Certified Usui Reiki Classes

To register for a class, please Book a Class Online,
call The Reiki Center at 614.486.8323
or email us at: [email protected]

Why are The Reiki Center’s classes so popular?
The Reiki Center is the only center in Central Ohio to offer certified Reiki classes taught in the Traditional method. Most classes in North America are taught in the “Modern” or “Western” method, which often eliminates the importance of finding meaning and purpose in your life. The difference between traditional and modern Reiki training is significant, as the original version provides more comprehensive training, and a deeper understanding of the practice's spiritual impact on your life, i.e. finding meaning and purpose. The Reiki Center teachers sincerely believe that a comprehensive education program provides the foundation you will need to fully understand every aspect of working with energy techniques.

Taught in the method developed in 1921 by Mikao Usui, classes are small to give each student the personalized attention needed to succeed. Four individual attunements are provided in the Traditional method - for both the Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 classes - to permit the energy and empowerment to flow from teacher to student. In addition, important topics such as the chakra system and the body’s microcosmic energy orbit are discussed in detail to understand how all forms of energy impact the body. Students receive a detailed understanding of how a chakra can be out of balance, how to recognize an imbalance in one’s emotional or physical body, and how to return wholeness through the use of crystals, food, color, mantras and other balancing tools.

Combined with a binder and comprehensive handouts, and ample practice time, the Center’s program has become a model for nurturing students from the first moment of feeling energy flow to helping you share your professional skills with others. Free Reiki Shares to enhance your skills, an Internship Program and Continuing Education classes for those who wish to advance their abilities, and a supportive environment that mentors your Reiki training all make the difference.

What is the difference between Traditional and Modern Reiki?
There are many different options for learning Reiki that it can often be confusing to identify which school offers the best program for you. Some Modern programs cover just the basics, such as hand positions. Some schools provide verbal instruction only and do not provide opportunity to practice on each other or binders of information that you can use later for reference purposes. Sometimes there is only one attunement or a class may only be a few hours long.

When the technique was introduced to the United States just prior to World War II, many of Reiki’s basic truths were omitted in response to anti-Japanese sentiment. There was further concern that Western audiences wouldn’t understand the importance of creating a foundation of meaning and purpose in your own life before helping others. Furthermore, the history of Reiki was significantly altered to make it more acceptable to American consumers, e.g. the founder was no longer a Japanese Buddhist businessman but was instead Dr. Usui, a Christian missionary who ran a Christian boys school. The modified version has been called the “Modern” or “Western” version.

The Reiki Center follows the original intent of Reiki as a spiritual development tool, first helping you to find meaning and purpose in your own life. Classes focus on developing effective affirmations, learning how to identify and connect to your Guides, enhancing your intuitive abilities, discovering which meditation techniques work for you, and helping to release the emotional and physical concerns that often limit our success.

Those interested in learning about using Reiki should research what is available and select the program that best meets your overall goal.

Personal Reiki Classes
Anyone who has taken any of our Reiki class knows the benefits of group work, but COVID has changed much in our world. If you would like to learn Reiki with just your instructor in a one-day class, please call us. You can even request a specific day for your own class!

What is Reiki?
with Kaye Smith
Thursday, March 20
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $20

Reiki is currently offered in more than 800 U.S. hospitals, Reiki is a natural wellness technique using very light touch to a fully clothed body for stress reduction, relaxation, and healing. It's common to get relief from headaches or other physical aches in only a few minutes. The technique is easy to learn and can be used on yourself, others, and even your pets! Sample treatments are provided to interested persons so wear loose, comfortable clothing.

2025 Dates:

Wednesday, June 18
September 24

Click on a class title in the list below to schedule online

Reiki I Classes

Introduction to Reiki (Reiki I)
Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Discover peace of mind and release stress just by employing an easy to use technique. Hands-on experiences will show you how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on yourself and others, including pets. Learn specific techniques, including effective hand placements, how to identify energy concerns, how to clarify and realize your goals, and how to develop intuitive abilities. Through supervised practice, you will identify the difference between a healthy flow of energy and blockages, and then learn how to release anything not for your greatest good.

Course includes a binder of instruction materials.

Class is limited to 6 students.

Reiki I fin de Semana
con Jose Alvarez
Sábado y domingo, 26 y 27 de abril
de 9:00 am - 5:00 pm,
Costo: $400

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El Centro de Reiki es el único centro en el centro de Ohio que brinda capacitación en Reiki siguiendo el método tradicional (japonés original) tanto en español como en inglés. La diferencia entre el entrenamiento de Reiki tradicional y moderno (occidental) es significativa, ya que la versión original brinda un entrenamiento más completo y una comprensión más profunda del impacto espiritual de la práctica en su vida, es decir, encontrar significado y propósito.

Las clases suelen ser pequeñas, no más de 8 estudiantes, para permitir el máximo tiempo para la instrucción personal. Esta es una clase de dos días (sábado y domingo de 9 am a 5 pm).

Cuatro sintonizaciones prácticas personalizadas prepararán al estudiante para eliminar bloqueos del cuerpo en preparación para recibir, sentir y trabajar con la energía curativa.

Los estudiantes descubrirán su paz interior simplemente empleando una técnica fácil de usar. Aprenda múltiples técnicas de meditación. Identifique y transmita energía curativa para aliviar un dolor de cabeza o un músculo dolorido sin medicación. Las experiencias prácticas le mostrarán cómo sentir la energía y ver su impacto inmediato en usted, su familia, sus amigos y sus mascotas. Aprenda técnicas específicas para mejorar sus prácticas, incluyendo cómo crear una afirmación positiva para ayudar a aclarar y alcanzar sus objetivos, cómo desarrollar habilidades intuitivas y cómo conectarse con sus Guías.

New! Reiki 1 Class - Zoom Only
with Kaye Smith
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $400

We have been asked many times by our clients to make our traditional classes available for those too far away or for those unable to attend in person. We are ready to host our first online Zoom class for Reiki 1 Certification.

This will be in-depth and offer personal attention, exactly like our in person classes, you will just be able to take it in real time, from the comfort of your own home.

Classes are small, no more than 4 students, to permit maximum time for personal instruction. This is a two-day class (Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm) on Zoom Only.

Certified Usui Reiki I — Weekday Classes
with Kaye Smith
Mondays & Tuesdays
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost $400 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule:

April 7 & 8
May 5 & 6
June 9 & 10
July 14 & 15
August 11 & 12
September 8 & 9
October 13 & 14
November 3 & 4
December 1 & 2

Certified Usui Reiki I — Weekday Classes
with Kaye Smith
Four Thursday
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost $400 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule:

July 10, 17, 24, 31
October 2, 9, 16, 23

Certified Usui Reiki I — Weekend Classes
with Linda Haley or Kaye Smith
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $400 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule
with Linda Haley:

April 26 & 27
June 21 & 22
August 30 & 31
September 27 & 28
October 25 & 26
November 15 & 16
December 13 & 14

2025 Schedule
with Kaye Smith:

May 17 & 18
July 26 & 27
December 27 & 28

Certified Usui Reiki I — Evening Classes
with Kaye Smith
Four Weeknights
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $400 (paid in full upon registration)

Maximum number of students: Six

2025 Schedule:

Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, 14, & 21
Thursdays, August 21, 28, September 4, & 11
Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6 & 13

Children's Reiki Class
with Kaye Smith
Cost: $75

Parents, do you have a child between the ages of 6-12 who has gifts or who is just a little more "aware" than other kids their age? Would you like your child to learn how to become more confident, how to focus more or how to bring a little more wellness into their young life?

We present the basics of energy healing techniques in this 3-hour class in a way that kids will easily understand and be able to use. This class will include one hands-on Attunement. One adult to attend per child/children.

2025 Schedule:

Saturday, April 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday, July 21, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Monday, December 29. 1:00 – 4:00 pm

ReikiI I for Teens (Ages 13 - 17)
with Kaye Smith
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $400

If your teen (age 13-17) is more aware, looking for a way to protect themselves from negative energies or just level up and feel better all around, Reiki is a great place to start.

Teen classes are small, no more than 4 students, to permit maximum time for personal instruction. This is a four-week class.

Four personalized hands-on Attunements will prepare the student to clear blockages from the body in preparation for receiving, feeling and working with healing energy.

Students will discover peace of mind just by employing an easy-to-use technique. Learn multiple meditation techniques. Identify and transmit healing energy to relieve a headache, an aching muscle, or calm anxiety without medication. Hands-on experiences will show you how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on yourself, family, friends and pets.

Reiki I Review Class
with Kaye Smith
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $100 (paid in full upon registration)
Now available in Zoom

2024 Schedule:

Wednesday, November 20

2025 Schedule:

Thursday, May 22
Wednesday, July 9
Thursday, September 25
Wednesday, November 19

If you have taken Reiki 1 some time ago and you want to update your skills, or if you just want to go over some of the details of a recent class, this 3-hour class is perfect for you. Class covers all the basics from the Center's beginner's class and includes one booster Attunement to clear blockages and prepare you to receive new energies.

Perhaps you studied Reiki at another school and you want to complete your training at the Center. The Reiki Center is the only center in the area to provide traditional Reiki training in the original format. If you studied under the modern or Western style, you may not realize that much of the training in spiritual development was probably omitted. Many students from other schools take the Reiki Review Class to learn if their training included equivalent information, e.g. an in-depth discussion on how to develop an effective Affirmation, how to identify helpful Guides and why to not connect to others, and how to intuitively find and release blockages in yourself and your client.

Students completing the Review Class may wish to enter the Reiki 2 (Advanced) class with greater confidence in their abilities. Students who have not received equivalent training may wish to register for the Center's Reiki 1 Class to gain deeper knowledge.

Included is one booster attunement.

Free Reiki Shares
with Kelly Bisson
Fourth Sunday of each month
6:00 -8:00 pm.
Cost: Free
Learn more here—>

Free Reiki Clinic 
with Kelly Bisson
Third Monday of Each Month
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Learn more here—>

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Reiki II Classes

Advanced Reiki Training (Reiki II)
If you are enthusiastic about enhancing your Reiki skills, perhaps to work on others, the Advanced Reiki Class provides all the answers to your questions. Learn the Reiki symbols to bring your skills to 100% power, especially for a distant healing session. Learn how to set up a professional practice, if this is a career path you have selected. Advanced Treatment Guidelines address in detail the variety of physical and emotional responses you or your client may have to a treatment, as well as what actions to take. Discover how to realign your own body and spirit in an extensive Chakra Balancing Exercise.

Class includes course handouts and ample practice time. This is a 16 hour class: either daytime from 9 am - 5 pm, or often 4 weeknights.

Classes are limited to 6 students, to provide maximum personalized instruction. Students who have not taken the Reiki 1 class at the Center must demonstrate competency and knowledge equivalent to the Center's classes.

Certified Usui Reiki II — Weekend Classes
with Linda Haley or Kaye Smith
Saturdays and Sundays
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $450 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule:

May 3 & 4, with Linda Haley
June 7 & 8, with Linda Haley
July 19 & 20, with Kaye Smith
August 16 & 17, with Linda Haley
September 13 & 14, with Linda Haley
October 11 & 12, with Linda Haley
November 8 & 9, with Linda Haley
December 6 & 7, with Linda Haley

Certified Usui Reiki II — Evening Classes
with Kaye Smith
Four Classes
6:00 - 9:00 pm each day
Cost: $450 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule:

Thursdays June 19, 26, July 10 & 17

Certified Usui Reiki II — Weekday Classes
with Kaye Smith
Mondays & Tuesdays
9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Cost: $450 (paid in full upon registration)

2025 Schedule:

May 19 & 20
July 28 & 29
September 29 & 30
November 17 & 18

Reiki II Review
with Kaye Smith
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $125

2025 Schedule:

Wednesday, April 16
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, August 14
Thursday, October 9
Wednesday, December 10

If you have taken Reiki 2 some time ago and you want to update your skills, or if you just want to go over some of the details of a recent class, this 3-hour class is perfect for you. This class covers all of the basics from the Center's advanced class.

Perhaps you studied Reiki at another school and you want to complete your training at the Center. The Reiki Center is the only center in the area to provide traditional Reiki training in the original Japanese format. If you studied under the modern or Western style, you may not realize that much of the training in spiritual development was probably omitted. Many students from other schools take the Reiki Review Class to learn if their training included equivalent information, e.g., an in-depth discussion on how to develop an effective Affirmation, how to identify helpful Guides and why to not connect to others, and how to intuitively find and release blockages in yourself and your client.

Students completing the Review Class may wish to enter the Internship class with greater confidence in their abilities. Students who have not received equivalent training may wish to register for the Center's Reiki 2 Class to gain deeper knowledge. If you have not taken Reiki 1 at The Center, the prerequisite for this class is the Reiki 1 Review before completing the Reiki 2 Review. Included is one booster attunement.

Spaces available in person or via Zoom. Please choose which you prefer and put in the notes section when you register. If you have chosen to take your class via Zoom, a link will be sent 1-2 days before class to all students who have registered.

More Reiki Class Options

Reiki Internship Program
with Linda Haley, RMT, Director of the Center
Six Weeknight Classes: 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $500

2025 Schedule:

Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, & 8
Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, & 12

Advanced Reiki students who seek additional skills or knowledge are invited to participate in a 6-week Internship Program devoted to furthering your confidence and abilities.

The Internship Program will address many of the challenging experiences that may be presented during Reiki sessions. Topics will include advanced therapeutic techniques, including releasement of spirit attachments and other foreign energies; use of advanced protection techniques; how to confidently react to non-traditional client responses; practice with Distant Reiki sessions; and how to establish a professional therapeutic presence. Direct-care experience is provided by hands-on supervised sessions to clients who present significant health or emotional concerns.

The Program is open only to Advanced Reiki Practitioners or Reiki Masters. Students must be a graduate of Reiki Classes at The Reiki Center or must provide assurance that they have had equivalent experience and training at another school.

The Internship Program provides the training and confidence to provide treatments as a Reiki professional. There is an assumption that you are comfortable with the materials in the previous classes, as well as the assumption that you have experience in delivering treatments to get maximum benefit from the class.

NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for the Master Level class and is only open to Advanced Reiki Practitioners (Level II) or Reiki Masters. Students who are not graduates of The Reiki Center will first demonstrate a basic knowledge consistent with the Center’s advanced curriculum.

Reiki Master Class
with Linda Haley, RMT, Director of The Reiki Center
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $1,000 (paid in full upon acceptance)

Invitation Only

The Reiki Center only offers the Master Level to those candidates who demonstrate proficiency, professionalism, and commitment to the highest standards of the practice of Traditional Reiki.

In the Traditional method, students must be invited to sit for the Master Class Training. If you have received an invitation, please call the office to schedule.

If you are qualified to take the Reiki Master class (qualified meaning you have taken Reiki 1, Reiki 2, and the Reiki Internship class at The Reiki Center and have spent adequate time working with many people in many different situations), and haven't received an invitation, please email Linda Haley at [email protected] and let her know you would like to be considered for a future Master class.

Five core elements determine a student’s readiness: skills, experience, commitment, personal development, and release of ego. In the Master Level class, students receive two Master Level attunements, receive the two Master symbols, learn the Ritual of Attunements and receive a 3” binder of materials to help prepare the student to teach his/her own classes, if that is the path they desire.

Two-day classes provide maximum opportunity for discourse and self-discovery. Upon completion, the student will have certification to teach. Class fee is $1,000 per student.

For additional information on determination of readiness for the Master Level, please click on the Master Level Training Information file below.

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Reiki for Children
with Kaye Smith
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $75

2024 Schedule:

Monday, December 30

2025 Schedule:

Saturday, April 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday, July 21, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Monday, December 29. 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Parents, do you have a child between the ages of 6-12 who has gifts or who is just a little more "aware" than other kids his or her age? Would you like your child to learn how to become more confident, how to focus more or how to bring a little more wellness into his young life? We present the basics of energy healing techniques in this 3-hour class in a way that kids will easily understand and be able to use. This class will include one hands-on Attunement.

One adult permitted to observe.

Animal Reiki Classes for Children Teens and Adults:
Please visit The Animal Wellness Center —>
for information and a schedule regarding Reiki for Pets Weeknight or Weekend Classes with Kaye Smith

Personal Children's Reiki or
Reiki and Animal Reiki Classes
Anyone who has taken any of our Reiki class knows the benefits of group work, but COVID has changed much in our world. If you would like your child to learn Reiki with just you and your instructor in a 2-3 hour class, please call us. You can even request a specific day for your own class!

Additional Class Information

The Reiki Center classes are traditionally 4 – 6 students, providing an opportunity for individualized instruction yet large enough to receive the benefit of sharing experiences with others. Should scheduled attendance not meet a minimum of 2 students at registration deadline, The Reiki Center reserves the right to cancel the class and offer another class date to students.

All classes must be paid for in full at the time of registration.

For information on wellness services or other classes offered by The Reiki Center, please call 614.486.8323 or email us at: [email protected].

Student Accommodations:
The Reiki Center is handicapped accessible. Please notify The Reiki Center of any allergies, food preferences or physical concerns prior to class.

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