Practitioners
Keiko Mukai
Keiko began her Reiki practice in August 2020. She completed her First and Second Degree Reiki training at the SF Reiki Center in 2020 and 2021, and in early 2023, she graduated from the Certified Reiki Practitioner Program with over 200 hours of practice. Since April 2023, she has been practicing as a Reiki practitioner at SF Reiki Center, where she offers private in-person sessions as well as distance and online sessions.
Why Reiki?
Reiki has been a transformative practice for Keiko, helping her cultivate spiritual growth and recognize the importance of balance in the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of life. She discovered that Reiki enables her to serve others by channeling universal life energy. Learning under Reiki Master Christopher Tellez and mentor Ann Massie has been instrumental in developing her skills, experience, and confidence as a practitioner.
Background
Originally from Japan, Keiko has lived in Washington State, Boston, New York, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco. She earned her degree in Business Hospitality Management from Washington State University and worked in the dynamic hospitality field for over 10 years. Her love of working with people, combined with her passion for natural healing, wellness, and inner harmony, naturally guided her toward Reiki.
Clients & Focus
Keiko has supported clients navigating recovery from cancer, anxiety, high stress, and depression, as well as those processing trauma and grief. She also works with individuals seeking inner growth, physical health, balance, and deeper spirituality. Her goal is to hold a safe, compassionate space where each client can restore harmony and reconnect with their true self.
Frank R. Mukai
Frank’s journey with Reiki began in 2021 as a client at the SF Reiki Center. Inspired by the profound impact of the experience, he soon began formal training under Reiki Master Christopher Tellez. In 2022, he completed his First and Second Degree Reiki certifications, and in August 2023, he became a Certified Reiki Practitioner, having completed over 200 plus hours of practice. To honor the roots of his practice, Frank visited Mount Kurama in Kyoto, Japan, the birthplace of Reiki as taught by Dr. Mikao Usui, and paid homage at Miss Hawayo Takata’s first Reiki clinic in Hilo, Hawaii.
In June 2024, he completed the SoundMind institute 12-month Facilitator Certification Program lead by Dr. Hannah McLane in order to hold space and assist people going through their healing process.
In the summer of 2025, he started learning the Emotion Code program, a holistic energy healing modality developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson which he plans to complete in November of 2025.
With life experience shaped by time spent living in Mexico, Japan, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco, Frank is on a journey of remembrance, returning to a life of purpose, gratitude, and service. He is committed to helping others heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves on this Earth. He continues to deepen his practice by studying with teachers, elders, and wisdom keepers across North, Central and South America as well as Asia, keeping ancient healing traditions alive and relevant.
Frank works with clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and life transitions, including those recovering from cancer or seeking clarity and balance. He offers private in-person, distance, and online sessions. He is also a Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) provider and fluent in Spanish.
Kiki Mukai
Kiki joined our team in December 2022. She is our beloved feline companion and an intuitive presence in our Reiki practice. Sensitive, calm, and deeply attuned to energy, Kiki offers her quiet support and natural healing presence. Animals are naturally receptive to Reiki, and assist us in simply holding space with her grounded energy.
Her presence reminds us of the power of stillness, trust, and unconditional love. There’s a peaceful energy that fills the room when Kiki is around. She is a cherished member of our home and a beautiful example of the connection between humans, animals, and the universal life force that Reiki channels.
Whether curled up nearby or softly observing from a distance, Kiki’s role is simple but profound: she helps us feel safe, seen, and supported, just as we are.