A Warm Welcome to Holistic Care Durham
A calm, private therapy centre and dedicated Usui Reiki Ryōhō Training Centre in County Durham, specialising in women’s wellbeing, therapeutic massage, Tsuboki Japanese facials, Reiki treatments and professional Reiki training from Shoden to Shihan Teacher Mentorship.
Founded by Leanne Barker
Author, former NHS nurse, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, full member of the UK Reiki Federation, and founder of The Reiki Dojo.
A Dedicated Usui Reiki Ryōhō Training Centre
Holistic Care Durham is home to a dedicated Reiki training centre for those who want to learn Reiki with depth, care and respect for the roots of the practice. Training is offered across all levels, from Shoden, the beginning of the path, through to Okuden, Shinpiden and Shihan Teacher Mentorship, with a strong focus on self-cultivation, the Reiki Precepts, Gasshō, Reiju, ethics, lineage and continued support after training.
This is Reiki taught as a living practice and students are supported beyond the course itself through The Reiki Dojo, ongoing teachings, Reiki shares and community practice.
Treatments
At Holistic Care Durham, I offer therapeutic massage, reflexology, Tsuboki (Japanese) facials, Reiki treatments and Reiki training in County Durham. My work is shaped by a deeper understanding of how stress, overwhelm and long periods of coping can affect the body and mind, creating tension, fatigue and a sense of disconnection. This is calm, thoughtful care designed to support your wellbeing and help you feel more like yourself again.
Usui Reiki
Reiki sits at the heart of my work and is offered here as both treatment and training through the full pathway of Usui Reiki Ryōhō, from Shoden to Shihan Teacher Mentorship.
My approach to Reiki is rooted in self-cultivation, Japanese practice, ethics, lineage and lived experience. I teach with depth and seriousness, but also with warmth, humour and a very human approach, so students feel safe, supported and able to grow in their own understanding and practice.
For me, Reiki training is not simply about completing a course or receiving a certificate. It is about learning well, practicing honestly, being properly supported, and becoming part of a wider Reiki community where the practice can continue to deepen over time.
Reiki Training Pathway
Shoden Reiki Level I: The beginning of the path. Reiki for self-practice, grounding, the Precepts, Gasshō, Reiju and learning how to build a sincere foundation.
Okuden Reiki Level II: The deeper teachings. Symbols, distance practice, emotional and mental support, and a deeper commitment to daily Reiki practice.
Shinpiden Reiki Level III: Master level. A return to the self, deeper practice, responsibility, and the embodiment of Reiki as a way of life.
Shihan Teacher Mentorship: For those called to teach Reiki with integrity, structure, ethics and respect for the tradition.
The Reiki Dojo
The Reiki Dojo is my monthly membership for students who want their Reiki practice to keep growing long after a course has finished. Created as an ongoing home for learning, support and community, it offers far more than a one-off training experience.
Members have access to an extended online Reiki training library filled with deeper teachings, practices, meditations, guidance and support, alongside monthly Reiki Shares held both online and in person. The Dojo also brings people together through friendly gatherings, days out in nature and occasional trips away, creating a community that feels warm, genuine and alive.
For those who want Reiki to remain a living part of their life, The Reiki Dojo offers ongoing support, deeper learning and a genuine sense of community.
Meet Leanne, Your Therapist and Reiki Teacher
Leanne Barker is the founder of Holistic Care Durham, a dedicated therapy and Reiki training centre in County Durham. A former NHS nurse, author, Usui Reiki Master Teacher and full member of the UK Reiki Federation, Leanne brings years of clinical and therapeutic experience to her work.
Her approach is shaped by extensive training, skilled hands, ongoing study of the body and nervous system, and a deep commitment to returning Reiki to its roots as a practice of self-cultivation, ethics, presence and care.
At Holistic Care Durham, professionalism, safeguarding and integrity sit at the centre of everything I do.
I believe therapeutic work should feel respectful, individual and professionally carried out at all times. Every treatment and every training is offered with care, presence and a strong sense of responsibility, never rushed, generic or without purpose.
Safeguarding is foundational to how I work. Consent, dignity, clear boundaries, and emotional and physical safety are essential to the space I create. I care deeply about offering an environment where people feel respected, supported and properly looked after throughout their time here.
My promise is to offer work that is ethical, thoughtful and held to a high standard. To meet each person with honesty and care. To protect the integrity of the space I have created. And to ensure that everything I offer remains safe, meaningful and deeply professional.
That is the ethos behind Holistic Care Durham.