We recently connected with Jasmine Yang and have shared our conversation below.
Jasmine, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about how you went about setting up your own practice and if you have any advice for professionals who might be considering starting their own?
Starting my own Reiki practice was never about simply running a business—it was about answering a deep calling. I realized that I could best help people one-on-one, offering them a space for healing and clarity in a world that desperately needs it. But knowing that in my heart and actually stepping out to do it? That was a different challenge altogether.
The first thing I did wasn’t perfect or polished—I simply started practicing on as many friends as I could. I didn’t wait until I had the perfect website or business plan. I focused on what mattered most: the work itself. With each session, I gained confidence, refined my approach, and—most importantly—saw firsthand how deeply Reiki could impact people.
Like many new business owners, I faced three major hurdles:
🔹 Financial fears – Would I be able to make a living from this?
🔹 Finding clients – How do I connect with people who need this work?
🔹 The business side of things – Marketing, pricing, and all the moving parts I wasn’t trained in.
But the thing about fear is that it only has power when you let it stop you. Instead of letting these doubts keep me frozen, I took baby steps. I focused on showing up, learning as I went, and trusting that the right people would find me—and they did.
One of the biggest turning points for me was receiving great feedback from clients. Hearing someone say, “I feel lighter than I have in months,” or “That was exactly what I needed” was the proof I needed to keep going. It reassured me that Reiki wasn’t just something I loved—it was something that truly made a difference.
If I could go back, I’d tell myself one simple thing: don’t be afraid to reach out to others. Whether it’s potential clients, other healers, or business mentors—connection is everything. No one builds something great in isolation. The more I opened up, the more I realized people wanted to support and collaborate.
If you’re considering starting your own Reiki practice—or any heart-centered business—my biggest advice is:
✨ Start small, but just start. You don’t have to have it all figured out on day one. Take baby steps and let things unfold.
✨ Don’t be afraid to do it “wrong.” Mistakes aren’t failures; they’re part of the process. Every misstep is a lesson that moves you forward.
✨ Trust yourself. You were called to this for a reason. The world needs your unique gifts—don’t let fear keep them hidden.
Starting my own practice wasn’t always easy, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you’re on the fence about taking the leap, let this be your sign: go for it. You are more capable than you think, and there are people out there waiting for exactly what you have to offer.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Absolutely! I’m Jasmine, a Reiki healer based in Playa del Rey. My journey into energy healing started with a deep realization—I knew I wanted to help people one-on-one in a meaningful way, and I felt like the world needed this kind of healing more than ever.
I’ve always been drawn to holistic wellness, but Reiki really stood out to me because of how deeply it works on an energetic level. I first started practicing on friends just to see how it felt to offer this kind of healing, and the results were incredible. People would tell me they felt lighter, clearer, and more at peace than they had in months. That’s when I knew I had to pursue this as more than just a passion—it was a calling.
I offer a few different ways for people to experience Reiki, depending on what they need:
One-on-One Reiki Sessions (in-person in Playa del Rey or virtual): These are 60-minute sessions designed to bring deep relaxation, release energetic blocks, and restore balance.
Group Reiki: This is a powerful shared experience where we work on shifting limiting beliefs and opening up to new opportunities.
The Reiki Realignment Program: A 3-month intensive designed for people who want big shifts in their lives. It combines Reiki, journaling prompts, meditations, and accountability to help clients feel more aligned and in control.
The biggest thing I hear from my clients is that Reiki helps them feel calm, clear, and reconnected with themselves—something we all need in today’s fast-paced world.
One of the things that makes my approach unique is that I don’t just do Reiki and send people on their way—I really focus on integration. A lot of times, people feel amazing right after a Reiki session, but they don’t always know how to hold onto that feeling. That’s why I provide tools like journaling prompts, meditations, and practical ways to keep the energy flowing.
I also make Reiki accessible. You don’t have to be ultra-spiritual to benefit from it. Many of my clients are busy professionals who just feel overwhelmed and need a reset. I meet them where they are and make the experience easy and approachable.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
A lesson I had to unlearn was that success comes from always doing more. I used to believe that if I just worked harder, pushed through exhaustion, and kept saying yes to everything, I would finally feel accomplished and secure. But in reality, that mindset led to burnout, frustration, and a disconnect from what actually mattered. The turning point came when I started practicing Reiki—not just offering it to others, but really integrating it into my own life. I realized that alignment and energy management are just as important as action. Now, I prioritize intentional work over endless hustle, and I’ve found that when I trust my energy and intuition, success flows much more naturally.
If you could go back in time, do you think you would have chosen a different profession or specialty?
ABSOLUTELY
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.reikihealingla.com
- Instagram: @reikihealingla
