Reiki Master Raymond Self

I broke my ankle really badly a little over a year ago and after 4 days in hospital, 2 surgeries, lots of physical therapy, and Reiki Master Raymond Self, I am finally getting back to normal. My injury was mostly healed but even normal activity resulted in pain and swelling most of the time. After the very first Reiki session with Ray, my ankle was less inflamed, less swollen and felt pretty good. 5 sessions in 5 days was magical. I completed my level one training with Ray in hopes of continuing on my own. I wasn’t even sure I could Reiki myself, but the benefit is obvious and remarkable. I’m more relaxed, less reactive, less angry, sleep better, can treat my own little aches and pains, and more. It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in ages. I highly recommend Ray; he is powerful, patient, and a super awesome person and Reiki master.

I had been to reiki several years ago for various issues & it was very intense almost disturbing to the point that I was not sure about how I was feeling. Then several years later, I talked to Raymond about reiki & his perspective on it, then he gave me a reiki treatment. I felt so peaceful more peaceful, calm & relaxed then I have felt inside in many years. It was incredible & a wonderful experience! My issues were greatly improved & seem to be getting better everyday! I highly recommend Raymond Self reiki master, I will most definitely return for further treatments/​sessions & will recommend him to friends as well as family members! Give reiki by Raymond a try you will Not be disappointed!

I met Raymond on Saturday and he drove all the way from Oakland to my neighborhood in Inner Richmond in San Francisco. Just that in itself, without adding on extra fees, was very impressive. We decided to do reiki in the park across the street from my apartment, and I have never experienced reiki outside. It was such a lovely experience. My grandmother was dying, and I was going through some other stuff, so he helped her and myself. The wind was blowing and birds were crowding around us due to the energy. He gave me some great tips during our session about my own meditations and how to help heal myself. His energy was light, loving and giving. I would definitely work with Raymond again, and he was extremely affordable. (Which I think should always be the case, when healing others!) Very flexible, communicative, and great energy.

I had my first Reiki session with Raymond on 7÷31÷14 and experienced instant relaxation via his healing hands. His calm energy really slowed my own energy tempo down. Conversely, and as he stated, my energy level went up for the remainder of the evening after about 15 minutes after the 30 minute session was completed.
I do not know much about Reiki, but Raymond helped me get a better understanding of this strange art. I look forward to the next session. Money well-​spent!

I had been wanting to schedule a Reiki session for a while now. I am much more experienced with different styles of meditation, but through out the last couple of years I have become interested in learning more about Reiki. So after a little bit of internet research, I came across Raymond’s page and scheduled an appointment.
I arrived with some lower back pain. It’s not an uncommon thing for me so I usually just try to carry on through out the day and try not to aggravate it any further until I can set time aside to do some yoga stretches at home. The pain usually lasts for a couple of weeks.
Anyway, Raymond was great! Such a lovely person! :) He explained the basics of Reiki for me in a very articulate and reassuring manner. The session was great. He even took a few minutes to focus on my lower back pain. After the session, I asked about receiving my first attunement. He was able to do this for me and gave me a lot of background info and helpful tips so that I can practice at home. He even had me practice on myself before I left. It was during this time that something amazing happened. I hadn’t felt that kind of pure, grace-​like energy flow through me in such a long time. It was incredible! By the time the session was over, my lower back pain had dramatically reduced and I felt wonderful!
It has been about a week and a half and I’m so glad I had this opportunity. I don’t regret it one bit. Along with a few yoga stretches, I feel that Reiki has helped me recover from my lower back pain completely in a matter of days. What a relief!
If you’re willing to give Reiki a try, I definitely recommend getting in touch with Master Raymond Self!

I went to see Ray earlier today for a Reiki session, and boy am I glad I did! Ray has such a wonderful, genuine spirit about him that I recognized even from our very first phone conversation. He was so eager to teach me all about the deep power of Reiki with an approach that was peaceful, loving, and just completely down-​to-​earth. He has a no-​nonsense way about him and is obviously knowledgeable and at one with his own spiritual practice. I really feel like he is also clearly a healer (doesn’t let ego get in his way) and I immediately felt comfortable in his presence, even though I’m a woman and sessions are held in his warehouse. Do not be alarmed, haha. :) Ray is super-​friendly and a good listener with a warm heart.
I would definitely recommend going to see Ray for a Reiki session if you’re looking for a straightforward, yet compassionate, journey inside yourself. Get ready to feel the energy flowing, that’s for sure. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, having never before experienced a Reiki session, and he spoke gently about what he would be doing and answered my questions to make sure we were both on the same page before the session began. Then during the session, I could at times feel waves of energy moving across my body, which is something I never would have thought could happen; it was a real trip. Overall, I really felt like Ray was invested in bringing peace into my life and helping me unlock doors to reveal my own personal life’s path. Thank you, Ray, for truly caring. Namaste.

Raymond has been excellent for me. And my guess is Raymond is great for all the people like me: I’m someone who is very interested and compelled by eastern spiritual or metaphysical work, but often doesn’t «get» it that quickly during practice like some others do. Possibly because my mind is too active and unnecessarily skeptical. However Raymond is a unique mix of: 1. being real world (clearly this person has lived a regular non-​spiritual life, just ask or watch him), 2. being dedicated and committed to this spirituality, 3. technically skilled and aware in this practice, and 4. very sincere and earnest in terms of helping others in a modest and non-​showy way. This was a great combination for me. Working with Raymond, I immediately got the intuition that this spirituality can work for even regular people (like me) — not just spiritual intuitives. And his sincerity and down-​to-​earth-​ness during practice is motivating and refreshing and made me understand this is real and that (most importantly) he is a genuine partner in the progress you’re trying to make. One more thing, after you talk to him a few times, the clarity of what he’s saying starts sinking into even a busy mind :) I really recommend him. Even (maybe especially) if you’re not sure what reiki can do for you. Raymond is so sincere that he gave me a first free session (after which I have stayed :)

I was fortunate enough to meet Raymond in a dog park during the first day of a recent stay in Oakland. In conversing about my travels, his neighborhood, and our respective dogs, he casually dropped Alan Watts’ name and told me that he practiced Reiki and massage. At this point I figured we’d be fast friends.
Growing up the son of a massage therapist turned certified teacher of Alexander Technique, I’ve been around body/​energy work my entire life, and through engaging in various forms of energy work over the years I’ve learned that you need to follow your gut when choosing practitioners, guides, and allies in these fields. That being said, Raymond’s presence put me at ease from the moment we met, and I decided to have a Reiki session with him during my two day stay in the Bay Area. What a good decision!
I had no working knowledge of Reiki entering the session, and working with Ray was an incredibly powerful, centering experience. He has an expansive knowledge of Reiki work, a generous spirit, and a kind heart. After two months on the road I really felt the need for some energy work, and this session helped ground and center me tremendously. Ray also set aside ample time at the end of our session to show me the basics of Reiki self-​care. This is powerful stuff folks!
In addition to leaving our session feeling wonderful, I left with a valuable new tool for self-​care and healing. After a couple weeks practicing the fundamentals of Reiki self-​care I can say honestly that it has become a valuable part of my daily practice. It sets the tone for my days and helps quiet my mind and bring awareness back into my body, all of which is incredibly helpful in preparing me to play music from the heart and live up to my potential.

Looking for alternative/​holistic healing I came across Reiki which I’ve always wanted to try. Ray came to the rescue as I had no idea what to expect with Reiki. He explained it in depth to me and even came to my house so that I was in a comfortable, relaxing environment.
Not only did he preform the Reiki but pointed me in the direction of how to best go about taking better care of injury. The energy that was gained from Reiki is amazing, I’m not saying it cured my physical pain in one treatment but I feel confident that in time, working with Ray will keep me balanced and on a positive track to fix the injury for good!

This was my second Reiki session ever. My first session was back in the 90’s and I still remembered the amazing experience. The session with Reiki Master Raymond Self was nothing less than totally Awesome. For someone who can user in a pure source of energy with a measurable propulsion had to have received this from the top teachers in the Bay Area.
Raymond prepares you in the beginning to relax, let you thoughts to pass and to focus on the breath. The breath is the key. He begins at the crown of the head. The heat or warmth radiating from his palm is comforting though alarming how much pouring out. There was a lot of heat! I felt, as if, my attention was pushed downward toward the throat. I stepped aside and allowed the Reiki energy to do it healing or balancing in the head. His intuitive nature knowing which parts of the body need the proper amount of healing and balance is fine tuned.
I have been with chiropractic care with Network Spinal Analysis or NSA for many years and have attended many Transformational Gates all over the country. In moving thru the various stages of healing, for example, during the Reiki session Raymond had his hands over my torso I became aware of the energies that were just hanging-​out or stuck. The work with NSA allowed me to move these stuck energies up and out the spinal gateways-​effortlessly. The stage of emptying was done. This is a gift that Reiki offers. After working from the crown of the head to the very bottom to the sole of the feet Reiki Master Raymond Self now guide the Reiki energy upwards toward the head.
The Reiki energy moved up along my legs into the torso and out the crown of the head. My back arched and my upper chest pushed upward and outward and the heart open.
I was in total bliss and joy. I was so amazed. Afterward, standing up and expressing my gratitude to Master Raymond I felt light on my feet, very emptied, playful and joyous. Thank you. I will be scheduling more sessions with Raymond and in further my journey to wholeness and well being.

I never tried Reiki sessions. And my first experience was amazing! I highly recommend Raymond if you want to have a great time, incredible experience. It was super relaxing, and helped alleviate the pressure i’d been feeling in my lower back for weeks. It was much more gentle than other more aggressive forms of body work I’ve tried, and just as effective.

I just had my first session with Ray, and I have to say while I am familiar with many types of healing and meditation, I was not at all prepared for the result! I broke my neck several years ago and have done all kinds of therapy including acupuncture, frequency specific micro current therapy & chiropractic, massage, some yoga, etc… All of those things are helpful, but I hadn’t ever «Balanced my energy» like I did in this session. I haven’t stopped taking about it since I was on the table and can’t wait to do more! I felt like an enormous weight had been lifted from me. Like a faucet had been turned on in my mind and body that allowed the energy that had been blocked to flow more freely! The thought that this could get even better and I could begin to learn to heal myself fills me with joy and made me want to spread the word. Don’t take my word for it… Do yourself a favor and schedule a session with Ray to see for yourself!
I travel back to the Bay Area frequently, and will be sure to see Ray on each trip!

I must admit that when I first began to hear about Reiki, I dismissed it along with all the other meditation and yoga «mumbo jambalaya». I have had difficulty in the past with all of it and just simply thought I wasn’t quite wired for it. I always tuned out during conversations in many groups about these subjects.
…and then I was attuned by Master Raymond Self. This Reiki attunement meant I could begin self healing! I had difficulty the first week, but I also had some really powerful Jedi moments that made me a believer.
I stuck with it and finally built a daily regimen after the first 21 days. Raymond is very patient and an excellent listener and teacher. He gave me a lot of insight that helped with all the difficulty I was having getting started.

Raymond is quite versatile as well. Not only does he do house calls, He has done a distance healing with me at the same time I was doing self healing and I could actually feel exactly which chakras he was on as well as when it stopped. He has also set his chair up at a nightclub and gotten rave reviews!
If you find yourself in need of energy work, or better yet, would like to be attuned to start practicing yourself, Master Self is the way to go. .I mean you have no excuse if the Reiki will come to you!
This review is MsManya certified!

Just had my first «official» Reiki session with Raymond, although he’d done a couple of informal treatments on me while just visiting at the dog park. I could feel the healing power of his hands after just a few minutes of his working on me. I’d been dealing with a lingering cold and exhaustion after extensive work-​related international travel and after a short, informal treatment outdoors at the park, something definitely shifted and I began to feel better. So I scheduled a «real» session, in my home.
Raymond arrived on time, set up his table and went to work. I felt peaceful, relaxed, yet energized at the end of that first session. Raymond has a special gift. I’ll be getting more sessions with him. He has a great offer for new clients, 3 sessions for $ 100 and $ 50/​session after that. Great value, great work! Thanks Raymond!

I just had a second Reiki session with Raymond Self. Overall, I am feeling good and I know there will be some more changes over the next few days.
After the first session, I had noticed an overall feeling of relaxation in my mind & body and slept great which is unusual for me most of the time.
Within a couple of days I had noticed a shift in my overall thoughts & well being/​energy.
A couple of weeks after my 1^st appointment, I had contacted Ray again to schedule some more work. At the time of this writing, he was offering a package deal so I purchased 3 sessions. We are working on clearing some creative blocks and also getting some energy healing into my shoulder and other various aches & pains.
I am looking forward to the wonderful changes that Raymond’s healing brings.
He does house calls (which is where he did my work), He is punctual, and very passionate about his work! You will know this within minutes of talking with him.
He really listens to what your concerns are and discusses with you the issues you want to focus on for each treatment/​session.
If you are in need of energy work for whatever reasons contact Ray for a consultation.