By Jaclyn Kalkhurst, November 18th, 2025   Ever since I began my PhD journey, students and clients alike have asked how I weave together my academic study of mythology and depth psychology with my practice of Reiki. At first glance, these worlds may seem distant from each other, one rooted in scholarship and the other in healing. Yet for me, these fields have never been separate. They are different ways of speaking about the same mystery of life, energy, and meaning. Each one

Dear friends, I am happy to share that I am now offering a free initial phone consultation for anyone who has been considering Reiki or is seeking support on their healing path. This consultation gives us a chance to talk through what you are experiencing, explore your questions, and see whether my approach aligns with what you need. It is a simple conversation, no pressure and no expectations, meant to help you find clarity about your next steps. If you would like to schedul

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Hi everyone! It certainly seems like a very long time since I have given an update. Today I bring exciting news to share —I’ve recently...

As most of you know, I have been practicing Sekhem since I was 13 with my initial teacher, Val Richards - A direct student of Helen Belôt. At a tender age, she taught me so much more than just the healing practice, but what it meant to be responsible for wielding the energy of Sekhem. I did not continue with her after my level 2 as I began my journey of college applications and moving to the United States. When I graduated from USC in 2008 it was a wild journey until life led

Dear All, I'm on the home stretch to getting my Masters's portion of my degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology. I have 5 weeks to write...

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Some of you will remember how much I love "Reiki for Life" by Penelope Quest. Well, I didn't even know she had a teaching manual until...

Dear All, I was asked by Jupiter Soundscape to teach Reiki out of their beautiful sanctuary in Walnut, CA. I will hold 3 classes...

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Dear All, I would like to share these two YouTube videos of Shaolin Qigong style movement meditations that my Dad and Mom have been doing...