We compared 6 online reiki certification programs available to US learners. 6 of them have a full editorial score so far, built from five published criteria. Published prices range from Free to $12,950.
Ordered by our editorial score, never by commission. Filters only hide programs; they don't change the order.
Licensed massage therapists who need affordable, on-demand continuing education hours for license renewal.
Qualified massage therapists who want to specialize in clients with neurological conditions such as brain injury or MS.
Beginners who want a structured, cohort-based entry into professional Ayurveda with a path to counselor-level study.
Massage therapists, yoga teachers and beginners who want hands-on Ayurvedic Yoga Massage training at retreat locations worldwide.
Curious beginners who want to try Reiki for free and then move to Master level at a very low cost.
Reiki practitioners who have finished Levels 1 to 3 and want short, low-cost add-on courses on medical Reiki, aromatherapy and Ayurveda.
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| Program | Score | Price | Duration | Format | Accreditation | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | $149 | On-demand courses; annual membership | Self-paced | NCBTMB Approved CE Provider (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) | One free massage therapy CE course (limited to one per person; not all courses eligible) | |
| 8.6 | — | Self-paced; 12 months of access on specialist courses (site also mentions lifetime access to resources); Brain Injuries course 30+ hours | Self-paced | CPD Group accredited; recognised by insurers including Towergate, Westminster and Balens | — | |
| 8.4 | $3,850 – $12,950 | HAC: 6 months, 300 hours; next cohort starts October 12, 2026 | Hybrid | Presented as a pathway to NAMACB accreditation; HAC transfers into the first 6 modules of the AHC program | — | |
| 8.3 | — | 56-hour therapist certification (Levels 1-4) over about 10 days; full pathway of 7 levels and 14 masterclasses totals 500+ hours | In-person | Accredited by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT), recognised in 38-40+ countries for insurance purposes | — | |
| 8.0 | Free – $49.5 | Self-paced online video modules (Level 1: 12 video modules) | Self-paced | — | Free Reiki Level 1 course and certificate | |
| 8.0 | Free – $35 | Short on-demand courses (most under 1 hour of video) plus live classes | Self-paced | Instructor approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), per the course pages | — |
“—” means the information was not published or not yet checked. Data from official program pages, last checked October 5, 2026.
Based on our editorial score, Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy) (Continued Massage Therapy CE Unlimited Membership) ranks first at 8.7/10. Best for: Licensed massage therapists who need affordable, on-demand continuing education hours for license renewal.
Among the programs we checked that publish a price, prices run from Free to $12,950. Prices change often, so check the official site before you enroll.
We rank programs by an editorial score built from five criteria (curriculum, credibility, value, flexibility and support). Affiliate commissions never influence the order. Programs we have not scored yet are listed after scored ones.