many chapters in my life, but the ones that shaped me most were forged in fire. I’ve walked through cancer, endured physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and experienced the deep ache of financial struggle and the scarcity mindset that often comes with it. There were moments I didn’t know how I’d make it—when survival felt like the only option. But even in the darkest nights, something within me whispered, keep going.

I didn’t just want to survive—I wanted to heal. I wanted to feel whole. And so, I began the slow, sacred work of coming home to myself. I aligned my energy with abundance, chose love over fear, and stopped seeing my wounds as shameful—they became my teachers. Today, I show up as a lighthouse for others, not because I’ve never known darkness, but because I have—and I found my way through. Now, I hold space for those ready to do the same, walking beside them with gratitude, presence, and an open heart. Because healing isn’t just possible—it’s powerful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.brycemckinney.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryce_mck1nney