Somatic Reiki Practitioner Training

Reiki was developed during a different time. A time when we understood far less about trauma, the nervous system, and the ways our experiences can continue to live within us long after they are over.

Today, we know more. We know that trauma is incredibly prevalent. We know that people don’t leave their life experiences at the door when they come in for a Reiki session. And we know that when we create space for someone to slow down, soften, feel, and turn their attention inward, experiences that have been held beneath the surface may begin to emerge.

A client may become emotional. They may begin to shake or cry. They may become overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of what is happening inside of them. Yet most Reiki practitioners were never taught how to meet these experiences skillfully.

Somatic Reiki Practitioner Training was created to help change that.

This training bridges the wisdom and practice of Reiki with a modern understanding of trauma, the nervous system, and mental health. It is designed for Reiki practitioners who want to feel more confident and prepared when challenging experiences arise before, during, or after a session.

Together, we’ll explore the role Reiki can play in supporting mental health, the autonomic nervous system, Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed principles, tools for regulation, foundational elements of Somatic Experiencing, and more. You’ll learn practical tools for recognizing activation and supporting clients without rushing to fix, interpret, or push them through what they are experiencing.

Through lecture, group discussion, live practice, and self-study, participants will develop the awareness, language, and skills to work within their scope while responding with greater presence, discernment, and care.

Somatic Reiki Practitioner Training offers a trauma-responsive, embodied approach to Reiki that honors the origins of the practice while helping practitioners develop the tools and confidence to more skillfully meet the challenges that can arise when working with people today.

BIO: Hilary Rudenauer is a Reiki Master Teacher, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Postpartum Doula, 500-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and owner of Resonance Healing Arts. Hilary has been practicing Reiki for over a decade and has provided sessions in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient treatment programs, correctional facilities, businesses, and senior centers. She is passionate about preserving the wisdom and energy of classic Reiki teachings while adapting the practice to support people through the mental and emotional challenges of modern life.