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Maureen McGinty
Jikiden Reiki Teacher
Jikiden Reiki Courses Reiki Treatments
Exmouth Exeter Devon
I had never had a Jikiden Reiki treatment before. From the first treatment I felt so much better in a way I find hard to describe..calmer...peaceful...just lighter...
You might be stressed, anxious, struggling with sleep, or have a physical issue that is preventing you from living life to the full. If this is the case for you, I am here to help.
Releasing tension from your body will help you feel less stressed, sleep better, and have more energy throughout the day. I draw on a range of natural and practical energy techniques to support you to a balance in mind and body.
I listen closely to what you need and use established healing techniques to restore balance and calm, bringing body, emotions, mind, and spirit into unison.
I am a verified Reiki Practitioner registered with the Complementary Natural Health Care Council.
I offer Reiki treatments in Exmouth and Exeter
These are fully clothed and can take place lying on a massage table or in a chair.
I also offer a range of Reiki courses and workshops.
What Can I expect during a Jikiden Reiki® Treatment?
During a Jikiden Reiki® treatment, you lie fully clothed on a therapy bed (treatments can be delivered seated if required). The treatment is conducted in a calm, quiet environment away from distractions where you can really relax. Jikiden Reiki is generally a hands on treatment Usui Sensei taught this approach as practitioners are able to feel areas of the body that appear to have a build up of toxins that can directly impact on the body's natural healing ability to restore and rebalance. This is known as byosen.
I use cotton cloths (tenugui) to cover your eyes to aid relaxation. I start at the head unless I am treating a specific area/ symptom on the body e.g. physically injury. I place my hands to where the imbalance is found and then channel Reiki energy through my hands to your body, which your body absorbs, this focused channeling of Reiki works to dissipate areas of tension and support better energy flow to promote balance. (Hand placement will be discussed with you prior to the treatment, with any modifications made to ensure you feel totally comfortable with the process). during which time you relax and unwind to some calming music.
Individual experiences of Reiki treatments can differ. However, Reiki is commonly experienced as a gentle flow of energy promoting a deep sense of relaxation, which commonly continues after the treatment has ended. Clients may or may not feel sensations during a Reiki treatment. Benefits reported by clients include deep relaxation promoting a calm, peaceful sense of well-being on all levels, improved sleep and a general feeling of lightness.
Enkaku (Distant healing)
For those who cannot travel to an in-person Reiki treatment. Reiki is still effective at a distance.
As a Jikiden Reiki® practitioner I will use a specific method of using Reiki energy for you as an absent receiver. Although, an in-person hands on treatment has the additional healing power of touch I am still able to feel the byosen (the body’s reaction/sensations from the illness, stress, worry or injury).
Who can benefit from an Enkaku treatment?
- Those who cannot travel to me in person wherever they may be in the world
- Those who may be in hospital
- Those who are struggling with stress, anxiety or worry who may need a little support through unexpected events or news.
What do I need to do?
I will arrange a time with you to speak prior to the treatment for a short consultation. Choose a time for the treatment when you can fully relax and be undisturbed. It is best if you can continue to relax for a short while afterwards.
Reiki is Reiki!
My Jikiden Reiki® Lineage (teaching family tree) is:
- Mikao Usui
- Chijiro Hayashi
- Chiyoko Yamaguchi
- Tadao Yamaguchi
- Maureen McGinty
My work in Reiki
My work in Reiki covers a number of areas; this may resonate with you too. The Reiki journey takes us on different paths at different times, it is not just about being a practitioner giving treatments or teaching. My journey has involved both those aspects but probably the most important part for me is sharing how living a life infused with Reiki brings joy and balance.
My everyday work in Reiki is focused on family and friends, this is known as 'folk Reiki' and this is all I practiced for many years. Reiki is for sharing
I love offering Reiki treatments here in beautiful Exmouth. I have based my in person practice at the Exmouth Integrated Therapies Clinic.
I also offer treatments at adjusted prices to those facing longterm health issues or critical illness. Contact me if you think I can help.
Reiki is a complementary therapy that supports the body's natural healing. It does not replace any medical guidance and advice. Always keep your medical team informed.
I have also worked with other members of the Jikiden Reiki® UK Association to develop the Jikiden Reiki® Verified Practitioner status awarded by the Reiki Council meeting the standards required by the CNHC. I am one of the first Jikiden Reiki® Practitioners in the UK to gain the award.
I am a teacher/assessor for the programme and guide others who also share my passion to enable Reiki to be more widely available in hospitals and other medical settings.
You can be confident you are choosing to work with an experienced passionate Reiki practitioner!
I love to talk about Reiki share success stories, practical approaches and how I live my life with Reiki at its heart. Please contact me if you would like me to give a talk to your group.
Learn Jikiden Reiki in Exmouth Exeter
Shoden
Welcome to a Journey of Healing and Simplicity
This Jikiden Reiki® Shoden course is your invitation to reconnect with the natural healing energy already within you. Over two deeply enriching days, you'll receive traditional Japanese Reiju — empowering you to channel Reiki effortlessly for life.
Whether you're completely new to Reiki or returning to deepen your roots, this course offers a warm, clear, and supportive space to learn, practice, and grow.
This is the ideal course to help you reconnect with your Reiki practice if you are feeling a bit lost. You still have your Reiki. Learning Jikiden Reiki can enhance your own Reiki practice and treatments.
Most courses are a mix of people new to Reiki and those who have had some previous training in Reiki elsewhere.
What Is Included;
Two full days of teaching
Three Reiju to gently awaken and enhance your ability to channel Reiki
Official Certification — English certificate + personalized Japanese calligraphy certificate from the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Japan
Comprehensive Manual — your guide through traditional Japanese Reiki teachings
In-person guidance and practice — with time to ask questions, reflect, and connect
What You Will Learn
The authentic history of Usui Reiki — its origins in Japan and journey to the West and back
Japanese cultural perspectives that support your understanding of Jikiden Reiki to bring depth and clarity to Reiki practice
The deeper meaning of the Reiki kanji — its energy, its essence
The five Reiki principles (Gokai) — how to live Reiki, not just practice it
Hatsurei Hō — a home practice for clarity, grounding, and increased sensitivity
Reiki Okuri & Reiki Mawashi — group energy-building techniques
Byosen — sensing where Reiki healing is needed and developing sensitivity in the hands
The first Reiki symbol (Shirushi) — its meaning and use
Self-treatment practices — support your own wellbeing with Reiki
First-aid techniques — Koki (breath), Gyoshi (gaze), Bushi (touch)
Ketsueki Kokan-hō — traditional circulation technique to support the body’s cleansing process
Who Is This For?
This course is open to:
- Complete beginners who feel called to Reiki
- Those previously trained in Reiki who wish to reconnect with its traditional Japanese roots
- Anyone seeking a grounded, heartfelt approach to energy healing
There are no tests, no pressure — only compassionate teaching and time-honoured practice.
This is the ideal course to help you reconnect with your Reiki practice if you are feeling a bit lost. You still have your Reiki. Learning Jikiden Reiki can enhance your Reiki practice and treatments.
Most courses are a mix of people new to Reiki and those who have had some previous training in Reiki elsewhere.
A Path That Lasts a Lifetime
Once you receive Reiju, Reiki is yours to access — whenever you need it, wherever you are. These two days may feel gentle, but their impact can be lifelong.
If your heart feels the call, you’re warmly welcomed!
How is the course organised?
- Shoden is taught over two days together usually over a weekend, I can also offer an option on separate days if work or family commitments are a barrier to beginning your Reiki journey.
- At the end of your Jikiden Reiki® Shoden course, you will receive an official Jikiden Reiki® English course certificate. You will also receive a personalised (your name handwritten in Japanese) Japanese traditional block print certificate, as used in the early Japanese Reiki courses)
What will I notice after the course?
- You will grow as a person, Reiki being the development of mind and body. You will have the ability to create a more relaxed state, reducing your stress levels.
- You can develop your connection to Reiki with a regular self practice. You may find you are naturally drawn to this as Reiki is a gentle invitation towards a more heart centred and self compassionate approach to yourself.
- You will be able to help your mental, emotional and physical health and well-being.
- You will have tools to practically support the well-being of your family and friends. This is a beautiful aspect of Reiki. Sharing Reiki with family and friends is transformational. This practice is folk Reiki, perhaps the most important, for me Reiki underpins my family life and has helped in many situations.
- You will be able to access this powerful natural Reiki energy for life, helping you feel more peace in your life, whenever you need it, wherever you are.
Shoden Dates Summer 2025
Shoden
July
12-13th July
19-20th July
August
10th - 11th August
29-30th August
Other dates can be accommodated. Please contact me directly
Location: Exmouth
Pricing
£260 – Until 31 August 2025
£290 – From 1 September 2025
Okuden
The Deeper Journey
✨ One-day immersion — 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
✨ Certified by the Jikiden Reiki® Institute, Japan
Step into the deeper flow of Reiki with the Okuden (deeper level) training — a sacred continuation of your Shoden journey. In this one-day experience, you’ll receive two more traditional Reiju, further awakening your natural sensitivity to Reiki energy and expanding your ability to work with it consciously, compassionately, and with deeper insight.
This course invites you to explore profound techniques passed down through the authentic Japanese lineage of Reiki. It’s not about exams or pressure — it’s about your growth. You’ll be guided with care and encouragement, in a small, supportive group setting where your confidence and understanding are nurtured every step of the way.
✦ What You’ll Experience:
- Two additional Reiju to deepen your energetic capacity and intuitive sensitivity.
- Enkaku Chiryo — Distance Reiki: Learn how to send Reiki across time and space, offering healing where hands cannot reach. Whether supporting a loved one far away or responding to life’s unexpected moments, this is a beautiful tool for connection and care.
- Jumon: A key vibrational component that supports distance healing, anchoring intention into resonance.
- Second Shirushi (symbol) and its use in Sei Heki Chiryo, the psychological treatment that brings support for emotional balance, habit release, and transformation of patterns.
- Kotodama: The sacred sounds and words that carry healing energy, used within psychological treatment to align mind, body, and spirit.
- Sei Heki Chiryo: A gentle, traditional Japanese technique for addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges — ideal for supporting both yourself and others with issues such as fears, limiting thoughts, emotional distress, or trauma.
You’ll also deepen your understanding of Japanese spiritual principles and mindset, which sit at the heart of how Reiki is practiced and shared.
Who is this for?
This course is open to those who have completed a Jikiden Reiki Shoden training with an accredited Jikiden Reiki teacher. Okuden gives you powerful, refined tools for healing and support.
Many students choose to take both Shoden and Okuden together as a three-day journey — a beautiful way to fully immerse yourself in the system and receive all core techniques in one flowing experience. You're welcome to do the same, though you're also free to take Okuden separately at your own pace. My personal preference is to teach Shoden and Okuden separately. This allows you to become more settled in your own personal Reiki practice before deepening your practice.
Pricing:
- £250 (current rate)
- £260 (from September 2025)
Okuden Dates Summer 2025
July 21st 2025
August 31st 2025
Ongoing support is always available beyond your training — you’re never alone on your journey. Traditional Japanese techniques workshops and Reiki shares are ongoing through the year. Check out the Workshop page.
Have any questions about learningJikiden Reiki in Exmouth and Exeter? Feel free to give me a call at any time!
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions after visiting my website. If you are curious about learning Reiki, want more information on EFT or Matrix Reimprinting you can call me on 07565834065 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment or booking on a course.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours.
