ABOUT US

Moonstone Sanctuary was founded by Veronique Frede as a space for healing, self-development, and sincere Reiki practice.

 

At the heart of our work is the cultivation of an inner sanctuary, a place within ourselves where we can return to presence, find steadiness, and reconnect with what matters. We approach Reiki as a lived practice, a way of cultivating ourselves and learning to meet life with greater awareness, balance, compassion, and care. Rooted in presence, connection, continuous learning, and honest exploration, our work honors the traditions and spirit of the Japanese arts while making space for thoughtful exploration and contemporary life.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to guide you to experience, learn, and embody Reiki in ways that are simple, meaningful, and integrated into everyday life.

 

Experience - Step into a space of stillness, connection, and rediscovery. Whether through meditation, hands-on Reiki practice, or individual sessions, we create opportunities to slow down, listen, and reconnect with yourself. The intention is not to force an outcome, but to cultivate the presence and awareness through which greater balance and well-being can emerge.

 

Learn - Our classes offer clear and practical guidance, from the foundations of Reiki through more advanced stages of practice. We believe Reiki is both simple and profound. Learning is not only about acquiring techniques; it is about developing awareness, sensitivity, steadiness, and confidence through practice. Our teaching supports both personal development and the evolution of the practitioner.

 

Embody - With continued practice, Reiki gradually becomes more than something we do during a session. It begins to influence how we live. How we listen. How we respond. How we care for ourselves. How we meet others. Ultimately, Reiki becomes a way of being.

 

Through ongoing practice and support, we encourage you to bring mindfulness, compassion, presence, and connection into everyday life, allowing Reiki to become something lived rather than simply learned.

 

A Space for Everyone

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where care, connection, learning, and well-being can flourish. All sessions, classes, and conversations honor the dignity of every participant, regardless of age, color, ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, residency status, national origin, religion, or social status. You do not need to share a particular belief system to explore Reiki. You are invited to come as you are, practice with curiosity, and discover your own relationship with the practice.

 

Our Community

Moonstone Sanctuary offers Reiki practice, classes, and gatherings in various locations throughout the Chicago area, with flexibility to meet different needs and settings. Whether you are completely new to Reiki, returning to your practice, or seeking to deepen your path as a practitioner or teacher, you are welcome here.

 

Come experience Reiki.
Learn through practice.
And discover what it means to embody it in everyday life.