Quick Summary
- Watch the Ginny Mackles Reiki interview on “Your Health Today,” presented in two television segments.
- Understand Reiki as a complementary practice and distinguish personal experience from medical evidence.
- Explore Ginny’s Reiki background, related educational resources, and speaking experience.
- Reiki is not a medical treatment and should not replace care from a qualified health professional.
This Ginny Mackles Reiki interview brings together Ginny and Dr. Minerva Santos on “Your Health Today” for a two-part introduction to the system of Reiki. Ginny shares the perspective of a Reiki Master Teacher, Holistic Life Coach, and Mental Health Counselor whose teaching experience includes workshops, conferences, and media appearances.
The conversation offers a welcoming starting point for people who are curious about Reiki. If you would like to understand how the practice developed before watching, begin with a brief history of Reiki.
Watch the Ginny Mackles Reiki Interview
These original recordings are shared as an archive of Ginny’s teaching. Read the complementary-care context below alongside the conversation.
Part 1: Introduction to Reiki
Ginny Mackles discusses the system of Reiki with Dr. Minerva Santos on “Your Health Today,” Part 1.
Part 2: Continuing the Reiki Interview
Ginny Mackles continues the conversation with Dr. Minerva Santos on “Your Health Today,” Part 2.
A Brief Context for Ginny Mackles’s Reiki Interview
Reiki is a Japanese complementary practice. A session generally involves a practitioner placing the hands lightly on or just above the body. People may explore it as a quiet, reflective experience. Ginny’s teaching also includes self-practice, meditation, mindful awareness, and the Reiki precepts. These elements describe a tradition and a personal practice; they do not establish a medical benefit.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health overview of Reiki explains that Reiki has not been clearly shown to be effective for a health-related purpose, and that research quality and findings are inconsistent. There is also no scientific evidence for the proposed energy field. Personal experiences of relaxation should be distinguished from evidence that Reiki treats an illness. Reiki should not replace medical or mental health care.
For a deeper look at the reflective teachings within the practice, explore how to work with the Reiki precepts.
Ginny Mackles Reiki Interview: Teaching Background
Ginny has spent decades teaching and practicing Reiki and mindfulness. Her background includes study of Reiki’s origins in Japan and training in several Reiki traditions. She has taught group workshops, professional classes, and continuing education while also presenting at conferences and media events.
Her teaching combines Japanese Reiki techniques and philosophy with the structure of Western Reiki training. This background offers context for the interview without requiring viewers to learn a full Reiki system before watching.
Selected Speaking and Teaching Highlights
Ginny’s television appearances include this “Your Health Today” segment. She has also been profiled in publications such as Well Being Journal and invited to present, teach, or participate in events including:
- Co-creator of the Annual MN Reiki Conference
- Women and Spirituality Conference, MN State University, Mankato (Presenter)
- The 5th Annual After Loss Campaign, Stamford, CT (Special Guest Speaker)
- Global Community for Integrative Medicine Conference, Tuscany, Italy (Presenter)
- Reiki Training and Teaching Engagement, Puerto Rico
- A Day of Healing and Hope for Japan (post-earthquake fundraiser), Mt. Kisco, NY
Watching With Curiosity
As you watch, consider what interests you: the practice itself, its cultural background, or Ginny’s approach to teaching. Notice which questions you would like to explore further. You can take your time, revisit a segment, or bring a question to a class or conversation. Curiosity does not require accepting every explanation as a medical fact.
Key Takeaways
- The two-part interview introduces Reiki through Ginny’s teaching experience and holistic perspective.
- Reiki is best understood as a complementary practice, not a medical or mental health treatment.
- Ginny’s work connects Reiki with mindfulness, self-awareness, and whole-person well-being.
- Related educational articles provide deeper guidance on Reiki history and precepts; this page keeps the interview at the center.
Ginny Mackles Reiki Interview: Frequently Asked Questions
Who interviewed Ginny Mackles on “Your Health Today”?
Dr. Minerva Santos interviewed Ginny Mackles for the two-part television segment about the system of Reiki.
What is the Ginny Mackles Reiki interview about?
It introduces the system of Reiki through Ginny’s perspective as a Reiki teacher and holistic practitioner. The two original recordings are presented above, with current complementary-care context on this page.
Is Reiki a medical treatment?
No. Reiki is a complementary wellness practice and should not replace medical care, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or advice from a qualified professional.
Where can I learn Reiki with Ginny Mackles?
Visit Ginny’s Reiki classes and continuing education page to explore current learning opportunities.
Can I invite Ginny to speak or participate in an interview?
Yes. Explore Ginny’s speaking work or contact Ginny Mackles to discuss a speaking engagement, interview, panel, workshop, or event.
Updated October 3, 2026
Invite Ginny to Your Next Conversation or Event
For a Reiki interview, panel discussion, conference, workshop, or wellness event, contact Ginny to begin the conversation. You can also explore Ginny’s speaking topics to find an approach that fits your audience. Her programs include mindfulness, meditation, workplace resilience, and Reiki education.
About the Author
Ginny Mackles is a Holistic Life Coach, licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, NY), and Reiki Master Teacher with a Master’s in Social Work. She has taught and practiced Reiki for decades, including study in Japan. Her work connects mindful awareness, self-care, and whole-person learning while keeping complementary practices distinct from clinical care.
