i’m so happy your journey has brought you here, dear heart.
“Zacchaeus is a wonderful ambassador for the practice of Reiki and made me feel comfortable, curious, and at peace from the moment our session began.”
let’s get one thing out of the way:
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Hi, I’m Zacchaeus, and my pronouns are he/him/his! I am a Reiki Master Teacher and Spiritual Intuitive based in Southwest Virginia. I am passionate about helping folx and animals connect to their inner peace and balance by using my unique gifts and skills. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are very welcome here.
To understand what Reiki is, let’s look at the word itself. “Rei-ki” (pronounced RAY-kee) is a compound word of two Japanese kanji. Rei (靈) is often understood as “spiritual,” “soul” or even “wise” or “divine.” Ki (氣) is that life-force energy that exists in every living thing. These two symbols can be broken down further, but that’s for a Reiki class in the future (maybe your future?). So Reiki (靈氣), as I understand it, has the meaning of “divinely guided soul energy.” This energy is wise, gentle, and loving. It goes where it needs to go in a one-way flow through practitioner to recipient to bring us back into the divine understanding of ourselves and our natural homeostasis. It is readily available, has no limit, can do no harm, and one can never have too little or too much of it…because, well, we are Reiki.
While it is not a replacement for medical treatment, Reiki has certainly been finding its footing more in the mainstream medical field as a complimentary treatment therapy. When people receive a Reiki treatment, they often report feeling calm, peaceful, warm, tingly, and more in touch with everything around them. Reiki is beneficial to anyone regardless of ailment — whether it be mental, emotional, or physical.
“Zacchaeus is intuitive, caring, kind, and maintains the PERFECT energy for peace & healing. I...left feeling centered and calm. Truly cannot recommend his services and sweet spirit enough! TREAT YOURSELF, you will absolutely not regret it!”
Reiki (sometimes translated as Soul Energy) is a Japanese-based technique of energy work administered by gentle touch that promotes relaxation and healing. The energy flows trough an attuned/initiated practitioner into the energy field and body of the client. Reiki shines a light into the dark, stagnant places inside us, and helps reenergize the life-force to filter out those things to bring us back into homeostasis - polishing the dust off your good vibes. Reiki can be administered in-person and remotely.
As a Spiritual Intuitive, I have spent a good amount of time learning to quiet my thoughts and listen to the communications of Spirit and my Guides. When I set the intention, I also communicate with the Guides of others however one might view them (angels, Spirit Guides, Ancestors and departed loved ones, etc.). I use a variety of tools to facilitate readings, and leave it up to the client to “choose their own adventure” for their readings.
Reiki is a powerful tool for helping humans reconnect to our true selves, but it also is incredibly beneficial for our animal companions. Most animals respond positively to Reiki in a variety of settings including shelters, animal hospitals, and remotely. Because animals can’t verbally express their consent to receive a Reiki treatment, the treatment begins with a hands-off approach, allowing the animal to choose their proximity to the Reiki practitioner. Reiki for animals can be administered in-person and remotely.
When you move into a new space, you might experience a sense of that space not being quite “yours.” Energies from past tenants, stresses, disagreements, or negative self-talk can affect the energy of your space. That’s where a blessing or a cleansing comes in! Whether you’ve lived or worked in your space for 5 days or 5 years, you might benefit from a blessing or cleansing to “reset” the vibe.
I am committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in my life and my spiritual services. When a person sits with me, it is my ambition to listen and be with them deeply at the soul level. I work so that all people feel comfortable, seen, heard, and respected. In this world we live in, I am committed to holding space for all, but especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander), LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+), plus-size, disabled, and other folx who have been othered and/or harmed emotionally, spiritually, and physically simply because of who they are.
“Zacchaeus provides a wonderful service of gentle Reiki and an empathetic presence.”
If you feel passionate about the work that I’m doing and the services that I offer, please consider supporting my work further by becoming a patron on Patreon. The support you give there will continue to allow me to dig deeper into these spiritual passions of mine. There are different tiers available with varying levels of benefits including access to exclusive Patreon content, and discounts to future classes, workshops.
You may also feel passionate about sharing a Reiki treatment (or multiple) as a gift. I am happy to now offer Gift Cards! You may gift Reiki to a human or animal you love that you think would benefit from this wise, gentle and powerful energy. Feel free to explore options on my Services page, send me a message, and we can curate the perfect treatment package for the recipient of your choosing. Or simply click here to purchase your eGift Card
You may be feeling the call to learn Reiki. Maybe you want to embark on a Reiki practice for yourself, your family, your animal companions, or maybe you feel the call to share this beautiful loving energy with a larger clientele base. If any of this makes your soul sing, please consider joining me for a Reiki class where you will learn how to awaken the Reiki within you and share it with the world! I currently teach Reiki Level I (Okuden), and Level II (Shoden).
