5th Anniversary!

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4-Day Retreat!

5th Anniversary!

Thursday, April 30th - Sunday, May 3rd

“The NERR is a heart opening, educational, and transformational experience. This has been my fifth year and each time I look forward to the experience, the truly wonderful friends that I've made, and the new friends to come. What a blessing to be a part of this gathering of loving, learning, creative, and beautiful healers."
- Melyssa

“My first time to the retreat… had a wonderful time… great speakers… great music…fabulous drumming… thank you for all your hard work!"❤️❤️- Michelle S.

"This is an incredible experience overall!"

- Carol Joy

"What a wonderful gathering of special souls. It was truly amazing and awesome. I'm so grateful to all of you."
- Dawn Carpino

"This is an absolutely beautiful community of loving people where I get to learn about myself and others. What goes on in the presentations and the classes is just the start. It’s a supportive community and that loving community makes everything easier. I look forward to this every year.These people have become my friends, my Reiki family."
- Peter “Dreamy Eyes” Kahn

“This conference is in a beautiful location, with friendly people and amazing programming."
- CD Nelsen

“This is at the top of many retreats I have attended over the years. I will definitely be there next year and I hope to bring friends! The retreat is held at Silver Bay, Lake George, NY where the energy is magical. I especially loved how interactive most presentations were and how the organizers included morning yoga and mid-day qigong breaks, all infused with Reiki!"
- Kristy S.

"The team did a fabulous job with the Reiki Retreat. I was so impressed with how punctual they were with the classes and how much heart they put into everything they did. Thank you so much!"
- Genevieve Taeger

“Thank you to the most awesome organizers and hosts of NERR 2024! It was a wonderful time filled with Reiki love and light!”
- Lynn M.

“I cannot say enough about the love and acceptance that was felt at last week's retreat!Cannot wait until next year and look forward to connecting withpeople that I still need to meet."
☮️♥️- Scotty B.

“Thank you for a wonderful, wonderful retreat guys!I look forward to seeing you again next year."
- Pam L.

"The NERR was a wonderful experience in a beautiful location with presenters that are excited about their work and about sharing it.People were serious about the work they were presenting, shared freely and the vibration I felt in the 4 days I was there was loving and total acceptance. I’m excited to go again. It was so much fun."
- Marc Rabinowitz

"After a year away, I am so very happy to return to NERR, to renew, to refresh, and to reconnect with this incredible community of gifted healers."
- Sarah Soltow

"NERR is amazing! Such a lovely community of Reiki practitioners from all backgrounds. It's always a treat to come each year to see new and old faces at the lovely setting of Silver Bay."
- Anonymous

"The NERR exceeded my expectations. The topics were diverse and the speakers knowledgeable. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and I intend to come again next year!"
- Anonymous

"Bless you for all you do!!!!" - Anna Maria C.

"I would encourage anyone who wants to sharpen their skills, network and most importantly be around wonderful people who become good friends to come to this retreat. You will leave re-energized with a peaceful heart. I look forward to it every year. Thank you Heidi and John for this beautiful labor of love."

- Patricia A. Forde, MA, RN, LRMT (Bunny)

"NERR is absolutely incredible...It's one of the most peaceful environments I've ever found myself in. It's perfect for really in-depth conversations about Reiki, spirituality, healing and everything in between!"

- Isabel Wells on"Your Spiritual Journey"with Bob Dove, Episode 159

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"The retreat was wonderful. We learned so many practical lessons and met some great
people. In our down time, we practiced self-care in our hotel room, grounded ourselves by
walking around the lake, and took in the beautiful sights, sounds, and energy around us."

- Julie Tringali Mulhern "The Reiki Way: Healing Family Dynamics" Spring 2026 edition of Reiki News Magazine

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Several NERR - Northeast Reiki Retreat participants and presenters, were highlighted on “Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove”.
All of these will be available on YouTube under “Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove” or on all major streaming platforms. They will also be available at www.yourspiritualjourneypodcast.com.

Reiki Lifestyle - The Podcast

Guest: John and Heidi Kowalchyk | Alliance of Divine Love Interfaith Ministers, ReikiMasters and Sound TherapistsReiki Lifestyle YouTube Podcast with John & HeidiJohn and Heidi Kowalchyk are Alliance of Divine Love Interfaith Ministers, Reiki Masters,Sound Therapists and Drum Circle Facilitators who have been called to follow a spiritualpath and guide others along their spiritual journey. It is their passion to offer opportunitiesand encouragement to people to open themselves to the Divine Love within. As ordainedministers, they are the Founders of Ripple Effect Spiritual Therapies, a ministry focused onenergy-healing. They offer programs and retreats for people of all ages and backgrounds attheir home retreat center and venues throughout the country.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RippleEffectReikiOur Reiki Retreat: https://northeastreikiretreat.org/Reiki Retreat FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/976777536221662

Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove

John and Heidi They shared their individual and joint spiritual journeys. We also hear about how they got involved in offering the Northeast Reiki Retreat.
Debbie HoldenDebbie does energy work on both sides of the Atlantic. You may have met her at the Arbonne table in the vendor area in the past two years.
Tracey Underhill You may have met her during a pre-conference workshop or during the main event. She is a nurse who competed on the international and national stage in track and field, marathons and triathlons and was a top ten ranked bodybuilder in Canada until a car accident turned her life upside down. Her current goal is to help people heal using energy work.
Sarah SaltowSarah gave the presentation on Fascinating Fascia this year at NERR and is offering a follow up presentation in 2024. She provided us with the background on her spiritual journey.

Thursday, April 30th - Sunday, May 3rd

“My first time to the retreat… had a wonderful time… great speakers… great music…fabulous drumming… thank you for all your hard work!"❤️❤️- Michelle S.

"This is an incredible experience overall!"

- Carol Joy

"What a wonderful gathering of special souls. It was truly amazing and awesome. I'm so grateful to all of you."
- Dawn Carpino

“This conference is in a beautiful location, with friendly people and amazing programming."
- CD Nelsen

"The team did a fabulous job with the Reiki Retreat. I was so impressed with how punctual they were with the classes and how much heart they put into everything they did. Thank you so much!"
- Genevieve Taeger

“Thank you to the most awesome organizers and hosts of NERR 2024! It was a wonderful time filled with Reiki love and light!”
- Lynn M.

“I cannot say enough about the love and acceptance that was felt at last week's retreat!Cannot wait until next year and look forward to connecting withpeople that I still need to meet."
☮️♥️- Scotty B.

“Thank you for a wonderful, wonderful retreat guys!I look forward to seeing you again next year."
- Pam L.

"After a year away, I am so very happy to return to NERR, to renew, to refresh, and to reconnect with this incredible community of gifted healers."
- Sarah Soltow

"NERR is amazing! Such a lovely community of Reiki practitioners from all backgrounds. It's always a treat to come each year to see new and old faces at the lovely setting of Silver Bay."
- Anonymous

"The NERR exceeded my expectations. The topics were diverse and the speakers knowledgeable. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and I intend to come again next year!"
- Anonymous

"Bless you for all you do!!!!" - Anna Maria C.

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Thursday, April 30th - Sunday, May 3rd

“My first time to the retreat… had a wonderful time… great speakers… great music…fabulous drumming… thank you for all your hard work!"❤️❤️- Michelle S.

"This is an incredible experience overall!"- Carol Joy

"What a wonderful gathering of special souls. It was truly amazing and awesome. I'm so grateful to all of you."- Dawn Carpino

“This conference is in a beautiful location, with friendly people and amazing programming."- CD Nelsen

"The team did a fabulous job with the Reiki Retreat. I was so impressed with how punctual they were with the classes and how much heart they put into everything they did. Thank you so much!"- Genevieve Taeger

“Thank you to the most awesome organizers and hosts of NERR 2024! It was a wonderful time filled with Reiki love and light!”- Lynn M.

“I cannot say enough about the love and acceptance that was felt at last week's retreat!Cannot wait until next year and look forward to connecting withpeople that I still need to meet." ☮️♥️- Scotty B.

“Thank you for a wonderful, wonderful retreat guys!I look forward to seeing you again next year." - Pam L.

"After a year away, I am so very happy to return to NERR, to renew, to refresh, and to reconnect with this incredible community of gifted healers."- Sarah Soltow

"NERR is amazing! Such a lovely community of Reiki practitioners from all backgrounds. It's always a treat to come each year to see new and old faces at the lovely setting of Silver Bay."- Anonymous

"The NERR exceeded my expectations. The topics were diverse and the speakers knowledgeable. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and I intend to come again next year!"- Anonymous

"Bless you for all you do!!!!" - Anna Maria C.

"This is an incredible experience overall!"

- Carol Joy

"What a wonderful gathering of special souls. It was truly amazing and awesome. I'm so grateful to all of you."
- Dawn Carpino

“This conference is in a beautiful location, with friendly people and amazing programming."
- CD Nelsen

"The team did a fabulous job with the Reiki Retreat. I was so impressed with how punctual they were with the classes and how much heart they put into everything they did. Thank you so much!"
- Genevieve Taeger

“Thank you to the most awesome organizers and hosts of NERR 2024! It was a wonderful time filled with Reiki love and light!”
- Lynn M.

“I cannot say enough about the love and acceptance that was felt at last week's retreat!Cannot wait until next year and look forward to connecting withpeople that I still need to meet."
☮️♥️- Scotty B.

“Thank you for a wonderful, wonderful retreat guys!I look forward to seeing you again next year."
- Pam L.

"After a year away, I am so very happy to return to NERR, to renew, to refresh, and to reconnect with this incredible community of gifted healers."
- Sarah Soltow

"NERR is amazing! Such a lovely community of Reiki practitioners from all backgrounds. It's always a treat to come each year to see new and old faces at the lovely setting of Silver Bay."
- Anonymous

"The NERR exceeded my expectations. The topics were diverse and the speakers knowledgeable. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and I intend to come again next year!"
- Anonymous