Reiki Healing on Hawai'i Island (and the Egyptian Lineage It Descends From)

If you're searching for Reiki healing on Hawai'i Island, here's the direct answer up front: Jason Donaldson does not practice or teach Reiki. He's a certified master practitioner of Sekhem, an older Egyptian-lineage energy healing tradition that Reiki is related to and, by most accounts, descends from. People sometimes call it Egyptian Reiki. If you came here looking for a Reiki session specifically, read the full comparison of Sekhem and Reiki before you book anything, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Here's why that distinction matters instead of just being a technicality. Reiki as most people encounter it today traces back to Mikao Usui in early 20th century Japan. Sekhem's practitioners trace their lineage further back, to the healing and priest traditions of ancient Egypt. Jason's own training comes from Juliet Carillo, whose teacher is Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt known for his Egyptian oils, which Jason uses in session. That's a different lineage than Reiki's, even though the two share a family resemblance: both are hands-on, channeled energy work, both use a system of attunement and certification, both aim to move stuck energy in the body.

What Sekhem is, in plain terms

Sekhem works through two points Jason describes as the soul chakra, about twelve inches above the head, and the earth chakra, about twelve inches below the feet. The soul chakra holds what he compares to the Akashic records, the felt record of every lifetime. The earth chakra is grounding, the connection to the planet itself. Where Reiki tends to work with the body's energy in the present, Sekhem as Jason practices it reaches further: past, future, and what he calls parallel lives, worked at what he terms a soul or monadic level.

The tradition also draws on the Neteru, the Egyptian gods and goddesses, understood here as cosmic archetypal energies and star family rather than mythology on a wall. Horus the falcon. Sekhmet the lion. Thoth the ibis. Anubis, who Jason calls the way-shower of the inner world. "I am merely the channel," he says of his own role in a session. "They do the work."

What a session looks like

A 90 minute Sekhem session runs $222, online, or in person by request. The work often starts before you arrive: dreams, small meaningful moments in the days leading up. In session, Jason grounds you into deep relaxation, then channels energy with hands over the body, often layering in sound, vibration, sage, cedar, and the Egyptian oils from his teacher's lineage. Afterward there's time to journal, a debrief where Jason shares what came through, and a couple of cards pulled for confirmation. Many people notice the work continuing for days or even a week after the session ends.

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. Sekhem is complementary, never a fix, and Jason is upfront that some things aren't meant to be removed because the healing is the path itself.

Serving Hawai'i Island

Jason sees clients in person by request on the Puna side of Hawai'i Island, and works with people anywhere else on the island or off it through online sessions. If you're elsewhere on the Big Island, reach out through the contact page to arrange something. If you're off-island, Sekhem works well as a fully online session.

Why Jason talks about lineage at all

Most healing websites skip the lineage question entirely, because it's easier to use the popular search term and let visitors assume whatever they want. Jason's approach is the opposite: he trained under Juliet Carillo for a specific reason, because he was already having direct experiences with the Neteru, the Egyptian archetypal energies, before he ever found a formal teacher for it. Reaching out to Carillo was less about acquiring a credential and more about getting guidance for something that was already happening. That's a different starting point than someone picking a modality off a course catalog, and it shows up in how deliberately he talks about where his training actually comes from.

What his other training adds to a session

Sekhem is the core of what Jason offers under this heading, but it doesn't happen in isolation from the rest of his background. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, where he describes himself as pre-licensed. He also created his own breathwork method, Galactic Breathing, inspired by Wim Hof and Stan Grof, along with years of distance running and a long meditation practice. None of that changes what Sekhem is, but it shapes how Jason reads a room and how he talks with clients before and after a session, in plain, grounded language rather than only mystical terms.

What to know before you travel

If you're coming from off-island or from another part of the Big Island specifically for a Reiki session, it's worth reading this whole page before you book anything or make travel plans. The last thing this site wants is for someone to arrive expecting a Reiki-certified practitioner and be surprised in person. Jason would rather lose a booking from someone who specifically wants Reiki than have that person feel misled once they're in the room. If Sekhem sounds like a fit after reading this, great. If it doesn't, no hard feelings, and hopefully the comparison page helped you understand what you're looking for elsewhere.

If you're still set on Reiki specifically

That's fair. Not everyone wants to switch traditions, and Jason would rather you know upfront than book something you didn't ask for. Read the Sekhem vs Reiki comparison for the full breakdown, or look at what to expect in a Reiki-style energy healing session for a general walkthrough that applies across both traditions. If after that you'd like to try Sekhem, you can book a session directly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Jason Donaldson practice Reiki?

No. He's a certified master Sekhem energy practitioner. Sekhem is an older, Egyptian-lineage tradition related to Reiki, not Reiki itself.

What's the difference between Sekhem and Reiki?

Both are channeled, hands-on energy work with roots in a lineage and attunement system. Reiki traces to early 20th century Japan. Sekhem traces to ancient Egyptian healing traditions and works more explicitly with past, future, and parallel lives. See the full comparison for detail.

Where does Jason see clients in Hawai'i?

Online sessions are the main way to work with Jason right now. In person is by request, at his small studio in Hawaiian Paradise Park or at a home location by arrangement. Sessions are also available fully online worldwide.

How much does a session cost?

$222 for a 90 minute Sekhem session, in person or online.

Is Sekhem a substitute for medical or mental health care?

No. It's complementary energy work, not a replacement for medical or mental health treatment.