About Us
At the Australian School of Reiki, we believe healing is both a personal journey and a shared experience. Founded by Joann Willoughby SRN, our school has supported students and clients for over 25 years across Australia and internationally.
Joann is a qualified nurse, hypnotherapist, counsellor, and master Reiki practitioner who began her Reiki journey in 1988. What started as a tool to support holistic nursing became a lifelong calling — training students, guiding healing sessions, and offering compassionate mentorship.
Whether you're seeking personal transformation, professional development, or healing support, you're in the right place.
Why Reiki?
Healing from the Inside Out
Reiki gently supports physical healing, reduces stress, and enhances emotional clarity. It complements other treatments — from massage to nursing to acupuncture.
Awakening Hidden Gifts
Reiki often activates creative or intuitive abilities you didn’t know you had — from artistic expression to emotional insight.
Accessible to Everyone
Reiki is safe, gentle, and non-invasive. You don’t need prior experience — just openness. Once attuned, you can channel Reiki energy for life.
No Judgment, Just Presence
Reiki is taught and practiced with compassion, acceptance, and non-judgment. It fosters self-acceptance and kindness — within and outward.
J Smith
Joann Willoughby at Australian School of Reiki is a very experienced & gifted teacher & practitioner of Reiki. She has a wealth of experience in giving Reiki treatments & teaching students, both locally in Australia & overseas on specialised attunement courses. Joann has a very down to earth, friendly & affable teaching style. I personally have received many Reiki treatments from Joann & can vouch for their effectivenes. I have also received advanced level training & attunement in Reiki from Joann to allow me to treat other people. Both Joann & I are students of Beth Grey, who brought Reiki to Australia in the early 1980's. Joann follows the original teachings of Dr Usui & keeps Reiki in its original form as promoted by Beth Grey, thus ensuring the true lineage of Dr Usui's teachings are passed on to new students. I highly recommend Joann to anyone considering training in Reiki at any level.
Heather Williams
Excellent school, my experience from my courses gave me knowledge, and hands on experience, was the best learning curve for me. To be taught by a well known teacher, who knew so much was so rewarding. Joann came highly recommended and I recommend her for everyone who is looking at this course.
Lynette White
I have always appreciated and been grateful for the Australian School of Reiki to the teaching of the Reiki courses I’ve participated in and the knowledge that was received to be able to help myself and others. This school has a reputation which is above reproach and in many countries.
