about ELKE
Elke Stappert
Reiki Master, certified in the Usui Shiki Ryoho Tradition in direct lineage from Dr. Usui:
Dr. Mikao Usui - Chujiro Hayashi - Hawayo Takata - John Harvey Gray - Elaine Abrams - Nana Deleplanque - Elke Stappert
She earned her Reiki Master at the New York City Reiki Institute with Nana Deleplanque. Elke enjoys helping people with this peaceful yet powerful healing method.
A New Yorker with close ties to Germany, she has an MA from NYU and is a language and literacy teacher. Elke also speaks bastante Spanish and offers Reiki in English and Spanish. Why Yoyo? It reminds her that everything in life requires energy, patience, and practice. Regular Reiki and meditation help Elke balance her everyday routine. She loves passing these gifts on to others.
Additional Training & Certification
A lifelong learner, Elke has been exploring sound healing as well. In 2025, she was certified in Ayurvedic Marma Therapy through the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and The Ayurvedic Institute. She has continued her studies through additional training with Dr. Vasant Lad.
Member of The Reiki Alliance (TRA)
Member of The International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)
Pending: Member of The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
Meet Siggi: Feline Reiki Master in Training. He might be nearby during your session or workshop. If you have cat allergies, please let Elke know, and she'll refer you to other Reiki Masters in our lineage.