A Professional Training Program for Reiki Master Practitioner

The next course starts January 25, 2026

2024 Certified Reiki Practitioner graduates of NYC Reiki Center with their teacher Brian BruniusThe Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program is for Second Degree Reiki students and Reiki Masters who feel a clear pull to deepen their practice. Some students are preparing to build a professional Reiki practice, while others are moving toward Reiki Master Teacher training but are not yet ready to take on the responsibility of teaching. Serious candidates should already maintain a regular self-treatment practice, be willing to participate in NYC Reiki Center events during the six-month training, and be ready to engage Reiki as an active and ongoing discipline.

This six-month, hands-on training integrates the system of Usui Shiki Ryoho with in-depth clinical training from the John Harvey Gray lineage. Graduates are prepared to work professionally in private practice if they choose, participate in the NYC Reiki Center professional community, and continue into Reiki Master Teacher training when ready. Hours completed in this program are applied toward the 2,000-hour requirement for Reiki Master training.

The Reiki Master Practitioner Training Program is a program accredited by Reiki Centers of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the teachings of Reiki, including those passed from Hawayo Takata to John Harvey Gray in the 1970s. Its purpose is to support the development of capable practitioners and strengthen the quality of Reiki practice in North America.

Isolde

“Brian is an amazing teacher. His decades of experience gave me a solid foundation to start my own Reiki Center and to feel confident I can give my clients the very best treatments. His humor is also infectious and taught me not to take myself so seriously.”

Lizette

“The Certified Reiki Practitioner Program allowed me to gain experience and confidence through learning how to be with clients and the techniques to be much more professional in my Reiki practice. It enabled me to become a competent and professional Reiki Practitioner.”

Josh

“The Certified Reiki Practitioner Program was everything that I needed to know to start a successful Reiki practice from how to work with clients to how to set up your room efficiently. I also learned all the aspects of running a business.”

Time Commitment: Approximately 25 hours per month of practice, plus monthly class sessions ( about 175 hours total).

Requirements: This six-month training program is intended for second degree Reiki students and Masters to deepen their experience with Reiki as a committed and ongoing practice.

  • In a monthly 6-hour class, students will review and learn new skills as professional Reiki Master practitioners. (Saturday or Sunday, once per month, 10am-5pm with 1-2pm lunch break)
  • In six monthly sessions of about 2.5 hours each, students will have supervised group discussions to ask questions, share experiences, get guidance on establishing and growing a successful Reiki business, elaborate on Reiki tools and techniques, and explore Reiki as a spiritual discipline. (One weeknight per month)
  • Students will see and document 50 hours of clients one-on-one in private sessions.
  • Students will practice 50 hours of group Reiki treatments in the form of Reiki Circles, clinics, exchanges with other students, or volunteer opportunities.
  • Students will have the opportunity to observe 2 full treatments from start to finish in a professional Reiki office with real clients. (Scheduled as available)
  • Each student will give and receive long-form absent treatment and hands-on treatments with a partner from the class, ensuring support during the program. The hours spent doing this will be counted toward the 50-hour requirement.
  • Student will self-treat daily for the 6-month program.
  • At the end of the program, students will perform a full professional Reiki treatment on a partner of their choice and be observed by the instructor who will give feedback and comments on their performance and professionalism.

Course Fee: $3,000 for the full six-months

Class Size: Eight spaces are available for students in this small group class.

Matriculation: The awarding of certificates, group photos, and a graduation party will be held at the end of the course in New York City.

How To Apply
Interested applicants should email to express their interest and schedule a telephone conversation to discuss the Certified Reiki Practitioner Training program.

For the New York tri-state area, email Brian Brunius: [email protected]

For the San Francisco Bay Area, email Christopher Tellez: [email protected]

COURSE OUTLINE

MONTH 1

Saturday or Sunday: The Full John Harvey Gray Reiki Treatment – A Review (6 hours)

Weeknight: Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

MONTH 2

Saturday or Sunday: Client interview, Intake notes & creating Mental Treatments (6 hours)

Weeknight:Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

MONTH 3

Saturday or Sunday: Treating Serious Health Conditions (6 hours)

Weeknight: Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

MONTH 4

Saturday or Sunday: Professional Appearance and Tools (6 hours)

Weeknight: Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

MONTH 5

Saturday or Sunday: Best Business Practices (6 hours)

Weeknight:Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

MONTH 6

Saturday or Sunday: The Symbols and Spiritual Development (6 hours)

Weeknight:Supervised Group Discussion (2.5 hours)

Isolde

“Brian is an amazing teacher. His decades of experience gave me a solid foundation to start my own Reiki Center and to feel confident I can give my clients the very best treatments. His humor is also infectious and taught me not to take myself so seriously.”

Lizette

“The Certified Reiki Practitioner Program allowed me to gain experience and confidence through learning how to be with clients and the techniques to be much more professional in my Reiki practice. It enabled me to become a competent and professional Reiki Practitioner.”

Josh

“The Certified Reiki Practitioner Program was everything that I needed to know to start a successful Reiki practice from how to work with clients to how to set up your room efficiently. I also learned all the aspects of running a business.”