Testimonials for Reiki courses with Debbie McDougall, now in Singapore
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At Reiki Evolution we routinely ask our students to let us have their feedback about the training and support that they receive. We have set ourselves high standards and want to make sure that our students are happy with their training, and soliciting feedback is a good way of making sure that we are on track. Below you can read testimonials from people who have attended Debbie McDougall's Reiki Evolution training courses, fromerly in Salisbury, Wiltshire, now in Singapore. You will find the most recent testimonials at the foot of this page, so you will need to scroll down to find them.
Testimonials for 2007
"I took my Reiki Mastership with Debbie, and it was amazing, she attunded me on "Salisbury Hill" which I will call it.
I use to drive past the hill and feel very drawn to it all the time so you can imagine my excitement when that is where Debbie took me.
Before and after the attunement where was no rush to go back and finish the rest of the day, Debbie allowed me the time that I needed to settle and enjoy.
The reiki session was a one to one, which I found really good. Debbie has always been on the end of an email when I have needed any help or advice, and I she certainly does not make me feel silly with my questions."
Nicola Bird, Andover 2007
"The Reiki training and follow-up I received from you, dear Debbie, I found wonderful. No other teacher could have taught better."
Hella Elliot, Salisbury 2007
"I think you are a great Reiki Teacher, you guided me well but also allowed me to free up my practice, which gave me confidence to be able to teach Reiki in my own way.
I am very satisfied with the Reiki Master Teacher course I took with you and you have followed up with checking my personal growth in Reiki and gave empowerments as well as giving other environmental tips on the universe."
Ali Monjack, Salisbury 2007
"I attended Reiki Level I and Reiki Level II attunements training days with Debbie McDougall in the August of 2006 and 2007 respectively. The instruction I received was excellent; Debbie is very knowledgeable and passes on her enthusiasm of Reiki. Her manuals are very informative, and she encourages you to apply Reiki to every day life, holding Reiki shares on a regular basis; enabling you to practice on others."
Angela Lanceley-Hammonds, Salisbury 2007
"My training experience with Debbie was completely satisfactory. I felt comfortable with her style and was able to understand all information she communicated. Communication was tailored to suit individuals needs at all times. The training materials supplied were presented in an easily understandable format. since this training I have made reference to these materials on many occasions and have found them most helpful. I plan to undertake further training with Debbie in the future."
Sara Scott, Market Lavington, 2007
"Debbie was warm and welcoming and took time to put me at ease within the group. She is a very kind and patient teacher who thoroughly prepares her workshops and attunement sessions. I would completely recommend her as a teacher to anyone who wishes to practice Reiki."
Laurie Dewsnap, Salisbury, 2007
Testimonials for 2008
“My testimonial for you could take a whole page but think I had better cut it short, to me you are Reiki. My Reiki Master Teacher course was very relaxed and enjoyable. Debbie you are a patient and generous teacher, you always have time to help, listen and give guidance. Your enthusiasm for Reiki is unquestionable.”
Jean Reason, Spain, June 2008
“Debbie is a wonderful and inspiring teacher who puts so much effort into every aspect of Reiki training. She not only concerns herself with her pupil’s spiritual growth but also their emotional issues as well. She works endlessly to keep us all informed of the latest articles and news and is always willing to give her time in order to help us along our path. She is supportive, kind and patient and she inspires me to want to become a better person.”
Chrissie Harman, Salisbury, June 2008
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my Reiki training so far. The manual and CDs have been very interesting, easy to follow and helpful, giving me the confidence to have a go in a very relaxed way.
Although I’ve always been aware of energy around us and have done some healing before, once I attended my course I had a real boost and I’ve really stepped into the “magic”!
The live training has been informative, interesting and great fun! Debbie (my teacher) has a very relaxed manner and is so encouraging. My Reiki journey so far is a very positive experience.”
Nicky Batt, Hampshire, July 2008
“Debbie is warm and welcoming and puts you at your ease straight away. I found the training day uplifting as well as informative, filling me with enthusiasm for the tasks ahead. More importantly, Debbie maintains contact after your training day, giving you help, advice and confidence to progress on your journey with Reiki.”
Jane, Dorset, November 2008
“As a recent student of Reiki at Master level I am delighted to have come across Debbie McDougall in Salisbury. She has given me her patient time and adapted her gentle teaching to my personal needs. I have appreciated her wisdom and our sharings alongside her guidance. Thank you.”
Patsy Freeman, Dorset, December 2008
“Debbie has been my teacher since December 2006 and I took Reiki level 1 and I am finishing off level 2 now. I appreciate her approach and care for my first purpose to send good energy to my friends and family especially friends who are suffering with illness in my homeland Japan and my mother in Japan.
My second purpose in studying Reiki is to live with my God-essences which I interpret as that which Usui-sensei taught to pupils as well as many religions and spiritual works. And Debbie is good teacher for that and I feel she has being growing rapidly since I’ve known her. (I feel that it’s cheeky to say at this my stage but I really feel so!) In addition, she is very patient with me who is a slow learner.”
Keiko Ogasawara, Southampton, 2008
Testimonials for 2009
“The course was very good, very informative. When the materials arrived I wondered if I would be able to get through it and remember it in the 3 weeks before the live training, but it was so easy to read and so well set out there was no problem.
I especially liked the comments after each chapter. It was very helpful to read about others’ experiences. The CDs were very helpful – I don’t think I could have concentrated so well without being guided through the meditations every time – still use it and will continue to.
The live training was great. Debbie was so welcoming and made us feel relaxed. The day was exhausting but well worth it, with a lot packed in.
It was good to know from comments in the manual and from others on the live course that seeing colours was not unique and that I’m ‘normal’!!”
Lee Papworth, Hampshire, March 2009
"I really enjoyed the Reiki 2 course with Debbie McDougall. The place where it was held is very beautiful. Debbie is avery good teacher, a great human being and a very inspiring person.
At the beginning of the day she clearly explained what we would have done in the next few hours. The day flew very harmoniously. The group was small and everybody was very helpful and sensitive to each other needs.
The material contents (Manuals and Cds) are very informative and I am trying to read and to listen them regularly. Thanks to give me this great opportunity."
Beatrice Kidgell, Hampshire, May 2009
"From my first experience of Reiki at the end of last year with Debbie I was keen to understand and progress further with this fascinating therapy. Debbie's encouraging and open way prompted me to take a Level 1 course with her. I was grateful for the opportunity to do a 1 to 1 day as making a course was impossible for me.
The day, as with all Debbie's training, was well structured whilst being suitable flexible to explore different topics/areas as they arose. Even as a questioning scientist Debbie was patient and pragmatic to my string of queries and clarification requests. Some of the energy I experienced during the day was the most powerful to date. It was a thrill to be able to feel the channelling of energy when giving a practice treatment.
I really value the post course support that Debbie provides instead of having to fumble along alone. Thank you very much Debbie for helping progress on the Reiki road."
WS, Switzerland, June 2009
Testimonials for 2010
"I've really enjoyed the course, and the journey it has opened up. I found the materials really user-friendly, and they made preparing for the live training a really smooth process. Having already covered some history/'theory' definitely made it easy to just flow with the live training day.
And I thought the package was very nicely put together-both aesthetically, and also practically-the separate sheet with the 'at a glance' guides are particularly useful to refer to while establishing daily practice. The audio content was helpful.
The live training day was a wonderful experience-Debbie was both clear and practical, whilst also being gentle and sympathetic. I think with the benefit of hindsight working in a small group (there were 3 of us on my live course) was a really important part of the experience for me...while there were very powerful moments, I was struck also by how subtle the process of being empowered and beginning practical work is-it's really good to be able to ask questions/compare experiences with 'real time' reactions from your teacher. In a bigger group I think perhaps I might have overlooked some of the subtleties.
It's now been just over a week since my live training, I've had some powerful experiences with your remote empowerments, and beautiful times with the daily energy excercises. I'm less sure than ever what direction my life is heading in, but more secure than ever that it is the right one!"
Matt Easingwood, Dorset, March 2010
”The course materials were very helpful, listening to the CDs helped me focus, and the manual contains a very clear account of the origins of Reiki, with practical exercises that were very helpful. The manual was also well thought out and well set out too. The cost (I'm a Yorkshire girl) was good value, as there is also contact from yourself and Debbie afterwards, so I don't feel I've been 'ripped off'! (well you can't be too careful in my book!)
Debbie is an excellent tutor, very clear in her communication, uses good examples of how she found Reiki and how she has developed her skills as a practitioner and a teacher. The 'live' day enabled me to 'get more in tune' with Reiki, as I find just reading about a subject does not always help me learn. What is effective for me is having the subject explained by a tutor, then being able to practice under supervision until I feel more confident. There was one other student and I thought we were given time to feel comfortable, especially as he was a man, and Reiki can involve' 'hands on' practice.
The venue was comfortable, with a healing atmosphere, and very relaxing.”
Patricia O’Neill, Gloucestershire, September 2010
“I attended a Salisbury workshop mid October and had completed the pre course work required. The experience was professional and positive throughout and Debbie was excellent, dealing with three different people and styles very caringly and effectively. She created a safe and focused environment, providing a good balance of practice and technique. The pre-course book and CDs were fine for home study. A good experience and thank you for making it possible.”
Richard Tickner, Berkshire, November 2010
Testimonials for 2011
"It was all marvelous. The course work and CDs were clear and not intimidating and I found it more than easy to read and listen to. Thank you.
The day more than met my expectations. Debbie was fab and explained everything clearly and gently. I love the fact we still have the manual etc to refer to and I'm loving this new feeling of being connected. It really is amazing."
Venetia Stoneham, West Sussex, March 2011
"Course content - Excellent, very thorough! I like that you give all possible angles to reiki and what 'one' may come across in the field of Reiki healing.
Expectations/Course Material - Very high standards in both. The course materials were excellent, very good presentation in terms of the manual. The DVD was good, and so were the CD's.
Live Training - awesome! powerful! The group that I was with, I felt we were all naturally on the same page, really good interaction with everyone. I enjoyed it and I felt that it was worth the effort and time to travel to Salisbury (nice part of the world). I would go again.
Teacher - Debbie - What a lovely lady. Beautiful energy, warm, professional and gave everyone time and space to just get on with it. I felt very comfortable as soon as I walked in.
Course improvement - I think at the moment of anything, but if I do I will forward you my comments."
Karyn Farrell, West Midlands, April 2011
"First of all I would like to say that Debbie is one of the best people that I have ever trained with,no matter what course I have undertaken.
Due to the nature of my present work and very long hours I was a bit worried that I had not taken in enough from your brilliant manuals to do the course, in fact up until 24 hours before the course started I very nearly backed out of doing it however it felt right to continue and with some trepidation I arrived at the appointed time.
As with my previous courses with Debbie I found that the various sessions were very clear and to the point with debbie only to happy to answer any questions even some of my off the wall ones. The other students were very easy to get on with and we seemed to gel and worked well together, I must say the combined energies in the room were very powerful and quite heady, all in all a very good couple of days.
I would not hesitate to recommend Reiki Evolution courses to anyone who was interested. As I tend to work with horses and animals I could see myself running these type of courses in the future, however who knows where this journey will end or what direction it will take."
Dave Green, Hampshire, April 2011
"Even though I took my Reiki 1 and 2 instruction with you, nothing prepared me for the impact your Reiki Master Teacher course has had on my life since that weekend. Something has definitely shifted and for the better. Whereas my self healing has always come second to healing others in the past, I now understand that only by healing myself, will I be able to offer the same benefit or service to others. I feel so connected and empowered, not only when I am consciously using Reiki, but for most of the time. You are a truly gifted teacher who lives and breathes the Reiki principles. The course content and the support and advice that you have provided has made this learning experience an absolute pleasure... not words I would have equated to learning of any kind in my younger years. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to make a difference in my life and the life of others"
Marie Shimmin, December 2011
“I have really enjoyed being taught Reiki by Debbie, and can't begin to express how much richer my life is as a result. Debbie's relaxed teaching style brings a really "down to earth" feeling to her classes-although you are connecting with something very profound, it always feels like the most natural thing in the world to be doing. There is a real sense that all you have to do is be open, and trust in what you feel, and that the rest will flow. For me this has had a powerful de-mystifying effect on the whole subject...I was taught healing techniques, but also (and perhaps more importantly) felt connected to and ultimately part of a living tradition, rather than like an initiate into a secret. This has an immensely empowering effect. As does Debbie's commitment to providing ongoing support to her students-treating Reiki as an ongoing path, an open-ended personal journey. Through countless emails and months of tutorials I have been able to build my knowledge and experience gradually, as I am ready, and also connect with others on the same path.”
Matt Easingwood, December 2011
“I am extremely fortunate to have received my Reiki Master/ Teacher Training from Debbie. She is an incredibly humble, knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging facilitator who allows her students to develop and explore the wonderful experiences of Reiki. I learned a huge amount from Debbie in a very relaxed atmosphere which allowed me to explore many fascinating experiences at my own pace. My learning now continues due to the confidence Debbie brought out in me to trust and open up to Reiki.”
Rhoda Baxter, December 2011
“I feel very fortunate to have met and learned alongside Debbie. Having thought that I would 'never' be able to still my mind or visualise in order to meditate properly, I spent a very enjoyable, enlightening day with her, which in turn led to my 'opening up' and finding out that I could actually do it!
Debbie has a very easy, relaxed approach to teaching. She always listens and never judges, leaving you inspired by her knowledge and wisdom and leaves you yearning for more!
I recently undertook my Reiki Masters training with Debbie. Not only did she make it a fun filled two days, but she explained and demonstrated everything so thoroughly, that I left the weekend buzzing and well equipped to begin my new journey of discovery. The resources and articles she has also shared with me from both sets of training are excellent.”
Aileen Collins, December 2011
“I was introduced to Debbie McDougall by a friend when l was diagnosed with a medical condition to try a crystal healing l went along with a opened mind. What l experienced was beautiful and mind blowing with energies l had never experienced before. Since then l have never looked back and keep returning for more. Debbie suggested l joined her to go along to a Reiki share where we meditated worked on each other and l wanted to experience more. l have gone on to do Reiki levels 1 and 2 and Five Element Reiki which have changed my life l am a more positive person calmer and relaxed. l approach everything in a much more light hearted way using Reiki and symbols on daily situations such my life, family, friends and work with results. l can’t express enough how this has changed my life and helped with my medical condition. l recommend you go along and enjoy a workshop or meditation with Debbie they have been such fun and light hearted l have gained so much from them over the years.”
Caroline Kyte, December 2011