CNHC SPRING 2026 UPDATE Blog post on GLP-1 medications In our latest blog post, Caroline Gilmartin, a CNHC-registered Naturopath who is the principal and owner of the Natural Healthcare College UK and Interim Chair of the Naturopathic Nutrition Association (NNA) gives...
UKRF – From Strength to Strength by Gavin Ford As we prepare to share this new edition of Reiki World, there is a quiet sense of momentum within the UK Reiki Federation. Not rushed. Not reactive. Grounded, intentional, and quietly powerful. Three years ago, we...
The Current UK Veterinary Review What It Means for Animal Reiki In recent months, there has been growing conversation around proposed changes within the UK veterinary sector, led by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Naturally, this has prompted questions...
Supporting the Next Step by Anne-Marie Carratu Over the past year, I’ve found myself having more and more conversations about confidence. Not confidence in Reiki itself, that is rarely the issue. Most of our members have a deep trust in the energy and in their own...
Renewal and Transience of a New Season Spring, Blossoms and the Beauty of Impermanence It’s that time of year where we all talk about the change of season, notice the new shoots and feel excitement about the weeks ahead. Spring arrives not with urgency, but...
A New Chapter for the UK Reiki Federation Published : In every living organisation there comes a moment to pause, breathe, and consciously evolve. Over the past year, the UK Reiki Federation has been doing exactly that. Following our transition to a Limited Company...
Understanding UKRF Accredited Courses and Professional Standards Published : Professional standards matter. UKRF accredited courses align with National Occupational Standards for Reiki, ensuring appropriate training and professional integrity. Understanding...
Exploring Bach Flower Remedies and the Subtle Bodies UK Reiki Federation Webinar The UK Reiki Federation community gathered recently for a fascinating webinar exploring the relationship between Bach Flower Remedies, the chakra system, and the subtle bodies. The...
Connecting Online Published : UKRF Events, Shares and Community Engagement Connection extends beyond in‑person practice. Through online Reiki shares, webinars and social media engagement, UKRF continues to foster an active and supportive community. Members are...
Reiki for Everyone A Powerful Conversation on Inclusivity with Alexandra Last week the UK Reiki Federation community gathered online for another inspiring session in our growing programme of professional development and community events. This time we were joined by...
CNHC FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE Discount for CNHC registrants at IPM 26 CNHC is once again pleased to support the Integrative and Personalised Medicine (IPM) Congress which is taking place on 18-20 June 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. The IPM...
Meet the UKRF Leadership Team Published : Leadership transparency builds trust. Meet members of the UKRF leadership team and learn more about the people guiding strategy, education and professional standards. Strong governance supports strong community. Meet the Team...
Listening Again to the Beats of Your Heart On 23rd February, the UK Reiki Federation hosted a truly special online event: Listening Again to the Beats of Your Heart, led by Natalia Gentilcore. And it was exactly what the title promised. From the very first moments,...
Healing Across Traditions Published : A Visit from Geshe Lama Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche Healing traditions share common threads across cultures. During a recent visit to South Wales, Geshe Lama Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche shared teachings and blessings with the local community....
The Power of Positive Mental Energy in Challenging Times Published : Mental energy is as important as physical wellbeing. Tanya Leiper explores how consciously directing positive thought can support resilience during challenging times. Even small moments of reflection...
An Evening of Depth, Clarity and Connection with Frans Stiene The UK Reiki Federation was delighted to welcome internationally respected Reiki teacher and author Frans Stiene for a live online session exploring the deeper meaning of Gassho and its place within...
The Practice of Gedoku Chiryo Published : Clearing and Purifying the Body-Mind System Practical techniques help anchor professional practice. Gedoku Chiryo focuses on clearing and purifying the body‑mind system and can be incorporated into both client treatment and...
Winter Wisdom Published : Japanese Principles for Stillness, Reflection and Renewal Winter offers a natural invitation to slow down and reconnect. Drawing on Japanese philosophy, this article explores Wabi‑Sabi, Seijaku, Mushin and other principles that complement...
Connecting to Reiki or Shifting Perception? Published : A Professional Reflection How we frame our practice shapes how we experience it. Duncan Cross reflects on whether we ‘connect’ to Reiki or shift our perception of the energy already present. This discussion...
Join the Movement Published : Volunteering with the UK Reiki Federation Volunteering strengthens both community and individual growth. The UK wellness landscape continues to expand, and Reiki plays an important role within it. Volunteering with UKRF offers...
Two Months as ERG President Published : Strengthening European Reiki Collaboration Reiki is strengthened when we collaborate beyond borders. As part of the European Reiki Group, UKRF works alongside national organisations to raise standards and share best practice...
UKRF Supports Crisis UK Published : Bringing Compassion into the Community Compassion in action is central to our values as a professional body. In Winter 2025, UKRF supported Crisis UK by inviting members to volunteer Reiki treatments within Crisis wellbeing centres....
Celebrating Our First Published Paper Published : UKRF Research Milestone This milestone reflects the growing professionalism within our Reiki community. We are proud to share that members of the UKRF Research Team have co‑authored a peer‑reviewed paper published in...
CNHC DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE CNHC’s Board and staff team wish you a happy and restful Christmas break and all the best for 2026. The CNHC office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. Renewing your CNHC registration...
CNHC NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE A fond farewell to Margaret Coats Margaret Coats, CNHC’s current Chief Executive & Registrar, is retiring after 13 years with us and her last day will be 5 December 2025. Margaret moved from the private to the public sector in 1987 and...
CNHC OCTOBER 2025 UPDATE We’re changing our postal address From 7 November 2025 our new postal address will be: PO BOX 482BexleyheathDA7 9QB Our telephone number and email address will remain the same. Reflexology in hospice inpatient care In the latest blog...
CNHC SEPTEMBER 2025 UPDATE Vacancy for a Chief Executive at CNHC Following the announcement of Margaret Coats taking retirement, we are seeking an energetic, creative, forward-thinking leader with proven experience in the regulation sector, particularly in the...
CNHC SUMMER 2025 UPDATE Spotlight on CNHC registrants Welcome to this new section of our newsletter that celebrates the achievements of CNHC registrants. If you have won an award or other recognition for your work, are carrying out research, or involved in voluntary...
CNHC JUNE 2025 UPDATE News from our Verifying Organisations and other stakeholders UK Reiki Federation Annual Conference 2025 The UK Reiki Federation is holding its Annual Conference on the weekend of 5-6 July 2025. Saturday 5 July will be an in-person event...
CNHC MAY 2025 UPDATE News from our Verifying Organisations and other stakeholders UK Reiki Federation Annual Conference 2025 The UK Reiki Federation, who act as one of CNHC’s Verifying Organisations, is holding its Annual Conference on the weekend of...
CNHC APRIL 2025 UPDATE Discount for CNHC registrants at IPM 25 – early bird deadline 25 April CNHC are pleased to be supporting the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress (IPM) for a fourth year. This year’s Congress takes place on 19 to 21 June 2025...
Animal Reiki – Letting Go Supporting our animal families Letting Go – Supporting our Animal families during the end of life transition When asked to write down some ideas on the theme of letting go my thoughts naturally turned to autumn and allowing parts of our...
CNHC: Code of Conduct, Ethics and Performance In an evolving landscape where complementary therapies are becoming more widely accepted and integrated into mainstream healthcare, it’s essential for practitioners to uphold a high standard of professionalism and ethical...
Managing and Promoting Your Reiki Business Online Kerrie Baker Editor of Reiki World & UKRF Publishing Coordinator Digital Marketer & Graphic designer Running a Reiki business means consistently attracting new clients and maintaining visibility in a crowded...
Sustainable Health Care Group Hello, my name is Sharon Penny and I am Clinical Coordinator for the UK Reiki Federation. My role is to answer any queries you may have around health and client treatments. As part of this role, I also lead the Sustainable Health Care...
Equinox, Endings and Energy It’s hard to imagine as I sit here writing this piece in blazing 32’C sunshine outside as we are coming out of a very rain driven summer we’ve had this year so far. As I look towards the calendar on the wall and gaze outside at the trees,...
CNHC JAN DEC 2024 UPDATE Happy Christmas from CNHC CNHC’s Board and staff team wish you a happy and restful Christmas break and all the best for 2025. The CNHC office will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025....
Japanese Concepts: Embracing Mujō This a Japanese principle that relates to letting things go so that new things can come along: it is known as “Mujō”. This concept is deeply rooted in Buddhism and Japanese culture, emphasising the impermanence and transience of all...
CNHC NOVEMBER 2024 UPDATE Let your Quality Mark set you apart As a CNHC registrant, displaying the Quality Mark can set you apart. Log into MyCNHC and go to the ‘Resources’ section to find the Quality Mark, a guide to using it, and a range of...
Connecting Reiki with Medicine by Suzanne Ruggles Redhead and Diana Shaw Full Circle Fund’s Connecting Reiki with Medicine project at St George’s University Hospital is proud to announce the launch of a new project to treat major trauma patients with Reiki. This new...
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CNHC SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE Building a sense of community in complementary healthcare In the latest blog post on our website CNHC Registrant Board Member, Lynsey Metcalfe, shares with us her experience of building a network in the health sector and the...
CNHC JULY – AUGUST 2024 UPDATE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for CNHC registrants As a CNHC registrant you are required to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain your registration. In this article, we take a...
CNHC JUNE 2024 UPDATE CNHC workshop at IPM 24: The regulation of complementary healthcare in the UK Thanks to everyone who attended our workshop at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress 2024 on 6 June on the topic of Setting standards: The...
CNHC MAY 2024 UPDATE CNHC Workshop at IPM 24: The regulation of complementary healthcare in the UK This year’s CNHC workshop at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine (IPM) Congress takes place on Thursday 6 June at 14.15 at the QEII Conference...
Navigating Compliance and Marketing of Reiki in supporting people with Cancer " The UK Reiki Federation recognises the importance of compliance in the marketing of Reiki responsibly and ethically. Especially in supporting people with Cancer. Reiki can be used as...
CNHC APRIL 2024 UPDATE Vacancies for CNHC Board Members Are you interested in setting standards in the public interest? CNHC is seeking two Lay* members for the CNHC Board. (*‘Lay’ in this context means one who has never completed training or practised in any...
CNHC MARCH 2024 UPDATE IPM 24: Discounted rates for CNHC registrants CNHC are pleased to be supporting the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress (IPM) for a third year. This year’s Congress takes place on 6 to 8 June 2024 at the QEII Centre in...
CNHC FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE Complying with the law on advertising and the treatment of cancer As a CNHC registrant, you may be practising therapies which are used by those receiving treatment for cancer. It is therefore imperative that you familiarise yourself...
LAUNCH OF NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY TRANSFORM YOUR REIKI JOURNEY WITH THE UKRF The UK Reiki Federation (UKRF) welcomes Reiki enthusiasts who have learned Reiki online and have received an online or group attunement. Individuals who wish to expand on and deepen...
