Egyptian energy healing refers to energy practices rooted in ancient Egyptian spiritual tradition, channeling energy associated with the Neteru, the Egyptian gods and goddesses understood as cosmic archetypal forces. Sekhem, the specific tradition Jason Donaldson practices, is the best-documented modern form and is sometimes called Egyptian Reiki, though it predates Reiki.
The history behind it
Jason describes Sekhem as connected to a time before what's recorded as the fall of ancient Egypt, a period he associates with Atlantis. In that telling, this energy was considered "the first energy, the power of powers," used broadly by healers and practitioners of the time. The Neteru, such as Horus the falcon, Sekhmet the lion, Thoth the ibis and Anubis, are understood in this tradition as cosmic archetypal energies and star family, not simply historical deities. "I am merely the channel," Jason says of his role. "They do the work."
How it's practiced today
Jason's certification traces through Juliet Carillo to her teacher Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt known for his Egyptian oils, which Jason incorporates into sessions. A modern Sekhem energy healing session works through the soul chakra and earth chakra, with sound, sage, cedar and oils layered into the hands-on energy work. Sessions run 90 minutes and are available in person by request, or online worldwide.
Why the Egyptian lineage matters to Jason's practice
Unlike energy healing traditions that developed in the 20th century, Egyptian energy healing points to a much older line of practice, one Jason connects directly to his own training lineage rather than treating as a loose historical reference. This is part of why he's precise about the distinction between Sekhem and Reiki, even though they're often confused. Reiki has a documented founder and a clear origin point in early 20th century Japan. Sekhem, as Jason describes it and was trained in it, reaches back much further, and he considers the resurgence of interest in it part of a broader remembering rather than a new invention. You can read more about what Reiki is for the specific contrast, or explore what Sekhem is in more depth.
What a session actually draws on
A Sekhem session with Jason isn't purely historical reenactment. He brings his own additional training into it: psychological awareness, breathwork experience, and use of sound and vibration, layered onto the core energy work passed down through his lineage. The result is a modern session grounded in an ancient tradition rather than an attempt to recreate ancient Egyptian practice exactly as it once was. Learn more on the Sekhem energy healing page, including the full session flow and what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Egyptian energy healing and Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese tradition developed in the 20th century. Egyptian energy healing, practiced as Sekhem, is older and works multidimensionally through the soul and earth chakras with the Neteru as archetypal energies. See Sekhem vs Reiki for specifics.
Does Jason use physical objects from Egypt in sessions?
Yes, Egyptian oils from his teacher's lineage, alongside sage and cedar, are part of a typical session.
Egyptian-lineage energy work, 90 minutes.
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