Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing art, preformed by "laying hands on." The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. Rei meaning source, higher consciousness Ki meaning the life force energy that animates us all Therefore Reiki is loosely translated to mean "life force energy, guided by source." Reiki is transferred from a Reiki Master to a student in an attunment process. This attunment process is part of the Reiki training classes. To explore content taught in each level, please click this link.(undefined)

Teru Reiki was developed by Cortney Martinelli in 2017. Since then, thousands of students have been attuned and studied with Cortney. Our Reiki Level One Certification is unique as it also included energy management training. There is no other Reiki training like it on the planet. Teru meaning brilliance; this lineage is about tapping into the brilliance that resides within each individual. The teachings and training have a foundation based in the traditional Usui lineage, but with a contemporary twist for the modern-day Reiki student. It takes esoteric concepts and offers them in an easily understandable, down-to-earth method. The foundation of this program is based on scientific studies based out of Eastern State University on theories about the personal frequency of the human body. The teachings explore both physical and emotional implications of our personal frequency. This program encourages both students and clients to have a deliberate and consistent personal practice for lasting healing and teaches students how to increase their vibrational set point. Foundational to this style of Reiki: energy, vibration, empowerment, intuition, self-study and continual spiritual awakenings.

We are glad you asked, its one of the most important questions we answer. As you've probably heard before, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears" We believe this. And we believe you are drawn to the teacher and the program that is perfect for you. Here's a few things to consider when thinking about signing up for our program: 1) At the foundation of this program is the scientific teaching of Bruce Tainio and the concepts made so popular by Albert Einstein. We believe that everything is energy and vibration and this is where our story of Reiki begins in level one training. 2) Our goal with this program is to take esoteric concepts, such as Reiki and vibration and make them easily accessible to the every day person. 3) This program is rich in tradition. It has a foundation based from the traditional Usui lineage, but with a contemporary twist for the modern-day seeker. It will resonate deeply with the growing community of like-minded healers of this generation! 4) Our program has been vetted over the last decade. Cortney has been teaching for 15+ years; with thousands of clients and over 1,000+ Reiki certifications given over the years. Cortney's experience and dedication to the practice of Reiki is unparalleled. Our level one and level two courses are eligible for professional continuing education. 5) This program is comprehensive and meets students where they are on their journey. It is a mentoring program - meaning, Cortney works with each student differently depending on their ultimate goals. If your desire is to start a practice or teach, many opportunities exist to work along side Cortney to gain valuable experience. We also offer a Reiki Clinic and Energy Circles to enhance the learning experience. 6) As of May 2019, the SHINE Reiki Training Program is approved as a continuing nursing education activity for CE contact hours. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91). 7) We have outstanding customer reviews; see what our recent grads have to say by checking out our business on Google. Here's what we really want you to know about us! Our ultimate wish is for everyone to experience Reiki and become attuned to Reiki. We believe in empowerment and we believe everyone is their own best healer, so whether you take training with us or another, we are just glad to hear that you are interested! If this program doesn't seem to be the right fit, we hope you continue looking to find one that does.

Yes! We offer both in-person and online, on-demand Reiki certifications. Because of the demand for online training, we offer Reiki training on-demand for those who are not able to attend in person. If you are able to attend in person, we highly recommend you choose the in-person option instead of online so that you can be part of the rich dialogue that occurs in Cortney's classes. You can become certified in the comfort of you own home at your own pace! • Reiki Level One Certifications - On Demand (https://shineohio.samcart.com/products/reikione) • Reiki Level Two Certification - On Demand (https://shineohio.samcart.com/products/reikitwo) • Reiki Master Certification - only in person More info on our online Reiki training page at: www.shineakron.com/online-reiki (www.shineakron.com/online-reiki)

There is no requirements to take level one. In fact, if you are here, it is because you have been drawn to Reiki and this program/teacher for a very specific reason. In our level one training, we teach all of the foundational information that you need. There is no need to prepare or "study" before hand, unless that is what you are drawn to do. However, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. You can contact a team member at cortney@shineohio.com.

Yes! There are two prerequisites for taking Level Two training with SHINE: 1. Reiki Level One training at least one month prior 2. Required pre-read of Love, Reiki, Vibration prior to class The book Love, Reiki, Vibration reinforces foundational concepts shared in Reiki Level One in the SHINE lineage. Therefore, we require this book as a pre-read so that everyone is at the same jumping off point at the start of Level Two training. Please note: Our Reiki Level One training is very unique; spending most of the class giving foundation information about energy, frequency and quantum theories that apply specifically to reiki. If you have not taken level one with Cortney, we suggests you start there.

Animal Reiki is a special adaptation to the traditional Reiki practice specifically for pets and other animals. It can offer pain and stress reduction techniques, with both a heart-centered and hands-on approach. Reiki Level One training is a prerequisite to our Animal Reiki certification. If you are NOT certified in Reiki Level One, then you have two options. 1. Option One: sign up for Reiki Level One training and afterwards, sign up for Animal Reiki certification (https://www.shineakron.com/animal-reiki) 2. Option Two: sign up for the combined training called Intro to Reiki plus Animal Reiki certification (https://www.shineakron.com/intro-plus-animal) If at any time you plan on offering Reiki to other (humans) other than yourself, we encourage option one, if you are only taking Reiki training to work with animals, we recommend option two. Target audience for this course: Certification is designed for those who have animal companions, those who care for animals, those who work or volunteer with animals such as but not limited to veterinarian, shelters, groomers, animal trainers etc. For more information about Animal Reiki click the links above.

Before level two: We suggest 3-5 weeks between level one and level two training. As with everything, the timing is very deliberate. We believe that taking this time to get used to the Reiki energy is important before moving on to the more advanced conversations and techniques that are included in level two training. However, waiting too long before taking level two can slow down the momentum. Before master training: We suggest about 4-6 months before taking Master training after beginning your Reiki journey. We do believe that every student and every journey is unique. So, we like to remain open and flexible with our Master students. The goal before Master training is two-fold: 1) gain experience needed so that if you decide to teach, you have a enough experience and knowledge to offer to your students 2) and more importantly, wait until you feel ready for the next level of spiritual growth on your Reiki journey Because you are the only one that knows if and when you "feel ready" to take this next step, we ultimately leave the timing decision up to the student. We believe you know when you are ready. :) If you have any questions about this timing, please don't hesitate to contact Cortney at cortney@shineohio.com

We try to never talk in terms of "normal" since every situation and student is unique. But we get asked this question a lot and it's a good one to explore. From our experience over the last decade, we notice that only a small percentage of Master students decide to teach. And even a smaller number, head in to Master training with the goal of teaching. The Japanese term for Master training is Shinpiden, and it means "mystery teaching." We believe that this is what attracts students to Master training; this desire to continually evolve and grow in their spiritual practice. In Master training, you receive an attunement at the end of training and as we learn in level one, attunements are invitations to grow spiritually. Receiving this attunement is a catalyst to growth. Along with the attunement, you are attuned to three additional symbols in Master training. These symbols can be used in your practice both with yourself and others and are definitely an added benefit to this level of training. Master training is an experience, a journey, not a destination that one achieves. From our experience, it's not possible to get to this level and not have major transformations in your life.

One of my favorite definitions of attunement is "to bring into harmony." And that is ultimately what is happening during the attunement process. As a spiritual practice, an attunement is intended to connect a person more closely to their spiritual source and to open the flow of life current. In Reiki, we refer to this life current as "ki" - it is the energy that animates us all. Specifically, two things are happening during the attunement practice in a Reiki training class: •First and foremost, the student is being connected to the Reiki source •Also, alterations are being made in the student’s energy pathways to accommodate the changes needed for Reiki (ie to bring into harmony) In level one training, we explore both in great detail.

Yes, you can purchase the bundle program; which include all three levels of training + Student Kits. The bundle will save you $160. You can register for the bundle here: https://www.shineakron.com/product-page/reiki-training-bundle (https://www.shineakron.com/product-page/reiki-training-bundle)

Our SHINE Reiki Training Program provides CE credit for professionals. This is an added benefit of our training programs, and this service is offered for an additional charge to the student of $25 per license. ​ Currently we offer credits for both Massage Therapists and Ohio Nurses. Massage Therapists: 6 CE credits are offered for both our level one and level two training course. Nurses: 4 CE credits are offered for both our level one and level two training course. We ask that you purchase this license at least one week prior to attending class so that we can come prepared with the proper certificate. It is listed as an "add-on" when you register for the course. Here is a link with all of the information: https://www.shineakron.com/continuing-education (https://www.shineakron.com/continuing-education)

No problem! Just contact us directly. You can reach us at cortney@shineohio.com