Meet The Team

The Reiki School and Clinic was founded in 1999 by Reiki Masters Kimberly Fleisher and George Barrick. The School provides a faculty of professional, dedicated healers and educators. Each staff member maintains a private practice in addition to teaching/practitioning.

Kimberly Fleisher
Director, Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT, MEd
A traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master, Kim has been practicing Reiki since 1996. Trained and certified in Israel, in 1997 she returned to Philadelphia to realize her vision of creating an accessible Reiki community. This manifested as The Reiki School and Clinic, a place where people could learn, practice, and receive Reiki sessions. Kim serves as general director of the school, and she also teaches classes and gives professional sessions. In addition to teaching Reiki, she has taught preschool and elementary education. She holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Chestnut Hill College. Contact Kim

Laurie Elder
Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT
Laurie was trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki at the Reiki School and Clinic. She has been practicing Reiki in Philadelphia since 2000. Laurie also received a Bachelors degree in graphic design from the University of the Arts and has continued taking art related courses since her graduation in 2001. She spends her time practicing Reiki, making art, taking care of her plants, eating healthily, and enjoying time with her friends and family. She is inspired by the sense of community that practicing Reiki has brought to her life and she feels honored to be able to offer Reiki to her community. Contact Laurie

Tania Alexandra
Massage & Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, Office Administrator, RMT, CMT, CYT
A certified massage therapist, Tania wishes everyone in the world could receive a professional massage once a week for the rest of their lives. Her interest in bodywork began with her desire to learn more about the mind-body connection. This lead her to Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies in Haddonfield, NJ, where she attained her certification in May of 2001. She has been practicing massage ever since.

A typical massage with Tania can incorporate a combination of techniques including Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, Myofacial work, energy work, Reflexology and stretching. She plans her sessions depending on the needs of her clients combined with her own intuitive practice. She is also a Reiki practitioner.

In addition to massage, Tania is a certified yoga teacher at Inner Bliss Yoga Center, a performing singer songwriter, has taught various forms of music/movement classes and workshops throughout the northeast, and works in collaboration with Dr. Michael Fowlin to bring assemblies to schools focusing on self acceptance, compassionate understanding, and diversity awareness.

Tania is pleased to offer Massage, Reiki and Private Yoga Sessions here at The Reiki School. Contact Tania

Jessica Marino
Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT
"Jess" is a long time friend (participant, student) of Kim and The Reiki School. She has been on the Reiki path since 1998, in love with this healing modality since day one. Her interests along with healing include integral, eco, and transpersonal psychology, and consciousness studies. She has a BA in psychology with a minor in childhood studies from the University of Rutgers-Camden, with plans for graduate school to expound on her passion for perception, energy, and awareness in the near future. Jess is continually inspired by the interconnectedness of life and is grateful to be able to offer Reiki to others in the kind and unassuming space of The Reiki School. Contact Jess

Michael Murphy
Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT, CMT
I was first attracted to Reiki for my own personal healing and growth. I was attuned to Reiki I in February of 2004, and immediately began using Reiki on myself. I discovered The Reiki School and Clinic after my second attunement and was instantly drawn to its sense of community, and the twelve-week course schedule offered by the school. The Reiki School is where I chose complete my training, and I graduated in March of 2006.

I am also a certified massage therapist, specializing in Therapeutic Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Chair Massage. When partnered with Reiki, a massage (or as I like to call it, a "Reissage,") becomes much more relaxing and beneficial for the body. I have personally found that Reiki greatly compliments most Eastern and Western medicines and therapies.

In my spare time I enjoy using my gifts and abilities to bring Reiki and massage to those experiencing personal or financial hardship. Additionally, I am the co-founder of an annual scholarship program for students at the University of the Arts. I also enjoy sports, both as spectator and participant. Contact Michael

Terence Newkumet
Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT
The practice of Reiki is very close to my heart. When Kim first taught me the process of channeling Reiki energy for healing, my wife was pregnant with our son, Dylan James. We all benefited greatly from the Reiki treatments; the healing energy helped to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and delivery. Reiki continues to be a blessing to our lives. It is an honor to be able to give back that love and support by being a part of this healing community. As a practitioner, I am excited to be able to offer professional healing sessions to all members of the life circle including plants, animals, cars, and homes. And of course people too. Contact Terence

Megan Timmerman
Shiatsu Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT
Megan's journey into the field of holistic health began in 1997 when she landed her first job in Philadelphia at Essene Market and Cafe. Being around a whole community of people who discussed natural foods, bodywork, and energetic therapies inspired her to begin her own studies. After graduating from Rutgers Camden with a degree in English Literature and working as a freelance Music Journalist for 5 years, Megan decided to take Reiki I at The Reiki School and Clinic. After completing her training as a Reiki Master in 2005, she decided to broaden her knowledge of energywork by enrolling in the Shiatsu program at The International School of Shiatsu,in Doylestown Pennsylvania. She continued her training at The Massage Arts School of Philadelphia and received her certificate in Whole Health Shiatsu in February of 2008. Megan is devoted to her journey as an energetic therapist and hopes to enrich the lives of others with the healing arts. She is an active member of The Philaldelphia Bodywork Collective and is currently apprenticing at The Reiki School and Clinic. Contact Megan

Patti Ventura
Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, RMT
Patti began studying Reiki in 2002. She has experience offering Reiki to queer and trans folks providing support during the process of coming out and during transition. She has made Reiki available to persons infected/affected by HIV/AIDS as a means of support and overall wellness. She has shared Reiki in hospice settings with individuals confronting their final life journey through death and dying. Professionally, her most recent experience is advocating and supporting individuals dealing with substance abuse and health issues. She has formerly worked with persons to overcome barriers related to mental health issues and physical and/or development limitations. Her interests include blacksmithing, costume construction and eating tasty treats. Her mission is to increase the accessibility of Reiki as a healing modality to a larger percentage of the population. Contact Patti

Ray Gold
Our Favorite Fish, RF
Our favorite fish. Contact Ray