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Afternoon Break – Sign up for a Reiki Session
Enjoy free time to relax and network with attendees between sessions. Reiki sessions will be available in Room #450. Be sure to sign up in advance to secure your slot – a sign up sheet will be available in person at the check in table.
Reiki is a holistic healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that supports the body’s natural ability to heal through light touch. Reiki positively affects the subtle energy that flows through all living things, restoring balance to the body, mind and spirit. A Reiki session induces a state of profound rest that is deeply healing. A common response to a treatment is inner peace.
During a Reiki treatment, the recipient remains fully clothed and typically lies down in a comfortable position. The practitioner’s hands are placed lightly on or near the recipient’s body, and they may move their hands to different positions throughout the session. The specific hand positions may vary, but they often include areas such as the head, shoulders and limbs.
Candice Gillett, MPH, 300 RYT, Reiki Master 1st Degree
Candice Gillett is a dedicated Reiki practitioner committed to fostering healing and balance. As a Reiki Master 1st Degree, she creates a nurturing space where clients can reconnect with their inner vitality, release emotional blockages, and cultivate deep relaxation. Candice believes in making holistic healing accessible to all, offering donation-based Reiki sessions in Chicago and the west suburbs with a special focus on communities that are often excluded from traditional wellness spaces. Her work is grounded in a deep respect for the mind-body connection, blending Reiki with her expertise as a certified yoga teacher to provide a truly integrative healing experience.
Currently, Candice is pursuing her Master of Social Work at the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC and serves as an intern at The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence, where she supports training initiatives at the Centralized Training Institute. Her passion for community wellness, trauma-informed care, and holistic healing continues to guide her work in both social services and somatic healing.
