ABOUT US

About the UK Reiki Federation

Our Organisation

The UK Reiki Federation (UKRF) is an independent, not-for-profit, professional organisation run by members for members.

Reiki is our passion. We are fully committed to sharing our expertise and knowledge with our members and the general public to increase awareness of Reiki through education & information.

Since 1999, we have been at the forefront for developing the highest standards for Reiki education, training, research, and practice. We continue to be actively involved in high-level representative groups working on revised standards for training of professional practitioners in the United Kingdom.

Now the largest Reiki-only professional organisation in the UK and Europe, we are here for every step of your Reiki journey – from finding a certified Reiki practitioner for a Reiki session, sourcing an accredited Reiki course, or practicing and teaching Reiki professionally.

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Our Core Team

Anne-Marie Carratu

Anne-Marie Carratu

Chief Executive Officer

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I joined the UK Reiki Federation in 2011 as a Area Representative for Surrey and also then joined the Management Committee, which I am very honoured to be a part of. I am passionate about taking the UK Reiki Federation forward and expanding our wonderful organisation. As a qualified teacher and assessor, I am also part of the Education Team.
Gavin Ford

Gavin Ford

Governance & Operations Officer

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I discovered Reiki in 2018 while looking for a practical way to manage stress, and it has stayed with me ever since. Now a Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher based on the Isle of Wight, my role as COO focuses on the operational backbone of the UKRF, from systems and technology to the day-to-day processes that keep the organisation running smoothly.

I also serve as President of the European Reiki Group, supporting collaboration and shared standards across Europe. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and excited about what we can build together.

Scott Waugh

Scott Waugh

Community Development Director

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Scott is Community Development Director at the UK Reiki Federation, bringing over 25 years of commercial leadership in Sales and Business Development.

He is currently working towards CNHC-accredited Reiki Practitioner status through the Core Curriculum and is passionate about advancing Reiki as a professional, ethical complementary therapy in the UK.

Scott focuses on strengthening the UKRF’s professional reputation, growing community awareness, and supporting practitioners to build credible, sustainable practices.

Kerrie Baker

Kerrie Baker

Chief Marketing Officer

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I have always held an interest in complementary medicine and learning about natural ways to keep myself and my family healthy. I have an interest in science and metaphysics and love thinking about what makes people who they are.
Rani Malik

Rani Malik

Chief Events Officer

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My spiritual journey began in 2000 at the college of psychic studies in London and I found Reiki in 2013, it helped me heal and I fell in love with it!
I am a Reiki Practitioner and also run wellbeing classes including Breathwork and sound healing.

I have worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for nearly 30 years and very excited about how science, the mind and healing work
I love learning and continually study anything from healing to a law degree!!

I am very excited to support the UKRF with their events programme as I have been organising events, conferences for healthcare professionals my entire career

Currently Vacant

Currently Vacant

Finance Director

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UKRF Membership Services Team

Anne-Marie Carratu

Anne-Marie Carratu

Office Manager

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I joined the UK Reiki Federation in 2011 as a Area Representative for Surrey and also then joined the Management Committee, which I am very honoured to be a part of. I am passionate about taking the UK Reiki Federation forward and expanding our wonderful organisation. As a qualified teacher and assessor, I am also part of the Education Team.
Sarah Laing

Sarah Laing

Membership Manager

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I joined the Reiki fed in 2016 as a member, and I am honoured to be a part of the management committee. I am passionate about spreading the Reiki knowledge and empowering people for their health and well-being.
Tracy Russell

Tracy Russell

Accounts Manager

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I joined the Reiki fed in 2025 as part of their admin team.
I have worked in finance and admin for 35 years, alongside raising my two daughters. I am looking forward to connecting with all our members

UKRF Volunteer Ambassador Team

Duncan Cross

Duncan Cross

Professor of Education

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Duncan has been a Reiki Master Teacher since 2000, and has trained in several lineages with his main Lineage being through Lourdes Gray (the second wife of John Harvey Gray). Duncan has a broad career and has trained in BTB Feng Shui, alongside other complementary therapy modalities.
Jo Fellows

Jo Fellows

Distance Healing Ambassador

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Having worked with traditional Japanese Reiki since 2000, I feel privileged (if sometimes a bit overwhelmed) to be able to share my understanding and enthusiasm for Reiki.
Torsten A. Lange

Torsten A. Lange

History Ambassador

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A member of the Reiki Fed since 2010, I am a full-time Reiki teacher, published a book with Hay House, and research the history, philosophy and efficacy of Reiki.
Vicky McLelland

Vicky McLelland

Research Ambassador

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I am a Reiki master / teacher with a wide range of clinical and epidemiological research experience in the NHS over 15 years, including gaining my PhD through research. I have been involved in multinational academic research projects in diabetes as well as pharmaceutical clinical trials. I have managed a Research Department, have implemented research practice standards in an NHS Trust and assessed Research Governance compliance in 22 NHS Trusts. I have taught research practice to NHS staff, research ethics to postgraduate Medical and Biomedical students and supported multidisciplinary staff doing their first research projects. I have been a member of the Research Group since it started and in 2023, I presented a paper on Spirituality and Reiki at the International Reiki Research Conference on behalf of the Research Group.
Michelle Clarke

Michelle Clarke

Strategy Ambassador

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I am a Reiki Practitioner committed to creating transformative healing experiences that promote balance and holistic well-being. With a professional background in corporate operations and a foundation as a trained classical musician, I bring a unique blend of structure, creativity, and compassion to my work.
At my core, I have always embraced an entrepreneurial spirit. Now, I am driven by a passion for helping others, offering a space where healing and empowerment intersect to guide individuals toward harmony in both their personal and professional lives.
Sharon Penny

Sharon Penny

Clinical Ambassador

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I have worked for the NHS for forty years, the last 30 years in palliative care. I am a qualified Aromatherapist and Reiki Practitioner I have used my skills in setting up complementary therapies in a hospice environment.

Laura Barbour

Laura Barbour

Animal Ambassador

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I started my Reiki journey in 2000 – I am an Animal Reiki Master Teacher and love sharing the gift of Reiki with animals particularly horses: I run a small healing sanctuary where I teach Reiki, Mindfulness, Meditation & Horse Whispering with the support a family herd of mustangs
Francesca Phillips

Francesca Phillips

Media Ambassador

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I have a professional background in TV Broadcast Media and worked as a Motion Graphic Designer for 22 years. I later retrained to work as a User Interface / Web Designer for various charities and non-profits. My mother’s journey with breast cancer, influenced my discovery of Reiki and explorations with complementary therapy. In 2015, I completed Reiki Okuden training with Anne-Marie Carratu and joined the UKRF as a member. Reiki has helped me get through several challenging moments in life. I now work as a Reiki Practitioner based near Reading and joined the UKRF as a volunteer in October 2025, to combine my love of creativity, with my passion for Reiki, to help the UKRF bring professional standards of Reiki to more people.
Debi Barr

Debi Barr

Governance & Standards Ambassador

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Reiki has been a central part of my life and work for many years, both as a practitioner and teacher. Over time, my focus has naturally evolved towards ethics, boundaries and the importance of maintaining integrity and responsibility within Reiki practice.
Before working full-time in my own practice, I spent over a decade in the legal sector, and I continue to volunteer with St John Ambulance NI. Both roles have given me a strong grounding in safeguarding, governance and professional accountability, which I bring to my work within Reiki.

In my role as Standards and Governance Ambassador for the UK Reiki Federation, I am committed to supporting practitioners and contributing to the ongoing development of standards within the profession

Dilber

Dilber

Legal & Compliance Ambassador

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I first discovered Reiki in 2012 while looking for a complementary therapy to help ease my mother’s pain. The experience introduced me to the gentle and supportive nature of Reiki and began my ongoing journey with the practice.

I have since completed Reiki Level 2 and Level 3 training (2023). Alongside this, I am a qualified solicitor, bringing a strong focus on governance, professional standards and ethical practice to my role as Compliance Ambassador at the UK Reiki Federation.

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Our Vision and Values

The UKRF is committed to providing support to the Reiki Community by promoting the highest standards of Reiki at all levels through respect, positivity and compassion. We aim to lead the way and to be innovators in Reiki education, animal Reiki and research for every step of your Reiki journey.

  • Compassion: Supporting our members through their learning and practice
  • Kindness: To be kind to others at all times
  • Gratitude: To always value our members
  • Professionalism: To always uphold the Reiki principles, UK Reiki Federation Constitution and Code of Ethics for all our members and the public
  • Self-care: To promote well-being and treat our members and each other with respect and dignity in a personal and professional capacity
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Reiki Professionals

We encompass all styles of Usui Reiki within the Federation and encourage respect for the differences in belief and opinion that abound within the Reiki community.
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Member Services

We provide advice and information about Reiki to our Members via a network of supporting teams, all run by members on a voluntary basis. These include area representatives, distance healing, education, media, publications, regulation and research, in addition to support from our Admin Office and Management Committee

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Annual General Meeting & Conference

We organise an Annual General Meeting & Conference for members. These events are held at attractive venues and offer workshops, guest speakers and networking opportunities, as well as having a key governance role, and opportunity for members to meet with, and vote on the composition of the Management Committee.

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Reiki Awareness Week

Our annual “Reiki Awareness Week” gives members the opportunity to raise awareness of Reiki in their area, while similar events are held nationally; we support and help to promote events held, listing details on the website.
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Research

We have a team who resource references for articles and research within the field of Reiki and who welcome input from members
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Public Services

Advice and information about Reiki can be found 24 hours a day, free, online on this website. Information from what is Reiki, finding practitioners and teachers near you including approved courses, guidelines on training, membership requirements, insurance referral, through to our Reiki Awareness Week and Annual General Meeting & Conference

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