Cosmic lotus flower with golden petals — Ascension Alchemy

Usui Reiki — In-Person & Remote

Tap out and tune in. Come home to
yourself

Shanti Bohlman. Registered Nurse, Reiki Master Teacher, and founder of Ascension Alchemy
Shanti Bohlman with Whiskey, reflecting the sacred connection at the roots of Ascension Alchemy

About Shanti

Hi, I’m Shanti. I'm so glad you're here. Registered Nurse / Reiki Master Teacher

My journey into Reiki began with my horse, Whiskey. Before she came into my life, she’d been through ten homes in a year and a half. Despite giving her time, patience, and every resource I had, I knew something wasn’t right.

Everything changed when a distance Reiki session led me to pursue genetic testing — revealing a rare muscle disease that finally explained her struggles. She wasn’t a “problem horse.” Something deeper had gone unrecognized. That experience changed the course of my life.

As a registered hospice nurse, my foundation has always been evidence-based care, compassionate presence, and supporting the whole person. Reiki didn’t replace that foundation — it expanded it. It taught me another way of listening: to slow down, get curious, and make space for whatever needs attention — physically, emotionally, or energetically.

Today I offer in-person and distance Reiki for people and animals, as well as equine-partnered experiences. My approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply individual. There’s nothing you need to perform, prove, or articulate. You’re simply invited to arrive as you are.

Horses have an extraordinary way of bringing us into the present moment — sensitive to the subtlest shifts in our energy, they gently reflect what we carry, inviting honesty, self-awareness, and authenticity. This is where science and mystery meet for me: creating compassionate space where people can reconnect with themselves, with animals, and with the natural world — and feel seen, supported, and never alone.

Shanti Bohlman with Whiskey, reflecting the sacred connection at the roots of Ascension Alchemy

Services

Holistic Reiki sessions for deep energetic restoration.

In-Person Reiki

In-Person Reiki

Each personalized session is an invitation to step away from everything else and connect more deeply within—a peaceful experience dedicated entirely to you. There is nothing you need to do, accomplish, or figure out. Simply settle in and enjoy this time as your own. In-person Reiki sessions are available in my private studio, or I can travel to your home within the local area for an additional travel fee.

Remote Reiki

Remote Reiki

Distance Reiki sessions allow you to receive Reiki from the comfort of your own space. Energy transcends physical space and time, creating an experience that doesn’t require physical presence. Settle into a place where you feel comfortable and relaxed, and open yourself to the restorative, balancing energy of Reiki—wherever you are. Distance Reiki can also be a beautiful option when travel is difficult, or when receiving Reiki from the familiarity and comfort of your own space simply feels right.

Animal Reiki

Animal Reiki

Animal Reiki sessions are available in person or at a distance. For in-person sessions, I can travel to your home, barn, or other local location for an additional travel fee, allowing your animal to remain in the surroundings where they feel most comfortable. Distance Reiki offers another gentle option, providing a hands-off approach that allows your animal to receive Reiki without the need for direct interaction.

Equine-Partnered Reiki Session

Equine-Partnered Reiki Session

Equine-partnered Reiki offers a powerful and often profoundly transformative experience, bringing the intuitive presence of horses together with the gentle support of Reiki. Horses are extraordinarily sensitive to energy, with an innate ability to read and reflect what is happening beneath the surface—bringing awareness to emotions or patterns that may be ready to be acknowledged and released. Each session unfolds organically between you and the horse, creating space for deep personal insight, meaningful shifts, and an experience that is uniquely your own. No horse experience is necessary.

Rewilding Retreats

Rewilding Retreats

Rewild your spirit. Reconnect with yourself. Immerse yourself in nature through intentionally crafted retreats for rest, renewal, and divine remembering. From grounding gatherings to all-inclusive three-day full moon retreats, discover what rises within the pause—a space for reconnecting with the sacredness of who you are and coming home to yourself. Offerings may include Reiki, yoga, mindfulness, equine connection, and sacred ceremonies beneath the stars. Three-day retreats include nourishing meals, with optional massage and assisted psilocybin experiences, with supportive integration in a natural environment. Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve an intimate, meaningful experience.

Reiki Classes & Training

Reiki Classes & Training

Reiki classes and training offer opportunities to deepen your understanding and practice of Reiki. New to Reiki? Begin with a free Intro to Reiki gathering exploring Reiki history and principles, self-healing, grounding, energetic awareness, and what Reiki training involves. Formal training includes Reiki Level 1 and Level 2.

REIKI OFFERINGS

Begin, share, or deepen practice.

Whether you’re new to Reiki, sharing the experience with someone you care about, or making it an ongoing part of your self-care, these offerings provide a meaningful way to choose what fits. The Buy One, Gift One introductory offer includes two sessions for $176—saving you $46. The Combo Package includes four sessions for the price of three—saving you $111—and may be used for in-person Reiki, distance Reiki, or any combination of the two.

Buy one, Gift one

$176 /2 sessions

Begin your own Reiki experience and share one with someone you care about. This one-time introductory offer includes two individual Reiki sessions—one for you and one to gift—for $176 total.

Purchase & Gift

Combo Package

Save $111
$333 / 4 sessions

4 Reiki sessions to use in any combination—in-person or distance. Purchase 3 sessions and receive your 4th at no additional cost.

Book the Package

About Reiki

An ancient practice with a growing body of evidence.

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese energy-healing practice developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. A trained practitioner channels universal life-force energy through light, non-invasive touch — or from a distance — to support the body's natural ability to restore balance.

Once considered purely spiritual, Reiki is now offered in hospitals, hospice programs, and integrative medicine clinics around the world. Researchers have begun documenting its measurable effects on the nervous system, mood, and perceived well-being.

Stress & Anxiety

Multiple clinical trials report that Reiki sessions significantly lower self-reported stress, anxiety, and depression in adults — often within a single sitting.

Pain & Recovery

Studies in oncology and post-surgical settings have observed reductions in perceived pain and improved comfort following Reiki, used alongside standard medical care.

Heart Rate Variability

Research suggests Reiki can shift the autonomic nervous system toward a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state, supporting deeper relaxation and recovery.

Reiki is a complementary practice and is not a substitute for medical care. Findings summarized from peer-reviewed studies on energy-based therapies.

Explore Each Benefit

A closer look at each practice.

  • Helping release stagnant energy and encourage a more balanced energetic state.

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Energy clearing and balancing

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Chakra alignment

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Emotional grounding

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Stress reduction

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Auric field restoration

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Deep relaxation

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Energetic revitalization

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Safe space for healing integration

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Holistic and intuitive healing approach

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Recentering for overall well-being

The Experience

A calm space to reconnect with yourself.

Shop

Sacred objects for your practice.

Handcrafted tools to support your rest, ritual, and inner alchemy at home.

Auric Night Eye Pillow
Handmade

Auric Night Eye Pillow

Filled with natural flaxseed and premium French lavender, this Auric Night Eye Pillow is gently weighted to soothe tired eyes, encourage relaxation, and promote deep rest. May be used warm or cool for your preferred experience.

Sacred Cosmos Eye Pillow
Bestseller

Sacred Cosmos Eye Pillow

Filled with natural flaxseed and premium French lavender, the Sacred Cosmos Eye Pillow offers soothing comfort, gentle weight, and aromatic relaxation. Use warm or cool to support rest, meditation, headache relief, and moments of inner calm.

Herbal Blend Eye Pillow
New

Herbal Blend Eye Pillow

A restorative blend of flaxseed and chamomile, crafted to support peaceful sleep, relaxation, and gentle unwinding. Chamomile’s soft, comforting aroma makes this eye pillow a soothing companion for rest, meditation, or quiet moments at the end of the day.

Testimonials

Heartfelt Love Notes

Personal stories of gratitude from those I have had the deep honor and privilege to support on their healing journey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Reiki is a gentle energy healing practice that supports relaxation, balance, and overall well-being through the channeling of universal life-force energy.

Contact

Begin your healing journey.

Whether you are seeking energetic balance, emotional grounding, or a peaceful reset, Reiki sessions are available in-person or remotely.

Reiki services offered through Ascension Alchemy are complementary wellness practices and are not medical, nursing, mental health, or veterinary care. Reiki is not a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Although Ascension Alchemy is owned and operated by a Registered Nurse, nursing services are not provided through Reiki sessions, and booking a Reiki service does not create a nurse-patient relationship. Individual experiences vary, and no specific outcome is guaranteed. For more details, please view our Health & Wellness Disclaimer.