(Reiki First Degree & Reiki Second Degree)
These Terms and Conditions apply to all participants booking or attending Reiki First Degree (Foundations of Energy Healing) and/or Reiki Second Degree (Level 2 Practitioner Training).
By booking a place on either course, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms.
1. Course Nature and Scope
1.1 General
Reiki training is a complementary, energetic practice and does not constitute a medical, psychological, or clinical qualification. Reiki training does not replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic care.
1.2 Reiki First Degree (Foundations of Energy Healing)
Reiki First Degree is a personal development and self-healing course. It enables participants to:
- Practise Reiki on themselves
- Share Reiki informally with friends, family, and animals
Reiki First Degree does not qualify participants to practise Reiki professionally or charge for treatments. Professional practice usually requires further training (such as Reiki Second Degree), experience, insurance, and adherence to professional standards.
1.3 Reiki Second Degree (Level 2 Practitioner Training)
Reiki Second Degree is an advanced training focused on deepening personal practice and introducing professional-level Reiki techniques. It enables participants to:
- Deepen Reiki self-practice
- Use Reiki symbols responsibly and ethically
- Practise Reiki with others, including distance (absent) healing
- Develop skills towards professional Reiki practice, subject to insurance and professional requirements
While Reiki Second Degree may support those wishing to practise professionally:
- Appropriate insurance is required
- Acceptance by insurers or professional bodies is not guaranteed
- Participants are responsible for ensuring they meet insurer and regulatory requirements
2. Certification
2.1 Certification Requirements
Certification is issued upon:
- Attendance for the full duration of the course
- Participation in attunement and core learning components
2.2 Certification Discretion
Certification may be withheld if:
- A participant does not attend the full course
- A participant disrupts the course or compromises safety or learning
- A participant refuses to follow reasonable instructions, ethical guidelines, or boundaries
Certification is awarded at the discretion of the course facilitators, acting in good faith and in line with professional and ethical standards.
2.3 Recognition
Certification is recognised by:
- The International Hypnotherapy Association
- The International Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Membership (IHPM)
as a Reiki First Degree or Reiki Second Degree qualification, as applicable.
2.4 No Guarantees
We do not guarantee:
- Insurance eligibility
- Acceptance by insurers, associations, or third-party organisations
- Any specific professional outcomes
3. Prerequisites
3.1 Reiki First Degree has no prerequisites.
3.2 Reiki Second Degree requires completion of Reiki First Degree prior to attendance.
3.3 Proof of prior Reiki First Degree training may be requested.
4. Attendance, Late Arrival & Non-Attendance
4.1 Courses run from 10am to 4pm. Participants are expected to attend the full day.
4.2 Late arrival, early departure, or non-attendance may result in:
- Ineligibility for certification
- No refund or partial refund
4.3 If a participant is unable to attend due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, they must contact the organisers as soon as possible. Any transfer or alternative arrangements are at our discretion and not guaranteed.
5. Refunds and Cancellations
5.1 Course fees are non-refundable, except where required by law.
5.2 If the course is cancelled by the organisers, participants will be offered:
- A full refund, or
- The option to transfer to a future date
5.3 We are not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, including travel, accommodation, or loss of earnings.
6. Health, Wellbeing & Personal Responsibility
6.1 Reiki is a complementary practice and does not replace medical, psychological, or professional healthcare.
6.2 Participants remain fully responsible for their own physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing during and after the course.
6.3 Participants must inform the facilitators of any medical conditions, mental health concerns, or circumstances that may affect their participation.
6.4 Reiki should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment, therapy, or professional advice.
6.5 We are not liable for any physical, emotional, or psychological responses that may occur during or after the course, including (but not limited to) emotional release, tiredness, shifts in awareness, or energetic processing.
7. Healing Responses and Integration
7.1 Participants may experience physical, emotional, or energetic responses following attunement or Reiki practice.
7.2 These experiences are considered a normal part of energy work and do not constitute harm or negligence.
7.3 Participants are responsible for their own aftercare, rest, hydration, grounding, and integration.
8. Liability and Disclaimer
8.1 Participation is voluntary.
8.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We accept no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from participation
- We make no guarantees regarding outcomes, results, or personal experiences
8.3 Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion would be unlawful.
9. Behaviour, Ethics & Professional Boundaries
9.1 Participants are expected to behave respectfully towards facilitators and other participants.
9.2 We reserve the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, unethical, or inappropriate. No refund will be given in such cases.
9.3 Reiki is taught within clear ethical boundaries, including:
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- Professional responsibility
- Appropriate scope of practice
10. Post-Course Group Mentoring
10.1 Both courses include group mentoring support, delivered:
- In person (Halling), and/or
- Via an online group
10.2 Group mentoring is intended for:
- Integration support
- General guidance
- Shared learning and discussion
10.3 Group mentoring is not therapy, counselling, supervision, or crisis support.
10.4 Support is provided within reasonable boundaries:
- No expectation of immediate responses
- No 24/7 availability
- No ongoing one-to-one support within the group
10.5 Excessive requests for support, private messaging, or repeated demands for individual attention fall outside the scope of group mentoring.
10.6 One-to-one support may be offered separately at an additional cost, subject to availability.
11. Online Group Guidelines
11.1 Participants must:
- Respect confidentiality
- Communicate respectfully
- Avoid offering medical, psychological, or professional advice
11.2 We reserve the right to remove participants from the online group if boundaries are repeatedly ignored or behaviour is inappropriate.
12. Intellectual Property
12.1 All course materials, manuals, and content remain the intellectual property of the course organisers.
12.2 Materials may not be copied, shared, distributed, or reproduced without written permission.
13. Changes to Course Content or Delivery
13.1 We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to course content, facilitators, delivery method, or mentoring format where necessary.
13.2 Any changes will maintain the overall integrity and intention of the training.
14. Governing Law
14.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
15. Contact
For questions relating to these Terms and Conditions or the courses, please contact:
- Sian: 07951 168863
- Kay: 07793 809142