Find a Reiki-Trained Practitioner on Hawai'i Island

Looking for a Reiki-trained practitioner on Hawai'i Island? Jason Donaldson is worth knowing about, with a caveat you deserve upfront: he's a certified master practitioner of Sekhem, not Reiki. Sekhem is an older, related Egyptian-lineage energy healing tradition. If Reiki specifically is what you're after, read the full comparison before booking so you're choosing with clear information.

Twenty years in practice, a decade plus of sessions, groups, workshops and rite of passage ceremonies on the Big Island, five of those years focused on Sekhem. That's the background behind the certification, not a weekend course.

What "certified master practitioner" means here

Jason trained under Juliet Carillo, whose own teacher is Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt known for his Egyptian oils, which Jason incorporates into sessions. That's the lineage: a direct line of teacher to student, the same structure Reiki uses, just a different tradition with different roots. He also brings training outside of energy work itself into his sessions: a background in psychology (BA, University of Hawai'i at Hilo; MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, pre-licensed), years of breathwork facilitation through his own method, Galactic Breathing, and two decades of tarot reading. None of those are Sekhem, but they shape how he holds a session.

How Sekhem compares to what Reiki practitioners do

Structurally similar: hands-on or hands-over-body channeled energy, an intention-setting opening, a settled close. The difference shows up in depth and scope. Sekhem works through the soul chakra, about twelve inches above the head, described as holding a record similar to the Akashic records, and the earth chakra, about twelve inches below the feet, for grounding. The tradition draws on the Neteru, Egyptian archetypal energies like Horus, Sekhmet, Thoth, and Anubis, as active presences in the work rather than symbolism. Jason describes his own role plainly: "I am merely the channel. They do the work."

What a session includes

90 minutes, $222, fully online, or in person by request. Grounding into relaxation, channeled energy with hands over the body, often sound, sage, cedar, and Egyptian oils, a return to full awareness, time to journal, and a debrief where Jason shares what came through along with a couple of cards pulled for confirmation. 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, not a medical treatment and not a promised fix.

Where he practices

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. Arrange it through the contact page. Off-island, worldwide, online.

Why training outside energy work matters here

A practitioner's other training shapes how a session actually goes, even in a modality built around channeling rather than technique. Jason's background in psychology and marriage and family therapy training means he's practiced holding space for people processing difficult material, listening without rushing to fix, and noticing when someone needs to be brought back to a grounded, present state rather than pushed further into an altered one. None of that substitutes for the energy work itself, but it's part of why sessions tend to feel held and unhurried rather than performative.

What to ask any practitioner before booking

Whether you end up with Jason or someone else, it's worth asking a few direct questions before you book a session with any energy healing practitioner: who trained you and in what tradition, how long have you been practicing, and what does a typical session actually involve. A practitioner confident in their own training will answer specifically. Jason's answers: certified in Sekhem through Juliet Carillo and her teacher Gamal, twenty plus years in healing and facilitation work, about five years specifically with Sekhem, and a session structure that's described in full on the Sekhem session walkthrough.

Verifying a practitioner's claims

It's reasonable to want some way to verify what a practitioner tells you about their training, rather than taking it entirely on faith. Jason is open about naming his teacher, Juliet Carillo, and her teacher, Gamal, which gives you a specific, checkable chain rather than a vague claim of certification. Not every practitioner in this space offers that level of specificity, and it's worth treating vagueness about lineage as a flag worth asking more about before booking with anyone.

What "practitioner" means beyond the session itself

Being a practitioner in this field isn't only about the ninety minutes you spend in session together. It includes the years of training beforehand, the ongoing practice of staying grounded and present enough to hold someone else's material without absorbing it as your own, and the continued study that keeps a practice sharp rather than stagnant. Jason's twenty plus years include not just Sekhem specifically but a continuous thread of study: metaphysics and tarot in his twenties, formal psychology training, breathwork development, and Sekhem certification layered on top. That accumulated practice is part of what you're booking, even though a single session is the visible part.

Returning clients versus first sessions

Some people book a single Sekhem session and feel complete with that. Others return regularly, monthly or seasonally, treating it as an ongoing part of how they maintain their own energy and clarity. Neither approach is more correct. Jason doesn't push a subscription model or pressure anyone into repeat bookings. If one session gives you what you needed, that's a full and legitimate outcome. If you find yourself wanting to return, that's also normal, and many long-term clients describe the cumulative effect of regular sessions as different from, and deeper than, what a single session alone provides.

Before you book

If Reiki specifically matters to you, see the full Sekhem vs Reiki breakdown or read about what a Sekhem session walkthrough actually looks like step by step. If Sekhem fits what you're looking for, you can book directly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jason Donaldson a Reiki practitioner?

No. He's a certified master Sekhem energy practitioner, an older Egyptian-lineage tradition related to Reiki. See the comparison for specifics.

How long has he been practicing?

Twenty plus years in healing and facilitation work overall, ten plus years of sessions and ceremonies on the Big Island, about five years with Sekhem specifically.

What's his lineage?

Certified by Juliet Carillo, whose teacher is Gamal, a fifth-generation alchemist in Egypt.

Does he see clients in person?

Online is the main way right now. In person is by request, at his small studio in Hawaiian Paradise Park or at a home location by arrangement, so reach out to arrange it. Off-island, sessions run online.

Is this covered by insurance or a substitute for therapy?

No. It's complementary energy work, not medical or mental health treatment, and not billed through insurance.