Why I Finally Said Yes to Reiki Master Teacher Training
Reiki has been a quiet but powerful force in my life for years now. It’s the part of my work I’ve been the shyest about, but also one of the most meaningful. Recently, I completed my Reiki Master Teacher training—and while I still can’t believe I get to say that, I wanted to share what this journey has meant to me.
How Reiki First Found Me
I was introduced to Reiki by a woman I trusted deeply—my Vermont mom while I was in school. I was working as a personal care attendant for her son, who had Down syndrome. I watched in awe as she gently laid her hands on him and helped bring him from a frantic state to peaceful calm again.
Growing up in Jersey, Reiki wasn’t something I had ever heard of, let alone something I believed in. But that moment opened something in me. I thought, okay… maybe there’s something here. And from that point on, Reiki kept popping up in my life. So I welcomed it in.
Training and the First Time I Shared It
While living in Joshua Tree, I received my Level I and II Reiki trainings. I started offering Reiki for free with my massages—mostly for people like me, who were curious but maybe not quite ready to invest in a full session.
I’ll never forget the first client I worked on. Her psoas was too painful to touch, so I offered Reiki instead. We watched in amazement together as her body softened and her psoas began to sink back into place. She looked at me and said it was the first time she hadn’t been in pain in years. We both cried.
What Reiki Feels Like to Me
I often speak about Reiki very casually—because it’s hard to explain in words. It’s simply channeling universal energy—universal love—into someone. It’s simple. And sometimes, it’s absolutely profound.
Sometimes people receive insight, clarity, or even see their guides or themselves more clearly.
Sometimes they just feel more relaxed.
More at peace.
More at home in their body.
Reiki has helped me tune into myself and others more acutely. It’s reminded me that we’re part of something much bigger—and that we’re not alone.
Why I Hesitated—and Why I Finally Said Yes
I hesitated to receive my Reiki Master Teacher training for a long time. Mostly because of the title. “Master” felt like such a big word. I don’t feel like a master of anything. I’m still learning. Always learning.
But eventually, it felt like I couldn’t hold back any longer.
What Comes Next
Now, I feel so deeply excited to be able to teach and pass on this work that has changed my life.
My background is in elementary education, and I’ve been missing the opportunity to teach for a long time. This feels like such a full-circle moment.
If you’ve ever been on my table—thank you. Thank you for trusting me.
If you’re curious about bringing Reiki into your home—for yourself, your family, your pets—feel free to reach out. I’ll be offering trainings soon, and I’d love to share this work with anyone who feels called.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
