Reiki Sessions in NYC and Online
Private sessions on the Upper East Side · Distance sessions by video · Reiki training available
Make time for a quiet, fully clothed Reiki session with Saba Hocek, a Reiki Master in the Usui/Holy Fire lineage. Choose an in-person visit at Self Empowered Minds or ask about a distance session by video.
Plan a distance Reiki session before booking.
Initial Reiki session: $327 USD. The current booking form shows your selected practitioner, available extras and total before you choose a time. Request a free 20-minute consultation if you would like help choosing a format.
Your initial session allows time for discussion and Reiki. You remain fully clothed; hands may rest lightly on or hover near the body. Tell Saba your preferences about touch, essential oils and the eye mask. There is no requirement to feel anything in particular.
What Ninety Minutes Looks Like
Arrive about ten minutes early so you can settle and discuss your preferences. In-person sessions take place on a treatment table in a quiet room. You can ask for no touch, decline optional oils or the eye mask, and pause at any point.
Saba may include her Biological Intuitive Technique: intuitive observations offered for personal reflection. These observations do not establish a medical diagnosis, the cause of a symptom or the accuracy of a memory.
Afterward, allow time to reflect and discuss your experience. Some clients describe relaxation; others notice little change. Results and how long any effects last vary.
Sessions
| Format | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Reiki Session | 90 minutes | Most clients begin here |
| Standard Reiki Session | 60 minutes | Follow up sessions continue here |
| Couples Reiki | 120 minutes, two practitioners | Partners receiving simultaneously |
| Children's Reiki | 60 minutes (parent in room) | Younger clients with parent present |
| Pet Reiki with a Reading | 90 minutes | Discover what your pet may be feeling, thinking, wanting. |
| Pet Reiki | 60 minutes | Pets love Reiki |
Six formats fit six different situations: from the ninety-minute discovery session to the standard hour for clients who want the core work. Distance video sessions are available for clients out of New York or having difficulty traveling. Couples sessions, children’s sessions, and animal sessions complete the range. The Reiki for Pets page covers animal sessions in full.
Planning a distance Reiki session
Distance sessions are available by video. Ask about an online Reiki appointment before booking: confirm the format, session length, price, connection details and how to get back in touch if the call drops. A private appointment is separate from Reiki training or a group circle.
The booking calendar shows New York time (Eastern Time), including seasonal clock changes, and prices are in US dollars. Check the time where you will be joining and review the cancellation and rescheduling terms before confirming.
Choose a quiet, private space where you can sit or rest comfortably. Test your device’s sound and connection, keep it charged and use headphones if helpful. Do not join while driving. You can ask questions, pause or end the session; there is no particular sensation you need to experience.
Distance Reiki follows Reiki traditions and is offered for personal wellbeing. It does not provide a diagnosis or replace licensed healthcare, and a particular result cannot be promised.
Why a Reiki Master Matters
Saba is a Reiki Master in the Usui/Holy Fire lineage and teaches Reiki as well as offering private sessions. Her experience informs how she explains the practice and adapts a session to your preferences.
The Master credential describes training in a Reiki tradition; it is not a medical qualification or a guarantee of results. A free 20-minute consultation is a chance to ask about her approach before booking.
The Lineage Matters
Self Empowered Minds teaches and practices Reiki in the Usui/Holy Fire lineage. A lineage identifies a tradition of teaching and practice; it does not establish a medical qualification or guarantee a result.
Ask Saba about her training, how the approach is used in your session and the format of the course you are considering.
Biological Intuitive Technique
Biological Intuitive Technique, or BIT, is Saba’s approach to combining Reiki with intuitive observations discussed during the session. Clients can use that conversation for personal reflection; it is not a diagnostic assessment or proof of the cause of a health concern.
Ask which session includes BIT and what it costs. Practitioners interested in learning the approach can explore the training page.
Reiki Training, If You Want to Learn This
Some clients arrive for sessions and discover they want to learn the work themselves. Saba runs Level I, II, and Master training cohorts that include three months of weekly mentoring circles (Level I does not include the mentoring), because integration is what makes a credential into a practitioner. The full path, prerequisites, and tuition are on the Training page.
The Travel the World Reiki Circle
We offer Reiki group circles three times a week. Sundays are with a sound bath. Tuesdays are themed and always with a unique activity. Thursdays are with a meditation and run via Zoom. The first Tuesday of every month, the Active Studios space becomes something between a Reiki circle and a community evening. In a group setting, each person receives Reiki. Afterward, food and appetizers featuring cuisine from a different country each month, wine, and an optional Bachata lesson. Training graduates enjoy five group classes free.
Booking the Next Session
You can book a Reiki session directly. If you are unsure whether the right starting point is a single session, the weekly circle, or the training path, the free 20-minute consultation is the place to figure it out. The Reiki room sits on East 81st Street between First and York, in the Upper East Side, blocks from the 86th Street 4/5/6 trains and the Q at Second Avenue.
About this work
Reiki is a Japanese energy-work tradition offered as a complementary wellness practice. It does not diagnose conditions or replace licensed medical or mental-health care.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that Reiki has not been clearly shown to be effective for health-related purposes and that evidence does not support its proposed energy field.
Sessions and training led by Saba Hocek, Reiki Master in the Usui/Holy Fire lineage and developer of the Biological Intuitive Technique. Also certified Hypnotist and Brain Coach. Author of Intuitive Hypnosis.