Your body is not ignoring your affirmations, it’s protecting you. When your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight, “trying harder” with your mind can feel like using the wrong tool for the job, and that’s where Reiki and somatic healing can finally click together in a grounded way. We’re joined by Wesley Elliott, founder of Ahó Healing Arts in Plano, Texas, to talk about what changed when Reiki found him during a personal turning point and why he now blends energy work with bodywork and nervous system awareness. Wesley breaks down the biggest misconceptions he hears about Reiki and energy healing, including the idea that the mind and body are separate or that Reiki is only relaxation. We explore what it looks like when healing becomes participatory, where the client’s own awareness and readiness matter as much as the practitioner’s skill. Then we dig into transpersonal somatic therapy, the modality Wesley co-created, combining physical touch, somatic awareness, intuitive guidance, and energetic awareness in one consent-based, trauma-aware approach. We also cover practical guidance for choosing a Reiki practitioner or Reiki master teacher, why presence and humility are non-negotiable, and what to expect when you’re building confidence and trying to turn Reiki into a real profession. Along the way, we touch on lineage-based patterns, community healing spaces, and accessible resources like free classes and self-guided tools. Wesley Elliott is a visionary healer, teacher, and space holder devoted to guiding individuals and communities through deep, embodied transformation. As Co-Founder of Ahó Healing Arts and Co-Creator of Transpersonal Somatic Therapy®, Wesley weaves together somatic intelligence, energetic awareness, and transpersonal insight to support healing at the level of mind, body, and spirit. With extensive training and lived experience, Wesley’s work focuses on helping clients recognize and unwind inherited patterns, release stored emotional and energetic imprints, and reconnect with their innate capacity for self-healing. As an Epigenetic Pattern Specialist, he supports clients in bringing awareness to subconscious and lineage-based patterns, facilitating integration through grounded, trauma-aware, and consent-based practices. A Reiki Master and Teacher, Wesley has guided countless individuals through energetic attunement, nervous system regulation, and embodied presence. His sessions and teachings are known for their depth, clarity, and ability to create lasting shifts without bypassing the human experience. In addition to his clinical and ceremonial work, Wesley is a keynote speaker and mentor for practitioners and leaders called to serve others. Through mentorship, education, and lived example, he supports the next generation of healers in building ethical, sustainable, and soul-aligned practices. Wesley’s work is rooted in integrity, embodiment, and remembrance—honoring ancient wisdom while remaining grounded in the realities of modern life. If you’ve been curious about Reiki in the context of trauma, stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation, this conversation gives you language, perspective, and next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show Ready Set Reiki is a journey From the curious beginner to the Season Master Teacher www.readysetreiki.com Send in your questions readysetreiki@gmail.com Thank you.
