How to Know You’re Ready to Become a Reiki Master (Even If You’re Doubting Yourself)

I remember the exact moment I realized I was ready for more.

More depth. More alignment. More truth.

It was like this quiet, and yet not so quiet, Knowing that I was ready for even more expansion. I was no longer content staying where I was -- energetically, spirituality, and professionally.

And maybe that's where you are, too.

My life had OPENED so much after becoming attuned to Reiki I & II. It didn't happen all at once or right away, but so much had changed after those attunements.

It was like after I became attuned I stepped into a whole new and magical world. My spiritual/psychic senses really opened up, I was beginning to channel messages from my spirit guides, Source, my higher self, etc. I was showing up to my daily self Reiki practice and I saw myself changing from the inside out.

My body started to heal, some of my chronic illness symptoms started falling away, I was becoming more optimistic and creating safety within. I was no longer accepting toxic people in my life and cutting the last of those relationships out. I was regulating my nervous system and making more money and finally felt a sense of purpose. It was truly amazing. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before.

And then one day I heard a very distinct calling for more.

If this is what Reiki I & II had to offer...I had to know what else I could do and experience if I went to the next level. I had to know what, if anything, would change when I became a Reiki Master.

Turns out...everything. Once I became a Reiki Master it was like finding the last missing piece of the puzzle.

I waited a little over a year after becoming attuned to Reiki I & II to go to the next level and I experienced all of those shifts I mentioned above within that year and a half. However, after becoming a Reiki Master my life had completely changed within a month.

No, seriously. Everything had changed. How I looked, my physical health, my mental health, my business hit over $100,000, the friendships I was attracting. I seriously mean EVERYTHING had changed. I always say there was a version of me and my life before the Reiki Master Attunement + Holy Fire Ignitions and there was a me after because I had become unrecognizable.

Maybe you’ve been attuned to Reiki I & II. You’ve used it for your self-healing. You’ve felt the shift in your energy. Maybe you’ve started sharing it with others.

But there's something nudging at you now.

A whisper that says: “You’re ready to go deeper.”

But if you’re like so many women I work with, you might also be asking…

"Am I really ready?" "Do I know enough?"" What if I don’t want to teach yet?" "What if I’m not spiritual enough?"

Let me stop you right there—because the truth is, most women don’t wait because they’re not ready. They wait because of fear, doubt, or the false idea that becoming a Reiki Master is only for a certain kind of person.

So... How do you know when you're truly ready?

1. You’re curious.

It keeps coming up. You find yourself reading about it, watching others become Reiki Masters, wondering what it would feel like to go all in. You've felt the powerful shifts that come with Reiki I & II and now you are wondering how would taking this next step expand me, my life, and my business? And that curiosity? That’s your soul tapping you on the shoulder.

2. You feel a pull to go deeper.

You’ve experienced Reiki’s power—on your own healing journey or with clients—and now it’s not just a practice, it’s a path. You crave more connection, more understanding, more depth with the energy itself. You have this magnetic pull toward the next level, even if your mind doesn’t have all the details figured out yet.

3. You want to reconnect to your power.

Maybe you haven’t used Reiki I & II as much as you wanted to.

Maybe life got busy, you got in your head, or you forgot how powerful you really are.

But deep down, you know there’s more waiting for you—you want to come back to the practice with intention, confidence, and leadership.

4. You know it’s bigger than just you.

Your self-healing has shifted your life—and now you’re feeling the call to support others. Whether you want to grow your practice, start a soul-aligned business, or even attune and certify others in Reiki…You’re not here to keep this to yourself. You’re here to share it, expand it, and root into your role as a leader and guide.

What Holds Women Back From Becoming a Reiki Master?

Even when they feel the call, I see women delay stepping into Reiki Mastery because of:

🌿 Imposter Syndrome

They think: “I don’t know enough. I’m not intuitive enough. I’m not ready. I haven't practiced enough on others." But the truth? Mastery isn’t about perfection. It’s about devotion. Expansion. Embodiment. And a willingness to try.

🌿 Fear of Stepping Into Visibility

You go to chat about your offers on stories and suddenly… your throat tightens. The fear of being seen, rejected, or misunderstood rises up like a wave — and your message never makes it out. But ROOTED: The Reiki Master Training helps you to release these things, you don't need to have this "healed" before going to your next level.

It can feel terrifying to be seen as a healer or leader, I know, but your medicine is needed—especially when it’s messy, real, and fully yours.

🌿 Perfectionism Has Been Paralyzing You

You overthink every word, every post, every move. It’s kept you stuck — not just in creating content, but in actually building the business you know is inside you. And at this point… you’re ready to release the blocks. To stop hiding, soften the fear, and finally claim the voice of the healer and leader you’re meant to be. Well, good, because that's exactly what we do inside the ROOTED: The Reiki Master Training

🌿 Believing You Need to Be ‘Fully Healed’ First

Nope. You don’t need to be perfect to step into this next phase. Reiki Mastery actually deepens your healing. It doesn't require it to be complete.

🌿 You think becoming a Reiki Master means you have to teach.

And that’s just not true.

Maybe you're feeling the call to deepen your Reiki practice — but the idea of teaching or attuning others feels out of alignment right now. Here’s the truth: becoming a Reiki Master is about mastery of the energy, not a job title. You can use it to expand your healing, your embodiment, your spiritual leadership — whether or not you ever lead a class. This journey is for you, first. And if someday you do feel the call to guide others… you'll already be ready.

Here's What Happens When You Say Yes

Becoming a Reiki Master isn’t about collecting a new certification.

It’s a full-body reclamation. A spiritual initiation. A decision to stop playing small with your gifts.

You don’t have to know what your business will look like. You don’t need to have every fear resolved.

You just have to be willing to say: I’m ready to grow. And I promise—once you take that step, your energy, your life, and your impact will never be the same.

If your heart is whispering “yes”… trust it.

ROOTED: The Reiki Master/Master Teacher Training is now enrolling until April 27th. If you miss this round you can go through the program 1:1 with me at any time or wait until the next group round.

Regardless...your next level is waiting.

✨ Learn More + Join Us Here✨ or DM me on Instagram @rootedreikiacademy if you want to talk through it—I'm here.

Love,

Nikki xoxo