Community Practitioners

Close-up of pink cherry blossoms on a branch, with a soft, cloudy background.

A selection of trusted Reiki practitioners, masters, and teachers within our extended community. Our Reiki practice shares the lineage of Usui Shiki Ryoho, the Usui System of Natural Healing.

Founder of SF Reiki Center, Christopher became a Reiki Master Teacher in 2016 after studying under Brian Brunius of NYC Reiki Center over a two-year Master Apprenticeship. An LCSW with a master’s degree from Columbia University, his experience spans work with diverse groups of clients navigating trauma, internal hardships, and major life transitions. Christopher is also actively teaching and supporting Reiki communities nationwide.

Black and white portrait of Christopher Tellez, Reiki Master and founder of SF Reiki Center, smiling with a shaved head, beard, and mustache, wearing a patterned jacket with floral designs and a hoodie, with a blurred outdoor background.

Christopher Tellez, Reiki Master

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

Black and white portrait of Dave Hadley, Reiki Master and founder of Awakened Light Reiki, with glasses wearing a plaid shirt.

Dave Hadley, Reiki Master

Dave is the founder of Awakened Light Reiki and a Reiki Master Teacher, after completing his apprenticeship with Christopher Tellez of SF Reiki Center. Dave was initiated by Reiki Master Brian Brunius of NYC Reiki Center in the first degree in 2015 and the second degree six months later. Dave has spent the last decade working with clients and teaching students who are ready to heal physically, emotionally, and energetically.