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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Reiki practitioners use their hands to help people relax and improve their wellbeing.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours
There will be
0.3% more Reiki healer jobs in 2027.
As a Reiki practitioner, you would:
You could work in a therapy clinic or from home.
You can get into this job through:
You could start with an introductory course at a college or community learning centre, then take further training in Reiki healing.
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.
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).
You may find it helpful to have experience or qualifications in anatomy, physiology or other complementary therapies. Experience of working in a caring profession can also be useful.
You can join the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, which has a voluntary register of Reiki healers.
You can also apply to join the General Regulatory Council for Complementary Therapies.
You can find out more about Reiki, training courses and registration from:the UK Reiki Federation; The Reiki Council; The Reiki Association
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.
You'll need: