By Dakota Parks for Inweekly
Keosha “Kee” Horton is on a mission to heal people. From the fast-paced chaos of hospital corridors to the tranquil space of an art studio, Horton has mastered the art of using creativity to heal—both herself and others.
“My journey into becoming an intuitive healer and artist is an integral part of my existence and makes me who I am,” Horton said. “If I am not being true to myself and what my soul needs, then I struggle to produce meaningful work. The joy of centering my process around meditation and the development of my intuition has allowed me to build a bridge straight from my heart to the canvas.”
Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., and now residing in Pensacola, Horton is an intuitive artist, Reiki Master, cancer survivor and a non-clinical therapeutic art facilitator. Although she has been creating art since childhood and pursued a degree in fine arts, it was during the peak of the pandemic, while working in healthcare, that she uncovered the therapeutic potential of art.
“Art and spirituality help me balance the stress from working in healthcare by being fully present,” she explained. “I work as a phlebotomist, and I also spend my free time volunteering in hospitals and hospice care. I understand that mental health impacts our lives in many ways, and it’s very important to find ways to manage our mental health.”
Horton uses meditation, relaxation techniques, journaling and art exercises on a daily basis to process her thoughts and emotions, manage mental health, relieve stress and learn new coping skills. Inspired by her personal journey and a desire to uplift her community, Horton launched her business, Her Intuitions, which offers one-on-one Reiki and therapeutic art sessions.
To Horton, therapeutic art is more than just creating—it’s a process that integrates artistic expression with emotional and spiritual growth, offering a flexible approach tailored to individual needs.
“My love for people in my community inspired me to launch my business. Therapeutic art helps people on a social, emotional and spiritual level to improve their well-being,” Horton said. “It’s not a clinical psychotherapy service. It’s an application of art and creative processes that is unique compared to other forms of art therapy because it can be used in workshops, one-on-one, retreats, teaching, community and more.”
Central to Horton’s healing methodology is Reiki, a practice she discovered in 2021 and has since mastered as a certified Usui Reiki Master. “Reiki helps me stay balanced and grounded,” she explained. “It assists with stress and anxiety relief, as well as removing stagnant energy and blockages, both mentally and physically. I study, practice and teach Reiki and continue to layer new modalities including incorporating art into my Reiki practice.”
Horton continues to explore and expand her craft through new art mediums, attending workshops, taking art classes and seamlessly combining spiritual practices with her art. She creates cathartic and colorful pieces infused with healing intentions, aimed at releasing trauma and fostering personal growth for herself and her clients.
“Reiki-infused art is led by making a series of healing paintings with intentions, including the release of trauma, clearing karmic debris and the calling of light. I create pieces for myself and others to hang in healing rooms as meditation pieces to help my clients on their healing journey,” Horton said.
Through Her Intuitions, Horton addresses a wide range of client concerns, including self-love, self-expression, stress management, mindfulness, grief, spirituality and coping with illnesses like cancer. “My services help clients find clarity, develop self-care practices and overcome creative blocks,” she explained. Each session is a personalized journey, combining therapeutic art techniques with spiritual practices to promote holistic well-being.
As a Black queer artist, Horton’s background and experiences not only influence her art, but also serve as means to foster dialogue around community and social issues.
“My experiences as a Black queer person shape my approach to art and healing,” she shared. “I reference my personal trauma, activism and vulnerability to create connections through the lens of creative expression. I use my art as platform to create a safe space to talk about mental health, hardships and the essence of self through paintings, digital art and pottery.”
In her therapeutic art sessions, Horton creates a welcoming and supportive environment where clients can explore and heal through creative expression. “In your first session, we discuss your goals and how we can incorporate art to meet them. I currently offer my services to clients over the phone, via Zoom through ‘Distance Reiki’ and in-person in Pensacola,” Horton explained.
In addition to house calls, Horton provides her services to patients at hospitals and hospice care. Looking ahead, Horton aims to expand Her Intuitions to reach more individuals seeking healing and personal growth through art and spirituality.
“I see art as a medium for healing and transformation that can harness power within each of us and help bring us into community with one another,” she said. “Art offers more ways of healing and more ways of speaking your truth than traditional methods.”
You can learn more about Her Intuitions by following @her.intuitions on Instagram or visiting her-intuitions.square.site.