.: private Reiki :.
Reiki is a form of energy work that originated in Japan. It focuses on harmonizing energy by creating balance across physical, emotional, and energetic layers. This gentle, hands-on practice invites us to tune in to how energy is moving and where it may be stuck, allowing for subtle and meaningful shifts.
I often think of Reiki like a river flowing through the body. Naturally, that river moves with ease. But over time, debris or dams—whether emotional, physical, or energetic—can disrupt its path. Reiki helps restore the river’s natural flow.
People come to Reiki for many reasons: physical or mental illness, grief, burnout, or simple curiosity. With a trauma-informed lens, I create a safe and supportive space where your system can soften, settle, and begin to shift. Together, we co-create a container for healing.
Reiki offers an embodied way to digest emotions, sensations, and experiences—without needing to explain or analyze them. As we gently bring awareness to different areas of the body, you might encounter something tender or challenging. Through presence and patience, we allow that energy to move or release in its own time.
This process often brings relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of ease. Many people find that long-held patterns begin to shift without the effort or mental labor that verbal processing sometimes requires. It’s a reminder that transformation can be gentle.
It’s also important to know: Reiki is not about giving or taking personal energy. Instead, it works with universal life force energy, which flows where it’s needed most. It’s self-regulating—your system will only take in what it can integrate.
Before we begin, we’ll sit together—perhaps over a cup of tea—and check in about what’s present, what’s needed, and how you’d like to be supported.
Rate: $150/session (70 min)
In-person sessions are located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Although single sessions are available, this work unfolds more fully over time. Ongoing sessions—whether weekly or monthly—create the consistency needed for trust, integration, and meaningful growth.
You may also book a session as a gift for someone you love!
“Each and every session I had with [Sasha] made me feel seen, accepted, and understood, and the space that she held for me was so generous and nourishing. Sasha’s presence in my life has helped me cultivate so much compassion for myself and others within my spiritual practice...”
.: location :.
In-Person
Sessions take place at my home studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
COVID Safety
Masks are optional. I am fully vaccinated and happy to wear a mask if requested. An air purifier is in use during sessions.
Virtual
Distance Reiki sessions are available via Zoom. Automatic closed captioning is enabled for accessibility.
.: accessibility :.
Financial Accessibility
If you'd like to work one-on-one but finances are a barrier, you're invited to join the Community Care waitlist. I offer a limited number of sliding scale sessions each month for those who are under-resourced. You can choose to pay anywhere between $80–$130 per session, based on your current capacity. When a spot becomes available, I’ll reach out to you directly.
If you’re based in NYC, you’re welcome to attend my free monthly in-person class in collaboration with The Practice Coalition. I also offer tiered pricing for most virtual classes to support broader access.
Building Accessibility
There are several stairs leading to the building, and one flight of stairs to the home studio space. If you need a wheelchair-accessible space or have other access needs, I’m happy to make alternate arrangements.
.: peer reviewed studies about Reiki :.
Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2025) studied reviews involving 661 participants aged 14 years and above.
“Systematic evaluations have consistently demonstrated that Reiki therapy significantly enhances quality of life (QOL). Subgroup analyses further indicate that the therapy is most effective in improving QOL when administered with a high frequency of sessions (≥ 8) and extended duration (≥ 60 min), or in acute settings with sessions lasting up to (≤ 20 min).”
A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health (2019) examined 99 Reiki practitioners and clients in a single Reiki session.
“Statistically significant improvements were observed for all outcome measures, including positive affect, negative affect, pain, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being.”
Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy (2017) examined 13 peer reviewed studies about the effects of Reiki.
“For patients with chronic health conditions, Reiki has been found to be more effective than placebo for reducing pain, anxiety, and depression, and for improving self-esteem and quality of life.”