Reiki healer

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• specialist courses run by private training organisations

Entry requirements:

College

You could start with an introductory course at a college or community learning centre, then take further training in Reiki healing.

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Volunteering

Before you begin a training course, you could get personal experience of Reiki treatments, so that you have an understanding of the practice and the methods used.

OtherRoutes

You can train with a Reiki master to become a practitioner by going through a series of 'attunements' or initiations.

These are procedures performed by the Reiki master to 'attune' or connect you to energy so you can receive it and pass it on to others.

It can take up to 3 years of training to become a full Reiki master and to teach. You'll be expected to practise Reiki regularly on yourself and others during this time.

Your training should include the Reiki core curriculum , which is needed to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• sensitivity and understanding
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• customer service skills
• knowledge of biology
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work on your own
• the ability to work well with others
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to sell products and services
• knowledge of English language
• a desire to help people
• physical fitness and endurance
• excellent written communication skills
• knowledge of psychology

What you'll do:

Reiki practitioners use their hands to help people relax and improve their wellbeing.

As a Reiki practitioner, you would:

• discuss your client's needs and explain the therapy process
• place your hands in a sequence of positions covering the whole body, to guide energy and activate the healing process
• monitor the client's wellbeing during the session
• create and update confidential records of the treatment given
• market your service and do business admin, if you are self employed

Location : You could work in a therapy clinic or from home.

Salary:

Starter : variable
Experienced : variable

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 39 hours variable

Working Pattern is freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

Career Path:

With experience, you may wish to train to become a Reiki master, teaching Reiki healing to others.

Reiki organisations recommend that you have at least 12 months' experience of practising Reiki before you start training, and that you complete professional development courses throughout that time.

You might also take further training to offer other forms of complementary therapy like massage, aromatherapy or reflexology.