Enhance your practice by Mastering Self-Healing Reiki and energy healing, wherever you are, by Combining The treasures of Reiki, essential oil & Yoga therapy.

Life in today’s fast-paced world can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from our own bodies. At my NYC psychotherapy practice, I offer virtual Self-Reiki sessions that empower you to take an active role in your own emotional and physical well-being. You don’t need to be a Reiki master to benefit—Self-Reiki is a gentle, accessible practice anyone can learn.

Through simple hand placements, mindful awareness, and guided energy techniques, Self-Reiki helps you:

• Reduce stress and tension in the body

• Release emotional blockages that contribute to anxiety or overwhelm

• Cultivate inner calm, resilience, and self-compassion

• Enhance overall balance and vitality in daily life

By practicing Self-Reiki regularly, you can transform moments of stress into opportunities for self-care, restore emotional equilibrium, and deepen your connection to yourself—all from the comfort of your home.

How Virtual Self-Reiki Sessions Work

Through secure online sessions, I guide you step-by-step to:

1. Learn hand positions that support relaxation and energy flow

2. Practice mindful breathing and awareness to enhance the healing process

3. Identify areas in the body and mind where energy may feel stuck

4. Integrate Self-Reiki into your daily routine for lasting emotional and physical benefits

These sessions are designed to complement psychotherapy, helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while building tools for self-regulation and holistic well-being.

Why Self-Reiki Works

Self-Reiki encourages you to slow down, tune in, and listen to your body, fostering a sense of safety, calm, and personal empowerment. By connecting to your body’s natural energy, you can address stress at its source, rather than only responding to its symptoms. Over time, consistent practice can improve emotional balance, support resilience, and enhance overall life satisfaction.

As a wellness psychotherapist, I have a passion for guiding individuals toward emotional and physical balance. As a Reiki and yoga practitioner, my journey has led me to explore the transformative power of energy healing and mindful movement. Through years of practice, I've come to embrace the healing gifts of nature, particularly essential oils, which have become invaluable tools in my therapeutic work. I weave these invaluable treasures into my sessions, crafting a warm and inviting atmosphere that nurtures healing and allows deep relaxation and transformation to unfold. Essential oils combined with yoga and Reiki self-care help foster relaxation, emotional clarity, and physical relief, supporting individuals on their journey toward self-awareness and wellness.

Reiki Briefly defined

The word Reiki is Japanese in origin and is made of two words. Rei translates to a “higher power or wisdom” and Ki means “life force energy.” Reiki was discovered by Mikao Usui or Usui Sensei as he is called by his students in Japan and is the founder of the Usui System of Natural Healing. Rooted in ancient tradition and guided by intention, this work gently moves through energetic blockages, calming the nervous system, restoring flow, and awakening your innate capacity to heal. No matter where you are in the world, you are not out of reach. The healing finds you.

Reiki is a gentle non-invasive form of energy medicine that promotes balance and supports the body emotionally, physically and spiritually. In many recent medical studies, Reiki has been shown to help with depression, anxiety, pain management, insomnia, fatigue, cancer care and treatment and other chronic illnesses. During the practice of Reiki, the practitioner places the hands above or gently on the recipient. Many people report warmth or other sensations during Reiki. When used in conjunction with aromatherapy the treatment can be quite powerful depending on the type and properties of the oils used during the treatment. When one’s energy is balanced we are capable of feeling vibrant and fully alive. If unbalanced, we are likely to feel stress or develop a weakened immune response. A practitioner uses his or her intuition to sense where areas of need may exist in the recipient which then enables the body to take on the function of self-healing. Reiki goes where it is needed.

While traditional Reiki practice emphasizes the importance of formal training and attunement by a Reiki Master, some people believe that anyone can learn to practice Reiki without formal training. However, the traditional method involves receiving an attunement from a certified Reiki Master, which is believed to awaken and connect the practitioner to the universal life force energy. Some argue that without this attunement, what is practiced may not be considered traditional Reiki but rather a personal form of energy healing. Nonetheless, anyone can learn basic principles and techniques of energy healing, and some may naturally connect with healing energies without formal training. Ultimately, whether or not one needs formal training depends on one's personal beliefs and goals regarding Reiki practice.

Receiving Reiki

Reiki treatments are often described as a feeling of “warmth and radiance.” Practitioners of this healing art learn ancient tenets and philosophy of the practice as well as the placement of hands to transmit energy, ancient symbols that enhance the process and an initiation that includes “attunements” by Reiki Masters. Reiki is not a religion, however vital to the practice, is the belief that it is important to live in a manner that promotes harmony with self and others. Reiki is helpful for many illnesses and maladies as is always beneficial for the recipient. It has gained the respect of the medical community and is utilized in leading hospitals and medical facilities throughout the world. Reiki is becoming increasingly useful and supportive in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve the side effects of treatment, chemotherapy, anesthesia and medication, fatigue and depression. Reiki is offered as a complement to traditional treatments in many leading hospitals such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, Beth Israel, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and the Yale Center. In Memorial Sloan Kettering, for example, it’s considered so valuable that it’s offered regularly for in-service courses for all hospital staff so that it can be integrated into their patient care.

This gentle healing art promotes natural healing stimulates endorphins, lessens or eliminates pain, lowers blood pressure, regulates hormone levels, reduces heart rate and anxiety, promotes deep relaxation, and increases energy. The prestigious American Cancer Society recognizes that Reiki speeds healing, contributes toward spiritual and physical well-being, and reduces the intensity and frequency of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy and medical interventions. Many practitioners attest that Reiki shortens hospital stays, lessens patients’ need for drugs, decreases the side effects of treatment, and improves the quality of life. Children and animals are very responsive to the healing nature of Reiki.

Self Reiki Attunements

The effectiveness of self-attunement compared to receiving an attunement from a Reiki Master is a topic of debate. Some practitioners believe that self-attunement can be just as effective as traditional attunements, especially when done with pure intention and a deep understanding of the energy. Self-attunement involves setting an intention to connect with universal energy and can be repeated regularly to maintain alignment with this energy. However, others argue that receiving an attunement from a Master provides a more powerful and immediate connection to the energy, as Masters have developed their own relationship with the energy over time.

Experiments have shown that participants can feel the effects of both intentional self-attunement and traditional attunements, with some even reporting stronger sensations from self-attunement. This suggests that the effectiveness may depend on individual factors, such as prior experience with energy work and personal intention. Ultimately, whether self-attunement is as effective as a Master's attunement can vary based on personal beliefs and experiences.

You don't need to be a Reiki Master to practice Reiki on yourself or others. The foundational principles of Reiki emphasize self-healing and sharing energy with others, which can be learned through basic training. Typically, a Reiki Level 1 certification is sufficient for personal use and to offer Reiki to family and friends. This level teaches you how to channel and balance your energy and that of others. While becoming a Reiki Master involves more advanced training and often a deeper commitment to teaching others, it is not necessary for personal practice or for sharing Reiki with those around you. By learning the basics, anyone can start benefiting from Reiki's calming and balancing effects.

Frequently Asked Questions About Reiki Self-Care Online Training

What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese energy-based practice focused on relaxation, stress reduction, and supporting overall well-being. Reiki is based on the concept of working with subtle energy through gentle hand placements and intention.

What is Reiki self-care training?
Reiki self-care training teaches you how to use Reiki techniques on yourself for personal wellness, relaxation, and self-regulation. The focus is on building a consistent personal practice rather than becoming a professional Reiki practitioner.

Is this a certification program?
This training is designed as a self-care and personal development course. It is not intended to certify you as a professional Reiki practitioner or qualify you to offer Reiki services to others.

Do I need prior experience with Reiki?
No. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous exposure to Reiki who want to deepen their self-care practice.

What will I learn in the training?
You may learn:

• Basic Reiki principles and philosophy

• How to perform Reiki self-treatments

• Energy awareness and grounding practices

• Simple meditation and mindfulness techniques

• Ways to incorporate Reiki into daily self-care

• Practices to support relaxation and stress management

Is Reiki a medical or mental health treatment?
No. Reiki is a complementary wellness practice and is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, or psychiatric treatment.

Can Reiki replace therapy or medication?
No. Reiki self-care is a supportive practice that may complement professional healthcare. It does not replace therapy, medication, or medical treatment.

What benefits do people commonly report from Reiki self-care?
Many people report feeling more relaxed, centered, and aware of their internal state. Individual experiences vary.

Is there scientific evidence for Reiki?
Research on Reiki is ongoing. Some studies suggest potential benefits for relaxation and stress reduction, but Reiki is considered a complementary wellness practice rather than a medical treatment.

How is the training delivered?
The training is delivered online and may include recorded lessons, written materials, guided practices, and experiential exercises.

Can I take the course from anywhere?
Yes. The Reiki self-care training is available online and can be accessed from anywhere.

How long does the training take?
You may move through the material at your own pace. Many participants complete the core content within several hours, with ongoing practice encouraged.

Will I receive attunements?
If attunements or initiations are included, they will be described clearly in the course details. (Adjust this question depending on your offering.)

Is Reiki associated with any religion?
No. Reiki is not a religion and does not require any specific belief system.

Who is this training best suited for?
This training is well suited for individuals who:

• Want to develop a personal self-care practice

• Are interested in mindfulness and energy awareness

• Seek gentle relaxation techniques

• Want additional tools for stress management

Is this appropriate for highly sensitive or empathic individuals?
Yes. Many highly sensitive or empathic people find Reiki self-care supportive as part of a broader wellness routine.

Can I combine Reiki self-care with therapy or medical care?
Yes. Reiki self-care can be used alongside psychotherapy and medical treatment.

Do you provide medical or mental health advice in this course?
No. The course is educational and experiential. It does not provide medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnosis or treatment.

Is my participation confidential?
Yes. Your participation and any personal information shared within the course platform is kept private according to stated policies.

How do I get started?
You may enroll through the course registration page. Once enrolled, you will receive access instructions.