About Sarah Najjar
I’ve always been interested in complementary medicine, spirituality and meditation. I’ve worked in complementary health since 2002 and taught Reiki since 2009.
I’m a dedicated Reiki Master Teacher, specialising in traditional Usui Reiki, with over two decades of experience supporting the health and wellbeing of more than 2,000 clients. I’ve also taught Remedial Massage at the Victorian Fitness Academy. My holistic approach draws on a rich background in complementary therapies, including a Diploma of Remedial Massage, a Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies, and a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology.
I offer Reiki treatments in Northcote, Reservoir, and remotely, and Reiki Level One, Reiki Level Two, and Reiki Level 3A courses are held at Bhrama Kumaris in Fairfield. During treatments and courses, I integrate principles from my training to help optimise your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Over the years, I’ve helped clients manage a wide range of conditions, from insomnia, anxiety, and autoimmune conditions to fertility and conception challenges. Working together, you are empowered to take an active role in your own health.
After a Reiki treatment, you’ll receive tailored take-home exercises to support your ongoing wellbeing, including guidance on breathing, posture, diet, and lifestyle choices. After you learn Reiki, you receive access to post-course support, which grounds your Reiki practice.
Learning Reiki and receiving Reiki treatments can be transformative. Many clients arrive tired, or in pain, and leave feeling calm, clear, and empowered, equipped with tools to maintain balance in everyday life. Learn about more conditions here.
My Reiki Story
In 2002, I was working in at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and wanted to help patients in a gentle, non-invasive way. A friend suggested I learn Reiki, and the idea stayed with me. At the time, I was preparing to volunteer in India at Alice Project, a school integrating yoga and meditation into daily learning. With some time before my placement, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to begin Reiki training.
While in India, I travelled to McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama, to enrol in a Reiki course. Although I had practised yoga and various meditation techniques for years, I had not yet found a daily practice that truly resonated with me.
After my first Reiki treatment, I was astounded. How could such a gentle, hands-on practice create profound emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical changes? Reiki increased my self-awareness and introduced a beautiful new way of connecting with myself and others.
My time learning and practising Reiki in McLeod Ganj and later Rishikesh, India, was life-changing. I discovered a simple, yet powerful daily practice I could use on myself and others to improve health, wellbeing, and create balance. I was inspired to share Reiki with as many people as possible so they could experience its incredible benefits.
After returning from India, I lived in England, practising and teaching Reiki. Realising I could help people more effectively, I expanded my knowledge, and I returned to Melbourne in 2006 for further study.
Today, I am grateful to practice Reiki on myself. Daily Reiki practice supports my wellbeing. I’m also grateful to be able to offer Reiki remotely and in-person. Reiki is a safe and transformative healing practice that helps me and others connect deeply to ourselves and begin their journey toward holistic health.
I’m passionate about making Reiki accessible, professional, and a part of daily life. I’ve intended to bridge the gap between spiritual practice and professional clinical standards. In 2008, I was among the first Reiki practitioners in Melbourne to operate from a professional centre alongside psychologists, at The Hartington Centre in Northcote. Today, I continue to offer Reiki within a collaborative and supportive environment at Healthpoint Osteopathic Clinic.
Over the years, I noticed that many Reiki practitioners missed essential grounding principles, particularly connecting to their centre, or hara. To address this, I include somatic grounding exercises in Reiki Level 3A training, helping Reiki professionals and those interested in Reiki, deepen their practice, enhance their presence, and become more grounded and confident in their professional and personal lives.
Since 2009, I’ve had the privilege of teaching Reiki to students, parents, carers, allied health professionals, corporate professionals and wellness practitioners. It’s always a joy to witness the positive changes that occur in their lives after attending a Reiki course.
In addition to in-person courses, I’ve developed Reiki e-courses, making it easier for students to develop their Reiki from anywhere, at their own pace. These online courses are designed to maintain the integrity of traditional Usui Reiki. They include practical guidance, Reiki teachings and Reiki articles so you can experience the benefits of Reiki daily, for self-healing or professional practice.
Restore Naturally Reiki Courses are professionally conducted in a safe and supportive environment. I use a warm, enthusiastic, and systematic approach to teaching, ensuring that every student completes their course feeling excited, empowered, and grateful for the knowledge and experiences gained. All courses are rooted in the traditional teachings of Mikao Usui, maintaining the integrity of the Usui Reiki lineage.
I’ve been honoured to share the benefits of Reiki on many stages:
- Keynote speaker at Melbourne’s Autism and Health & Wellbeing Expo (2015)
- Published contributor in Elephant Journal
- Speaker at Soul Star Festival (2020), Seven Sisters Festival (2021), Healthy Mums & Healthy Families Summit (2021), and Australian Association of Reiki Professionals (2023/2024)
I’ve taught Reiki at Melbourne’s Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork, Victorian Fitness Academy, Span Community House and Gestalt Therapy Australia.
All Reiki courses at Restore Naturally are recognised by the Australian Association of Reiki Professionals and Massage & Myotherapy Australia.
Special thanks to Lance Dixon for his wisdom and 17 years of mentorship, Glenn Polley for his teachings and friendship, Scott Bonanno for his generosity in designing this website, Pamela Miles for her insights into Reiki practice and all of you who’ve attended Reiki courses and Reiki treatments.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting your Reiki journey.
Warmly,
Sarah Najjar x
