Looking for Reiki in Hilo?

If you're searching for Reiki in Hilo, here's the honest answer before you book anything: Jason Donaldson doesn't practice Reiki. He's a certified master Sekhem Energy Practitioner, working in an older, related Egyptian lineage, not the Japanese tradition most people mean when they search for Reiki. The two overlap in real ways, both are channeled, hands-on energy healing passed down through a teacher-to-student lineage, but they're not the same practice, and Jason is upfront about that rather than letting a page simply rank for the word.

If what you actually want is Reiki specifically, from a practitioner trained and certified in that exact lineage, this isn't the right fit, and the full Sekhem vs Reiki comparison will walk you through precisely where the two diverge so you can decide with the full picture. If what you want is hands-on energy work, a quiet room, and someone trained to help you settle and release stuck energy, Sekhem covers that ground and is offered online, so you can book from your own home in Hilo.

What Jason actually offers in Hilo

Jason is trained in a lineage that runs through Juliet Carillo back to Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt known for the oils used in session. He holds no Reiki certification and doesn't claim one. Sekhem sessions for people in Hilo run 90 minutes, $222, online. Jason has no office in town, and these sessions happen on a video call from wherever you are most comfortable.

How Sekhem and Reiki compare

Both traditions work with channeled energy and an attunement passed from teacher to student, aiming to clear stuck energy and support the body's own ability to settle. Sekhem goes further in a specific way: Jason works through what he calls the soul chakra, about 12 inches above the head, which holds the record of every lifetime, and the earth chakra, about 12 inches below the feet, for grounding. The Neteru, the Egyptian archetypal energies woven through the practice, Horus the falcon, Sekhmet the lion, Thoth the ibis, Anubis as the way-shower of the inner world, give the work a more multidimensional character, touching past, future, and parallel lives at what Jason describes as a soul or monadic level.

What a session looks like

A session opens with a short conversation about what's present for you, then moves into grounding and channeled energy work, hands over the body, often with sage, cedar, and Egyptian oils. Jason describes his role simply. "I am merely the channel. They do the work." Afterward, there's time to journal and a debrief where he shares what came through, sometimes with a card or two pulled for confirmation.

Why Hilo clients book Sekhem instead

Hilo's university connection and compact downtown bring in a mix of UH Hilo students, staff, and working professionals who want energy work without a long drive. Once people understand the difference between Sekhem and Reiki, many find the deeper, more multidimensional framing a better match for what they were actually looking for when they typed "Reiki Hilo" into a search bar. Experiences with Sekhem vary from person to person. Clients have described feelings of deep relaxation, warmth, emotional release, greater clarity, peacefulness, and a stronger sense of connection with themselves. Some people also describe physical sensations or shifts during or following a session. These experiences are personal and are not presented as expected or guaranteed outcomes. This is complementary support, never a replacement for medical or mental health care.

Online sessions

Sessions for people in Hilo are online. You book a time, join the video call from home, and Jason guides the session from there, with the same sound, breath and channeled energy he uses in any session. Today there is no Hilo location, and he does not take walk-ins.

What to expect if you decide to book

A first Sekhem session doesn't require any prior energy work experience, Reiki or otherwise. You'll lie down fully clothed in a quiet room in your own home, and Jason will guide you into deep relaxation before the channeled work begins. Most people describe a heavy, settled calm, sometimes drifting toward sleep, sometimes staying fully aware the whole time. Both are normal, and there's no version of the session that counts as the correct experience to have. If you're still weighing whether Sekhem is close enough to what you wanted, read the Reiki near me page for a broader look at how people searching for Reiki on the island end up finding this practice instead.

Why Jason tells you upfront

Plenty of practitioners let a page simply rank for "Reiki" without saying anything about what's actually offered underneath the heading. Jason doesn't work that way. He's certified as a master Sekhem practitioner, trained by Juliet Carillo, whose own teacher Gamal is a fifth-generation Egyptian alchemist, and he holds no Reiki lineage or title to claim. You should know that before you book, not after you've already paid.

A straightforward way to decide

If after reading this you're still unsure whether Sekhem fits what you were originally looking for, the simplest next step is the free intro call for Spirit Guidance Mentoring, a 20-minute conversation where you can ask Jason directly about how sessions work for Hilo residents, the Sekhem lineage, or anything else before committing to a 90-minute booking. There's no pressure attached to that call, and it's a low-stakes way to get a feel for how he works before deciding.

Frequently asked questions

Does Jason practice Reiki in Hilo?

No. He practices Sekhem, an older Egyptian-lineage tradition related to Reiki but distinct from it. See the full comparison before booking.

If I specifically want Reiki, should I book with Jason anyway?

Only if you're open to Sekhem instead. If you're committed to Reiki specifically, from a Reiki-certified practitioner, this isn't that, and it's worth knowing before you schedule.

What does a Sekhem session cost in Hilo?

$222 for 90 minutes, online.

Is Sekhem gentler or more intense than Reiki?

Neither is inherently more intense. Sekhem works similarly to Reiki in pace and gentleness, with a broader, more multidimensional framework layered on top.

Is there a Sekhem place to walk into in Hilo?

No. Jason has no office in Hilo and does not take walk-ins. Sessions for people in Hilo are online.

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