Frequently Asked Questions

What is RFI?
Reiki Federation Ireland represents a strong voice of Reiki in Ireland, encompassing all lineages and traditions. It provides guidelines and information for both practitioners and the general public.

How can I contact RFI personally?
Go to our Contact Us Page

Who can join RFI?
Application for membership of RFI shall be open to any person who is initiated into Reiki, in the presence of a Reiki Master and is over the age of eighteen (18) years. Such member shall agree to abide by the Constitution of RFI including its appendices by signing the declaration on the application for membership form and paying his/her subscription fee to RFI. All applications for membership shall be submitted to the Committee for its approval.
Refer to our constitution for further details...

When does my membership expire?
Membership expires 1 year from the date your application is processed.

What are the benefits of joining RFI?
Click Here to find out.

Does RFI require copies of all my Reiki certificates to join?
Yes.

Does it matter if I did Reiki 1 and 2 with a Tera Mai teacher and am doing Reiki 3 with a Traditional teacher or vice versa?
No.

How soon do I receive my membership certificate after applying for membership?
Applications are processed by the Committee which meets monthly (Currently the 2nd Thursday of the month). Certificates are posted shortly afterward.

Who needs malpractice insurance?
Anyone who is practicing Reiki professionally is required to have malpractice insurance. If you want to be on RFI's practitioner referral list you must have forwarded a copy of your current malpractice insurance to us.

How do I get insurance?
For more information on Malpractice Insurance / Practitioner Insurance please click here

Can I practice Reiki professionally after a Reiki 1 workshop?
No. You must have done at least Reiki 2 before considering practicing Reiki professionally.

If I want to be on the committee what do I do?

Nominations for Committee positions, every alternate year, must be received by the Hon. Secretary in writing at least 7 days prior to the meeting, and must have the consent of the nominees. All such nominations, unless the nominee withdraws his/her name must be proposed, seconded and voted on at the meeting. Said nominees must be initiated into Reiki and must have attended a least one AGM. Nominees for all positions on the Committee, together with their nominators, must be fully paid up members of RFI.