Below are some of the most frequently asked questions people have when they are considering having a Professional Feng Shui Consulation. If you don't find your question, use the form on our Contact page or call us at 818-282-4282.
How long is a consultation?
A basic consultation is two hours. If your home is over 2,500 or you want to go into detail in every room, you may want to consider scheduling a longer consultation.
Will Feng Shui conflict with my religious beliefs?
No. Feng Shui is based on the 5-Element Theory which is also utilized in Acupuncture. It is not religious in nature so it will not conflict with or diminish your religious beliefs. It is really about comfort, safety and your goals and desires.
I just have a small apartment/office, do I need a two-hour consultation?
Less than two hours is not sufficient time to go over the basics and provide specific enhancements. Clients often need time to get acclamated to the process and start thinking of all the questions they want answered.
What do I need to do to prepare my home for a consultation?
Nothing. It's not necessary to do anything to prepare for the consultation. In fact, its best if you don't do extra cleaning or straightening up; you'll get a more accurate consultation if Helen sees your home just as you usually see it and live in it. And if you feel you have a clutter problem, the consultation will show you how that impacts your life and as a result you will most likely you will be motivated to tackle the clutter after the consultation.
I've read books and researched on the internet; would I still benefit from having a personal consultation?
Yes. Feng Shui books and the internet are great tools but they don't give you specific information for you, your life and your home/office. They can be a great place to familiarize yourself with some basic Feng Shui principles but when you are ready to really cause a shift it's best to call in a professional.
How often should I have a consultation?
For most people, once a year should be fine. If you move, or experience a major life change such as marriage, divorce, having a child, or making a career change, then we recommend that you have a consultation as soon as possible so that you can update your home in support of your new situation. If your home is still living in your past situation, you could experience unnecessary challenges.
Do you move my things around for me during the consultation?
The consultation time is best utilized discussing numerous possible enhancements. It's best that clients implement their own enhancements at their own pace, starting with a few as soon as possible and gradually completing the others. Many clients are inspired to do a few minor things during the consultation such as take down a picture or move a small item, and that is wonderful.
My friend had a consultation, can't I just use the information she was given and do my own house?
No. Each consultation is personalized and the enhancements are specific to the individual, their areas of interest and the physical structure they live in. There may be a few general comments that you could implement but over all the information your friend receives could actually cause negative impacts if you try to apply them to your home.
Will a consultation cover my entire house or just one or two rooms?
That depends on many factors: the size of your home; the number of questions you have; the current Feng Shui of your home; and the amount of time you schedule for your consultation. The larger the home the more time it will take to go through your home room by room. Most clients come up with additional questions based on the enhancements suggested so it does take longer in each room than most people anticipate. The condition of your home furnishings, clutter level and other factors will also affect the time usage.
