Jana French
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced Reiki practitioner offering hands-on treatments to support client relaxation and stress management. Holistic approach to health and wellness, warm and friendly style of interaction with clients. Trained in the lineage of Usui Shiki Ryoho, with additional experience teaching meditation and breathwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reiki Practioner
Self
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Provide gentle, hands-on sessions for relaxation and stress management, anxiety, OCD, chronic and post-operative pain, insomnia, and degenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's
- Facilitate Reiki-based workshops on light touch protocols for stress management and relaxation
- Volunteer with the Reiki Brigade, offering chair sessions to first-responders, veterans, social workers, teachers, anti-violence workers, and ex-offenders in a prison re-entry program
Meditation Teacher
Self
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Lead weekly, Zoom-based meditation classes
- Incorporate breathwork and core mindfulness concepts
- Offer pro bono meditation classes in the community, on invitation
Education
Ph.D. - English Literature
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WIBachelor of Arts - English And Fine Arts (Dance)
Saint Olaf College
Northfield, MNSkills
- Client responsiveness
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Certification
Certificate in Health Coaching, Mindbodygreen (expected June 2024)
Second-Degree Reiki Training with Master Diane Domondon (October 2023)
First-Degree Reiki Training with Master Pamela Miles, Reiki in Medicine (October 2021)
Advanced Training in Mind-Body Medicine, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C. (2021)
Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, Creighton University (December 2017)
Timeline
Reiki Practioner
Self
10.2021 - Current
Meditation Teacher
Self
09.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - English Literature
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts - English And Fine Arts (Dance)
Saint Olaf College