Who We Are

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Reiki Tradition is a respected and long‑established School of Reiki dedicated to preserving the integrity, lineage, and spiritual depth of traditional Usui Reiki. Our mission is to provide high‑quality training, uphold professional standards, and make Reiki accessible to individuals, communities, and healthcare settings.

We operate with a strong commitment to professionalism, ethics, and accountability. To ensure the highest standards of practice and teaching, Reiki Tradition is accredited, certified, and verified by leading professional bodies within the complementary health sector, including:

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​The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

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• The Reiki Council

• Complementary Health Professionals (CHP)

• The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

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​​These accreditations demonstrate our dedication to excellence, safeguarding, and best practice, giving our students and partners complete confidence in the quality and integrity of our training.

​We are known for:

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​High‑standard, lineage‑based Reiki education

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• A supportive and inclusive learning environment

• Strong community values

• Active involvement in hospices and hospitals

• A commitment to evidence‑informed integrated healthcare

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What We Do​

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​Reiki Tradition focuses on three core areas of work:

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​1. Education & Training

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We deliver structured, authentic Reiki training that honours the original Japanese teachings of Mikao Usui while supporting students in today’s world. Our courses are comprehensive, accessible, and designed to build confidence and competence at every level.

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2. Professional Reiki Practice

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We support practitioners through:

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• Mentoring and supervision

• Continued professional development

• Ethical guidance

• Opportunities to work in community and healthcare environments

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3. Community & Healthcare Outreach

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We collaborate with hospices, hospitals, and wellbeing organisations to bring Reiki to people who benefit from comfort, relaxation, and compassionate support.

 

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What We Teach

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Our curriculum is grounded in traditional Usui Reiki and includes:

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• Reiki history, philosophy, and principles

• Energy awareness and sensitivity

• Hands‑on healing techniques

• Meditation and mindfulness

• Self‑treatment practices

• Practitioner ethics and safeguarding

• Working safely with vulnerable individuals

• Understanding Reiki within modern healthcare

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We ensure every student receives a complete, authentic, and professional Reiki education.

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Working with Hospices and Hospitals

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Reiki Tradition has a strong history of working alongside healthcare professionals to provide supportive, non‑invasive complementary care.

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Our involvement includes:

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• Reiki sessions for patients, families, and staff

• Support in palliative and end‑of‑life care

• Stress‑reduction and emotional wellbeing support

• Training volunteers and practitioners for clinical environments

• Training management teams and staff groups within hospitals and hospices, helping them understand the role of Reiki, how it supports patient wellbeing, and how it integrates safely within clinical settings

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

• Contribution to wellbeing and holistic care initiatives

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We emphasise professionalism, safeguarding, and clear communication so Reiki can be integrated respectfully and effectively into healthcare settings.

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Our Reiki Lineage

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​A clear and authentic lineage is at the heart of Reiki Tradition. Our teachings trace directly back to Mikao Usui, the founder of the system of Reiki. Maintaining a transparent lineage ensures:

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• Authenticity of teachings

• Respect for the original system

• Continuity of knowledge

• Integrity in attunements and training

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Our Unique UK Lineage Tracing System

Reiki Tradition operates the only dedicated Reiki lineage tracing system in the UK — completely free to use and open to everyone, regardless of where they trained.

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This system allows practitioners, students, and teachers to:

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• Trace their Reiki lineage with accuracy

• Verify the authenticity of their training

• Understand their connection to the original Usui teachings

• Contribute to a culture of transparency and professionalism

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By offering this service freely, we support the wider Reiki community and help uphold high standards across the profession.

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Our Courses

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Reiki Tradition offers a complete and professionally structured training pathway, from beginner level through to advanced practitioner and teacher training.

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Accredited Qualification Course (Professional Practitioner Level)

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Reiki Tradition is proud to be a Professional renowned training provider and the first to be accredited in the North West of England. Our courses are fully aligned to the Core Curriculum and National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Reiki. This ensures that every student receives training that meets the highest professional and regulatory benchmarks in the country.

This programme meets and exceeds the requirements set by the Reiki Council, CNHC, CHP, and FHT.

Course Structure

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The Accredited Qualification Course includes:

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• 65 hours of guided, structured training

• 175 case studies, completed through supervised and independent practice

• Practical assessments and written assignments

• Professional development and reflective practice

• Safeguarding, ethics, and practitioner responsibilities

• Clinical readiness training for working in healthcare environments

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Core Curriculum (Aligned to NOS)

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• Reiki history, philosophy, and lineage

• Energy awareness, sensitivity, and practitioner development

• Advanced hands‑on techniques and treatment protocols

• Professional client consultation and record‑keeping

• Working with diverse client needs and conditions

• Understanding contraindications and safe practice

• Practitioner self‑care and energetic hygiene

• Communication skills and professional boundaries

• Legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks

• Preparing for work in hospices, hospitals, and integrated healthcare settings

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Reiki Level 1

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• Introduction to Reiki

• Self‑healing practices

• Basic hand positions

• Understanding energy and the Reiki principles

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Reiki Level 2

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• Practitioner‑level training

• Use of Reiki symbols

• Distance healing

• Working with clients

• Ethics and professional standards

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Reiki Level 3 (Master/Teacher Level)

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• Deepening spiritual practice

• Master symbol

• Teaching methods

• Attunement/empowerment techniques

• Leadership in the Reiki community

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CPD & Specialist Workshops

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• Reiki in healthcare settings

• Advanced energy techniques

• Meditation and mindfulness

• Professional development for practitioners

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Additional and Specific National Core Curriculum Standards for Animal Reiki Courses

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Reiki Tradition is proud to run the only free Accredited Qualification Course in the entire UK 'The Pawsome World of Reiki For Animals'. This Unique course also aligns its Animal Reiki training with the Nationally Recognised Lantra Standards, Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, code of professional conduct for veterinary surgeons, ensuring safe, ethical, and professional practice when working with animals.

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Our Animal Reiki curriculum follows:

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• Lantra 1

• Lantra 2

• Lantra 3

• Lantra C10

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These standards ensure that practitioners are trained in:

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• Safe handling and welfare‑first approaches

• Understanding animal behaviour and stress signals

• Ethical considerations in animal‑assisted energy work

• Professional boundaries and owner communication

• Working within recognised welfare legislation

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This alignment places Reiki Tradition at the forefront of professional Animal Reiki education in the UK.

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Integrated Medicine Initiative

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​​​Reiki Tradition is committed to supporting the growing movement toward integrated medicine — where conventional healthcare and complementary therapies work together to support whole‑person wellbeing.

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Our initiative focuses on:

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• Promoting evidence‑informed Reiki practice

• Building partnerships with healthcare providers

• Training practitioners to work safely in clinical settings

• Encouraging research and data collection

• Supporting patient‑centred care

• Advocating for compassionate, holistic approaches in healthcare

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We believe Reiki has a meaningful role to play in modern medicine when delivered ethically, professionally, and collaboratively.

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