2025 Pre-Retreat Presentations & Workshops


William Lee Rand
ICRT Founder & President
  • Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® -- Monday 4/28/25 - Thursday 5/1/25

    This class is the next step after Reiki Master and is both a Practitioner and a Master class. You will be able to teach this class online or in person. Those who take the class will be able to use the Karuna symbols in their Reiki sessions and teach the complete Holy Fire® III World Peace Karuna Reiki® Training. You will also be able to teach Reiki I&II and Reiki Master as Holy Fire® III World Peace classes online or in person (however, it is easier to teach them if you have previously taken all the classes from an ICRT teacher prior to teaching them). It is complete with eight practitioner symbols, one master symbol, four ignitions and two meditations that are guided directly by the Holy Fire® energy.
    (Prerequisite: Must have been a Reiki master for at least 6 months and be able to draw the Reiki II and master symbols from memory.)__________________________________________Wiiliam Lee Rand is the founder and president of The International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), The Center for Reiki Research and The Reiki Membership Association. He is also the publisher and editor in chief of the Reiki News Magazine. He has authored Reiki, The Healing Touch, The Reiki Touch Kit, Reiki for a New Millennium, The Spirit of Reiki and over 100 articles on the history, philosophy, and practice of Reiki. William has done extensive research on the origin and nature of Reiki and produced a pioneering work titled An Evidence Based History of Reiki. In addition, William also has a strong background in metaphysics and has previously been a professional astrologer, hypnotherapist, past life regression therapist, rebirther, and is certified in Neuro Linguistic Programing. William has dedicated his life to Reiki and has practiced and taught full time in classes around the world for 33 years. He encourages all Reiki practitioners to work together in harmony to bring peace to the Earth.


Carolyn Musial 
Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui/Holy Fire® lineage, a Karuna Reiki® Master and a Gendai Reiki Master
  • Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master -- Monday 4/28/25 - Thursday 5/1/25

    Includes the World Peace Reiki Upgrade● Explanation of the unique way that Holy Fire® III Experiences, Placements and Ignitions are done● Explanation of the ICRT definition of Soul and Spirit, the Heavens and letting go of guides● Empowered by the River of Life Experience● Evolution of Reiki● Demonstrate using crystals and stones with Reiki, Reiki Grids and Distant Healing● First Holy Fire® III Ignition● Usui Master symbol – meaning and uses● Advanced Reiki Placement● Practice using Usui Master symbol in sessions● Second Holy Fire® III Ignition● What is Holy Fire®, history, concepts● Holy Fire® symbol – attributes, benefits and usage● Holy Fire® III Reiki and spiritual guidance● Explanation Master Practitioner and Master Teacher levels● Third Holy Fire® III Ignition● Practice Reiki using Holy Fire® with partner● ICRT philosophy and purpose● Fourth Holy Fire® III Ignition – World Peace Ignition● Values and spiritual orientation of a Reiki Master● Practice Reiki using Holy Fire® with partner● Holy Fire® Meditation● Spirit Release process● Moving Meditation● Experiences, Placements and Ignitions – go over outlines, explanation of how to do them● How to receive ignitions by yourself● Discuss teaching both online and in person – review class outlines● Discuss developing a Reiki practice● Explain the Reiki Membership Association (RMA) value and Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice● Class Evaluations● Certificates
    Manual included. All registrations include a one-year subscription to the Reiki News Magazine! (If you currently have a subscription, 4 additional issues will be added to your subscription.) Generic CE form available at no additional charge.
    Prerequisites: Reiki I & II (Holy Fire® is the registered service mark of William Lee Rand)__________________________________________Carolyn Musial is an ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Director of the Licensed Teachers. She has been a full-time Reiki Teacher/Practitioner since 2003, living Reiki with everything she does and with every breath she takes. Carolyn recognizes and understands that All is ONE, and we share a connection through The Divine Within.


April Walker Chellie Kammermeyer
Reiki Master Teacher, Holy Fire® IIIUsui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master & Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki® Master
  • Kid Reiki Teacher Training Master Class -- Tuesday 4/29/25 - Thursday 5/1/25

    This comprehensive program is designed for adults who wish to connect with the energy of Kid Reiki and teach these valuable tools to children. In this Master Teacher Training, you'll learn how to share Reiki practices with kids, support their healing journey, and work on healing your own inner child. Join us to explore how to bring the transformative power of Reiki into the lives of young ones and enrich your practice.__________________________________________April Walker, MA is an ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher. She has been teaching Reiki since 2005. She has a passion for teaching and has worked as a wellness educator for 30 years. She has a background in hospital wellness programs working with physicians who use integrative/alternative techniques. The name of her practice Natural Energy Healing comes from her belief that energy healing is natural and available to all of us. Additionally, April is a Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist.
    Chellie Kammermeyer is a Licensed Reiki Master Mentor Teacher and Assistant Director of Teachers with the ICRT. With the goal of sharing Reiki with as many as possible, she and her husband, Mike, regularly teach classes with the intention of teaching the teachers. In her personal practice, Chellie uses sound healing and crystal healing, along with several other energy modalities, and always combined with Reiki. She lives on the Oregon Coast, teaching there as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. Chellie is a regular contributor to the Reiki News Magazine.


Pam Allen-LeBlancTracey Sullivan
Licensed ICRT Reiki Master Teacher and Animal Communicator with extensive experience in Medical ReikiLicensed ICRT Reiki Master Teacher specializing in Healthcare Reiki and its integration into healthcare settings
  • Healthcare Reiki Levels 1&2 -- Wednesday 4/30/25 - Thursday 5/1/25

    Join Licensed ICRT Reiki Master Teachers Pam Allen-LeBlanc and Tracey Sullivan for an exploration of the transformative power of Reiki in Healthcare. Since October 2023, we have been working with this new energy and techniques and invite you to discover how it can elevate your own Reiki practice and personal healing to new levels.
    What to Expect:● Understanding Reiki in Healthcare: - Explore the core principles and philosophy of Reiki in Medicine. - Uncover how Reiki in Medicine can enhance the healing process and support those facing health challenges.● The Healthcare Reiki Curriculum: - Learn about the unique tools, techniques, and symbols that empower practitioners to work effectively in medical settings.● Real-World Applications: - Learn how to integrate this unique Reiki energy into various medical modalities, from nursing and surgery to oncology and pediatrics. - Hear inspiring examples of Reiki in Healthcare.● Creating an Effective Reiki Practice in Healthcare: - Gain insights into establishing a successful Healthcare Reiki practice, whether through volunteer work or paid services. - Learn how to navigate the requirements of healthcare establishments and collaborate with healthcare professionals.● Interactive Q&A: - Have your questions answered by experienced Healthcare Reiki Master Teachers.● Experience the energy and teachings firsthand in one of our earliest classes!
    Who Should Attend:● Reiki practitioners interested in expanding their skills and knowledge.● Healthcare professionals seeking to integrate Reiki into their practice.● Anyone passionate about the healing potential of Reiki in medical and healthcare settings and beyond.
    Unlock the healing potential of Reiki in healthcare and discover a new dimension of your Reiki practice.________________________________________Pam Allen-LeBlanc is an ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher and an Assistant Director with the ICRT. She has a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an MBA. Pam is the author of “The Reiki Business Book,” one of the co-authors of the ICRT Animal Reiki course, and leads the popular Reiki from the Farm™ podcast. She lives in Canada with her husband, Pierre, 11 horses, and four dogs. She can be contacted by email at moc.mrafehtmorfikier%40map or through her website, www.reikifromthefarm.com.
    Tracey Sullivan is an ICRT-licensed Reiki Master Teacher and is the Director of a Nuclear Medicine Program at CT State Community College. Her passion for improving Healthcare led her to begin working on a Master of Public Health degree. Tracey taught Reiki to volunteers and staff members at Yale New Haven Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Haven, CT. She provides educational talks for CEUs to healthcare groups. She lives in West Haven, CT, with her cat, Meka. She can be contacted by email at moc.noitargetniikier%40yecart or through her website, www.reikiintegration.com.


Renee Eddy
LPC, Reiki Master and EMDRIA Certified Therapist/Approved Consultant
  • Healing from Within: Using Reiki to Heal Your Life -- Wednesday 4/30/25 - Thursday 5/1/25

    This 2-day program focuses on learning effective self-healing techniques and incorporating Reiki to help you improve your life. With a focus on empowerment, Renee brings her 15+ years of experience in mental health, specialization in the treatment of trauma, love of scientific evidence, and practice as a Reiki Master Teacher to the course. While developing the class, she paid special attention to making sure that she also covered all necessary items required by the International Center for Reiki Training to be able to give you a certificate in Reiki I & II, Holy Fire III at the end.
    During this program, you’ll learn: The history and development of Reiki taught by Usui Sensei Healing techniques for unhealthy habits Ways to combine grounding techniques with Reiki to help relieve feelings of overwhelm How to use Reiki to help heal from past traumas Mindfulness practices to enhance your overall wellbeing Japanese Reiki Techniques, as taught by Usui Sensei including: - Gassho meditation, Reiji-ho - developing your intuition - Byosen Scanning - detecting where Reiki is needed - Gyoshi ho - sending Reiki with the eyes - Kenyoku - dry bathing or clearing one's energy field Techniques for giving yourself and others a Reiki session
    Our time together will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and experience. Please note that while we will be discussing our healing journeys and how to incorporate Reiki, this program is not intended as a substitute for therapy and no clinical therapy will take place during this time._______________________________Renee Eddy, LPC, Reiki Master, is based in Norwich, CT and is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. After several years in private practice, she established Eddy Wellness, a multi-disciplinary wellness center and group practice.
    Renee works with people suffering from an array of emotional challenges, including adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, relational issues, but holds additional specialization in the treatment of trauma throughout the life span, including complex developmental trauma. She has worked in varying roles throughout her career as a counselor to include: an emergency response pediatric therapist, outpatient clinician in a non-profit agency, forensic therapist, clinical supervisor, program coordinator, and college professor.
    Renee’s passion is helping people heal, be well, and embrace their lives. She utilizes traditional and holistic approaches to treat the whole self – mind, body, spirit. Renee is a life-long learner and frequently seeks out opportunities to expand and challenge her own knowledge. She brings an unyielding belief in the innate capacity for human healing and growth to all of her work, whether it is with a client, student, colleague, or consultee.


Rickie Meryl Freedman
Reiki Master/Teacher, PT, and Certified Holistic Wellness Coach
  • Reiki by Rickie ReikiVoice Certification -- Thursday 5/1/2025

    "The human voice is the most powerful healing instrument of change in our world. May we Consecrate our Voices to being vessels of healing, truth, grace and compassion".
    Join Rickie Meryl Freedman, Reiki Master/Teacher, Owner of Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place and Certified in ReikiSound and ReikiVoice Instructor to EXPERIENCE the healing power of YOUR voice. We will use our voices for singing, toning, chanting, speaking and humming for our personal well-being and with our clients. NO Voice Experience necessary- this is not about singing ability. We will access your voices in a comfortable way. EMPOWER and heal your throat energy and your Voice!
    This class will include:● Chanting the Reiki Symbol Kotodamas and the Japanese Reiki Healing Principles;● Learning the Sacred Vowel Sounds and Seed Syllables of the elements;● Reiki Humming;● how to use our Reiki speaking voices to talk about Reiki in a meaningful and grounded way, and MORE!● You will receive a ReikiVoice Attunement, Manual and Certificate.
    Testimonials:● "I’ve been practicing and teaching Reiki for years. This class though, changed the whole practice for me. Like Rickie Meryl Freedman says, the ReikiVoice can get under deep seated conditions and lift them out. I’m so grateful to Rickie for offering this certification course... You’ve taught me so much!● "Rickie Meryl Freedman is a very nurturing teacher. She will help you every step of the way"● "Voice is Power; Voice is Vibration; Voice is Energy - Uncover the hidden power in your voice so you can heal your own wounds, transform lives and make a small yet profound difference in our world. If you are held back by your voice, if you are not speaking your truth, and if you know there’s much more in you than the voice that doesn’t reflect who you truly are, allow Rickie Meryl Freedman to unlock your true potential in a safe space through this powerful class."
    (Prerequisite is Reiki ll Certification.)Cost $225__________________________________Rickie Meryl Freedman brings an Integrative approach to Holistic Health. Rickie’s expertise spans across many aspects of wellness and includes all ages and animals. Rickie offers Reiki Sessions at "ReikiSpace & Learning Place", which she created and opened in 2013. She is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, and shares her "Follow your Heart AND Do it Smart!" Mentorship program, a Certified ReikiVoice Instructor and is also Certified in ReikiSound. She teaches all levels of Reiki Classes including ReikiKids and "Reiki for Healthcare Professionals". She published "Reiki Rickie Shares ReikiKids" Coloring/Activity Manual and "Radiating Our Reiki Light" book. Rickie’s Mission in the world is to bring the Inner Peace of the Reiki Experience in a grounded way to as many people as possible. “I don’t DO Reiki, I LIVE Reiki!”


Isabel Wells
Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Teacher, and Spiritual Coach
  • Awakening to Spirit: A Shamanic Reiki Masterclass -- Thursday 5/1/2025

    If you feel called to strengthen your intuitive connection, elevate your healing practice, and connect with Nature in a deeper way, then Shamanic Reiki is calling you! This masterclass is for the Reiki practitioner who is ready to enhance their Reiki practice with new tools and perspectives, receive deeper insights and messages during their sessions, and connect directly with Spirit in a meaningful way.
    In this inspiring 6-hour masterclass, you will:● Dive into Shamanic Reiki: Discover how to blend the healing energies of Nature with the Divine power of Reiki. Connect with Spiritual Realms: Learn to access and navigate the spiritual realms in a practical and meaningful way. Strengthen Your Intuition: Enhance your ability to receive messages and clarity from your intuition.● Engage the Chakras: Explore how to work with the Chakras for a deeper, more effective healing practice. Embark on Shamanic Journeys: Develop a relationship with your Spirit Guides, Power Animals, and Reiki Guides through guided Shamanic journeys.● Utilize Ancient Wisdom: Integrate transformative Shamanic practices rooted in ancient wisdom to bring healing to mind, body, and spirit.
    You'll walk away knowing:● The fundamentals of Shamanism● The three Spirit realms and their significance● The seven directions and their meanings● The process of Shamanic journeying● The roles of Power Animals, Spirit Guides, and more● How to use Shamanic Reiki to enhance your Reiki practice● Techniques to activate and balance your Chakras● Essential Shamanic Reiki tools and their uses
    If you’re ready to deepen your spiritual journey, expand your Reiki toolkit, and align more closely with your true purpose, this class is for you!__________________________________Isabel Wells is the Director of Moon Rising Shamanic Institute and an active Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Teacher, Spiritual Coach, and creator of the Soul Speak channeling method. Her purpose is to bridge the gap between science and spirituality while guiding individuals to experience life through the Soul's eyes. Her passion for quantum physics, mysticism, energy healing, psychology, and holistic health combine to create a unique perspective of the human journey. Isabel is passionate about bringing more love, illumination, and understanding into the world, and firmly believes that connecting with your intuition is the highest pathway to healing.