About Us

Reiki Federation Ireland was created from the desire to promote high standards of Reiki practice and to foster a National Reiki community, representative of all lineages of Reiki. It is open to anyone who has done a Reiki workshop in the presence of a Reiki Master/Teacher.

The idea for a Reiki Federation was conceived in 2002. Many people within the Reiki community felt the need to create an instrument where all voices of Reiki could be heard. This led to a National Reiki gathering in Portlaoise in 2002. At this meeting a volunteer committee was formed. They worked for a year to create a constitution and framework for Reiki Federation Ireland. The collective input from the meeting in Portlaoise provided the skeletal structure for the work that followed.

In November 2003, Reiki Federation Ireland was officially formed at the first AGM held in Mullingar. The federation has achieved a lot despite its young life. We have succeeded in getting reduced insurance premiums for our members. (See Benefits of Membership). Regular newsletters, a practitioner referral list, an annual social gathering and this web site are testament to our commitment to serve our members. We are delighted that the original dream held by members in the Reiki community for an inclusive federation has been realised.

RFI is a member of FICTA (Federation of  Irish Complementary Therapy Associations) which represents the interests of complementary therapy associations to Government and other relevant agencies.

Meet the Committee 

Chairperson - Patricia Sheehan
Patricia is a Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner based in Castleknock, Dublin. She started Reiki in 1998 and is also a LifeSkills Consultant and Health & Well- Being Seminar Facilitator. Patricia is a Chartered Chemist and worked for 18 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Regulatory Compliance before taking up Reiki professionally in 2002. She has organised many national events to promote Reiki such as Reiki National Week in 2004 and 2005 and Happy Heart Reiki Week in 2009 and 2010. She is married and has three boys. Patricia loves running and time with her family.

Vice Chairperson - Marie Guilfoyle
Marie is a complementary therapist for the past 25 years - having started when her large family were at the stage where they did not need 24/7 attention. She practices several different therapies - most in demand being Reflexology, Reiki and Massage. She has found the practice of Reiki to be a life-changing experience, and uses it every day.

Honorary Secretary - Joe Mulvaney
Joe is married and lives in Maynooth, Co. Dublin. With over 25 years of Martial Arts training & teaching he was drawn to Reiki in 2001 and has trained up to Advanced Practitioner Level. He has worked in administration for the past 15 years and is the founding member of his local Residents Association. Trained in Counselling, Personal Development and Conflict Resolution, Joe also enjoys learning to play Drums & Guitar.

Membership Secretary - Anne Nolan
Anne is a Reiki Master and teacher based in Ratoath, Co. Meath. She is also a practicing Aromatherapist and Stress Management practitioner. Anne worked for many years in administration before making the transition to the holistic field.  She has worked in the area of learning disability and currently works in a Cancer Support Centre. 
Anne is passionate about her work and loves meeting people.  When not working, she enjoys reading and writing, cooking a meal for friends and working in the garden.  

Honorary Treasurer - John Corney

Public Relations Officer - Gillian McNamara
Gillian has a Reiki practice in Bray Co Wicklow, and she has also trained as a massage therapist. Gillian really enjoys working with Reiki and the people who are drawn to it. She has twenty years experience in dealing with the public and fifteen years experience in administration. Gillian has done voluntary committee work before and enjoys the challenges it brings. In her spare time she enjoys walking and reading and traveling with her husband.

Non Designated Committee Member - Leonora O'Farrell
Leonora is an accountant and a member of ACCA with many years experience working in private practice and in commercial enterprises. She also has a part-time Reiki practice in Celbridge and is particularly interested in working with energy.

FICTA Delegate - Position Vacant

Ex-Offico Committee Member - Rosemary Lowe
Rosemary is a busy wife and mother of two children. She has twenty five years experience in administration. Rosemary has ten years of voluntary committee experience. She works from a private practice in Terenure, Dublin, where she sees clients for Reiki treatments. She also teaches Reiki.

Non-Designated Committee Member - Elaine Dennehy

Editor -Position Vacant