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FREE Reiki Energy
Demonstration
Jun 11th, 6:30-8:30
Donald R Wright Auditorium,
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA
Park in nearby garage or lot
Tell everyone, large venue
Get Printable Flyer
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Healing/Intro Nights
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Pasadena (Sierra Madre)
CA
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6:30-9:30 $10, no RSVP
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Thu May 29 Mon Jun 2 |
Thu Jun 26 Mon Jun 30 |
Thu Jul 24 Mon Jul 28 |
Thu Aug 14 Mon Aug 18 |
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Santa
Monica Healing Nights $20
Signup via http://commed.smc.edu or
call SMC (310) 434-3400. New classes
listed on website at start of semester.
.6:30
- 9:30pm
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Wed/Thu see below) |
**Fri Aug 1 (weekend 1&2 class follows
Sat/Sun see below)
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Reiki 1&2
(beginner)
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2 days 9:15-7:00 $350
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Jun 18-19 Santa Monica
Weekday class (see healing night above for link/phone) |
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July 5-6, Calistoga |
Jul 12-13, San Francisco,
CA |
Aug 2-3 Santa Monica
Weekend class (see healing night above for link/phone |
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Japanese Reiki Techniques
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2 days 9:30-6:30 $275 |
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3 days 9:30-6:30 $875
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Jul 19-21 San Fransisco |
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Karuna Reiki© Master
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Prereq. 1 year ART/Master
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3 days 9:30-6:30 $875
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California
Law on Reiki |
In the state of California, there are two laws that affect
Reiki practitioners. At the state level, there is SB577,
described below. Even if you do not live in California, you
may find the discussion helpful. I will put any other legal
information I discover in the Links section of the is website.
The other law to be aware of is your city or county's definition
of massage.
If you are just using Reiki to improve your own life, and
work on family and friends there is no issue. However if you
are trying to make Reiki into a legitamate licensed business,
they are things you should be aware of.
Many Reiki teachers also believe that getting an accreditation
as a minister through an organization like the Universal
Life Church is suffiecent, full details on why this may not
be a good idea can be found in William Rands article on Reiki.org
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Sections 2053.5 and 2053.6 of the
California Business and
Professions Code, relating to health. |
| SB 577
affects almost every holistic healing practitioner in the
state
of California. It went into effect on Jan 1, 2003. It mandates
what information practitioner's must be given to clients,
it
mandates information be added to all advertising. SB577 modified
sections 2053.5 and 2053.6 of the California Business and
Professions code. For current text see (read down in the
document) here.
I am not a legal expert, my opinion is just
that, a best guess effort of what constitutes compliance,
from my reading of the law, and talking to others.
SB577 has been endorsed and promoted by http://www.californiahealthfreedom.org/
It has been heralded as a great step forward,
as the legalization of alternative and complementary healing
in California. Reading the law, I am left with several questions
and potential issues.
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the law for yourself |
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the Kudos |
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Today, September 24, 2002, is a very important date in Health
Freedom History.
Lots
of folks, especially Health Professionals---may soon be moving
to California in droves
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| What
practitioners must do to comply with the law |
| 1.
Changes to Advertising |
A person who advertises any services ... shall disclose in
the advertisement that he or she is not licensed by the state
as a healing arts practitioner. (from sb 577)
All ads
must state the practitioner is not licensed by the state as
a healing arts practitioner. How this must be phrased is uncertain.
Healing arts practitioner is an unfortunate phrasing to use,
as most people interested in holistic or complementary medicine
are more likely to use the phrase 'healing arts practitioner'
to refer to themselves, than to use it to as it is here, as
a reference to modern allopathic western medicine hospitals,
doctors and nurses.
Here
are some phrasing that have been suggested. Once again these
may or may not be legally sufficient, these are people's suggestions
only. Legal opinions would be welcomed.
(So far,
I only have my versions listed here, please email me yours
for inclusion)
SB577
: Reiki does not require licensing by the state of California
(Jessica Miller)
SB577
: Complementary healing arts such as Reiki do not require
licensing by the state of California (Jessica Miller)
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Client Information Form and Acknowledgement |
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prior to providing those services, do the following:
(1) Disclose to the client in a written statement using plain
language the following information: (A) That he or she is not
a licensed physician. (B) That the treatment is alternative
or complementary to healing arts services licensed by the state.
(C) That the services to be provided are not licensed by the
state. (D) The nature of the services to be provided. (E) The
theory of treatment upon which the services are based. (F) His
or her educational, training, experience, and other qualifications
regarding the services to be provided.
(2) Obtain a written acknowledgement from the client stating
that he or she has been provided with the information described
in paragraph (1). The client shall be provided with a copy of
the written acknowledgement, which shall be maintained by the
person providing the service for three years. (b) The information
required by subdivision (a) shall be provided in a language
that the client understands. (From SB577)
Here are some examples of forms that have
been suggested. Once again these may or may not be legally
sufficient, these are people's suggestions only. Legal opinions
would be welcomed.
(Right now, I only have my version here,
please email me yours so I can include a variety.)
Jessica's
Millers version
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| Questions
and Concerns About this Bill |
| Advertising
A) As a teacher advertising
classes rather than sessions, are my ads still affected by
this law
B) What is an ad? In magazines,
do business card size ads, or classified type ads also require
this acknowledgement? What about brochures and flyers sent
to a private mailing list? What about ads in national magazines?
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| Client
Information Form and Acknowledgement
A) It is required for the client to be able
to read the form in a language that they know. Presumably
a parent or guardian would be sufficient for very young clients.
However, it also means a practitioner can not treat clients
who can't read English well, unless they go to the added expense
of having their form translated.
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Concerns
A) Does this law supercede
or have any impact on local restrictions? The laws in California
governing Reiki have typically varied by city or county, will
this still be the case?
(c) The Legislature intends, by enactment
of this act, to allow
access by California residents to complementary and alternative
health care practitioners who are not providing services that
require
medical training and credentials. (From SB 577)
B) What are the Legal ramifications
if a practitioner is in violation?
What happens if a practitioner is found in
violation of this act? Such as if they haven't updated their
magazine ad?
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| California
Client Information Form & Waiver |
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California
Client Information Form & Waiver
Version Jan 1, 2003
Welcome to Reiki! The purpose of this form is to give you
some basic information on Reiki to take home.
What
REIKI is
Reiki
is a form of complementary medicine, which enhances the body's
ability to heal itself.
What
Reiki is NOT
Your practitioner is not a licensed physician. REIKI is a
complement to 'healing arts services licensed by the state',
ie, it is a complement to more traditional western medicine
provided by doctors, nurse and hospitals. As a complementary
or alternative medicine, REIKI does no require licensing by
the state.
Nature
of the Services Provided
Reiki Sessions. The client lies down fully clothed. The practitioner(s)
place their hands on or above the body and allow the REIKI
to radiate from the hands.
Theory
of Treatment
Stress, trauma and illness restrict the natural flow of Ki
life force energy through the body. By restoring KI to the
body, Reiki rejuvenates the bodies ability to relax and de-stress,
and supports its ability to heal itself.
In addition
to the practitioner radiating the Reiki energy through their
hands, sessions may involve the practitioners sweeping their
hands above the body in various ways, or incorporating breath
or vocal tones to break up energy blocks.
Jessica
Miller's Qualifications
Jessica Miller has been practicing Reiki since 1992, and teaching
Reiki since 1993. She is a senior licensed teacher for the
International Center for Reiki Training. She graduated from
the center's licensing program in 1995, having taken (and
reviewed) all levels of Reiki Training and Karuna. She continues
to study under various other Reiki Masters.
Client
Acknowledgment (Will be kept on file for 3 years)
I have been provided with a copy of the above document, in
accordance with California state law SB 577:
Client
Name: _______________________Date: ____________ |
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How is Massage Defined?
The area of law most Reiki practitioners seeking to create
a business have is demonstrating that Reiki is not massage,
and that therefore, they do not need to have a massage license.
(If the practitioner is already a licensed massage therapist,
licensed nurse, etc. this law does not apply) The Legal world of your city or county probably does not know
or care what Reiki is, but they don't want to have to make a
new law just for you.
I am indebted to one of my students, Emma R. for walking
me through how to do this research.
1) Go to the website for your city. (if you don't find
what we are looking for, try going to the county website).
2) Most cities now have their municipal code online. Open
it.
3) Look under Business or Business license.
4) Look for information pertaining to massage, and see
how it is defined. Since Reiki is traditionally done as
light touch, without manipulating, stroking or tapping
the body, it may or may not be covered under the definition.
5) Also, while it is important to know the definition
when going in for a license, be aware that there may be
differences in interpreation. Some may interpret the statute
more or less strictly than the actual words. Be polite,
and be patient.
If your city/county/state would like to have input in
the touchless Reiki class I am developing, please get in
touch. Some of what I have in mind for the program can
be found in the Reiki explorers section of this site.
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