REIKI
'Just for today do not worry
Just for today do not anger
Honor your parents, teachers and elders
Earn your living honestly
Show gratitude to everything'
Reiki is pronounced as ray-key.  Which means universal life energy.  Rei - meaning universal, transcendental
spirit, a boundless essence.  Ki - meaning, life force energy.  Every thing that is a live and has energy channels
in Ki energy.  Some may call Ki as chi, prana, light, universal and or divines energy.  All humans, animals, plants,
minerals that has energy channels in this energy.  Us as humans channel in Chi/Ki energy.  We channel this
energy in through our crown chakra, the top of our head.  Then the energy moves through our body and
channels our through our hands and our feet.  As this energy circulates through our channels it exits through
two points.  Our hands exits energy - more positive as our feet exit negative and positive energies.  (as you
read in my section opening and closing the chakras in the additional information page I mention to make sure
you keep your crown and feet chakras open to allow for the connection) .

So how does Reiki have anything to do with the Ki/Chi?

When you go through the process of either learning Reiki or receiving an attunement, the Reiki Master puts
into the crown, hands and aura of the person sacred symbols .  These sacred symbols allow for the activation
of the Reiki.    So we all channel the Ki/Chi energy but the attunement allows for more a strong flow to enter.  
It is like opening a special valve within the channels that allow for a higher vibration to enter.  This higher
vibration is healing energy and Ki/Chi energy.

How old is Reiki?

It has been in ancient text dated back to at least 2500 years ago.  

Where is Reiki from?

Besides coming from the source - the universe.  It is originated in India and has been also in Japan.  

Who discovered Reiki?

It was rediscovered by a man named Dr. Usui in the 1800 in Japan.  He in his search found the secret about
Reiki.  Prior to Dr. Usui rediscovering it, it was mainly done only by monks and of like individuals and a very
sacred practice.

Was Reiki always used for healing?

No.  It was never used originally for healing.  It was used in and for every day life.  It was part of the road of
enlightenment that those that used it originally before Dr. Usui time.  But in order for enlightenment to
happen, the healing must have taken place in the beginning.

Do I have to join a certain religion to do Reiki?

No.  Reiki is not a religion.  It is a universal life force energy that everyone has and uses - if you did not use life
force energy of chi/ki you would not be alive.  Each Reiki Master now days might teach in their belief system.  
Check the master out before you join their class because one may be right for your beliefs.  I teach on a
energy healing level and spiritual level. In my classes students come from all walks of life and beliefs.  In my class
I tell the student that I will refer to Creator/ Spirit / God / Goddess / The Source / Divine.  Some of my
students tell me they have just put it in terms that they use in their belief system and it worked for them - so I
pass that on to my students.  

They do believe that this is how Jesus was able to heal.  In ancient text they have it written (but use a
different name they called Jesus, that he was over there learning Reiki and doing Reiki)

Before the 1930's women did not do Reiki as we are told.  Until a woman from Hawaii named Mrs. Takata
brought this wonderful gift to United States and to woman.  

In Mrs. Takata's writings she writes:

'I believe there exists One Supreme Being - the Absolute Infinite - a Dynamic Force that governs the world
and universe.  It is an unseen spiritual power that vibrates nd all other powers fade into insignificance beside it.  
So, therefore, it is Absolute! ... I shall call it "Reiki: .. Being a universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it
belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing. '

Can anybody be able to receive a Reiki attunement?

The answer would be mostly yes.  The only time that an attunement would not work would be if the person
that is receiving it did not want it.  You are probably scratching your head now wondering what I mean.  For an
example:  someone comes to a class and brings a friend.  This friend is unsure about it and is only going for the
friend.  But somewhere inside does not really want to do it.  That unsure, doubt or does not want to do it
would not allow the attunement to take place.  The person would need to want it.  So what would happen if
they change their mind and wants it?  Well the vibration is in their aura for about three days.  At that time they
can choose to accept the attunement and they will activate.  After that period of time they would need to be
attuned again.  

Another one would be doubt.  Doubting that it worked.  Doubting is our biggest downfall.  

Also, someone that heavily smokes might have a problem receiving an attunement.  This is because the
vibration of the symbols must be in the aura.  The aura of a smoker is weak and not strong.  

Then the last reason would be some one that was criminally insane.  A pure evil in nature.  Well can probably
tell you that most evil individuals/souls would not want light pumped into them or be in the presence of allot of
light.  They would not be able to comfortable in that situation and would fight it.

How long does the attunement last?

It is with you for a life time.  It never goes away.  The gift is there for you to tune into it to use it when you are
sick or need that boost in energy.

Do Reiki practitioners heal people?

Ethically, no one, including Reiki practitioners should not take credit for the healing.  The healing is being
done by the universe that is suppling the chi/ki energy and the individual that is receiving the treatment.  As
they are the healers and are in control of the outcome.  No one that is doing healing work can honestly tell you
the outcome of the healing other than it will make the person calm.  As the calm state will be the first benefit
that the individual that is receiving the healing will experience.  The person doing the Reiki is only a channeler
for the healing energy.  The universe needs us to do this work so others can heal and enlighten when needed.  
The energy needs a vessel to go through.  - If someone is taking credit for the healing - they are on a ego trip
and still needs more healing and learning on themselves.  As a Reiki practitioner it is a blessing to be present in
the blessings and miracles that can occur.

Does Reiki completely heal everyone?

Reiki will heal at the level that is needed and willed by the individual and the universe at that time.  If it heals on
the mind/body/spirit level it will heal what is needed.  Remember that in all healing - letting go of the issue,
emotions and attachments to the cause the beginning what caused the block must take place for a complete
healing to take place.  For example:  If a person keeps on having re-occuring colds - as this is dealing with the
heart chakra and mostly deals with relationships from past to present.  The person is still hurt by a loss in a
relationship this is a block within the chakra.  So the individual gets colds a lot.  The person goes in for a
healing, unless they let go of that block and all that is attached to it the healing will not fully take place.  Now
this goes with free will.  Its the individuals free will to let go or keep things.  -  The answer to tis is if the person
wants to heal completely they would want to let go.  Remember we only hurt ourself if we do not let go.  The
energy that is blocking - will only destroy/harm you.  It will not help you.

So Reiki will heal on some level if it be a emotional, physical or spiritual level.

One biggest faults of people doing healing work is they second guess if its working - or other words doubt.
Once you doubt you loss faith.  You must have faith and trust it is working in order for it to work.

How do I know who is right for my to teach me or treat me?

I do get e-mails and calls from those that are not near by for my classes or sessions.  Check out my page on
"What to look for in a healer, teacher .. and follow the guidelines on what it says.

How many levels are there in Reiki?

There are three levels.  

The first level is level one.  What is known as ‘healer heal thy self  - before you heal others’.  Which should be
a practice for all that do it professionally.  Then there is level two.  At this level you receive another
attunement that will bring you into enough power to be able to do stronger healing work.  Also, you will be able
to do distant healing.  Then there is the third level.  Which is considered the Master level.  This level you are
able to give attunements.

What  can I expect out of each level?

In level one you will receive your first attunement.  (in my description of the class will give you all the things that I
include in my class and more) Be shown ways of doing healing on self, others, plants and animals etc.  
Discussion of what to expect during the first month.  Which is inner healing work that will take place.  This is
called releasement.  

What will I expect out of my second level class?

You will receive your second attunement. (in my description of the class will give you all the things that I include
in my class and more) Learn the three of the five symbols for level two.  Be shown how to use them in your
everyday life and in healing.  Also, learn distant healing.  Distant healing is sending healing energy to a person,
animal etc that is not present with you at that time.  With the second attunement you have enough power and
strength to send distant healing.  Also, learn ethical responsibility to do healing work on others and in distant
healing. Be shown exercises to prepare the student if they want to continue into the third level.

What should I expect out of my third level class?

You will receive your third attunement.  Learn the last of the symbols.  Also, learn how to pass an attunement.  
Each student would practice on other students in class on passing attunements.  Discussion on  teaching reiki
and guidelines.  

Do I have to teach Reiki to go to the third level?

No.  Not all level three / Master level teach reiki.  It is designed to assist in the raising your vibration level.  To
help in the awakening and enlightenment process.  Some do it just for that empowerment.  Also to help others
and the earth.

Should Reiki be done to only people?

NO.  (big no!)  everything needs it.  We are the caregivers of the earth.  Send healing to the earth, plants,
animals etc.  Just by going outside - sitting down and directing your hands to the desired thing that you want
the energy to go to it will flow through.

Do I have to touch to do Reiki?

No, very effective by being away from the person, plant etc.  Actually, by staying away from the body you
work with more energy levels of the aura and at times more healing can take place. (also, if you are in Florida,
with their laws of touching and Massage Therapy - you are able to do Reiki if you stay away from the body 4
- 6 inches without having a LMT license)

What if I feel that I healed the issues with Reiki can or should I still use it?

Yes.  Reiki will enhance your life.  It increases the light energy/vibration rate.  By doing the Reiki on the
chakras, it will assist in the development of the energy centers.

How long should I wait in between each class?

For level one it is recommended at least one month.  The releasement / healing within you must take place in
order to properly channel this energy.  Then waiting after level two at least six months.  This is because of the
deeper levels of healing to take place.  Also, the karmic healing to be healed.  Practicing on healing others, self
etc needs to happen.  The prep work for level two also needs to be done which takes time and done
adequately before you start attunements.  

What about the weekend courses for Reiki to do two or more levels at once?

Not recommended.  You have not learned and gotten use to the energy nor it has within you.  Also, the
healing work did not take place within the person and all of the practicing, apprenticing and mastering each
level before starting another one.  Only one that advanced from this was the Master and their pocket.  Not
the student at all.  Most students are not even channeling in proper energy without doing the inner work with all
the levels that was needed.  Beware of those that are offering ‘quick fixes’ for degrees in Reiki or anything.  

What is hot hands I hear about?

Hot hands that people talk about are the energy that comes out of the chi/ki channel of a healer.  This is the
higher vibration that is the healing energy.  High vibration is warm to hot energy.  Cold energy is a low vibration.
You can tell a Reiki practitioner by their hot hands.

Can anyone receive Reiki energy?

Yes.  Remember Reiki can not hurt you.  The universe will shut the Reiki energy off that is being channelled
through.  There is no manipulation of the tissue or body that should be taken place during a treatment.  It is
done hands on the body or 'laying of the hands' on the body - by touch only - no pressure.  There are certain
symbol that would not be used by the practitioner if a person has cancer, growth etc.  & with the proper
training they would learn that.  

Can I catch something from someone by doing healing work?

No.  You can not catch a energy transference of an illness from another.  In my class I teach protecting your
energy field while you are doing healing work on yourself or others.  You can not catch aids, cancer etc by
doing healing work.  These are the  individuals that need you the most.

Should those that are terminally ill or near death receive Reiki?

Yes.  I could not stress enough importance on this.  Remember that it is up to Creater/Divine and the person
in their soul contract when their crossing will be and when their lessons; including illnesses etc will be.  But the
one thing that Reiki does is but the person that is receiving its blessings in a peaceful state if anything at all.  It
calms them and puts them in peace.  It will not take the individual to the other side, but will assist in the easing
the fear of the unknown that is there.  I make it appoint to teach my students to do healing work on the sick,
terminally ill and elderly individuals.  Also, attuning those that are at this stage will be great benefit to them. A
deep inner peace usually takes place.

Is it safe for babies and children to receive Reiki?

Yes.  It is very safe for them to receive treatments.  The only thing is that they do not need as long of session
of treatment as an adult does.  There physical mass is smaller so they are not as dense mass as an adult.  I
recommend for small children any where from 5 minutes to 15 minutes.  Older children about 15 - 30 minutes
for a treatment.  I also do attunements on children from birth and up in age.  By doing so this allows for them
to heal throughout their lives.  It is a blessing to see how they attune very fast - little hot hands.

Can I still use my other therapies that I do with Reiki?

Yes.  Reiki will enhance anything that you are doing and using.  It increases the power of the person that is
channeling the energy.  So it is acupuncture, acupressure, crystals, essential oils etc using Reiki with it will raise
the energy level of it.  A wonderful additional benefit.
MY TEACHINGS AND PHILOSOPHY
I see all the time people advertising that you can get an Reiki Attunement online or long distance - is this possible?

No it is not.  The Reiki Master who is doing the attunement must be in the presents of the person receiving the
attunement.  The Reiki Master opens the aura of the person receiving it and at that time the auras are combined
until the attunement process is done by placing the last symbol on the back of the person receiving.  This would
be totally impossible to do unless you are face to face in person with the Master.  To many people now days are
putting things on the web not for the highest good or ethical for the consumer.  In every state there are Reiki
Masters.  Not all advertise.  But if you find in your area or near by counties call the following as they would know
of Reiki Masters or probably be able to guide you to one.  But most internet search engines would be able to
find one in your area by searching the web. Try also to contact massage schools, local spiritual churches like
unity, and metaphysical / new age stores.

As each Reiki Teacher will teach their students on a level or method that they choose to. My teaching is on an
“Energy Level”. If you want to call it metaphysical, new age, spiritual, angelic or energy clearing, my philosophy is
that our souls and every living thing is made up of energy (chi). When we heal and purify (as to ourselves and
others) we are dealing with energies from this existence on earth from others and etc, and from other planes/the
universe. I teach on ways to deal/heal on that level, clearing and protecting energy on your self, home and  your
space. When you open yourself up, you are dealing more than just what is on the earth plane level and the more
clearing work/enlightened, spiritual evolved, awakening, which ever you want to classify it, you will be able to feel
and perceive energy differently. Every living thing on earth channels in the chi energy.  If it is a human being,
animal, plant, mineral or what ever - if it has energy it is a live and using the chi energy.  

I believe that you must wait at least one month in between level one and two. It takes approx. 3 weeks to a month
to release the issues that are on the surface in the chakras and at times deeper levels. You have to get use to this
new way of channeling the energy and be able to control it / work with it and do the healing work. There is no way
that anyone can process what needs to be done in one day and then go on to the next level with out healing,
question the motives of the master teacher of processing the student that fast.  I believe waiting after level two at
least 6 mo. to a year to do the deep healing work and to practice on others, plants or animals. Not all go on to
level two, you will know if you are meant to go on it you feel like you can not release and are stuck after a month or
more after level one (this is what my students tell me) and then after receiving your next attunement it speeds up
your energy and empowers you. Most students will go on to this level and even the master level to do the healing
work on self or family. You do not have to do healings or massage to go to these next two levels. It is a wonderful
thing to advance yourself for your advancement and or empowerment.

         My Reiki Classes



  • Would you like to receive a discount off of your Reiki class?  Just bring someone with you - friend, family
    member and receive $20 off your class - bring more than one and receive more off.  
  • If you have already taken my Reiki class you can also receive a referral fee off your next class or session from
    me by having someone you know that you referred to come to the class.  Each referral is $20 off your next
    class or session.
  • I do allow teenagers with parents attendance to come to the class - please contact me on the special rates for
    teens.
  • If you would like a private class for you and your family (children) contact me - I do offer a special price and
    class is designed for the age group.
  • If you would like to have a class only for you and your friends or family - let me know.  I will have classes on
    the week days and also week ends.  There is a minimum of 2 to have a class.  If you host a class of 4 or more
    - you as a host can receive the class for free.  Contact me for more information on how to do this.  Also,
    about traveling to you for a class.
  • Reiki students who have completed the level II class with me may review Level I or II for a reduced fee.
    Advantage of this is the more attunements that you receive the more clearing work that will happen and also
    that you will be able to experience the class in whole again. - Please contact me to see if space is available in
    the class.
  • If you have completed a Reiki class with another teacher and would like to attend my classes and learn by my
    teaching please contact me. Proof of taking Reiki course is required.
  • I do offer now private for two or more people.  Please contact me for details and to also have it at your
    location.  If you have a total of 4 or more that are interested in a class the host/or one person will receive the
    class for free - contact me to find out more information.
  • Sorry at this time I do not offer CEU credits for any of the classes.

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