Membership of the UK Reiki Federation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Following are some of the most frequently asked questions about joining the UK Reiki Federation. Before you contact us with a query, please check that your question has not already been answered below or on related pages. (Existing members, please also see the Members' FAQs).
- I want to take out insurance and to join the Federation but it says that I need insurance in order to join as a practitioner member. What do I do?
- I have not had a gap of 12 months between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2, can I join as a practitioner member?
- I took my Reiki 1 and 2 recently, can I now join as a Practitioner?
- How long does it take to process an application?
- If I join as an Associate can I upgrade later?
- I live overseas, can I become a member?
- Can I buy leaflets about Reiki or about the Federation from you?
- Can I get insurance through you?
- I do other therapies as well as Reiki, can I get insurance for them?
- I want insurance which will cover me for short periods when working overseas, can you help?
- Distant attunements: I have not had face-to-face attunement
but am a Reiki Master Teacher. Can I still become a member?
- I have another question not listed here...
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I want to take out insurance and to join the Federation but it says that I need insurance in order to join as a practitioner member. What do I do?
You send in the insurance application (with cheque made out to the insurance company) to the UK Reiki Federation, with your application for UKRF membership (cheque made out to the UK Reiki Federation).
I have not had a gap of 12 months between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2, can I join as a practitioner member?
The requirement for Practitioner level of membership is 12 months since Reiki 1, and you must also hold Reiki 2. There is no requirement for a gap of 12 months between 1 and 2. There is no stipulation about how long you have held Reiki 2.
I took my Reiki 1 and 2 recently, can I now join as a Practitioner?
The requirement for Practitioner level of membership is 12 months since Reiki 1, and you must also hold Reiki 2. You can join as an Associate at present then upgrade to Practitioner status if you wish when the 12 months has gone.
How long does it take to process an application?
We ask for 28 working days to process applications although we usually complete them in much less time. However, we would encourage individuals not to call us after only a week or two just to check how things are going, we will process at the earliest opportunity.
If I join as an Associate can I upgrade later?
Yes you can upgrade to one of the Practitioner categories when you meet the full criteria, or by choice if you have opted to only become an Associate member. You need to fill in a new application form and mark it “upgrade”, then send in quoting your membership number. The payment required is the difference between Associate and Practitioner level, or 50% of that amount if your renewal is less than 6 months away.
I live overseas, can I become a member?
We offer both a European and Worldwide membership, which offers membership to those living abroad. However, for those who opt for Practitioner membership, you may not be listed on the Practitioner listings unless we have evidence of practitioner insurance cover within the country in which you are practising. You can still be a Practitioner member, but without the listing. This applies to European and Worldwide membership only.
Can I buy leaflets about Reiki or about the Federation from you?
Yes, members may buy leaflets and full information is given in the regular newsletters. Many teachers buy the Federation information leaflets for issue to their students. The Client/Patient leaflets are popular for use by practitioners with their clients.
Can I get insurance through you?
If you are a member of our Federation, or thinking of joining, you can apply for preferential rate insurance through our Block Scheme with Balens. The insurance application form is available for download from this website, together with membership application forms.
I do other therapies as well as Reiki, can I get insurance for them?
All our members are eligible to apply for insurance through our Block Scheme with Balens, which gives you the option of cover for other therapies. If you have more specific queries on insurance please contact Balens direct. The insurance application form is available for download from this website, together with membership application forms.
I want insurance which will cover me for short periods when working overseas, can you help?
You will need to speak to Balens about this, as we believe that there may be some short term provision within our Block Scheme. However, there is probably a restriction on the number of days covered and you will need to check this out with them. Balens can be contacted on 01684 893006
Distant attunements: I have not had face-to-face attunement but am a Reiki Master Teacher. Can I still become a member?
Although the principle of Distant Attunements is acknowledged, the UK Reiki Federation believes that individuals should have personal contact and tutoring with a teacher, particularly at levels 1 and 2. In our opinion it is important to have time with your teacher in order to receive appropriate support during your development. For this reason the UK Reiki Federation does not accept Distant Attunements for practitioner membership of the Federation. Individuals who have received Distant Attunements, may apply for Associate Membership but would not be eligible to upgrade to practitioner.
I have another question not listed here...
For further information about Balens insurance scheme, please see the pages: Insurance & Financial Services for Members of The UK Reiki Federation.
Prospective Members, please also read these other important documents:
Existing Members, please also read frequently asked questions by members of the UK Reiki Federation.
If you cannot find the answer to your question above, or on appropriate pages elsewhere on this website, please contact the UK Reiki Federation Admin Office (preferably by email).