While retreating on Mt. Karuma, Mikao Usui had a near death experience which brought profound enlightenment. His revelations serve as the foundational principles and practices of Jikiden Reiki, the energetic healing modality that supports the human energy field, heart-mind, and physical body. Although many styles of Reiki now exist, with tailoring to suit a wide variety of interests, Jikiden Reiki is Japanese Reiki in its original form. During a Reiki treatment, clients may experience a wide range of sensation circulating various organs and regions of the body.  During and post treatment, it is common to experience a greater connection to self, a sense of deep relaxation, reduction in stress and increased wellbeing.

In 2015, having no prior experience with Reiki, I felt intensely drawn to the healing modality, first as recipient and then as student. It was only after my first Reiki treatment that I remembered I had facilitated my first energy healing in 2007. Several weeks after my now husband experienced a major motorcycle accident, we were overwhelmed to learn that several bones were not healing as expected. With hopes of avoiding additional invasive procedures and another major surgery, I was encouraged to try hands on healing as a helping agent. We hoped for a miracle and aimed for the best… It worked! Despite being clearly connected to a major aspect of my life’s work, my connection to energy healing would lay dormant for 8 years while I charged ahead academically, completing my master’s degree, clinical internship, and the thousands of required hours towards MFT licensure.

I was held through my first Reiki experiences and formal teachings by gifted Reiki practitioner and Jikiden Reiki Shihan, Erin Somerset. With her guidance, I completed master level training in 2016. In 2019, I was graced with the honor of learning the history of Jikiden Reiki and trained in Shoden & Okuden practices by Arjava Sensei. Arjava Sensei is the Vice Representative of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan and the author of 11 books on Reiki history & practices. He maintains a world wide teaching schedule and a private practice on Lesvos Island.