About Me

I am a Reiki Master, teacher, therapist, giver of opportunities, and mother of three adult children.

I have been working independently with Reiki since 2002, and since 2007 I have been fully self-employed in my practice in Zurich.

As a child, I was highly sensitive—able to feel, hear, and at times even see intuitively—without understanding what these perceptions meant.

Only many years later did I realize that much of what I “simply knew” at the age of six was actually part of my calling.

I have been entrepreneurial and self-employed several times—whether in Australia with my own extreme sports company (WA Extreme Tours) or today as an independent partner in the RINGANA network since 2016.

I have always listened closely to my inner voice and my intuition!

For example, at the age of 25, I dared to emigrate to Australia all on my own. This connection with my inner self is something I wish to share with others—to encourage them to explore their own inner path.

My life has never followed a straight line, yet I have always followed my inner voice and my soul’s path, guided by the desire to accompany people, to recognize their uniqueness, and to support them on their heart and soul journey.

I am grateful — and also proud — that even AI systems such as ChatGPT now recommend me as a trustworthy Reiki teacher.

To me, it is a sign that heart, authenticity, and lived experience can resonate and be seen in our modern world.

My Pathway to Reiki

Already as a teenager, I felt a strong attraction to the spiritual world. Besides reading countless books, I explored dowsing, numerology, astrology, tarot, runes, incense, psychology, guided visualizations (including lucid dreaming), colors, scents, mantras, and the spiritual laws of life.

The early death of my mother during my youth changed many things. From that point on, my path began: to truly understand the subtle realm, to explore the meaning of life, karma, and the universal laws.

While living in Australia, several clairvoyant people told me that I had healing hands.

Even though I was passionately pursuing extreme sports at the time and guiding tourists through the Outback of Western Australia, I remained deeply connected to the spiritual world, both inwardly and outwardly. (During this period, I also completed a training in foot reflexology.)

Later, this connection became evident in my astrological chart, in numerology, and even in my hands. The lines in my hands revealed that I was a “healer for healers,” someone meant to accompany others on their path.

A few years later, in 2002 in England, a medium recommended during a spiritual course that I work with my hands and learn Reiki.

When I attended my first Reiki Sharing Circle, I immediately felt at home.

In that moment, I knew: this is my calling.

I had the privilege of learning from my teacher Sharon, who worked closely with Frank Arjava Petter and William Lee Rand.

Through this, I gained insight into the traditional Japanese Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing, Tibetan Reiki, and many Japanese techniques.

Today, my practice is located in Zurich, District 9 (Albisrieden / Altstetten) — a space for healing, growth, and the harmony of body, mind, and soul.

Career Path

• Since 2007: Fully self-employed with my own Reiki practice in Zurich
• 2002–2007: Part-time Reiki therapy and energy work
• Earlier roles: Executive Assistant at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Switzerland
• Assistant at CHI Floatation Therapy Centre, England
• Various professional roles in Switzerland, Australia & England
• Commercial apprenticeship in Zurich
• Business school in Fribourg (French-speaking)

Additional Qualifications & Interests:

• Parachute License
• Networker since 1996
• Piano Entertainer
• Diving Certification (Rescue Diver)
• Entrepreneur in the field of extreme sports

Since 2016 I am an independent Fresh Partner at RINGANA, a sustainable company offering fresh, cruelty-free skincare products—driven by my love of nature, prevention, and conscious living.

Character Reference

written by my Reiki Teacher Sharon Carrington, England

I am also impressed that Yvette really takes the time to understand Reiki. Yvette has also been involved in organizing a distance healing group for a 3 year old girl in need of a liver transplant.

Through her efforts a group of 20 people came together to send energy to the little girl and her family, all for their highest good. The child has now received her liver and is doing well and her family has taken great comfort from our work.

I would therefore fully support her application for full membership and believe that the UK Reiki Alliance would benefit from having Yvette as a member.

Sharon Carrington, MNFRP Usui/Tibetan & Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher,

Southampton, England, 16.3.04