Bonnie joined the Canadian Reiki Association in 2000, as a Registered Teacher. She was elected to the CRA Board of Directors in 2001 and has been President since 2002. Bonnie has faced many administrative and governmental challenges in dealing with the Association over the years. She continues to focus on making the CRA the best it can be for the membership going forward. Celebrating the Association’s 25th Anniversary in 2022 was a major accomplishment and she is extremely proud of the CRA and its membership.
In 2023, Bonnie retired from private practice to focus entirely on Canadian Reiki Association, however, she still looks forward to giving Reiki sessions when the opportunity presents itself.
Alain started his Reiki journey in 2003, registered with the Canadian Reiki Association in 2004, and became a Reiki Master Teacher in 2007. Alain was elected to the Board of Directors in 2018, and has helped to strengthen the CRA ever since.
Alain has worked as a French/English Translator and offered his bilingual skills to the CRA. He has subsequently been the official translator to the Canadian Reiki Association for many years now. As a result, the Website, required documents and items within the web store are now available in the two official languages. This has helped the CRA reach out to Reiki Practitioners and Teachers from coast to coast.
Alain founded Mondoki in 2011 as a Health and Wellness Coach. Focusing on Reiki, he added more services through the years with the same goal: helping others balance their body and their mind. Other services offered include Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing Coaching, Crane Qi Gong classes, Intranasal Light Therapy, Hydrogen-Enriched Water Filters, and Voxx Life products.
Alain has had several career changes throughout the years, but his primary focus has always been helping people create a healthy and stress-free lifestyle.
Lauren Peart is a dedicated Reiki Master Teacher, Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, End -of- Life Death Doula, and Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner. With a deep commitment to healing, transformation, and compassionate service, Lauren supports individuals through all stages of life — mind, body, spirit, and soul. As an End -of-Life Death Doula, Lauren offers grounded, heart-centered guidance to individuals and families navigating grief, transition, legacy work, emotional processing, and spiritual softening at the end of life. Lauren honors cultural and personal beliefs, and supports people in finding peace, dignity, and presence during life’s most sacred threshold. Lauren’s holistic wellness work is supported by her Health & Wellness Education through McMaster University, where she trained in evidence -informed approaches to behavioral change, emotional wellbeing, and compassionate health coaching. She blends both spiritual wisdom and modern wellness practices to create a unique, integrative approach to healing. In 2024, Lauren travelled to Kyoto, Japan, following the path of Dr. Mikao Usui. She climbed the mountain (Mount Kurama – Kurama -yama ) where Dr. Usui found enlightenment, deepening her connection to the lineage and expanding her understanding of Reiki’s origins and spiritual purity. Lauren has also travelled to many places around the world, immersing herself in diverse cultures, healing traditions, and sacred practices — wisdom she lovingly weaves into her own teachings and client care. Lauren continues to guide students, families, and individuals with gentleness, soul awareness, and intuitive clarity. Her work centers on empowering people to rediscover their light, honor their cycles, and walk their path with intention and strength.
Connie obtained her Reiki Levels I and II in 2020. In October 2023, she obtained her Reiki Level III (Master) Certificate and registered as a Practitioner with the Canadian Reiki Association in November 2023. She then became a Registered Teacher with the Canadian Reiki Association on October 26, 2024. Connie has a home studio. She was a volunteer with Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation for over 2 years. She indicates that her volunteer work has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of her life. She is planning to move to another community and has plans to offer free Reiki to cancer patients and their caregivers once she is settled.
Connie’s goal in her Reiki practice is to lead people into mindful meditation, rest and relaxation while she completes a hands-on Reiki session. It is her hope that she helps release any emotions recipients are struggling with and that they leave her studio lighter than when they arrived. That recipients are better able to show up to the chaos of life in a way that serves not only their highest and best interests, but also all involved parties. Connie is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, obtaining her certificate through the Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching.
With a focus on organization and attention to detail, Connie ensures high-quality results in all her projects. Her collaborative approach to teamwork further enables her to consistently meet deadlines and achieve key objectives.
My name is Pina Vizzi I am from Italian origin s born in Germany and immigrated to Montreal at the age of 5 . My journey with Reiki began in 2007 following a period of burnout. In searching for healing, I learned the power of surrender. It was during that time that everything I needed started to appear at the right moment . In my search for natural remedies , I searched online and fell upon books and podcasts about holistic healing modalities and lead me deeper into spiritual practices. Along my healing path I encountered many lovely Souls that further guided me into the Reiki world. That experience transformed not only my perspective, but the direction of my life. A few years later, I was introduced to Sister Marielle Patenaude, a remarkable nun and Reiki teacher whose guidance left a lasting impression on me. Under her mentorship, I began my Reiki training and, in 2013, completed my journey as a Reiki Master Teacher. I never imagined that Reiki would become such a profound passion or that it would awaken my intuition in ways I had never experienced before. What began as sharing Reiki with family and friends has grown into a lifelong calling. I am now the founder of ReikiBalance, where I have the privilege of supporting others on their own healing journeys through teaching Reiki, hosting Circles as well as workshops and offering guidance. Along the way, I was honoured to contribute two articles to the UK Reiki magazine ‘’’ Touch ’’ , sharing my personal journey and reflections on the relationship between Reiki and religion. At the time, this was a topic being explored by Phyllis Furumoto through a YouTube Q&A discussion. After participating and sharing my experiences, I was approached by the magazine to write about what it was like to have been taught Reiki by a Catholic nun. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how spiritual practice and religious faith can coexist, and to share a perspective that resonated with many readers. Today, I am deeply honoured to serve as one of the Directors of the Canadian Reiki Association. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth, integrity, and education of our Reiki community while supporting practitioners and teachers across Canada .