Holistic therapies - reiki and massage

Hopeful2

Reiki - Indian Head Massage - is it going to be worth training and setting up to do some at weekends and evenings? Has anyone tried and successsful?

Joyful

I have to say that many people try and find they need another job as there are so many Therapists out there. I would do Reiki for yourself first and foremost and see where it takes you.I personally think that Reiki is a way of life as it changes so much but is not a guaranteed way of getting an income. I work every couple of weekends at a Therapy Shop and find it very hard to fill my time. This came about by chance(no such thing!) as I never had any intention of working away from home.

I have a friend who is now breaking even after 3 long years but she has more than 2 Therapies on offer and is continually training.I suppose it depends also on where you are located and how many Therapists are around you. If you want to learn these for yourself then go for it but don't rely on getting lots of money from it. Good luck with your decision.

milliontoone

I would really be interested in training to be a Reiki therapist and then working for myself ideally from a room in my home as another source of extra income.
The trouble is I don't know where to begin.
If anyone has any advice on getting affordable Reiki training, please pm me it would be gratefully received.
I thought about doing a home study course as it would fit in better with my other commitments at the moment than having to attend a college but not sure if you can distance learn a subject like this, maybe a home study course which combined some pratical assessement though if anyone knows where I can find one of those?

DKLS

Have a look at your local Psychic fair circuit, although you will have a better chance of making money out of tarot/palmistry etc rather than Reiki, there is a school of thought that all "healing" should be given freely.

Also be aware there is a shed load of politics in Reiki, "I have been attuned to the 13th level of alien mastery" etc, and also be aware there are a lot of shisters in the industry as well who are happy to take your energy as well as your money.

Joyful

Reiki is usually affordable. I charge £100 for level one and it takes only 1 day so you do not need to go to a college for this. Look up Reiki therapists near to you or contact the Reiki Federation or Association for a list of Masters in your area. If anyone wishes to practice professionally you need to be attuned to Level 2. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. Can I suggest whoever is chosen to leave a minimum of three months between level one and two for you head etc to adjust! Also make sure there is back up for all the questions you will have.:D

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Anglea

milliontoone wrote: »

I would really be interested in training to be a Reiki therapist and then working for myself ideally from a room in my home as another source of extra income.
The trouble is I don't know where to begin.
If anyone has any advice on getting affordable Reiki training, please pm me it would be gratefully received.
I thought about doing a home study course as it would fit in better with my other commitments at the moment than having to attend a college but not sure if you can distance learn a subject like this, maybe a home study course which combined some pratical assessement though if anyone knows where I can find one of those?

The BSY GROUP do home study courses with workshops on that subject where you do practical rassessments but I thinks it's expensive, they have a website with details. I've done lots of their courses and liked them.

Pssst

I dsont know about Reiki but i reckon there definately is a demand for proper full body massage to relax and ease mucluar tensions. I have occasional backache and i visit a therapist everyother month for a massage and it makes me feel a lot better. All this indian head stuff sound a bit etherial. Proper sports/physio/deep tissue relaxing massage is whats wanted.

Peridot1

Try this site it has everything you want to know about setting up and training as a therapist http://www.healthypages.co.uk/

Peridot.

Amber_Sunshine

There's nothing ethereal about Indian Head Massage, it can be as effective as any other massage. It depends on your requirements.

flutterbybutterfly

I'll try posting this again - just got to the end and my computer switched off!

I'm a Holistic Therapist - I primarily do maternity massage but also do body massage, indian head, ear candling, organic facials.

I looked at Reiki myself but changed my mind as I have spent a lot on courses already and it was mainly for myself.

Just a word of advice - before starting any course investigate thoroughly by contacting potential insurance companies and check that the courses you are considering are insurable.

I know that the Reiki ones I looked at would not be insurable (they were distance and the insurance insisted on face-to-face study).

There are plenty of different courses out there. If you training with a local college it normally takes a long time and the qualifications can often be better. However specialist training schools can offer the same level of training with an in-house certificate of competence/practicioners certificate with can be insurable but take a lot less time. There are some courses which are part distance and part practical. It just depends what suits you. Definitely try www.healthypages.co.uk as it is a fantastic resource.

I would also recommend doing a recognised Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) course as it will but you in good standing for the rest of your training. There are plently of distance A&P courses you can consider, I did Stonebridge A&P which is ASET Level 3 (I think this is equivalent to GCSE/A Level), and is recognised by most insurance. It only took a few weeks to complete.

Just a starter for you on insurance companies - try:-

The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists (Holistic Guild) www.beautyguild.com for membership benefits and insurance.

Professional Beauty Direct

FHT

Holstic Insurance Services

There are plenty of others but I can't think of them of the top of my head. Make sure you are covered to work at home/clients address/salon - which ever is relevant to you, and, if you go mobile you need business use on you car insurance because you will not be covered if traveling to/from appointment and you make a claim. Oh, and I think you need business rates and home insurance to cover working from home.... Lots to think about and setting up costs are quite high you need to be patient and be prepared to play a long game before you start to reap the rewards. Don't mean to put you off with so much info. but if you are prepared to stick with it, it can be soooo rewarding!

Finally don't be sucked in by training schools equipment "offers" as you can nearly always find the same stuff/or better much cheaper on ebay or other therapy internet sites.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your training!

Tombo

If I were you, then I would go for it. This is an amazing opportunity for you and there is a definitely a market out there for holistics.