A smiling woman holding a blue and white checkered jug filled with a mixed bouquet of daisies and purple flowers, standing in a garden.

Alison Childs, R.N., Usui, Shamanic and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Triple Vagal Method™ Practitioner, Holy Fire III

Meet Alison

​Alison has been teaching and practicing Usui Reiki for 20 years in a variety of different settings. She has taught many classes of all levels of Usui Reiki, founded a Reiki program at Franklin Medical Center, and has volunteered Reiki in cancer centers to patients and their families. In 2024, she became certified in Karuna Reiki, as well as Holy Fire III. Also a Registered Nurse, Alison has offered Reiki for countless patients in both Hospice and Palliative care. She offers private sessions in her home, as well as out in nature.

Alison has spent a lifetime in pursuit of spiritual answers. She has studied many different healing modalities including Hands on Healing, Triple Vagal Method® TVM™, yoga and meditation, mindfulness, a variety of different energy practices, women’s circles and community ceremony.  Alison has used Reiki to support others at all phases of life, from birth to death, during times of grief or anxiety, and also during times of celebration.

​The Mother of Pearl Healing Center is her home. She lives with her dog Willa, cat Autumn, and small flock of chickens. She loves gardening, dancing, and sharing her spiritual environment with all those seeking a greater sense of community, peace, and harmony.

Alison currently offers Level 1, 2 and 3 Usui and Karuna Reiki Certification classes, Reiki sessions, TVM sessions, and wellness days. In addition, specialized group retreat offerings, as well as personal days of celebration are available at the center.