21 February 2013 - Ricardo Monezi Listen to this showRicardo Monezi is a passionate Reiki practitioner and master as well as a research scientist. His story with Reiki started when he was 16 and this connection is reflected in his life. The research he has begin over the years of his study, has shown the effects of Reiki in relieving stress. Stress is recognized as one of the signs of physical disharmony of the body….and often of disharmony of other aspects of being human. Dedicated to clearing a path for more people to have the gift of healing in their own hands, Ricardo's zest for life and his warm heart are evident in his voice and his work. He encourages people to connect through his Facebook page.
15 August 2013 - Gina Mclaughlin Listen to this showGina oversees the creative development and online marketing for the Midwest Reiki Community. This site is as uplifting and clear as Gina is. Her passion for the virtual world brings the message of the Community and of Reiki to the world. Gina found Reiki through a marriage counselor who was able to further her therapeutic process by giving her Reiki treatments. She has recently moved to Boulder CO and has started the next MRC there….now referred to as the Global Reiki Communities www.globalreikicommunities.com.
8 August 2013 - Heather McCutcheon Listen to this showHeather moved from the cut-throat world of advertising in Chicago to massage school through a life changing experience. After many years of working in this new profession, she was lead to working with chakras. Another stimulating experience occurred that brought her to Reiki. Heather's response to difficult moments in her life have lead her to where she is now. A great example of how the universe brings us the energy of change and if we are able, we can turn to our true vocation in life as a sunflower turns to the sun. She is deeply involved in many projects with the underserved populations of Chicago; one of these being homeless veterans. Inspiring, articulate, and passionate….her energy just makes you want to move!
1 August 2013 - Molly Coeling Listen to this showStarting off the theme of Reiki Community is a thrust of energy from Chicago! In early 2012, several students and masters founded the Midwest Reiki Community (www.midwestreikicommunity.com). Their greater vision of creating union within local practice communities while also creating a global community presence is being built on a clear and conscious foundation of supporting Reiki practitioners to practice! Molly's journey with Reiki began in 2011, as she trained and practiced alongside her brother-in-law. Together they formed their own Reiki support group, and now she is taking it to her local community of Chicago and then out to the world. She knows the value of practice from her passion for running and is applying this to Reiki. A great application.
27 July 2013 - Paul Mitchell/Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showIn the years from 1980, Reiki has spread throughout the world. As the classes are formed, a little community forms. Then larger local communities. And now these communities are starting to overlap and find those places where there is common ground. As a result, there is substance in connecting with the global Reiki community members. Paul's past interview in which he describes his experience in a religious community and then a living community, highlights the qualities of both and the value of being a conscious member of community.
11 July 2013 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showHappy Birthday Radio Show! This is the beginning of the 7th year of the Reiki Talk Show! So I am on the show myself sharing about the impact that the show has had on my Reiki life and the deeper understanding of the layers of friendship. I am very grateful for those who have supported the radio show through the years! I embark on another year with excitement and trust that we will all benefit from the connections with Reikistudents around the world.
27 June 2013 - Denise Payne-Ollivier Listen to this showDenise was introduced to Reiki in 2007 when a friend treated her ankles and legs … having had a chronic condition that resulted in surgery. Immediately she was taken with Reiki and started her intensive education program to learn a Reiki practice and then to learn more and more about Reiki and its gift. She has been lead to being a public practitioner. Her sharing of lessons learned and her method for connecting with clients are supportive for anyone with this calling. In her practice, she has been drawn to work with military veterans … with great rewards being experienced for the Veterans, her students … as well as Denise herself.
20 June 2013 - Justin Stein Listen to this showTake Two! This is our second show with Justin in the last few months, and we're planning on at least one more. The first is in the archives on March 21, 2013. In this interview, we go into more depth into his doctoral dissertation research on the history of the practice of Reiki. His interest lies in the detail as well as the overview of oral tradition and cultural influences. He just received a grant to complete a stage of study in Japanese language. His endeavor is to be completely fluent which will allow him to research the Reiki of modern Japan as well as the Japan of Mikao Usui. The show covers many topics and the flow of conversation will most likely bring up questions! If you have them, please put them on the Facebook page for Justin and I.
13 June 2013 - Chuck Vickery Listen to this showChuck came to Reiki through an amazing set of "coincidences" that have proven to be a transformative process in his life. He started out by taking a hit of crystal meth in the parking lot before going up to have his first Reiki treatment in 1987. This started the change! His Reiki path has taken him to many parts of the world…..a personal connection with the Netherlands…and his vocation now which is substance abuse counseling. He is wanting to include Reiki in this protocol and is reconnecting with his Master path. Another time of transformation for him and his path of Reiki.
6 June 2013 - Isabella Petri Listen to this showIsabella came to Reiki in the beginning of 1993 and Reiki was immediately supported by her work. Over the years of her mastership path, Isabella has put her energy into creating possibilities for all those who are drawn to Reiki to have what they need to embrace the practice. She has been involved with taking Reiki to the business world, been involved in research projects, and now active in founding Pro Reiki, a German organization open for those who wish to create more stability for Reiki practices in Germany.
30 May 2013 - Emilia Sarmento Listen to this showEmilia heard the voice of Reiki calling her some 13 years ago and has followed this voice ever since. She has taken some big steps into the unknown in trust that Reiki was supporting her. She is also involved in Reiki without Frontiers and the movement in Portugal for all Reiki students to come together. A history teacher for 27 years, she is now in the forefront of Reiki in Portugal and making history herself. Thoughtful, trusting, and sincere, Emilia is an inspiration for those who are looking for a dedicated path.
23 May 2013 - Dieter Leisebein Listen to this showBorn in Leipzig, Germany, Dieter has lived the experience of "being behind a wall." The opening of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was an electrifying event for the world. Many, including Dieter, believe that the work of Reiki assisted in providing the energetic field that made this possible without violence. Dieter came to Reiki in 2002. He’s working for german Reiki Magazin since 2008. In 2010, he became part of the formation of "ProReiki" or “ProReiki – der Berufsverband e.V.”, in German. Dieter articulates his journey with a sense of humanity that expresses a deep sense of Reiki that abides in us all.
2 May 2013 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this show"Let Reiki be the teacher. Reiki gives us health, happiness, and long life." These are the words from Hawayo Takata. In August 2009, Phyllis found that she had a tumor in her breast that was cancer. This started a long process of treatment both on a physical level and also on the emotional level. There were many issues around caring for herself and having the courage to make difficult decisions that supported this care. In March 2013, Phyllis found that the cancer has reappeared in her right leg bone and a spot in her breast bone. Immediately it was clear for her that this next step was an another level of healing. This is a sharing, a request for support, and a teaching of Reiki.
25 April 2013 - Lisa Saylan Listen to this showA woman who knows who she is, Lisa has known of her gifts since she was a child. Having supportive parents, she was able to explore herself and come to Reiki with an open heart. Her path has lead her to Phoenix, to her present master, and to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). There she has found a community that meets her values and embraces her work with Reiki and her Reiki gift of being in contact with ascended masters. A dedicated student of Reiki and life, Lisa tells her story with candidness and compassion.
18 April 2013 - Peter Robinson Listen to this showPeter and Barbara Robinson were introduced to Reiki in Spain through a story filled with coincidences. These coincidences became the beginning of a journey for Barbara and Peter that lead them to the United States, back to Spain and then to their home country, England. Barbara's transition three years ago has set her free from constant pain. Peter tells their story with all the love and appreciation of their soul connection. His present active participation in the The Reiki Association of the UK is a wonderful affirmation of his 92 years of life experience and his 21 years of Reiki.
11 April 2013 - Kathy Melcher Listen to this showKathy came into contact with Reiki through her husband, Frank Coppieters. Her Reiki story is inspirational for those who have had experience of addictive behaviors. The courage and determination to turn her life around was supported by her Reiki practice and by the community in which she lived. A dedicated psychiatric social worker, Kathy uses the richness of her life to support others in their journey of connection to the human spirit, which she so beautifully radiates.
4 April 2013 - Frank Coppieters Listen to this showFrank's story is a lovely voice from the past when it seemed that we knew everyone and we were community. Now the Reiki community is more expressed as a virtual one. Frank's legacy to his students is his value of community and his love for the members of this community. His integration of Reiki practice into his life, his growing into his shamanistic practice, and his personal partnership come through him as his expression of mastery. Teaching in both the Portland Oregon area and in Belgium, his birth country, allows Frank to build an international community that is alive and vibrant. His quiet words give one a glimpse into the depth of his path and his dedication to Reiki.
28 March 2013 - Robert Fueston Listen to this showRobert's story starts out with all the elements of "coincidence that are really daily miracles." A series of these coupled with his desire to find out how Hawayo Takata taught Reiki set Robert on a path of mastery. His willingness to seek the "answer" gave him the opportunity to meet the elders of the Reiki community and to learn the essential lessons of Reiki. His story is the story of the relationship between essence and form……and the rewards of consistency and diligence.
21 March 2013 - Justin Stein Listen to this showJustin began his spiritual education as a child, as his mother is a long-time practitioner of transcendental meditation, yoga, and alternative medicine. He continued his exploration through his teens, spending a college semester in Japan studying different forms of meditation, which led him to the academic study of Japanese religion. He is now writing a paper on the history of Reiki, dissolving the compartmental thinking and creating a new way of addressing the history. His research spans the entire timeline of Reiki and is, as well, in a cooperative relationship with others who are researching from their own point of view, such as Jojan Jonker (see interviews with Jojan in the archives).
7 March 2013 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showJojan is a continued presence on the show. As listeners you can follow his path through researching the mystic experiences of fellow masters and now a paper on "three eras of Reiki practice;" the founding era beginning with Mikao Usui, the era of Reiki coming to Hawaii and then the mainland of the USA, and the present era of globalization. Where do these research papers take us as students? What is their value? Need we change our practice because of these? The outcome of the study may give new insights in the way Reiki migrated from Japan to present time, but his aim is not to change anyone's practice but to deepen it. Jojan gives us direction as well as his enthusiasm about his path as a student, a master, and a scholar.
14 March 2013 - Christa Faye Burka Listen to this showLong ago, in the early 1980s Christa was lead to the big island of Hawaii, the place where Bethal Phaigh spent the winters leading Gestalt groups and in her last years, treating and teaching Reiki. Her meeting with Bethal and her initiation into Reiki 1 was a life changing experience for many reasons and on many levels. After another life changing experience of receiving an unexpected energetic gift, Christa awakened to her new vocation and path of service to support the awakening of human consciousness. Holding the energy of Crystal Consciousness and Reiki Master, she balances form and essence within herself, her life and her teaching.
28 February 2013 - Martin Ouwerkerk Listen to this showResearch is happening everywhere these days. Martin has been involved with research through a multi-national company. In the last years he has taken steps to study physical and emotional responses in people through technical measuring devices that have been available only in the last few years. One of the interesting things he discovered in measuring the amount of light photons that emanate from Reiki hands…..the amount of light decreases as the practice moves towards "perfection." This has interesting implications in the theories of students over the question: What does this sensation in my hands mean? A balanced combination of scientist and Reiki Master, Martin shares his love for both.
14 February 2013 - Brigitte Mueller Listen to this showBrigitte's story is a wonderful example of how deeply Reiki can touch the essence of being and change a life. A series of events and people put her in Mary McFayden's car in 1983 where she first heard the word Reiki. From then on, Brigitte's journey is one of courage, dedication, and acting from her knowing of what Reiki is for her. The cultural healing of Germany is also personified by Brigitte's story and the touch of Reiki has brought peace to many, including her. War is a human solution to distress and she dreams of a time that Reiki and Love will be used instead.
21 February 2013 - Ricardo Monezi Listen to this showRicardo Monezi is a passionate Reiki practitioner and master as well as a research scientist. His story with Reiki started when he was 16 and this connection is reflected in his life. The research he has begin over the years of his study, has shown the effects of Reiki in relieving stress. Stress is recognized as one of the signs of physical disharmony of the body….and often of disharmony of other aspects of being human. Dedicated to clearing a path for more people to have the gift of healing in their own hands, Ricardo's zest for life and his warm heart are evident in his voice and his work. He encourages people to connect through his Facebook page.
15 August 2013 - Gina Mclaughlin Listen to this showGina oversees the creative development and online marketing for the Midwest Reiki Community. This site is as uplifting and clear as Gina is. Her passion for the virtual world brings the message of the Community and of Reiki to the world. Gina found Reiki through a marriage counselor who was able to further her therapeutic process by giving her Reiki treatments. She has recently moved to Boulder CO and has started the next MRC there….now referred to as the Global Reiki Communities www.globalreikicommunities.com.
8 August 2013 - Heather McCutcheon Listen to this showHeather moved from the cut-throat world of advertising in Chicago to massage school through a life changing experience. After many years of working in this new profession, she was lead to working with chakras. Another stimulating experience occurred that brought her to Reiki. Heather's response to difficult moments in her life have lead her to where she is now. A great example of how the universe brings us the energy of change and if we are able, we can turn to our true vocation in life as a sunflower turns to the sun. She is deeply involved in many projects with the underserved populations of Chicago; one of these being homeless veterans. Inspiring, articulate, and passionate….her energy just makes you want to move!
1 August 2013 - Molly Coeling Listen to this showStarting off the theme of Reiki Community is a thrust of energy from Chicago! In early 2012, several students and masters founded the Midwest Reiki Community (www.midwestreikicommunity.com). Their greater vision of creating union within local practice communities while also creating a global community presence is being built on a clear and conscious foundation of supporting Reiki practitioners to practice! Molly's journey with Reiki began in 2011, as she trained and practiced alongside her brother-in-law. Together they formed their own Reiki support group, and now she is taking it to her local community of Chicago and then out to the world. She knows the value of practice from her passion for running and is applying this to Reiki. A great application.
27 July 2013 - Paul Mitchell/Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showIn the years from 1980, Reiki has spread throughout the world. As the classes are formed, a little community forms. Then larger local communities. And now these communities are starting to overlap and find those places where there is common ground. As a result, there is substance in connecting with the global Reiki community members. Paul's past interview in which he describes his experience in a religious community and then a living community, highlights the qualities of both and the value of being a conscious member of community.
11 July 2013 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showHappy Birthday Radio Show! This is the beginning of the 7th year of the Reiki Talk Show! So I am on the show myself sharing about the impact that the show has had on my Reiki life and the deeper understanding of the layers of friendship. I am very grateful for those who have supported the radio show through the years! I embark on another year with excitement and trust that we will all benefit from the connections with Reikistudents around the world.
27 June 2013 - Denise Payne-Ollivier Listen to this showDenise was introduced to Reiki in 2007 when a friend treated her ankles and legs … having had a chronic condition that resulted in surgery. Immediately she was taken with Reiki and started her intensive education program to learn a Reiki practice and then to learn more and more about Reiki and its gift. She has been lead to being a public practitioner. Her sharing of lessons learned and her method for connecting with clients are supportive for anyone with this calling. In her practice, she has been drawn to work with military veterans … with great rewards being experienced for the Veterans, her students … as well as Denise herself.
20 June 2013 - Justin Stein Listen to this showTake Two! This is our second show with Justin in the last few months, and we're planning on at least one more. The first is in the archives on March 21, 2013. In this interview, we go into more depth into his doctoral dissertation research on the history of the practice of Reiki. His interest lies in the detail as well as the overview of oral tradition and cultural influences. He just received a grant to complete a stage of study in Japanese language. His endeavor is to be completely fluent which will allow him to research the Reiki of modern Japan as well as the Japan of Mikao Usui. The show covers many topics and the flow of conversation will most likely bring up questions! If you have them, please put them on the Facebook page for Justin and I.
13 June 2013 - Chuck Vickery Listen to this showChuck came to Reiki through an amazing set of "coincidences" that have proven to be a transformative process in his life. He started out by taking a hit of crystal meth in the parking lot before going up to have his first Reiki treatment in 1987. This started the change! His Reiki path has taken him to many parts of the world…..a personal connection with the Netherlands…and his vocation now which is substance abuse counseling. He is wanting to include Reiki in this protocol and is reconnecting with his Master path. Another time of transformation for him and his path of Reiki.
6 June 2013 - Isabella Petri Listen to this showIsabella came to Reiki in the beginning of 1993 and Reiki was immediately supported by her work. Over the years of her mastership path, Isabella has put her energy into creating possibilities for all those who are drawn to Reiki to have what they need to embrace the practice. She has been involved with taking Reiki to the business world, been involved in research projects, and now active in founding Pro Reiki, a German organization open for those who wish to create more stability for Reiki practices in Germany.
30 May 2013 - Emilia Sarmento Listen to this showEmilia heard the voice of Reiki calling her some 13 years ago and has followed this voice ever since. She has taken some big steps into the unknown in trust that Reiki was supporting her. She is also involved in Reiki without Frontiers and the movement in Portugal for all Reiki students to come together. A history teacher for 27 years, she is now in the forefront of Reiki in Portugal and making history herself. Thoughtful, trusting, and sincere, Emilia is an inspiration for those who are looking for a dedicated path.
23 May 2013 - Dieter Leisebein Listen to this showBorn in Leipzig, Germany, Dieter has lived the experience of "being behind a wall." The opening of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was an electrifying event for the world. Many, including Dieter, believe that the work of Reiki assisted in providing the energetic field that made this possible without violence. Dieter came to Reiki in 2002. He’s working for german Reiki Magazin since 2008. In 2010, he became part of the formation of "ProReiki" or “ProReiki – der Berufsverband e.V.”, in German. Dieter articulates his journey with a sense of humanity that expresses a deep sense of Reiki that abides in us all.
2 May 2013 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this show"Let Reiki be the teacher. Reiki gives us health, happiness, and long life." These are the words from Hawayo Takata. In August 2009, Phyllis found that she had a tumor in her breast that was cancer. This started a long process of treatment both on a physical level and also on the emotional level. There were many issues around caring for herself and having the courage to make difficult decisions that supported this care. In March 2013, Phyllis found that the cancer has reappeared in her right leg bone and a spot in her breast bone. Immediately it was clear for her that this next step was an another level of healing. This is a sharing, a request for support, and a teaching of Reiki.
25 April 2013 - Lisa Saylan Listen to this showA woman who knows who she is, Lisa has known of her gifts since she was a child. Having supportive parents, she was able to explore herself and come to Reiki with an open heart. Her path has lead her to Phoenix, to her present master, and to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). There she has found a community that meets her values and embraces her work with Reiki and her Reiki gift of being in contact with ascended masters. A dedicated student of Reiki and life, Lisa tells her story with candidness and compassion.
18 April 2013 - Peter Robinson Listen to this showPeter and Barbara Robinson were introduced to Reiki in Spain through a story filled with coincidences. These coincidences became the beginning of a journey for Barbara and Peter that lead them to the United States, back to Spain and then to their home country, England. Barbara's transition three years ago has set her free from constant pain. Peter tells their story with all the love and appreciation of their soul connection. His present active participation in the The Reiki Association of the UK is a wonderful affirmation of his 92 years of life experience and his 21 years of Reiki.
11 April 2013 - Kathy Melcher Listen to this showKathy came into contact with Reiki through her husband, Frank Coppieters. Her Reiki story is inspirational for those who have had experience of addictive behaviors. The courage and determination to turn her life around was supported by her Reiki practice and by the community in which she lived. A dedicated psychiatric social worker, Kathy uses the richness of her life to support others in their journey of connection to the human spirit, which she so beautifully radiates.
4 April 2013 - Frank Coppieters Listen to this showFrank's story is a lovely voice from the past when it seemed that we knew everyone and we were community. Now the Reiki community is more expressed as a virtual one. Frank's legacy to his students is his value of community and his love for the members of this community. His integration of Reiki practice into his life, his growing into his shamanistic practice, and his personal partnership come through him as his expression of mastery. Teaching in both the Portland Oregon area and in Belgium, his birth country, allows Frank to build an international community that is alive and vibrant. His quiet words give one a glimpse into the depth of his path and his dedication to Reiki.
28 March 2013 - Robert Fueston Listen to this showRobert's story starts out with all the elements of "coincidence that are really daily miracles." A series of these coupled with his desire to find out how Hawayo Takata taught Reiki set Robert on a path of mastery. His willingness to seek the "answer" gave him the opportunity to meet the elders of the Reiki community and to learn the essential lessons of Reiki. His story is the story of the relationship between essence and form……and the rewards of consistency and diligence.
21 March 2013 - Justin Stein Listen to this showJustin began his spiritual education as a child, as his mother is a long-time practitioner of transcendental meditation, yoga, and alternative medicine. He continued his exploration through his teens, spending a college semester in Japan studying different forms of meditation, which led him to the academic study of Japanese religion. He is now writing a paper on the history of Reiki, dissolving the compartmental thinking and creating a new way of addressing the history. His research spans the entire timeline of Reiki and is, as well, in a cooperative relationship with others who are researching from their own point of view, such as Jojan Jonker (see interviews with Jojan in the archives).
7 March 2013 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showJojan is a continued presence on the show. As listeners you can follow his path through researching the mystic experiences of fellow masters and now a paper on "three eras of Reiki practice;" the founding era beginning with Mikao Usui, the era of Reiki coming to Hawaii and then the mainland of the USA, and the present era of globalization. Where do these research papers take us as students? What is their value? Need we change our practice because of these? The outcome of the study may give new insights in the way Reiki migrated from Japan to present time, but his aim is not to change anyone's practice but to deepen it. Jojan gives us direction as well as his enthusiasm about his path as a student, a master, and a scholar.
14 March 2013 - Christa Faye Burka Listen to this showLong ago, in the early 1980s Christa was lead to the big island of Hawaii, the place where Bethal Phaigh spent the winters leading Gestalt groups and in her last years, treating and teaching Reiki. Her meeting with Bethal and her initiation into Reiki 1 was a life changing experience for many reasons and on many levels. After another life changing experience of receiving an unexpected energetic gift, Christa awakened to her new vocation and path of service to support the awakening of human consciousness. Holding the energy of Crystal Consciousness and Reiki Master, she balances form and essence within herself, her life and her teaching.
28 February 2013 - Martin Ouwerkerk Listen to this showResearch is happening everywhere these days. Martin has been involved with research through a multi-national company. In the last years he has taken steps to study physical and emotional responses in people through technical measuring devices that have been available only in the last few years. One of the interesting things he discovered in measuring the amount of light photons that emanate from Reiki hands…..the amount of light decreases as the practice moves towards "perfection." This has interesting implications in the theories of students over the question: What does this sensation in my hands mean? A balanced combination of scientist and Reiki Master, Martin shares his love for both.
14 February 2013 - Brigitte Mueller Listen to this showBrigitte's story is a wonderful example of how deeply Reiki can touch the essence of being and change a life. A series of events and people put her in Mary McFayden's car in 1983 where she first heard the word Reiki. From then on, Brigitte's journey is one of courage, dedication, and acting from her knowing of what Reiki is for her. The cultural healing of Germany is also personified by Brigitte's story and the touch of Reiki has brought peace to many, including her. War is a human solution to distress and she dreams of a time that Reiki and Love will be used instead.
