Sekhem energy healing for people in Kea'au runs 90 minutes for $222. Online is the main way to work with Jason Donaldson right now, and in person is by request, a short drive up on Hwy 130 where he lives and works in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Sekhem is sometimes called Egyptian Reiki. It's an older, related lineage, not Reiki itself, and the distinction matters enough that Jason addresses it directly: he is a certified master Sekhem Energy Practitioner, trained in a lineage that runs through Juliet Carillo back to Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt known for his oils. If you came here searching specifically for Reiki, read Sekhem vs Reiki before booking so you know exactly what the session involves.
Why Kea'au is the nearest town
Kea'au grew out of the old sugar plantation era and still carries that working-town feel even as it's become the commercial center of the Puna District. People from Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, and Orchidland Estates pass through it daily, which makes it the natural landmark for describing where Jason lives: near Kea'au, a short drive up on Hwy 130. The town's straightforward, no-pretense character suits the work: there's no performance to a session, just a quiet space and a clear process.
What the session includes
A Sekhem session begins with a short conversation about what's present for you, since Jason notes the work often starts the moment you book, with dreams or meaningful moments surfacing in the days leading up to the appointment itself. From there, grounding leads into deep relaxation, then the channeled energy work: hands over the body, sound and vibration, sage, cedar, and Egyptian oils. He works through what he calls the soul chakra, roughly 12 inches above the head, which holds the record of past, future, and parallel lives, and the earth chakra, about 12 inches below the feet, for grounding.
The Neteru, the Egyptian archetypal energies woven through the practice, show up differently session to session. Horus the falcon, Sekhmet the lion, Thoth the ibis, Anubis as the way-shower of the inner world. Jason describes his part plainly: "I am merely the channel. They do the work." After the hands-on portion, there's time to journal, then a debrief where he shares what came through, sometimes confirmed with a card or two pulled at the close.
Who books Sekhem from Kea'au
Kea'au draws longtime Puna residents who've relied on Jason for years, newer arrivals drawn by more affordable land further out in the district, and people who work in Hilo but live rural. Many start online, and some pair Sekhem with Galactic Breathing around the same time.
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 work, never a replacement for medical or mental health care.
What makes Sekhem different from Reiki
Jason's version draws on more than the Sekhem lineage alone. He layers in his training in breathwork, his psychological background, and his use of sound and vibration, which he says makes his sessions different from what another Sekhem practitioner might offer. Compared with Reiki specifically, the work reaches further: past, future, and parallel lives at a soul or monadic level, rather than a single present-moment energy clearing.
In person, by request
Kea'au sits roughly 10 minutes south of Hilo on Highway 11, right where Highway 130 branches off toward Pāhoa. To meet in person, write first and Jason confirms. Sekhem at his small studio in Hawaiian Paradise Park is offered at 10am, 11am or noon, because it gets hot after 2pm, and he can travel to your home by arrangement during regular business hours, easily within a 25 mile radius. There is no Kea'au office.
What first-time clients usually ask
Most people coming in for their first Sekhem session, whether they've done energy work before or not, ask some version of the same three questions: does this actually do anything, what if I'm skeptical, and what am I supposed to feel. Jason answers all three the same way every time. He can't promise a specific experience, because every session is different. Skepticism doesn't disqualify anyone from getting something out of it. And the most common feeling is a deep relaxation, sometimes with more unfolding underneath that shows up over the following days rather than in the room itself.
The role of sound and scent
Sage and cedar are burned as part of most sessions, and Egyptian oils from Jason's own lineage enter the work at specific points, not as background atmosphere but as part of how the energy is actually transmitted. Sound and vibration, sometimes his voice, sometimes an instrument, round out the sensory layer. None of this is incidental. It's built into the practice the way it was taught to him, carried through a lineage that treats these elements as inseparable from the hands-on channeling itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sekhem the same as Reiki?
No. Jason practices Sekhem, an older Egyptian-lineage tradition related to Reiki but distinct from it. See Sekhem vs Reiki for the full breakdown.
How far is Kea'au from where Jason lives?
A short drive. Jason lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park, up Hwy 130 from the Kea'au junction, so Kea'au is the nearest town for anyone describing his location.
Can I pair Sekhem with Galactic Breathing?
Yes, some clients do exactly this. Mention it when you book so there's time for both.
What should I expect to feel during a session?
Experiences vary from person to person. Some people describe deep relaxation, others notice very little at first, and none of it is presented as an expected or guaranteed outcome.
Does the work continue after the session?
Often, yes. Jason describes the effects continuing for a few days to a week afterward, showing up in dreams, small realizations, or shifts in how situations feel.
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