In this exclusive interview with Jacqueline Whelan, aka Jacky, from Jacky Reiki, we discuss details of her journey as a Reiki practitioner who found solace and healing through the practice during a difficult time. Discover how Reiki transformed her life and why she’s passionate about sharing its benefits with others. MysticMag has the pleasure.
When did you become a Reiki practitioner and what sparked your interest in the field?
On May 17th, 2017, I was working for the Psychic sisters in London Selfridges, when I hit rock bottom my best friend and auntie just died. I was looking for alternative therapy and my mum suggested we do a Reiki level 1 self-healing course. The first part of the course was a one-on-one Reiki session. I will never forget it – there was a sudden shift – a light bulb moment. I know I could take control and feel better. At the time I also had suffered from anxiety and depression for a number of years. Within weeks of starting Reiki, I felt like a whole new person. I had to share the benefits of Reiki with as many as possible – I felt I had a calling and I have been on a mission ever since to spread and give the beautiful gift of Reiki to as many as possible.
How does Reiki benefit a person’s wellbeing?
It helps them take control of their feelings. Rather than letting negative emotions take over – it allows the patient to connect to their different points of emotions. Understanding where negativity is laying to remove that to make way for joy. It also identifies their strengths so they can build on them.
Some of the common benefits people use Reiki for are to relax, meditate, get rid of stress, anxiety, and depression, open up the 3rd eye (psychic abilities/manifestation), become more grounded, and let go of past trauma.
Can you walk us through one of your Reiki sessions?
Sessions are pre-booked online or by contacting me directly. You will come to my Camden boutique studio – treatments can also be carried out online.
A consultation will be made – I prefer to know as little as possible as I like to use my lifetime of natural ability to sense where you need healing from – never been wrong always accurate to the point I know exactly in the body where injuries have taken place many years before. The patient will lie down – I will connect to my Reiki signs I have been attuned to and ask any spirit guides to come in.
I go down the patient’s body – covering all 7 chakras (different points of emotion) I cleanse their energy – lifting off negativity. I will guide them through a mediation which is tailored made on what I pick up during the session.
After the session, we discuss the findings and come up with a plan mentally and psychically for how they can continue their healing journeys.
You also teach others in becoming Reiki practitioners themselves. Can you tell us what that process looks like?
I teach reiki one on one – you can start at beginners level 1 which teaches you the art of self-healing. You will learn about the 7 chakras and we will personalise how to heal yours. You will also get attuned to the power sign so you can heal yourself. A professional certificate is given so you can move up a level.
Level 2 you will learn Reiki at a professional level to give reiki not only to yourself but to others too. You will be attuned to more Reiki signs you will use with your patients. You will be able to open your own practise once completed. After 1 year of the professional level, you can learn Reiki Master level and teaching.
What sets you apart from other Reiki practitioners?
I have a lifetime natural ability and have always been able to connect to all my clients. My readings have been insanely accurate. My mission is to help others – I like to bring out the best in everyone I meet. I am all about moving forward not looking back in regret.
To find out more about Jacky and her work, you can visit her website at www.jackyreiki.com
