Favorite feedback: “I could feel the negative energy and stress leave my body.”

We’ve been supporting the Jesse Brown VA Stand Downs since 2011. It’s an honor to serve veterans who have served us so bravely and valiantly.

Favorite feedback: “I felt waves moving through. It calmed me.”

We loved providing Reiki for the Community Violence Intervention community. Reiki helps move out energetically stored trauma, allowing the body to operate at more optimal levels.

Favorite feedback: “I’m super relaxed. I didn’t realize I was holding on to that much.”

EMTs have tough job! We loved sharing Reiki with folks who are first on the scene, saving lives when things go sideways. We visited Engine 70, 115, 106, and Field Division South. Thank you for the warm welcome and the willingness to try new things.

Favorite feedback: “10/10! My back feels so much better. So glad I stopped by.”

Every year the Chicago Fire Dept. hosts an event to celebrate families. This event has grown year-over-year and this year was a delight! It included food trucks, a foam pit, bouncy house, face painting, and the Blackhawks mascot, Tommy Hawk! A couple Brigade members tried the Virtual Reality setup that gently teaches kids how to react in case of a fire—genius! As always, we were happy to provide Reiki and received some wonderful feedback.

Following a two-day Reiki class, you will see the world and your place in it in a much more positive light. You are fundamentally energetic and spiritual in nature, and you are capable of co-creating your life in incredible ways. We’d love for everyone to have this sense of peace and empowerment in their lives.

We made a lot of connections at the Frontline Convention, and an invitation from Grayslake PD was the first of several we received following the conference. It held special significance, and it was an emotional event. Read the full event recap to see why.

We gave Reiki to 147 attendees of this amazing, two-day convention for first responders throughout Illinois (and beyond). Last year attendance was 450; this year it was 675. We love what this means for first responders doing incredibly difficult work to keep us safe: Their wellbeing is finally being prioritized. It also means they will be able to do their jobs and outside relationships better. Everybody wins.

Favorite feedback: "So calming! I was like, ‘what’s she doing to me?’”

During a Reiki session we’re not doing anything ‘to’ you. We’re just creating an environment where your system—your energy field—can access what it needs to heal itself. Our process is the same each time, and the results vary widely. That’s because we’re not in charge.

Favorite feedback: "Beautiful! It felt like emotions were pouring out.”

In a world where keeping emotions pent up is considered a sign of strength, it can be such a relief to let go of energetically stored grief, anger, etc. that is no longer serving us. Reiki sometimes helps facilitate that process quickly and easily.

Favorite feedback: "Super surprisingly calm afterwards. Weirdly nice.”

The 20th District is bustling, so we were glad a few folks were able to take a short break to join us for some Reiki.

Investigating perceived stress and pain reduction following brief Reiki sessions in high-stress communities: an exploratory study

“Results: Reiki sessions were provided to 1,724 members of high-stress communities throughout Chicago. The majority of participants reported significant change in stress (72.62% reduction overall) and pain (63.34% reduction overall) following a single ten-minute session. Quantitative results were statistically significant, with a p-value of <0.01 in all categories. Most participants felt very relaxed and reported feeling less pain and profound surprise at the positive outcome post-session.”

Favorite feedback: "This is one of the best ideas OEMC has had—bringing you all here to help us. Thank you!”

Reiki is a familiar sight now at Chicago’s Office Emergency of Management Communications, and we are beginning to recognize some ‘regulars’ who take advantage of our services given the opportunity.

Favorite feedback: "I feel like a barrier over my head is lifted.”

Chicago PD’s Alternate Response Section is made up of officers on desk duty for medical and other restrictions keeping them from their regular duties. They work alongside the 3-1-1 Call Center responding to Chicago residents seeking information and support in a wide variety of situations. We thank them for helping to keep our city running smoothly, and hope they heal fast so they can return to their regular police work.

Favorite feedback: "Wow! I feel amazing.”

That’s the level of comfort you hope to offer someone who’s lost a loved one to homicide. We’re so grateful for the gift of Reiki and invitations into spaces where people are receiving support.

Favorite feedback: "I feel like I’m floating on a cloud—Wonderful!”

INVC has been credited in the news recently as a force helping to bring down violent crime in Chicago’s streets. Their civilian infrastructure of violence interruption is working. We are honored to support their inner peace as they conduct this challenging and dangerous work to keep us safe.

Favorite feedback: "This is one of the best ideas OEMC has had—bringing you all here to help us. Thank you!”

We love helping the helpers, and the OEMC is chock full of them. A great day of Reiki for us and all who participated!

Favorite feedback: "Incredible—OMG. I have no words. Exceptional!!”

We love helping the helpers, and the OEMC is chock full of them. A great day of Reiki for us and all who participated!