Reiki is a universal energy, time and space do not make a difference to it.

Consider the last time you watched a video online that made you laugh out loud… That video was filmed prior to you watching it, some distance away from your physical body. And yet it still activated an emotional and physiological response in your body.

Distance Reiki works in the same way!

YES! Reiki energy is universal-- which means it is already flowing within you. There is no way to do Reiki "wrong" and no possible chance of "screwing it up."

In this training there are ample opportunities to feel Reiki energy flowing for yourself, no prior experience working with energy is necessary. My commitment to you is that you WILL be able to feel Reiki energy flowing in your own way before the end of the training.

Nope! The practice itself is quite simple and works quickly.

The hardest part of learning Reiki is learning to get out of your own way— to release self-doubt and build the confidence needed to actually reach for Reiki when you need it.

This is why Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing has an unprecedented level of support included for you during and after the training. I’ll teach you how to drop expectations, judgement, and doubt so you can experience the profound healing benefits of Reiki. And because how you do anything is how you do EVERYTHING— as a bonus, you’ll notice self-compassion and confidence spreading into all areas of your life!

When it comes to Reiki, duration is less important than consistency. In this training I teach you how to do Reiki for yourself whether you have 2 minutes or a whole hour to devote to your practice.

Let's face it-- you're busy and don't have time to commit an hour every single day: but the busier you are, the more likely you need the benefits of Reiki!

Research backs that you don't need a long session to see results:

A 2015 study tested Reiki's effectiveness at reducing pain in people after they delivered babies via c-section. Reiki was provided over the site of incision twice for only 30 minutes each.

The group that received Reiki reported a 76% decrease in pain, these patients also asked for less pain medication and could go longer between doses compared to the group that received no treatment and the group that received placebo Reiki (aka someone mimicking the hand movements without attunement or training)

We reserve a few spaces in each training to offer partial scholarships to students who otherwise would not be able to join us!

If finances are the barrier preventing you from joining the training, please click here to fill out a scholarship application before February 11th, 2023 to apply for a partial scholarship.

If you cannot make the training sessions live, you can watch the replays! The only session you are required to attend live is your small group attunement. Once you are registered you will be able select your attunement date/time from the list of available options.

We take into consideration all time zones when scheduling attunement groups, however if you cannot find a time that works for you out of the available options please email hello@mollydonlan.com and we will accomodate for you!

The attunement is one of the ways Reiki is distinguished from other energy healing practices. It is when a Reiki Master uses Reiki energy to open the energy centers in your crown and hands, allowing Reiki to flow more efficiently.

Reiki energy is universal so it is already within you right now, the attunement helps open you up to sensing it and working with it! Think of it like turning a radio dial to a different station: right now you're on the channel that's mostly static but you can kind of make out the music behind it. The attunement shifts the dial so you can hear the music clearly!

The attunement is often quite healing in and of itself! It's like upgrading an operating system on a computer, everything runs a little smoother after an attunement!

Yes, Reiki is backed by SCIENCE! 🧑‍🔬

From the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine:

"The available English-language literature of Reiki was reviewed, specifically for peer-reviewed clinical studies with more than 20 participants in the Reiki treatment arm, controlling for a placebo effect. Of the 13 suitable studies, 8 demonstrated Reiki being more effective than placebo, 4 found no difference but had questionable statistical resolving power, and only one provided clear evidence for not providing benefit. Viewed collectively, these studies provide reasonably strong support for Reiki being more effective than placebo. From the information currently available, Reiki is a safe and gentle “complementary” therapy that activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind. It has potential for broader use in management of chronic health conditions, and possibly in postoperative recovery."

View the full study here

🐀 Studies have even proven that Reiki is effective on RATS! 🐀

Two of the studies referenced above looked at the effect of Reiki on rats compared to "sham Reiki" which is a placebo version of Reiki where one goes through the hand motions without proper trainings or attunement.

It was found that Reiki, but not sham Reiki, significantly reduced both the average resting heart rate and the rise in heart rate produced by exposure of rats to loud noise.

Physiological measurements indicate that Reiki is more effective than placebo in reducing resting heart rate, increasing heart rate variability, and reducing blood pressure.

These results indicate that Reiki is more effective than placebo in activating the parasympathetic nervous system AKA your ability to rest, relax, and heal!

That depends! When there's skepticism (of anything) you have two paths you can walk down:

You can walk the path of judgement, where not matter what you think Reiki is bologna and there's nothing that can change your mind. A judgmental skeptic who experiences any benefits from Reiki will pass them off as coincidence.

Or, you can walk the path of curiosity, where you're not quite sure what to think but you're willing to explore and see for yourself if it works.

Chances are if you're reading this, you're walking the curiosity path, in which case: Yes-- Reiki can work for you!

This training is a Traditional Reiki Training from the Usui lineage and presented through a trauma informed lens. I completed Level 1 in 2017, trauma informed Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 in 2018, Reiki 3/Master's level in 2019, and began teaching Reiki to students around the world in 2020. Graduates of this training can be found all over the United States, as well as in Canada, England, France, and Australia!

Below is my lineage-- when you train with me, there are only 10 people between you and Reiki's founder, Dr. Usui!

Dr. Mikao Usui -> Dr. Chijiro Hayashi -> Ms. Hawayo Takata -> Barbara Ray -> Maureen Anne O’Toole -> Kate Nami -> Patricia Warren -> Cynthia Buffone -> Patricia Iter -> Katie Beane -> Molly Donlan -> YOU!

No, you are not using your own energy to do the healing nor are you taking on anyone else’s energy. Think of Reiki like a watering can:

Water pours into the watering can, fills it up, and then pours out the spout. Similarly, with Reiki you’re inviting universal energy to flow into your crown, filling you up with Reiki energy, until it pours out your hands.

Because Reiki is flowing through you, practitioners often find themselves feeling more energized and relaxed after offering a session to someone else!

Sometimes we can feel the impact of another person’s mood that may be present during a session, just as you would be affected by your grumpy coworker. In this training I teach you how to disconnect from other people’s energy so you don’t have to carry that with you. But since Reiki is pure light, you don’t have to worry about dark energy latching on with Reiki!

Reiki is a secular practice that can be utilized by anyone of any faith!

Reiki was discovered in Japan by Dr. Usui who was born into a Buddhist family and studied many religions in his adulthood. When Dr. Usui discovered Reiki he believed that, since the energy is universal, Reiki should belong to everyone: meaning it is not directly tied to any one religion or culture.

The first payment is due at the time of registration, payments are monthly and will automatically pull on the same day of the month. There are no refunds for incomplete payment plans. We reserve the right to hold certifications until the final payment has been processed.

Level 1 Certification Requirements:

• Level 1 Attunement from Molly— must be attended live

• Completion of a Self-Reiki practice form which requires you to do 2 self-Reiki healing sessions: one will be done in class guided by Molly, one will be done on your own time.

• The certification requirements are in place to ensure you receive individual support and feedback as you begin your Reiki journey!

That depends! Obviously your physical and mental health diagnosis and symptoms are unique to you and we can’t guarantee 100% of anything.

Reiki is a complementary healing practice— meaning you should not use it as a substitute for any medical or mental health treatment your doctor recommends. It is most effective when used in combination with whatever treatment you are prescribed by a license medical provider.

That said, Reiki has been proven in many studies to be effective at reducing pain, stress, and anxiety. The more consistently you practice, the more you will feel these benefits.