Reiki & Energy Medicine

The National Institute of Health's, NIH National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine includes Reiki in the domains of energy medicine which are based on the belief that disturbances in a person's energy cause illness.

Reiki Classes:

The SOPH, Inc. Ministers are all Reiki Masters certified in the Usui traditional method. They offer classes and training to those interested in knowing and using Reiki. They offer Reiki I, Reiki II and culminating in the Reiki Master Level, which qualifies the individual to teach Reiki to others. The master level is taught in two sections - Master Practitioner and Master Teacher. All that is required to start training is a willingness to heal oneself and/or the desire to be of service to others.

CNE's (Continuing Education Units)

for Health Care Professionals

The Sanctuary has been approved by the American Holistic Nurses' Association to provide Reiki Classes to Nurses. We welcome and invite additional programs in other facilities and hospitals. Please contact us for more information.

Reiki 1: Reiki one teaches the history and principles of Reiki. This level provides knowledge and skills required for a basic Reiki treatment. In this level the student receives the first four Reiki attunements for full Reiki 1 certification.

Reiki 2: Reiki two begins where Reiki One left off; strengthen and deepening one’s skills with this Energy modality. Reiki two empowers and teaches three Reiki symbols. In this level the student receives two more Reiki attunements for full Reiki 2 certification.

Reiki Three: Reiki three is divided into two parts: Master/Practitioner and Master/Teacher. The Master/Practitioner adds to the skills learned in Reiki One and Reiki Two. In this first part, the student receives four more Reiki attunements as well as the Master Symbol. A Healing Attunement is taught which further prepares the student for the final Master/Teacher level.

In the Master/Teacher level, the student learns the sacred Attunement process as well as the necessary requirements for teaching a Reiki class. Mentoring, additional study and reading is encouraged.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

On-going Reiki Programs and Healing circles:

New York Hospital Queens College

Om Sweet Om Yoga Center - Port Washington - Every Wednesday, Noon-1:00 p.m. and Thursday nights. Contact: Rev. Terri Heiman for information: Naturalfor@aol.com

Mindfullness Meditation Courses:

Rev. Barley, as well as other ministers, are especially involved with programs that develop mindfullness and peace. As peace is a natural outflowing of the experience of mindfullness. She has presented this class to children and adults alike and looks forward to providing this to other organizations, schools and private groups.

Charitable Services:

One of our ongoing services for several years is our program with Native American Reservations. We gather clothing, books and nearly-new toys for the children and adults; especially coats and warm clothing for the winter.

Special Benefits:

The Sanctuary has in the past participated in many special events, like cancer benefits and have contributed our teddy bears to the welcome baskets at a hospice. We are alwasy open to participating in future experiences of this nature.