About me
Hello, my name is Jo, and I’m a Reiki Master Practitioner and qualified Indian Head Massage Therapist, having successfully completed my Level 3 VTCT Indian Head Massage qualification.
Before embarking on my Reiki journey, I dedicated over 30 years to the NHS as a qualified Nurse and Ward Sister. My passion has always been to provide high-quality care, and helping others has been at the heart of my work. However, after experiencing the demands and stresses of the healthcare system while balancing family commitments, I made the difficult decision to retire from nursing. It was a tough choice, but one I knew was necessary for my wellbeing and personal growth.
As the balance of my life changed, I took the opportunity to reflect and explore new directions. Having always been interested in holistic and complementary therapies, I decided to complete a Reiki Level 1 course — and I absolutely loved it. From the moment I began, I felt a deep connection to the practice. The course ignited my curiosity, and I knew it was the start of a new chapter in my life. Reiki helped me build self-confidence and a renewed sense of belief in myself.
After completing Level 2, I started offering Reiki to friends and family, receiving positive feedback that further fuelled my desire to deepen my practice. This led me to complete my Reiki Master Level 3 training. The ethos of Reiki resonated with me deeply, and I felt a strong desire to share the relaxation, balance and sense of wellbeing I had experienced with others.
This journey brought me to the creation of my business, Topaz Reiki Haven. Topaz is my birthstone and has long been associated with positive energy and the solar plexus chakra. Reiki means “universal energy”, while “Haven” represents a place of refuge. Together, they perfectly encapsulate the essence of what I aim to offer — support, relaxation and a safe, welcoming space to simply take some time for yourself.
As Topaz Reiki Haven has developed, I have continued to expand my knowledge and the treatments I can offer. I recently qualified as an Indian Head Massage Therapist, successfully completing my Level 3 VTCT Indian Head Massage qualification, and I am delighted to now offer Indian Head Massage as part of my services.
I feel Indian Head Massage complements Reiki beautifully and gives clients another way to relax, unwind and take some much-needed time for themselves. Clients can choose Indian Head Massage as a treatment on its own or combine it with Reiki for an experience that allows time for both physical relaxation and quiet stillness.
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
—Eleanor Brownn
Self-care is a crucial, yet often neglected, part of life. Through my own journey, I’ve learned the importance of taking time for yourself, allowing space to relax, clear your mind and nurture your own wellbeing. In order to care for others, it is important that we also make time to care for ourselves.
I am excited to welcome you to Topaz Reiki Haven, where you can choose Reiki, Indian Head Massage, or a combination of both, and enjoy some well-deserved time to relax, unwind and focus on yourself.