Ascension School of Healing Arts Serving Washington, Michigan 48065

Reiki Classes for Washington Township, Macomb County

Washington Township was established in 1827 and still carries the name of George Washington. That name appears in places like Mount Vernon, an unincorporated community whose cemetery marks a former settlement named after his estate. People there who want to learn Reiki can join the Ascension School of Healing Arts, a Reiki and energy healing school in Ferndale that teaches in person and live online.

You might live in the community of Washington, in Clifton Mills, or in the part of the village of Romeo that sits within the township. Wherever you are, you can choose the format that fits your week. You can take a seat in the Ferndale classroom, join the live Zoom class from home, or work through a self-study course at your own pace.

Learning Reiki in Orchard Country

Washington Township grew as a farming community, and its orchard tradition continues today at Westview Orchards and Verellen Orchards. Westview is a farm founded in 1813 whose cider press operates in a dairy barn built in 1850. It is a reminder that steady, patient work has deep roots in this corner of northwestern Macomb County.

Reiki asks for a similar kind of patience. A student in Washington Township might practice hand positions after an afternoon picking apples. Another might settle into a few quiet minutes of self-practice before an evening session of the live Zoom class, letting the calm of orchard country carry into the lesson.

Quiet Places to Practice Near Home

Stony Creek Metropark is an over 4,400-acre metropark with Stony Creek Lake. It lies predominantly in Washington and Oakland townships and offers trails, beaches and plenty of open space. A student in Washington Township might take what they learn in class out onto those trails for a slow walk focused on breath and awareness.

The Macomb Orchard Trail is a paved trail of almost 24 miles with trailhead access in Washington Township, passing u-pick orchards and cider mills. Along Van Dyke Avenue stands the Loren Andrus Octagon House, an eight-sided brick house reputedly used as an Underground Railroad station and added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1971. Places with that kind of history can make quiet practice feel connected to home.

In Person in Ferndale or Live on Zoom

ASHA teaches in person at the school in Ferndale and live online by Zoom, so people in Washington Township can learn whichever way suits them. Donna Lakes teaches at ASHA and has been teaching since 1999. She brings a warm, grounded and practical approach to every lesson.

If a regular class schedule is hard to hold alongside work or family in Washington Township, the self-study courses let you learn at home and return to the material when you are ready. Reach out to ASHA to talk through which format feels right before you sign up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take Reiki classes if I live in Washington Township, Michigan?

Yes. People in Washington Township can attend in person at the ASHA school in Ferndale, join the live Zoom class, or choose a self-study course.

Who teaches at the Ascension School of Healing Arts?

Donna Lakes teaches at ASHA in Ferndale and has been teaching since 1999.

Is the live Zoom class a good fit for someone near Romeo?

It can be. A student in the Romeo area or elsewhere in Washington Township might prefer learning from home. The live Zoom class lets you take part in real time with the teacher and the rest of the class.