Ravenous 4 Life

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13 Years

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Transformative Trauma Healing Services in Chicago

Ravenous 4 Life is a pioneering wellness practice dedicated to transforming trauma and addiction into pathways for personal growth. Founded by Dr. Marina Kostina, a renowned hypnotherapist and Reiki Master, our approach integrates hypnotherapy, somatic healing, and energy work to address the root causes of emotional and psychological distress. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in rapid, effective trauma resolution and addiction recovery, combining cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient healing traditions.

Our mission is to empower individuals to embrace their 'shadow' experiences as catalysts for transformation, offering personalized sessions that heal the mind-body connection. As featured in Entrepreneur and Thrive Global, we serve clients globally through in-person sessions in Chicago and virtual platforms, helping thousands reclaim their lives from trauma's grip.

Services

Trauma Cure Hypnotherapy Reiki Healing Aura Photography Sound Healing Somatic Therapy Addiction Recovery Spiritual Hypnosis Chakra Balancing Wellness Retreats

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Year established: 2013

Highlights and features

We offer 10+ years of trauma healing expertise with proven results
Our De-Traumatization Method combines hypnotherapy and energy healing
Certified in 6 hypnosis modalities and Reiki Master training
Personalized approach addresses root causes of addiction and trauma
Founder featured in Entrepreneur and Thrive Global media outlets

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Services

Trauma Cure

Our Trauma Cure program addresses psychological wounds through hypnotherapy and somatic healing. By targeting trauma's physical and emotional imprints, we help clients break destructive patterns and reclaim mental clarity. This 3-step process releases stored trauma, activates self-healing mechanisms, and transforms pain into personal power, achieving lasting results in 1-3 sessions.

Hypnotherapy

Certified hypnotherapy sessions reprogram subconscious patterns driving addictive behaviors. Using advanced techniques like Simpson Protocol and PTSD-specific methods, we break automatic trigger-response cycles. Clients gain new coping strategies while maintaining full awareness, achieving rapid breakthroughs for anxiety, phobias, and trauma-related conditions without pharmaceutical intervention.

Reiki Healing

Reiki sessions restore energetic balance through hands-on and distant healing. This Japanese technique reduces stress, accelerates recovery, and enhances spiritual awareness. Practiced by Reiki Master Dr. Kostina, it complements other therapies by clearing energy blockages and promoting deep relaxation, supporting the body's natural healing processes at physical and emotional levels.

Aura Photography

Aura photography captures electromagnetic energy fields surrounding the body, revealing emotional and spiritual states. This diagnostic tool identifies energy imbalances and tracks healing progress. Combined with interpretation sessions, it provides visual feedback about stress points and growth opportunities, enhancing self-awareness and guiding personalized treatment plans.

Sound Healing

Sound healing uses specific frequencies to induce deep relaxation and cellular regeneration. Tibetan singing bowls and tuning forks create resonance that reduces stress hormones and improves emotional regulation. This evidence-based practice complements trauma therapy by calming the nervous system and facilitating access to subconscious material during healing sessions.

People

Dr. Marina Kostina

Founder & Chief Healing Officer

Award-winning hypnotherapist and Reiki Master with 10+ years in trauma healing. PhD in Education from University of Iowa, certified in 6 hypnosis modalities, and featured in Entrepreneur magazine. Developed the De-Traumatization Method combining neuroscience and energy healing after surviving a near-fatal accident.

Questions

What makes your trauma treatment different from traditional therapy?

Our approach combines hypnotherapy, somatic healing, and energy work to achieve lasting results in 1-3 sessions, compared to traditional therapy's longer timelines. We view trauma as a transformational opportunity rather than a disorder.

Do you accept insurance for your healing sessions?

We provide receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but recommend checking with your provider, as alternative healing coverage varies by policy and carrier.

Can you help with addiction recovery without medication?

Yes, our hypnotherapy-based program addresses addiction's root causes through subconscious reprogramming, offering a drug-free alternative that's shown 85% success rates in client outcomes.

Are virtual sessions as effective as in-person visits?

Yes, energy healing and hypnotherapy work equally well through virtual platforms like Zoom. We've successfully treated clients globally since 2015 using secure online connections.

What certifications do your practitioners hold?

Dr. Kostina holds certifications in six hypnosis modalities, Reiki Master/Teacher status, and advanced training in sound healing, reflexology, and Dovzhenko alcohol dependency treatment methods.

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CarlyBHIIT Carly Becker

Dec 08, 2021 Report

I highly recommend going to Dr.Marina for healing your body. She has been helping me heal my digestive system for over a year and there has been so much progress. I was initially very impressed by her questionnaire asking every little detail about my health through my entire life. I never felt so seen from all angles of my life growing up to figure out the root cause of my condition. She is always checking in on me and being so kind and considerate. And of course she knows the human body in so much depth I would trust her over any MD. Thanks so much Marina!

Rishank Baweja

Apr 19, 2021 Report

Went in for an aura chart & rieki session. It Was a very calming and educational experience. Learned a few things and got direction about some items that were on my mind. Overall great experience. Marina has a great energy and you can tell she cares about her clients. Booked a second session already

Keep Smiling

Apr 08, 2021 Report

Dr.Marina Kostina is a gifted healer and her skills are amazing! !!! A wise investment ! She knows what shes doing and is incredibly talented ! I would definitely highly recommend Dr.Marina's services! She herself is so professional ! Her personality is so warm and calm that youre able to speak to her openly about your problems and work on them. Very Relaxing, enjoyable and beneficial! Very pleasant experience!
Looking forward to see her back !!!
Peace,Light and Much Love -Adriana

Marquell Oliver

Apr 03, 2021 Report

I've had the honor to work with Dr. Marina for a few years and she has taken me on quite the experience to assist me with unlocking my own vaults. I've used reiki and hypnotherapy which has both touched my soul and she dispels the "show" of healing to bring the reality it takes to go within your own journey. Highly recommend IF & ONLY IF you are willing to look deeper within to be honest with yourself!

Dawid Lipinski The Relationship Sherpa Serve Give Love

Mar 30, 2021 Report

Dr. Marina is one of a kind! Immediately after meeting her she started telling me what needs to be worked on, she wasn't wasting a second in making the most out of the session. I found it informative, efficient, and effective. I felt the energy releases and the adjustments she was providing to my energy. She is kind and warm hearted as well. I saw her twice and it was lovely. She even did hypnosis on me and it was so effective that I don't even remember what we cleared. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in Chicago or visiting!

Jesus Angel Zuniga

Mar 03, 2021 Report

Where to start Dr.Marina Kostina is truly god sent , she has truly changed my life since having a Reiki and Aura session with her years ago, Her session really lifted me and cleansed my soul and her Aura reading is so amazing, so on point and accurate , it's truly eye opening and life changing, it helped me find myself again and put me on the right path. Till this day I still go for reiki sessions and Marina has also become a great mentor for me. If you need that lift , that push to just get you out of whatever life throws at you Marina is the one !

Stefani D.

Feb 24, 2021 Report

I have been seeing Dr. Marina for years, and she has helped me get over so many hurdles and blocks that I had in all parts of my life. Because of her phenomenal work and guidance, my quality of life is so much higher! I always feel lighter, positive, and more energetic after my reiki sessions with her! She is simply THE best! Beautiful person inside and out!