"Thank you for guiding me through this journey with such wisdom, gentleness & integrity. Your teaching has deepened my understanding of Reiki, & trust in myself. I'm so grateful for your presence, your patience, & the care you bring to this work." Kelly, January 2026
Jo also is qualified a Master and Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy™, Hypnotherapy
Experience & Expertise
Jo Ward brings unparalleled expertise and enthusiasm to every training session. Her journey began in the late 1990s when she first encountered Reiki during her corporate life.
Trained under renowned Reiki Masters with authentic lineage tracing back to Dr Mikao Usui; Jo maintains the traditional teachings whilst incorporating modern understanding of energy healing and adult learning principles.
"Jo’s Reiki Level One course was a wisdom experience beyond all expectations. It was a truly special day that opened up a whole new world for me. Jo held the space with such depth, clarity, and compassion, making the learning feel both powerful and gentle at the same time. I felt deeply supported, not only on a personal level but also professionally as an acupuncturist. The course beautifully complemented my existing practice and expanded my understanding of energy in a way that felt grounded and authentic. Thank you, Jo, for introducing me to this world and for sharing your knowledge so generously. I will absolutely be booking Reiki Level Two and can’t wait to continue the journey." Emma, February 2026
Teaching Philosophy
Jo is passionate about empowering students to become confident, compassionate healers. Her teaching style combines ancient wisdom with practical application, creating a safe space for learning and personal transformation.
She believes every person has the innate ability to heal and be healed, and her role is simply to awaken and nurture this natural gift through patient guidance, authentic instruction and Reiki initiations.
Reiki for Animals
Jo has a passion for dogs, and has a very loving Cocker Spaniel, he is Reiki attuned, and just chills during Reiki sessions with clients.
Dogs are very receptive to Reiki healing energies, so if you have an animal… be it dog, cat, tortoise or even a horse, you will have the most amazing Reiki healing journey with the animal.
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The Reiki Lineage
At Jo's Reiki Training Courses all attunements are given through the Usui Shiki Ryōhō lineage - the original system of Reiki as founded by Dr Mikao Usui in Japan.
This lineage has been lovingly passed teacher-to-teacher through generations, carrying both the purity of the Usui Tradition and the expanded Tibetan system now taught in Jo's Reiki courses.
Usui Shiki Ryōhō Lineage
Mikao Usui
Chujiro Hayashi
Hawayo Takata
Phyllis Lei Furumoto
Florence O’Neal
Jerry Farley
June Woods
Simon Treselyan
Amravati Mitchell
Kathryn Clinkscales-Reynolds
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What This Means for You
Through this sacred lineage, every student receives the same spiritual current of Reiki energy that Dr Usui first awakened over a century ago - supported by the wisdom of each teacher in the line.
The teachings blend the gentle Japanese essence of Usui Reiki with the expanded Tibetan system to create a deeply balanced, grounded, and powerful experience for modern practitioners.
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Discover the Power of Reiki Healing
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Transformative Energy Healing
Experience a profound energy healing method that promotes:
Deep relaxation
Stress relief
Holistic wellness
Reiki works on multiple levels, addressing physical tension, emotional blockages, and spiritual disconnection through gentle, non-invasive techniques.
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Expert Guidance
Learn Reiki from Jo Ward, a certified Reiki Master, with 23 years of Reiki experience.
Jo continues to see Reiki clients for 121 healing every week. She shares the wisdom and experience she has learnt over this time, during the Reiki courses.
Jo aims to create a supportive, welcoming environment that ensures every student feels confident and empowered throughout their Reiki healing journey.
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Make A Difference
Enjoy becoming a Reiki healer and practitioner who can make a genuine difference in people's lives through the natural healing method of Reiki.
Learn Reiki symbols
Discover the healing powers of your Reiki healing hands
Enjoy Reiki activations to raise your consciousness and allow the Reiki energies to flow through you.
Commit to your wellness and spiritual growth.
What is Reiki? The Ancient Art of Energy Healing
Origins and Philosophy
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
Developed by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century, this gentle practice has been refined and passed down through generations of dedicated practitioners.
The word "Reiki" combines two Japanese words: "Rei," meaning universal or spiritual wisdom, and "Ki," meaning life energy. This universal life energy flows through all living beings and can be channelled for healing purposes.
How It Works
Reiki channels universal life force energy through the practitioner's hands to the recipient, promoting the body's natural ability to heal itself. This energy flows to where it's most needed, working on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels simultaneously.
Recognised worldwide as a complementary therapy
Reiki is used in hospitals, hospices, and wellness centres to support conventional medical treatment
Reiki enhances overall wellbeing
The Science & Spirituality Behind Reiki
Research and Evidence
Growing scientific research supports Reiki's benefits for:
Stress reduction
Pain relief
Anxiety relief
Improved sleep
Overall wellbeing
Studies published in peer-reviewed journals demonstrate measurable improvements in anxiety, depression, and quality of life.
Hospitals worldwide now integrate Reiki into patient care programmes, recognising its value as a complementary therapy that enhances conventional medical treatment without interference or side effects.
Spiritual Dimensions
Beyond the physical benefits, Reiki facilitates profound spiritual growth and energy awareness.
Reiki Practitioners Report:
Enhanced intuition
Deeper meditation experiences
Great manifesting abilities
Stronger connection to the natural flow of life and their higher purpose.
It awakens within.
The spiritual aspect of Reiki is non-denominational, honouring all faith traditions whilst promoting universal principles of love, compassion, and healing service to others.
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Benefits of Reiki Training
Personal Transformation
Enhance your personal wellbeing and emotional balance through regular Reiki practice.
Many students report:
Improved sleep
Reduced stress levels
Greater sense of inner peace and clarity
Reiki training often catalyses profound:
Personal growth
Heal past traumas
Develop greater self-awareness
Stronger Spiritual connection
Professional Opportunities
Develop valuable skills to help: family, friends and clients on their healing journeys.
Many graduates successfully establish 121 Reiki healing practices, working with clients in wellness centres, spas, or from home.
Open pathways to a fulfilling new career or complement existing therapeutic skills with Reiki.
Teach Reiki to others and attune them, available to students who have taken all 3 Reiki courses and reached Reiki Master level: Reiki 1, Reiki 2, Reiki Masters (Reiki Level 3)
Your internationally recognised certification provides credibility in the holistic health field and is required if you decide to commit to Reiki insurance in your healing practise, which I do highly recommend.
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Testimonials
Read what the students have to say about their transformative experiences with Jo Ward's Reiki training courses.
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"Reiki healing with Jo, was really relaxing as well as helpful. I was then inspired to take reiki training course 1 and 2, also with Jo, she was a great teacher and I'm glad I now have reiki healing abilities to help others. Thanks😊"
- Anthony C., 2025,
Reiki 1 & 2 Course
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"I spent a very special day with Jo completing my Reiki 2 training. Jo is warm and fun. My initiation was very powerful and all this week I have felt calm and grounded. I am looking forward to using the symbols on my clients. Thank you Jo for a memorable day x"
- Mandy, 2018, Reiki 2 Course
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"I was lucky enough to have attended a two day Reiki Level 1 & 2 training course with Jo as my teacher, it was a complete JOY! I have met many magical practitioners over the years and can clearly say that Jo is the real McCoy, a true Shaman/Healer. Her knowledge and dedication to spirituality were so clear and this made my training a blessing. It was obvious from the start that I had found a true healer who walks the sacred path every day of her life, lucky old me! If you are searching for a genuine, dedicated teacher/healer, then I recommend Jo with all my heart. Many thanks for the training, It was brilliant, I'll always remember it!"
- Brian, 2018, Reiki 1 & 2 Course
Get in Touch
Reiki Training Course Location
Richmond, Surrey / South West London
Exact location provided upon booking
Nearest train station, about 10 minutes walk: Richmond
Paradise Road car park available, about 5 minutes walk
Stay Connected
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Your personal information is completely safe and never shared with third parties.
I comply fully with GDPR regulations and maintain strict confidentiality standards in all our communications and record-keeping.
Inclusive Environment
I am dedicated to providing a respectful, inclusive learning environment that welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. My aim is to create a safe space to explore & learn reiki.
Commitment
My commitment is to help you learn reiki as a skill and to be ethical practitioners in the healing arts.
All spiritual guidance, psychic readings, and intuitive services are for personal insight and entertainment purposes only and should not replace medical, legal, or professional advice.
Jo Ward Marketing: Office 53, 30 Red Lion Street, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1RB
Note: Reiki Training Courses are held at a different address in Richmond, which is sent to you upon booking confirmation.