Ascension School of Healing Arts Serving Eastpointe, Michigan 48021

A Reiki School for the City Once Called Halfway

Long before it was Eastpointe, this corner of Macomb County carried the name Halfway. A post office called Half-way opened in October 1897 because the spot sat at the midpoint of the stage run between downtown Detroit and Mount Clemens. Later it became East Detroit, and on July 1, 1992, residents voted to call it Eastpointe. We like that history, because many people come to Reiki feeling a little halfway themselves: curious and interested, but not yet sure where to begin.

The Ascension School of Healing Arts teaches Reiki and energy healing at our school in Ferndale, and Eastpointe students are always welcome in our classroom. If your week makes travel hard, the same teaching runs as a live Zoom class. Our self-study courses also let you learn at your own pace between sessions.

Learning in Person in Ferndale

Reiki is a hands-on practice, and many people find it easiest to learn with a teacher and other students in the same room. In our Ferndale classroom you practice with partners, ask questions as they come up, and get gentle guidance on hand positions while each lesson is still fresh. Donna Lakes, who has been teaching since 1999, keeps the pace steady and practical, so beginners never feel rushed.

Eastpointe is a city made up mostly of single-family homes, where neighbors tend to know each other. That neighborly feel is what we aim for in class. You will meet people from around the area who share an interest in calm, attention and kindness toward others, and many of them keep practicing together after a course ends.

Live Zoom and Self-Study Options

Not every week lines up with a class in Ferndale. The live Zoom class follows the same lessons as the classroom, with real-time demonstrations and time for your questions, so you can join from your own living room in Eastpointe. Some students mix the two. They attend in person for hands-on practice and join online when life gets busy.

Our self-study courses suit people who like to read, review and practice on their own schedule. They work well before a first class, as a refresher afterward, or simply as a quiet way to see whether Reiki fits your life. You can return to the material as often as you like.

Practice Close to Home in Eastpointe

Reiki asks for a little quiet attention each day, and Eastpointe has good places to find it. Spindler Park hosts the Music in the Park concert series on Wednesday nights, and John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is home to the Erin-Halfway Days living history festival in late July. A bench at either park is a fine spot to settle your breathing and go over what you learned in class.

For reading and reflection, the Eastpointe Memorial Library is a calm stop. The East Detroit Historical Society restored the 1872 Halfway Schoolhouse, a reminder that this city has long valued learning. Whether you stroll Gratiot Avenue during Cruisin' Gratiot in June or stay on your own street, your practice comes with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take Reiki classes in person if I live in Eastpointe?

Yes. Eastpointe students attend in person at our school in Ferndale, and the same lessons are offered as a live Zoom class if that suits your week better.

Do I need any experience before my first class?

No. Classes start with the basics, and Donna Lakes, teaching since 1999, walks beginners through each step at a comfortable pace.

What if I want to learn on my own schedule?

Our self-study courses let you read, review and practice at your own pace, and they pair well with in-person or Zoom classes.