Most industries have associations and organizations that provide benefits to its members through networking, education, training, public advocacy, and general professional development.

Reiki Therapy Associations can benefit Reiki practitioners with these same benefits.

Below is a list of 10 association/organizations in alphabetical order. The list includes a range of international associations that provide benefits for members throughout the world.

• Australasian Usui Reiki Association Inc AURA
• Australian Reiki Connection
• International Association of REIKI professionals IARP
• Reiki Australia
• Reiki Federation UK
• Shibumi International Reiki Association
• The Reiki Alliance
• The Reiki Association
• The Reiki Council
• The Reiki Guild

In case you’re not sure how joining a professional association can benefit you, we’ve included some of the most important benefits below:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Guidance on establishing a career path.
• Educational requirements to become a Reiki practitioner.
• Guidance on the profession’s standards of practice.
• Updates on development in the profession and changes in practice
• Continuing education in person or online.
• Provides an avenue to be involved in the direction of your profession.
• May provide teaching or presentation opportunities
• Ethical advice

NETWORKING

• Build relationships with other Reiki practitioners.
• Develop mentor and mentee relationships.
• Establish working relationships for collaboration on projects.

BUSINESS BENEFITS

• Free resources to establish your Reiki practice policies.
• Free directory listing to advertise your Reiki practice to potential clients.
• Liability insurance at a discounted rate.

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

• Promote and advocate Reiki practitioners working in allied health.
• Awareness of Reiki and the services it offers in the community.
• Volunteering opportunities for community service