Ascension School of Healing Arts Serving Melvindale, Michigan 48122

Melvindale, the little city with the big heart

Melvindale fits about 10,400 people into 2.75 square miles of Wayne County, just southwest of Detroit. It began in the early 1920s as the Oakwood Heights subdivision, laid out to house workers from Ford's River Rouge plant, and it was named for developer Melvin Wilkinson. The city calls itself "the little city with the big heart," and that motto suits a town where neighbors tend to know each other.

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on practice built around relaxation and quiet attention, and it is easy to learn in small steps. A student in Melvindale might like that it asks for no special equipment and only a little time. The Ascension School of Healing Arts in Ferndale welcomes people from 48122 who want to learn it.

Learn Reiki in person in Ferndale

The school teaches in person in Ferndale, and people from Melvindale can join those classes. You practice with a teacher in the room and with classmates beside you, which lets you ask questions as they come up. Donna Lakes has been teaching since 1999, and the classes keep a warm, grounded pace.

A student in Melvindale might choose the in-person route because hands-on practice is easier to absorb with another person in front of you. Working side by side shows you how to place your hands and how to settle your own attention. If you like learning face to face, the Ferndale classroom is built for that.

Join the live Zoom class from Melvindale

If you would rather stay home, the same school also teaches live online by Zoom. You take part in real time with a teacher and a group, so you can ask questions and get answers as you go. A student in Melvindale might like this after a shift, when the evening is better spent at the kitchen table than on the road.

Self-study courses are available too, for people who want to move at their own speed. Some people begin with a self-study course and later join a live class, and others do the reverse. Either way, you can start from Melvindale without a long commitment.

Slowing down between the arena, the parks and the rail yards

Melvindale is a busy little place. The Melvindale Civic Arena at 4300 South Dearborn Street offers public skating, hockey and indoor soccer, and the John K. Kessey Fieldhouse is run by city parks and recreation. The city has four parks, and 77 percent of residents live within a ten-minute walk of one. Heavy freight rail yards nearly encircle the city, and Melvindale Days brings a carnival midway, live music and Sunday fireworks every year.

With that much going on, a quiet practice you can do at home has real appeal. A student in Melvindale might use Reiki as a few calm minutes after a rink night, a park walk or a slice from a local favorite like the original Gonella's. Local groups such as American Legion Post 472 and the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber show how much the community values showing up for one another, and learning Reiki is one more way to do that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take Reiki classes if I live in Melvindale?

Yes. People in Melvindale can join the in-person classes at the Ascension School of Healing Arts in Ferndale, or take the live Zoom class from home. Self-study courses are also available.

Do I have to travel to Ferndale to learn Reiki?

No. You can choose the live Zoom class and learn from home in Melvindale. If you prefer hands-on practice with a teacher and classmates, the in-person classes in Ferndale are open to you.

Do I need any experience before my first Reiki class?

No. The classes start from the beginning and move at a steady, friendly pace. Donna Lakes has been teaching since 1999, and questions are welcome in both the Ferndale classes and the live Zoom class.