
VERONIQUE FREDE
Reiki & Mindfulness Teacher/Practitioner
Background
As a third-generation practitioner from a French lineage of traditional healers called "coupeurs de feu" ("fire cutters"), my journey in the mysteries of life started at a young age, with my grandmother, who was my first teacher. The region where I grew up in the South of France is called Occitania. It is a region of forests, winds, and stones, where natural medicine has been recognized and practiced for a very long time.
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I met my husband in Asia where we lived for several years. Traveling around Asia deepened my interest in History, Religions, Eastern philosophy, Asian arts, and cultures. I connected with my roots and capacity as a healer through my children, whose special needs came as special gifts. My journey with Reiki officially started in 2008.
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Moonstone Sanctuary was founded in 2012 when I started to practice Reiki professionally.
PRACTICE | LINEAGE
Practice
The foundation of my practice is Reiki, a Japanese spiritual healing system that was developed in the 1900s. It combines meditation, breath-work, mindfulness, chanting, sound, prayers, self-inquiry, and hands-on healing. Through my 14 years of practice, Reiki has become a way of life.
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Reiki Lineage
My lineage includes both the Japanese and Western branches as my training has been in the traditional Japanese system of Reiki as well as in its Western modern form. I studied with William Rand, President of the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT) as well as with Frank Arjava Petter and Tadao Yamaguchi while in Japan. I am currently a graduate student of Frans Stiene, co-founder of the International House of Reiki (IHR).
My Japanese lineage is Usui Reiki Ryoho: Usui Mikao (founder of Usui Reiki Ryoho and Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai)/KanichiTaketomi (3rd President of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai)/Koyama Kimko (6th President of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai)/Doi Hiroshi (Member of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai)/Frans Stiene (IHR)/Veronique Frede
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TRAINING | SCOPE OF WORK
Training
I keep up diligently with my own practice and training which led me to travel through the US, Europe, and Japan where the practice of Reiki originates from. I believe in continuing education, not just for my own well-being and personal development but also to better support others.
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Specialty training
Reiki & Medicine Intensive with Pamela Miles
Reiki in the Operating Room with Raven Keynes
Mindfulness Teacher Training (MMTCP) with Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) training with David Treleaven
Mindfulness Self-Compassion (MSC) with Kristin Neff
Metta Retreats - Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Center
Student of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) with Michiko Imai
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Scope of Work
Individualized healing sessions and training
Adults and children with a wide range of needs
Hospital, cancer wellness center, yoga studios, and senior living community
Teacher Mentoring
Community Care with Reiki Brigade
MEMBERSHIPS | PUBLICATIONS
Professional Memberships
Professional Member of RMA/International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)
Member of the Shibumi International Reiki Association
Member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
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Publications & Translations
Reiki Kototama, Frans Stiene, Intl. House of Reiki, Sept. 2017, French translation
"Wisdom from the Bamboo Forest" Reiki News Magazine, Fall 2016.
"Holy Fire Karuna Reiki®" French translation of ICRT training manual - 2016
"Usui/Holy Fire ART/Master" French translation of ICRT training manual - 2016
"The Future of Reiki", French translation of William Rand article, Reiki News Magazine Winter 2015
"Reiki Helps Cancer Patients and Caregivers Find Balance", Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Healthy Driven Cancer Fight Newsletter. 2015
"Enseigner le Reiki aux Personnes Atteintes de Cancer", La Nouvelle Lettre Reiki, Printemps 2015
"Finding a Higher Calling: Teaching Reiki to Cancer Patients", Reiki News Magazine, Winter 2013

MEMBERSHIPS | PUBLICATIONS
Professional Memberships
Member of the Shibumi International Reiki Association
MMTCP Alumni Association
Member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
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Publications & Translations
Reiki Kototama, Frans Stiene, Intl. House of Reiki, Sept. 2017, French translation
"Wisdom from the Bamboo Forest" Reiki News Magazine, Fall 2016.
"Holy Fire Karuna Reiki®" French translation of ICRT training manual - 2016
"Usui/Holy Fire ART/Master" French translation of ICRT training manual - 2016
"The Future of Reiki", French translation of William Rand article, Reiki News Magazine Winter 2015
"Reiki Helps Cancer Patients and Caregivers Find Balance", Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Healthy Driven Cancer Fight Newsletter. 2015
"Enseigner le Reiki aux Personnes Atteintes de Cancer", La Nouvelle Lettre Reiki, Printemps 2015
"Finding a Higher Calling: Teaching Reiki to Cancer Patients", Reiki News Magazine, Winter 2013


CURRENT & PAST LOCATIONS
Current Locations
Japanese Culture Center, Chicago, IL
Yogaview, Wilmette, IL
Cancer Wellness Center, Northbrook, IL
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Past Locations
Full Bloomed Lotus, Wilmette
Child Pose Yoga Studio, Winnetka, IL
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Cancer Center, Elmhurst, IL
Mather LifeWay senior living community, Evanston, IL
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Home visits are available depending on circumstances.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VERONIQUE
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