Tracie Talbott’s journey to founding Crystal Reiki Wellness began with her own quest for healing after enduring domestic violence and chronic illness.
What started as skepticism toward Reiki soon evolved into a powerful experience of transformation, leading her to become a Reiki Master and passionate teacher. In this interview with MysticMag, Tracie shares how her practice now includes personalized distance Reiki sessions, crystal healing, and even a Reiki program designed to empower children.
Her mission is rooted in helping others rediscover their inner light and embrace a path of holistic healing.
What inspired you to establish Crystal Reiki Wellness, and how has your personal journey influenced its mission?
Crystal Reiki Wellness was inspired by my own healing journey. I was searching for a way to recover from the trauma of domestic violence, end my codependent behaviors, and ease the chronic pain and fatigue of Fibromyalgia when I came across an ad for a Reiki class.
I researched Reiki, and I was skeptical but intrigued. I had always believed in energy healing, but I thought it was something that some people were just born with the ability to do. The idea of being able to be trained and attuned to heal seemed far-fetched to me, but I was willing to try anything, and something in my heart told me I needed to give it a shot.
I took a First-Degree Reiki class and practiced self-healing for 21 days after my attunement as my Reiki Master had instructed. After the 21 days I felt noticeable relief from my Fibromyalgia symptoms. I wasn’t as tired and had been able to cut down on the pain medication I was taking. I didn’t feel as sensitive and overwhelmed by sensory input. It was working.
As I continued to practice daily self-healing, my physical symptoms continued to improve, and I decided I wanted to continue my training and become a 2nd Degree Practitioner. After my 2nd Degree training and attunement, I began to feel immense shifts in my emotional well-being. I relaxed, my depression lifted, and my anxiety was calmed.
Before I discovered Reiki, I had been taking a total of 14 prescription pills a day in addition to several ibuprofen and the occasional narcotic pain reliever. Despite all that medication and regular therapy, I was in terrible pain, depressed, anxious, and absolutely miserable. Less than a year after my first class, I was no longer on any prescription medications and was feeling better than I ever had in my life.
I knew that I had to continue to my training to the Master level so that I could teach Reiki to others. I wanted to share the healing I had experienced with as many people as possible and help spread loving, positive energy throughout the world.
How do your distance Reiki sessions work, and what can clients expect during and after a session?
A distance session begins by booking an appointment at https://crystalreikiwellness.as.me/schedule/0d3e506c/?categories[]=Distance%20Reiki.
While scheduling, the client fills out a form that asks for their name and location, date of last Reiki session, if applicable, wellness concerns, and any questions they may have. After the appointment is confirmed, the client receives a short message encouraging them to be in a relaxed and receptive state at the time of the session.
Once the appointment is scheduled, I review the completed form and reach out if more information is needed or if there are questions that need to be addressed. Clients are welcome to contact me with additional thoughts or questions at any time, and I respond as soon as I can.
Before each session begins, I take time to prepare my space by clearing the energy with sage or chimes. I create a peaceful atmosphere with soft music, often Sound of Reiki Radio on Pandora, and may use incense or essential oils. I also clear the energy of the Reiki surrogate doll and, if crystals will be used, the pendulum and chosen stones. I make sure I am grounded, centered, and free of distractions before starting the session.
At the time of the appointment, the client simply relaxes. There is no need to be on the phone or computer during the session. It’s helpful if the client is in a calm and quiet space and they may choose to set the mood with candles, crystals, or soft music. Many clients often fall asleep during the session, which is perfectly fine and does not interfere with the session’s effectiveness.
Using Reiki symbols and visualizations, I establish an energetic connection to the client. This is made possible by the universal life force energy that connects all living things. I then perform a scan of the client’s energy field using Byosen scanning or, in Crystal Reiki sessions, a crystal pendulum to assess the energy flow through each Chakra.
For Crystal Reiki Sessions, I will select crystals based on answers on the intake form, the energetic scan, and intuitive guidance. These crystals are placed in pouches over the Chakras of my Reiki surrogate doll, which is energetically connected to the client, transmitting the crystals’ vibrations to them.
A full Reiki session is then performed using traditional hand positions on the surrogate doll, holding each position for about five minutes or until intuitively guided to move on. After the session, I do another energetic scan to make notes of any changes in the energy flow.
Once the session is complete, I cleanse the space, the doll, the pendulum, and any crystals used. I then write notes that include what was found during the scans, which crystals were used and their properties (if applicable), any impressions received, and follow-up suggestions such as after-care, affirmations, or helpful activities.
This report is sent to the client by email, usually within an hour of the session, but on busy days, it may take longer. I strive to have them delivered within 24 hours.
Can you elaborate on the Reiki Kids program and how it benefits children in their personal development?
As part of my Reiki Master Level training, I was required to teach and attune my own students. My social circle was quite small at the time, and I struggled to find volunteers willing to learn Reiki.
I had been giving my children Reiki sessions since becoming a 1st Degree Practitioner and had seen it provide them with calming benefits that helped ease the trauma that they had also acquired from our experience with domestic violence and symptoms of ADHD. I began to wonder if children could be taught to practice Reiki themselves. I asked my Reiki Master for guidance, and he advised me to teach and attune my children if I felt it was right for them and they were willing.
I immediately encountered a challenge. The presentation and handbook that had been used for my own 1st Degree training were too complex for young children to comprehend, and I would need to acquire child-friendly Reiki training materials. The problem was, I couldn’t find any. A search through metaphysical bookstores, Google, and Amazon failed to turn up any results.
I had to create my own material to teach my children Reiki. I started with six short, easy-to-understand children’s books that presented Reiki to them in small, digestible, simplified terms. They were able to understand the material and implement the practices.
I had hoped my children would be able to use Reiki as a type of coping skill that they could turn to when they were feeling stressed, upset, or hurt. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the greatest benefit they experienced was a new sense of empowerment. The idea that they could use their own hands to help themselves and others gave them confidence and raised their self-esteem. They said that saying the Reiki Principles each morning and night helped them to stay calm, honest, thankful, and kind throughout the day.
I decided to take the six stories I had used to teach my children Reiki and make them part of a training bundle for other parents and practitioners to use to teach Reiki to kids. I wanted to offer a resource that would help to empower children with another way to care for themselves and the people they love in a world where they often feel powerless. The Reiki Kids series was born.
How do you integrate crystal healing into your Reiki practice, and what advantages does this combination offer?
Shortly after I began practicing Reiki, a friend introduced me to crystal healing. She gifted me several crystals to get started and helped me understand their healing properties.
As I experimented with crystal healing for myself, I realized how well they worked with Reiki. I would lay the crystals on my Chakras, the way my friend had taught me, and then would practice Reiki self-healing. The energy of the crystals complemented Reiki and helped me to influence my energy for specific intentions while Reiki worked on the deep healing I needed.
When I started practicing Reiki professionally, it seemed natural to incorporate crystal healing from the beginning. In my Crystal Reiki sessions, I choose crystals intuitively and based on the client’s concerns.
Before the session, I clear the energy of the crystals and set an intention for how they will support the client. In person, I place the crystal directly over the Chakra centers after the client is settled on the treatment table. As an alternative, a crystal grid can also be placed under the treatment table.
During a distance session, I place the crystals in Chakra pockets on my Reiki surrogate doll, which represents the client and is connected to them energetically. This allows the specific vibration of each stone to be directed to the client, along with the flow of Reiki energy.
Combining crystal healing with Reiki offers several advantages. Crystals can help clear blockages faster, deepen relaxation, and bring in specific energies the client may need, such as serenity, confidence, clarity, or grounding. They also help amplify the intentions set for the session.
What role does spiritual life coaching play in your services, and how does it complement energy healing?
Several of my Reiki clients were seeking more guidance in their spiritual lives. To better serve them, I decided to train for coaching. I am also a student of New Thought and am working toward my Spiritual Practitioner license through Centers for Spiritual Living, so spiritual coaching seemed like a natural addition to my services.
Reiki is a wonderful way to clear blocks and achieve better health, but as Reiki’s founder, Mikao Usui, taught, it is living by the Reiki principles that invites miracles and heals disease. Spiritual coaching helps to create a lifestyle that embodies the principles and supports health and well-being.
There are many steps in a healing journey. Spiritual life coaching is a way for me to offer my clients support and guidance with each step. I use my own experience, coaching training, and an array of resources to help my clients set goals and achieve a mindset that aligns with their highest good. Right thought leads to right action, which allows us to manifest our best life.
Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for Crystal Reiki Wellness in the evolving landscape of holistic health and wellness?
As the world continues to open up to energy work and holistic healing, I feel more inspired than ever to grow Crystal Reiki Wellness in ways that support deeper healing, spiritual empowerment, and personal growth. My biggest aspiration is to keep things grounded, accessible, and heart-centered with a focus on helping people remember their worth, connect with the world around them, and create the life they desire.
I plan to continue to offer one-on-one sessions and live Reiki training, but I am also working to expand my online course offerings. Online courses can be done at the student’s pace and can be offered affordably while still giving me the opportunity to connect with my students and answer all their questions through email and class comments. I am currently working on a course that will teach six steps to take that will improve the student’s life and make manifesting practice more effective. In the future, look for classes related to conscious parenting and teaching children Reiki.
Find out more at: www.crystalreikiwellness.com
