Meet Your Teachers
Our special team of Reiki Masters offers a holistic, heart-centered approach to Reiki learning and practice. We are a woman-owned business and provide a safe and judgment-free environment that allows our students and clients to experience the healing energy of Reiki in real life.
Colleen Benelli
Founder, Reiki Lifestyle; Reiki Master; Shaman
Colleen Benelli, founder of Reiki Lifestyle®, was raised with a deep spiritual connection to nature and animals. A turning point in her life came when her horse, Dakota, was badly injured. Searching for ways to aid in Dakota’s healing, Colleen discovered Reiki, which sparked a profound awakening inside of her.
Robyn Benelli
Co-owner, Reiki Lifestyle; Reiki Master
An integral part of Reiki Lifestyle®, Robyn Benelli joined as partner in 2014 after a near-death experience caused her to reevaluate her career in corporate America and embrace her calling as a healer. Raised in a spiritual household with her mother Colleen Benelli, Reiki Lifestyle founder, Robyn believes that Reiki can help all of us access our higher consciousness and live a more meaningful life.
Dannielle Smith
Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki Master
A professional member of the RMA since 2011, Dannielle Smith has dedicated herself to aiding others on their healing journeys toward healthier and happier lives. Her firm belief in the power of natural healing and the connection between health and our energetic and spiritual relationship with our bodies reflects the heart of Reiki Lifestyle. With its inside-out healing approach, Reiki is recognized for its effectiveness against various illnesses, offering scientifically proven benefits such as pain reduction, accelerated healing, and mental and physical relaxation. Danni uses Reiki healing as a conduit to facilitate natural, spiritual improvement in others’ health and well-being. Dannielle is extensively trained in the Spirit Reveal Technique by Colleen and Robyn and offers a broad range of healing services in her Reiki sessions.
Sioux Strong
Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki Master
Sioux Strong is an Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki Master and co-author of the ICRT Animal Reiki Training course and manuals. She brings over 13 years of Reiki practice to the table. As a professional member of the Reiki Membership Association, she couples her Reiki healing expertise with an extensive 40-year background in animal care. From raising guide dogs in her teens, earning a degree in Exotic Animal Training and Management from Moorpark College, an emergency veterinary technician, and a 25-year tenure at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Sioux’s experience spans a broad spectrum of animals, including elephants, big cats, birds, hoof stock, primates, and canines. She is passionate about leveraging her years of experience with animals and Reiki to enhance healing and strengthen the human-animal bond. Sioux resides in Welches, OR.