Ascension School of Healing Arts Serving Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125
Reiki Classes Within Reach of the Heights
Dearborn Heights, the Wayne County, Michigan city locals call the heights, came together in 1960 from leftover pieces of Dearborn Township, and it still sits in two halves with neighboring Dearborn between them. Whether you live in the northern half or the southern half, the Ascension School of Healing Arts in Ferndale is one school you can share, with the same teachers and the same classes for both sides of town.
People in Dearborn Heights can join a Reiki class in person at our Ferndale classroom, or take part in the live Zoom class from home. A student in Dearborn Heights might start with the live Zoom class during a busy season, then come to Ferndale for hands-on practice with classmates once the calendar opens up.
Quiet Practice Inspired by the Middle Rouge
The Middle Rouge River corridor threads through Dearborn Heights and runs past Warren Valley Golf Course, the 1922 Donald Ross design the city bought in 2018 to save it from development and reopened in April 2023. That story of a community choosing to protect a green, quiet place fits the spirit of Reiki, which asks for a calm space and steady attention.
In class you learn simple hand placements, how to settle your breath, and how to offer Reiki to yourself and to others with care and consent. A student in Dearborn Heights might carry a few of those breathing habits on a walk along the river corridor, practicing slow, unhurried attention between sessions.
Learning Alongside Community Life in Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights has a lively civic calendar, from the Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival each June to the programs run out of the Canfield Community Center and the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. It is also a city of many backgrounds, with about a quarter of residents Arab American, and ASHA classes welcome people of every faith and tradition.
Reiki at ASHA is taught as a practical, grounded skill rather than a belief system, so it sits comfortably beside whatever traditions you bring. A student in Dearborn Heights might share what they are learning with a family member, or invite a neighbor to an introductory class to see what Reiki training looks like up close.
In Person, Live Zoom or Self-Study
ASHA teaches Reiki and energy healing three ways: in person in Ferndale, in the live Zoom class, and through self-study courses you can work through at your own pace. Donna Lakes, who has been teaching since 1999, keeps the approach warm and practical whichever format you choose.
Life in a city served by five school districts can mean busy family calendars, and flexible formats help. A student in Dearborn Heights might begin with a self-study course, join the live Zoom class for questions, and then come to Ferndale for an in-person class when it suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people in Dearborn Heights take Reiki classes with ASHA?
Yes. People in Dearborn Heights can attend in person at the school in Ferndale or join the live Zoom class from home, and self-study courses are available too.
Does it matter whether I live in the northern or southern half of Dearborn Heights?
No. Residents of both halves of the city, on either side of Dearborn, can choose the same in-person classes in Ferndale or the live Zoom class.
Do I need experience or a particular belief to start Reiki training?
No experience is needed. ASHA teaches Reiki as a calm, practical skill, and people of every background in Dearborn Heights are welcome.
