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September 24, 2015

Reiki for Chicago Firefighters & EMTs

September 24, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki for Chicago Firefighters & EMTs

We loved sharing Reiki with members of the Chicago FD. These men and women risk their lives to keep us safe, that's definitely be stressful. Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

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September 24, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon/
July 11, 2015

Reiki in Englewood

July 11, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki in Englewood

We were thrilled to offer Reiki to at-risk youth on Chicago's crime-ridden south side. 

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July 11, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon/
April 14, 2015

AMTA-IL Chapter Annual Conference 2015

April 14, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon
AMTA-IL Chapter Annual Conference 2015

Love this event! It's always well organized, so I was able to teach some, learn some, laugh some, and eat some. Then they acknowledged our Reiki for Vets program with an award. A well-rounded three days. 

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April 14, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon/
AMTA Humanitarian Award, Reiki, Chicago, Heather McCutcheon, Reiki Brigade
February 13, 2015

Reiki Lunch-n-Learn at U of C Medical School

February 13, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki Lunch-n-Learn at U of C Medical School

Great collaboration between U of C Medical School faculty and Reiki volunteers. We had a wonderful event with a brief presentation and then demos—always demos!

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February 13, 2015/ Heather McCutcheon/
October 09, 2014

How to Launch a Reiki for Vets Volunteer Program

October 09, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon
How to Launch a Reiki for Vets Volunteer Program

If you and your phenomenal Reiki friends want to help out veterans by offering short sessions, you can be well on your way with the information you'll find here. 

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October 09, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon/
May 10, 2014

Launching the JBVA Reiki Program

May 10, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon
Launching the JBVA Reiki Program

After years of volunteering at special events, we were finally given the green light to offer Reiki within the Jesse Brown VA. Here's the original team that went through orientation.

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May 10, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon/
April 16, 2014

Reiki at Loyola Medical School

April 16, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki at Loyola Medical School

Medical students experience a lot of stress, and these institutions are beginning to host events catering to their wellbeing. Paula, Dan and I were happy to introduce these future doctors to Reiki.

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April 16, 2014/ Heather McCutcheon/
December 14, 2013

More Reiki "Miracles" at the Winter Stand Down

December 14, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
More Reiki "Miracles" at the Winter Stand Down

We continue our work with the Jesse Brown VA Stand Down events in hopes of making bigger inroads for Reiki within this population.

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December 14, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
October 13, 2013

Offering Reiki to Medical Students—Priceless reactions!

October 13, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Offering Reiki to Medical Students—Priceless reactions!

We'll take every opportunity to offer Reiki to future health care professionals. We were warmly welcomed at Northwestern Medical School's National Student Conference on Integrative Medicine.

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October 13, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
September 10, 2013

Interviewed by Reiki Grand Master

September 10, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Interviewed by Reiki Grand Master

Phyllis Furumoto, the granddaughter of Madam Takata who brought Reiki to the United States from Japan, is now the Grand Master of the craft. Phyllis hosts her own Internet radio show about all things Reiki, and I was honored to be her guest for this talk show. 

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September 10, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
July 23, 2013

Reiki Helps Homeless Veterans

July 23, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki Helps Homeless Veterans

Not our first rodeo, but the first time we got serious about documenting feedback from the vets. The video created from this event went viral and was posted around the globe in Reiki circles, inspiring others.

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July 23, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
February 24, 2013

Reiki for I/DD Kids & Caregivers in Chicago

February 24, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki for I/DD Kids & Caregivers in Chicago

Huge thanks to the Northpointe group and Kathy and Veronique for helping to introduce Reiki to intellectually and developmentally disabled kids and their caregivers. Video of feedback included.

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February 24, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
February 04, 2013

Reiki @ NEIU's TEAM Conference

February 04, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki @ NEIU's TEAM Conference

Young folks are so receptive to the idea that we are made of energy and can help each other using our intention to work with energy. Good times. 

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February 04, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
January 10, 2013

Published in Massage & Bodywork Magazine

January 10, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon
Published in Massage & Bodywork Magazine

Sex trafficking is such an important topic, but so difficult to explore in depth. Thanks to M&B Magazine for helping me tell this story.

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January 10, 2013/ Heather McCutcheon/
April 27, 2012

Reiki Training at Haymarket Center

April 27, 2012/ Heather McCutcheon
Reiki Training at Haymarket Center

"Who needs it most?" is a question I ask myself when trying to decide how to help others with Reiki. These women are on their way from incarceration into the world. It was an incredible experience for everyone involved. 

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April 27, 2012/ Heather McCutcheon/
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