ABOUT US

About the UK Reiki Federation

Who Are We?

We are an independent organisation of individuals who have been attuned to Reiki, with the objective of providing support and guidance to Reiki professionals and to the public, with particular reference to education and training, and the public practice of Reiki.

Since 1999, we have worked extensively on promoting Reiki and best practice for practitioners and have grown into the largest Reiki-only professional organisation in the UK and Europe. We are passionate about Reiki and we provide expertise help to our members and the general public. We are well informed and knowledgeable with a wealth of research and experience, which we aim to pass on to other professionals to increase the awareness of Reiki through education and information. UK Reiki Federation representatives are continuously involved with the various groups which are working on revised standards for training of professional practitioners.

We are a not-for-profit professional organisation run by members for members and we are here for every step of your Reiki journey from a beginner to a professional.

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Anne-Marie Carratu

Chair and Education Team

I joined the UK Reiki Federation in 2011 as a Area Representative for Surrey and also then joined the Management Committee, which I am very honoured to be a part of. I am passionate about taking the UK Reiki Federation forward and expanding our wonderful organisation. As a qualified teacher and assessor, I am also part of the Education

Gavin Ford

Vice Chair

I started my Reiki journey in 2018 as a way to deal stress for myself. I am now Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher based on the Isle of Wight. I deputise for the Chair with anything needed and work with the rest of the management committee to ensure that the IT and website requirements are covered.

Tom Jones

Treasurer / Accountant

As Treasurer and a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, I would like to play my part in supporting the UK Reiki Federation moving forward. As a Practitioner and Teacher, I hope to inspire the next generation of Reiki students and practitioners.

Tina Glynn

Secretary

I have been a member of the Reiki Federation since qualifying in 2014. Throughout my career I have been actively involved in managing and providing complementary therapy services in cancer and palliative care settings.

Sarah Laing

Administrator / International Coordinator

I joined the Reiki fed in 2016 as a member, and I am honoured to be a part of the management committee. I am passionate about spreading the Reiki knowledge and empowering people for their health and well-being.

Samantha Metcalfe

Events Coordinator

My Reiki journey started in 2016 and I continue to learn, share and teach Reiki. I am honoured to join the UKRF team to support members and promote Reiki and its benefits to everyone”.

Erika Beale

National Coordinator

I am a Reiki practitioner and teacher and have been practising the system of Reiki since 2013. I have experience and training in both Western and more traditional Japanese Reiki and have been very lucky to have trained with some wonderful teachers.

Rachel Ford

Compliance Coordinator

I feel passionately that if we are to become credible in the eyes of the general medical community, our conduct and professionalism as both individuals and as an organisation must be beyond reproach.

Sharon Penny

Clinical Coordinator

I have worked for the NHS for forty years, the last 30 years in palliative care. I am a qualified Aromatherapist and Reiki Practitioner I have used my skills in setting up complementary therapies in a hospice environment.

Duncan Cross

Research Coordinator

I am an Associate Professor (Teaching and Learning) and the director of the Karuna Centre for Reiki Training.

Amit Sihra

Lineage Coordinator

I started my Reiki journey in 2014 and, now am a Reiki Master Practitioner based in London/ Berkshire. As part of the UK Reiki Federation team, I’m responsible for ensuring that lineages are valid and kept up to date.

Torsten A. Lange

Advisor for Reiki History and Philosophy

A member of the Reiki Fed since 2010, I am a full-time Reiki teacher, published a book with Hay House, and research the history, philosophy and efficacy of Reiki.

Kerrie Baker

Marketing Lead

I have always held an interest in complementary medicine and learning about natural ways to keep myself and my family healthy. I have an interest in science and metaphysics and love thinking about what makes people who they are.

Sue Malcolm

Animal Reiki Coordinator

My life’s mission is to help sick, abandoned and cruelly treated animals using holistic therapies, especially Reiki.

Jo Fellows

Distance Healing Coordinator

Having worked with traditional Japanese Reiki since 2000, I feel privileged (if sometimes a bit overwhelmed) to be able to share my understanding and enthusiasm for Reiki.

Trish Tarson

Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator

I started my Reiki journey in 2018 and was particularly drawn to Reiki for the holistic nature and form of the therapy. I chose to learn the Usui Reiki method and am proud to say I am a Reiki Practitioner based in Surrey. I support the UK Reiki Federation on the Events team and championing Diversity & Inclusion.

Doreen Sawyer

Education Coordinator and Education Team

I was Business Manager for the UKRF for 15 years, moulding the Federation into a cohesive and professional organisation.

Lindsay Wild

Educational Team

It is lovely to be able to introduce myself to you, my name is Lindsay Wild and I’m delighted to join the Reiki Federation Educational team.

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Vision and Values

The UKRF is committed to providing support to the Reiki Community by promoting the highest standards of Reiki at all levels through respect, positivity and compassion. We aim to lead the way and to be innovators in Reiki education, animal reiki and research for every step of your Reiki journey.

Since 1999, we have worked extensively on promoting Reiki and best practice for practitioners and have grown into the largest Reiki-only professional organisation in the UK and Europe. We are passionate about Reiki and we provide expertise help to our members and the general public. We are well informed and knowledgeable with a wealth of research and experience, which we aim to pass on to other professionals to increase the awareness of Reiki through education and information. UK Reiki Federation representatives are continuously involved with the various groups which are working on revised standards for training of professional practitioners.

We are a not-for-profit professional organisation run by members for members and we are here for every step of your Reiki journey from a beginner to a professional.

Compassion: Supporting our members through their learning and practice
Kindness: To be kind to others at all times
Gratitude: To always value our members
Professionalism: To always uphold the Reiki principles, UK Reiki Federation Constitution and Code of Ethics for all our members and the public
Self-care: To promote self-love and treat our members and each other with respect and dignity

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Reiki Professionals

We encompass all styles of Usui Reiki within the Federation and encourage respect for the differences in belief and opinion that abound within the Reiki community.

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Member Services

We provide advice and information about Reiki to our Members via a network of supporting teams, all run by members on a voluntary basis. These include area representatives, distance healing, education, media, pioneers, publications, regulation and research, in addition to support from our Admin Office and Management Committee

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Annual General Meeting & Festival

We organise an Annual General Meeting & Festival for members. These events are held at attractive venues and offer workshops, guest speakers and networking opportunities, as well as having a key governance role, and opportunity for members to meet with, and vote on the composition of the Management Committee.

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Reiki Awareness Week

Our annual “Reiki Awareness Week” gives members the opportunity to raise awareness of Reiki in their area, while similar events are held nationally; we support and help to promote events held, listing details on the website.

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Research

We have a team who resource references for articles and research within the field of Reiki and who welcome input from members

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Public Services

Advice and information about Reiki can be found 24 hours a day, free, online on this website. Information from what is Reiki, finding practitioners and teachers near you including approved courses, guidelines on training, membership requirements, insurance referral, through to our Reiki Awareness Week and Annual General Meeting & Festival.

Meet Our Community

Our community consists of full members, associate members, friends, student members and affiliate members.

Within our community we cover a variety of expert and organisational skills. For example, we have Area Representatives located through the UK and Europe, a National Coordinator who supports our hard-working volunteers, a clinical expert who responds to all queries of a clinical/medical nature, an archivist who maintains an archive of all our past important documentation, a Publications Coordinator who produces our quarterly magazine Reiki World, and a range of sub committees.

UK Reiki Federation
9 Barnfield Close
Old Coulsdon
Surrey, CR5 1QR

Email: admin@reikifed.co.uk
Phone: 0203 745 9746