Healing Sessions with Reiki
Reiki or "Universal Life Force" is a form of energy-based healing using the placement of hands and/or intentions and symbols to activate the body's ability to heal either on a physical, emotional, or spiritual level rediscovered and brought to the world through a teacher named Mikao Usui during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Of Japanese descent, Usui was on a spiritual quest for enlightenment when he had a vision which allowed him to experience a deeper understanding of ancient symbols and techniques for healing. Reiki was officially brought to the Western world many years later by a woman named Hawayo Takata who was instructed by a gifted student of Usui named Dr. Chujiro Hayashi. During that time two primary traditions of Reiki developed, one in Japan, and the other in the United States and neighboring countries. Over time other variations of tradition and technique as well as new symbols were introduced through practice or channeled information by subsequent students leading to a vast assortment of styles of Reiki.
Through the use of ceremonial activations called "attunements" one is trained and initiated to receive the ability to channel the energy of Reiki as Usui and his lineage of students have in order to heal the self and others. These attunements are divided into three or more levels depending on the tradition of Reiki being learned by the practitioner. The final level of attunement in each tradition is designed to teach one in how to attune and pass the power to access Reiki to others.
Rev. Stephen Whittaker is certified through several direct lineages of Reiki Master
Teachers to both attune and provide training for all skill levels of the Western
traditions of Reiki known as Usui Shiki Ryoho (Takata's lineage) as well as Usui Tibetan
Reiki (developed by a student of Takata's teachings).
Along with these certifications Stephen also has been trained in the
Chikara-Reiki-Do™, Kundalini Reiki, and Gold Reiki traditions. He is also trained in
an alternative to Reiki known as 7-Facet Seichim (Sekhem, SKHM developed by a Reiki
Student known as Patrick Zeigler in the 1980s which includes new symbols, Egyptian
mysticism, and a focus on the cosmic aspects of Reiki).
Attunement Classes - Learning how to practice Reiki
Stephen offers training in Reiki in the following format:
Reiki Level I - $100 (4 part Class, may be taken in 2 parts on 2 consecutive days. Unlike the other levels, the first level of Reiki is performed as four separate attunements which can be divided over a class session or done at one time.)
The Reiki Level I class includes the following:
-The Story of Reiki as taught orally by Takata's lineage of Reiki Master Teachers
(This includes how Dr. Usui began his quest for enlightenment, Takata's introduction of
Reiki to the West)
-Reiki I Attunement Part 1
-Reiki Hand Positions Instruction
-Reiki I Attunement Part 2
-Brief discussion of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (How Usui originally taught and the Japanese Tradition School he founded)
-Reiki I Attunement Part 3
-Modern case studies on practice of Reiki as well as how Reiki is used in Hospitals and with other complementary treatments
-Reiki I Attunement Part 4
-Class Discussion & Reiki Share between Students
-Certificates are given as well as lineage list and Reiki I Manual
Reiki Level II - $300
This class is to further advance the Reiki student in developing their use of Reiki by
incorporating the use of specialized symbols which increase the power and flow of Reiki as
well as how to perform Distance Healing work and Reiki techniques for specific ailments.
Students are taught how to charge objects with Reiki as well as how to set intentions and
prayers with Reiki energy to enhance them. Techniques for healing locations as well as
events in the past and future are included with learning the Distance Symbol. An english
translation of Usui's teachings are also included as well as instruction in Usui's own
advanced techniques such as scanning, self-cleansing, healign with breath, and specialized
forms of healing touch. A certificate and manual is given to the student as well copies of
the symbols as they are to be traditionally used. Generally Level II is only taught to
those who have already taken the Reiki Level I class with Stephen but if you have received
Level I Reiki training by another teacher you may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge
of Reiki before he will perform an attunement.
Reiki Master-Teacher - Inquire for pricing and apprenticeship details
This class is for those who wish to develop their Reiki practice further and actually teach and attune others to Reiki. A period of apprenticeship is required and Master training is only provided to students who have taken the previous two courses with Stephen.
Requesting a Reiki Healing Session
Reiki healing sessions are also offered in person by Stephen or by distance healing method. Please note, Reiki is performed by touch for best results though physical contact is not required. Please inform Stephen if you do not wish to receive physical touch during an in-person session.
An in-personl healing session will include: Traditional Foundation Treatment using the 12-Hand Positions as taught by Takata. Intuitive placement of hands as needed during the later part of the session may also be implemented. If past/future healing is also requested by the recipient this is taken care of at the end of the in-person session.
The client is made comfortable and is either seated or lying down on a professional massage table depending on the comfort needs of the recipient. Scents and music may be included depending on the client's request to further faciliate the relaxion needed for the best benefit of receiving a Reiki healing experience. A normal session lasts between 1-2 hours depending on the needs of the client. Additional time may be needed to address any questions or information that comes to the practitioner as the healing is taking place.
Service Fee: Reiki Healing Session- $50.00 per hour.
Sessions are generally performed at a local facility or in client's home depending on preference. Please specify when requesting.
To make an appointment please contact at one of the following:
Email: swhittaker@mydarkcanvasdesign.com
Phone: (423) 742-1902